Birth & Perinatal trauma
Birth is a profound and transformative experience, but when things don’t go as expected, it can leave emotional scars that linger for years. If you’ve experienced a traumatic birth or struggled with your postpartum journey , you're not alone.
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Trauma related to birth and the perinatal period can have lasting effects on your mental, emotional, and physical well-being. Whether you experienced a difficult birth, unexpected complications, or any form of distress during pregnancy or early parenthood, healing is possible.
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The 3 Step Rewind is a gentle, evidence-based method designed to help you release traumatic memories and move towards recovery. Our goal is to provide a supportive and non-judgmental space where you can begin your healing journey, free from fear, guilt, or shame.
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About 3 Step Rewind
Why it Works for Trauma Recovery
The 3-Step Rewind is an effective and gentle way to help people deal with the emotional impact of traumatic memories. The process works by:
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Removing the emotional weight from a traumatic memory so that it no longer causes intense reactions.
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Desensitizing the memory to allow the individual to process it without reliving the distress.
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Reframing the experience, helping the person view the memory from a new, more neutral or positive perspective.
This method is particularly useful for those who have had difficulty processing trauma through traditional talk therapy alone.
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The 3 Step Rewind technique is designed for women and birthing people, as well as their birth partners and fathers.
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You might find 3 Step Rewind helpful if you experience*:
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Flashbacks or intrusive memories of your birth or perinatal experience.
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Feelings of anxiety or fear related to childbirth or early parenthood.
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Unresolved emotions like guilt, shame, or anger from your birth experience.
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Overwhelm or distress when recalling specific details of your birth or perinatal experience.
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Difficulty moving forward or finding peace after a challenging or traumatic birth experience.
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*this is not an exhaustive list
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Session Breakdown
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Session 1: Initial Consultation & Understanding Your Experience
Objective: Establish a safe, trusting environment for you to share your trauma history.
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Discuss your birth or perinatal experience in a gentle, supportive way.
Identify key triggers or memories tied to your trauma.
Set goals for the healing journey.
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Session 2: The Rewind Technique
Objective: Begin the healing process by safely processing the trauma.
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What Happens:
-Using a combination of relaxation and visualization techniques, we’ll revisit the traumatic memory in a controlled, non-re-traumatizing way.
-You’ll be guided to mentally detach from the emotional charge attached to the memory.
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Session 3: Reintegration & Healing
Objective: Help you integrate the healing process and move forward.
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What Happens:
-Discussion on how you feel since the last session, explore any positive changes, if necessary repeat rewind allowing you to release lingering emotional effects.
-Focus on positive outcomes, empowering you to regain control and emotional peace.
-Discuss coping strategies
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By the end of the rewind process you should feel a firm sense of closure and emotional empowerment, with tools to maintain your well-being moving forward.
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Fee to complete this healing process is £150.
Additional charges may apply for in person sessions
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