You Don't Have to Keep Pretending You're Fine

Specialist postnatal therapy for birth trauma, postnatal depression & anxiety — online, across the UK.

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You might be coping on the outside…

You might be holding it together on the outside while feeling fragile, anxious, or completely unlike yourself inside. You might replay your birth, struggle with intrusive thoughts, or feel disconnected from the motherhood you imagined.

It counts. And you don’t have to keep carrying this alone.

I offer specialist postnatal therapy for mums affected by birth trauma, postnatal depression, and postnatal anxiety — working gently, at your pace, to help you feel steadier, safer, and rediscover your identity.

Therapy with me doesn’t require reliving everything or finding the “right words”. We focus on what feels manageable — helping you make sense of your experience and supporting you in everyday life with your baby and family.

Learn more about me

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How therapy works

Starting therapy can feel daunting — especially when you’re already exhausted or overwhelmed. My aim is to make the process feel as safe, gentle, and straightforward as possible.

1. A free initial call

We begin with a short, no-pressure call. You can share as much or as little as you want — it’s simply a chance to see if we’re a good fit and to ask questions.

2. Going at your pace

In sessions, we focus on what feels most pressing for you. That might be intrusive thoughts, anxiety, emotional numbness, or making sense of a difficult birth experience. We move slowly and carefully — you won’t be pushed to relive events or talk about anything you’re not ready for

3. Gentle, practical support

Therapy isn’t just about talking. We work together to help you feel more grounded, reduce overwhelm, and find ways to cope when things feel too much. The goal is for therapy to support you not just in sessions, but in everyday life with your baby and family.

4. A space that meets you where you are

Some weeks you might want to talk. Other weeks you might need help calming your nervous system or making sense of confusing emotions. There’s no “right” way to do therapy here — we adapt to what you need

Your free 15-minute call is relaxed and informal, just a chance to connect and see if we’re a good fit.

Book your free call

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This is for you if…

• You haven’t felt right since your birth

• You’re struggling with postnatal depression, anxiety, or intrusive thoughts

• Your birth felt frightening, traumatic, or out of control

• You feel like you should be coping — but you’re really not

I’m Rachel — a BABCP-accredited CBT therapist and IPTUK-accredited IPT therapist, specialising exclusively in postnatal mental health. All sessions are online, making support accessible wherever you are in the UK.

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I am so grateful for the support from Rachel. She has helped me to see through the huge emotional and traumatic memories in order for me to gain back joy in my life again and to enjoy my little boy. Thank you!— Marie

Rachel has been incredibly helpful and supportive. She has always listened to me and made me feel that I’m a good person without any judgement. She is easy to talk to and has a lot of empathy and always made me feel very comfortable. Thank you. - Hannah

Rachel has been brilliant at validating my feelings and concerns but also making me understand which ones are my anxiety speaking. I feel much better equipped to tackle my anxious thoughts and no longer feel as guilty. Therapy has definitely made a difference to my life.— Zoe

Rachel has been incredible and I cannot thank her enough. She has changed my life, my outlook and helped me move past so much that was holding me back.— Kate