Frequently asked questions

1. Can hypnobirthing help if I feel anxious about birth?

Yes. Birth anxiety is incredibly common, and one of the key benefits of hypnobirthing is it will help you manage any anxiety, building self-belief with kindness and compassion. I teach practical tools that help you understand what’s happening in your body, feel calmer in the moment, and build confidence in your ability to cope.

2. Is your course suitable if I had a traumatic or difficult first birth?

Absolutely. Many parents come to me carrying fear, sadness or unresolved feelings from a previous birth. My approach is compassionate, validating and supportive. We look at what you need now, and how to prepare in a way that feels safer, clearer and more empowering this time, recognising each birth is different.

3. Will this course help me feel more in control of my birth?

Yes. Feeling “in control” isn’t about controlling birth, it’s about understanding your options, knowing what supports your body, and feeling confident making decisions that are right for you. That’s exactly what we focus on.

4. Do you teach partners how to support during labour?

Yes. Partners learn practical tools, advocacy skills and ways to support you emotionally and physically. It’s about helping them feel confident, involved and able to protect the space you need.

5. Do you offer hypnobirthing for induction?

Yes. I support many parents preparing for induction. You’ll learn what to expect, how to stay grounded, how to work with your body, and how to make choices that feel right for you throughout the process.

6. Is hypnobirthing helpful for a planned caesarean?

Definitely. Hypnobirthing is about calm, confidence and connection — all of which matter in every kind of birth. I offer dedicated caesarean resources, including a bespoke relaxation, that help you feel informed, supported and ready.

7. Will I learn how birth actually works?

Yes. We explore how your body and hormones support labour, what helps (and what doesn’t), and how to work with your instincts. Parents often say this is the part that changes everything for them.

8. Do you discuss how to manage pain and medical interventions?

Yes. We talk through different modes of birth, discuss labour pain, pain management techniques and options and what to expect in different scenarios. The aim is to help you feel informed, confident and able to choose what’s right for you.

9. Do you offer birth preparation for NHS births?

Yes, my approach is designed to work within the NHS system. You’ll learn how to navigate appointments, understand your options, communicate your preferences and feel able to advocate for yourself.

10. Can hypnobirthing help with fear of birth?

Yes, this is about shifting fears so that they don’t take hold. While fear is a normal response to the unknown, we explore what’s behind it and use practical tools to help you feel that you have more choices; able to be calmer, clearer and more connected to your instincts.

13. Do you support VBAC preparation?

Yes. I support many parents planning a VBAC. We focus on building self-belief, how to make informed choices and reconnecting with your body and instincts. I myself had a VBAC.

14. Is your course suitable for people who don’t like anything t00 ‘alternative’?

Yes, clients are sometimes surprised by how practical the course is. My hypnobirthing course is down-to earth, grounded and evidence‑based, whilst honouring intuition, emotion and the instinctive side of birth.

15. Will this course help me feel calmer and more confident?

Yes. The aim is to help you feel calmer, more connected to yourself, and more confident in your ability to navigate whatever path your birth takes.

16. Are your hypnobirthing classes suitable for people in the surrounding areas, such as Forest Hill, Dulwich, Sydenham, Catford, Crystal Palace etc?

Absolutely. Many parents travel from nearby (and some come from further afield) for my courses. The Sunflower Centre is truly a local community institution and you’ll discover many wonderful classes, workshops and therapists there, as well as making local friends

17. Do you offer private hypnobirthing sessions in South East London?

Yes. I offer private sessions for families across South East London and I do travel across London too. These sessions are tailored to your needs and preferences.

18. Do you offer birth preparation for parents giving birth in hospitals such as kings, lewisham and st thomas?

Yes. i regularly support parents birthing at King’s, Lewisham, St Thomas as well as many others. My course helps you feel confident navigating appointments, communicating your preferences and working with your body during labour. whether in hospital, or at home.