easibirthing Hypnobirthing Salisbury

General information

Sharon is a psychotherapist and hypnotherapist in Salisbury, Wiltshire where she runs a practice with her husband Stewart. Whilst the practice deals with all aspects of psychotherapy, hypnotherapy and counselling for emotional and mental health, Sharon also specialises in support for fertility, childbirth and the post natal period. The service provides nhs-funded pregnancy workshops, hypnobirthing courses and one-to-one support.
Sharon also trains other hypo-psychotherapists throughout the UK to work in these areas.

“Being a parent isn’t about what you give up when you have a child, but what you gain from having one.” Baby bump

As a parent of 3, I am all too aware that the journey to becoming a parent can sometimes feel like an emotional rollercoaster, with the highest highs and the lowest lows. When we embark on this phase in our lives, the only one thing that is absolutely certain is that having a baby changes everything, and life will never be the same again.

Issues around fertility
The conception part for you might be straightforward. But for some couples, the first steps on that road to becoming a parent can be arduous.
Once a couple/woman decides to try for a baby, all too soon as the months pass it can become all encompassing, all consuming, often obsessive. You can find it difficult to focus on other aspects of your life.
The mind has enormous power over the body, which is constantly influenced by our emotions, thoughts and beliefs. There are many factors responsible for infertility, and our emotions can affect the delicately balanced hormonal system, which in turn controls ovulation, sperm production and pregnancy.
To aid natural conception or assisted options such as IVF, hypnotherapy is one of the most effective ways to reduce stress and increase feelings of calmness and relaxation. Hypnosis can also help to restore confidence in yourself and your body. Being in a state of hypnosis can be useful as a means to resolve any issues around managing stress or unconscious blocks that may be affecting your ability to conceive and become a parent.

Finally…we are pregnant!
And then one way or another, it happens! During the transition period of pregnancy, there is much to celebrate. But what if it is not plain sailing?
Feeling anxious or low during pregnancy can be confusing and debilitating. Therapy can help you explore your thoughts and feelings and help you to enjoy the adjustment period towards becoming a parent.
And then all too soon, you are preparing to meet your baby for the first time. This can be exciting but also overwhelming for some men and women.

Hypnobirthing for the main event
Birth has the potential to be one of the most wonderful experiences of your life.
Childbirth is a natural physiological process that a woman’s body is fully equipped for.
Each birth is unique, and easibirthing® is about empowering you to manage your individual experience, not fear it.
We train you to use self-hypnosis, relaxation, visualisation and breathing methods to prepare mind and body for birth. The easibirthing® method teaches you how to use hypnosis for pain management and aims to boost your trust in your body so you enter labour feeling calm, confident and in control.
This is about reaching a state of deep relaxation, maintaining perception of control over the process and developing a positive attitude.
It is about changing your expectation of birth so that you help rather than hinder the natural process, and develop valuable life skills for parenthood.

Positive Mental Health in the Post Natal period
Parenthood is surrounded by myths. There are myths about what it takes to be a good mother or father, about how to ensure your child thrives, about what material things you need, and about how a good mother should think, feel and act so that her child is successful and happy.
So in the vulnerable period of the weeks and months after your baby is born into the world, it can feel like whatever you do is wrong or ‘not good enough’. The ‘I should be’ or ‘I shouldn’t be’ tendency can feel overpowering at times.
We talk about the birth of a mother, and the birth of a father. Whilst being a parent is the real you, it is a part of you that never existed before. It is a new role requiring new skills and a completely new set of rules.
It is important that you have the right support available to enable a smooth transition to parenting so that you can enjoy the experience with your partner, any older children and your new baby. If you would prefer to bring your baby along to the appointment, then you are welcome to do so.
Becoming a parent can be fulfilling and enjoyable. However for some women and men it can continue to feel very daunting and overwhelming after the initial few days/weeks. We empower our clients to recognise and overcome unhelpful thoughts, and to regain a sense of control in their lives.

Visit us on www.easibirthing.co.uk for more information, birth stories, clinical evidence for the use of hypnosis in fertility and childbirth.