Fear of giving birth can change.
Online therapy in English for women living in Europe, planned around weeks 30, 32 and 34 of pregnancy.
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What fear of childbirth feels like
Many women worry about birth. For some, the fear takes over the pregnancy. It affects sleep, work and decisions, and it does not go away when people say it will be fine. This is called tokophobia, and therapy can help.
You may recognise
- Thoughts about birth that keep coming back and always end badly
- A racing heart, short breath or tight muscles when birth comes up
- Avoiding talk, pictures or decisions about the birth
- Lying awake worrying about labour
- Crying, irritability or feeling on edge
- Fear that came back after a difficult earlier birth
How the sessions help
Your therapist combines three approaches, depending on what frightens you.
CBT
Cognitive behavioural therapy
You learn to spot the anxious thoughts and habits that keep the fear going, test them gently, and practise small steps that give you back a sense of control.
CFT
Compassion-focused therapy
Helpful when fear comes with guilt, shame or pressure. You practise being kinder to yourself, which eases self-criticism and makes strong feelings easier to manage.
Hypnotherapy
Relaxation and focused imagery
Deep relaxation, focus and imagery exercises that teach your body a calmer response when you think about labour.
Practical details
- Fee
- €90per session. You pay after your time is confirmed, never on this website.
- Where
- Online, by video, from wherever you are in Europe.
- Language
- Sessions are in English.
- Voice messages
- Optional, €25 each. Voice messages from your therapist after a session, 10 to 15 minutes each.
- Privacy
- Confidential sessions. No tracking or advertising cookies. You can delete your account at any time.
Questions
Something else on your mind? Send us a message.
When should I start?
Most clients have their main sessions around weeks 30, 32 and 34 of pregnancy. You can start earlier or later. Your therapist adjusts the plan to you.
What happens in a session?
You meet your therapist by video. Together you look at what frightens you about birth, and you practise ways to calm your body and your thoughts, using CBT, CFT and hypnotherapy.
I feel embarrassed about this fear. Is that normal?
Yes. Fear and anxiety in pregnancy are common, and many women keep them to themselves. Sessions are confidential and there is no judgement.
How do I pay?
You do not pay on this website. After we confirm your time, we email you the fee and how to pay.
Can I cancel or change my session?
Yes. You can cancel a confirmed session in your account up to 48 hours before it starts, then choose a new time. Closer to the session, please contact us.
Is my information private?
Yes. We ask only for what we need to arrange your sessions. There are no tracking or advertising cookies, and you can download or delete your data from your account.
Choose a time that suits you.
Times are shown in your own time zone. We confirm every request by email.
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