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Hypnobirthing for Pregnancy, Birth & Post Birth
Why Choose Hypnobirthing?
Why Choose Hypnobirthing in preparation for your pregnancy and birth?
At Swan Therapy & Wellbeing I offer a holistic, evidence-based service focused on the whole person. I recognise that physical symptoms can originate from psychological distress—shaped by genetics and life experience—and that apprehension, anxiety or fear around birth are normal. Every pregnancy is unique and your feelings are valid.
Services
- Individual sessions and structured hypnobirthing classes tailored to you, your baby and your birth partner (if you choose).
- Explorative assessments to clarify your hopes, beliefs and concerns and to develop a personalised plan that complements your medical birth plan.
- Practical training in hypnosis and relaxation techniques to reduce stress, manage discomfort and support effective physiological birth processes.
How I work
- Evidence-based interventions delivered with professional care, empathy and confidentiality.
- Collaborative approach that empowers you to engage confidently with healthcare professionals and make informed decisions.
- Preparation for adaptability: while aiming for your preferred birth, I support you to respond calmly and knowledgeably if plans need to change during labour.
Benefits
- Enhanced relaxation and focus, supporting oxytocin production and more efficient labour.
- Reduced anxiety and physical tension, which can contribute to fewer interventions.
- Improved bonding between parent, baby and birth partner and greater confidence throughout pregnancy, birth and early parenthood.
Your pathway begins with an initial assessment where I listen, provide information about hypnobirthing, and teach practical techniques you can use immediately. I am committed to guiding you toward a calmer, more confident and empowered birth experience.
What hypnobirthing actually is
Hypnobirthing Empowers You
Would you be surprised to hear that hypnobirthing empowers you, gives you confidence yet makes you feel calm and relaxed at the same time? It is true! Hypnobirthing has shown to be significantly effective in reducing discomfort, increases those feel good hormones, and works with your physiology naturally to create positivity and calm whil
Would you be surprised to hear that hypnobirthing empowers you, gives you confidence yet makes you feel calm and relaxed at the same time? It is true! Hypnobirthing has shown to be significantly effective in reducing discomfort, increases those feel good hormones, and works with your physiology naturally to create positivity and calm whilst reducing anxiety. The altered state of consciousness of hypnosis enables your body to work much more efficiently to birth your baby, leaving you in a natural state of calm. Your mind is very powerful and you can tap into that power by learning hypnobrithing techniques.
Designed with you in mind
one-to-one Hypnobirthing Sessions - be calm & relaxed...
I create sessions that are welcoming and relaxed —informative and insightful—to help you prepare confidently for your baby's birth. I listen carefully to your needs and tailor each session accordingly. Using the Easibirthing method, it’s simple, and with your birth partner, you’ll be glad you took this step together.
Designed with you in mind
Hypnobirthing classes - social & enjoyable
My classes are friendly, informative, and fun, designed to help you feel prepared for the final stages of pregnancy, birth, and post-birth. Using the Easibirthing method, I support both you and your birth partner so that you feel confident, knowledgeable, and ready to adapt if things change. Let’s get excited!
working with professionals to Empower yourself
About Amanda
I’m Amanda, a hypnotherapist (qualified 2017) and psychotherapist (qualified 2021) with a Hypnobirthing Practitioner qualification from The National College of Hypnosis and Psychotherapy. I hold a BSc in Psychology (2009) and an MA in Criminology (2012), and I blend evidence-based techniques with a warm, compassionate approach to support women, couples and families through pregnancy, birth, and early parenthood.
Before opening my private practice I taught psychology and built my career while raising a young family. I also worked with Victim Support, Cruse Bereavement Care, the Youth Offending Service (KCC), and Circles of Support and Accountability. Those professional roles — together with my roles in family life — deepened my understanding of mental health, resilience, and wellbeing and shaped my commitment to empathy, compassion, and unconditional positive regard.
I work with families and understand the challenges of family dynamics—the roles we play and how they affect relationships. I help clients navigate those dynamics to get the best out of their relationships as they prepare for and adapt to parenthood.
I’m a mother of two boys (27 and 13) and have experienced four pregnancies. I understand the emotional complexities of pregnancy loss and the identity shifts parenthood can bring, and I’m happy to share parts of my personal journey during an initial assessment if it would help build trust.
I believe birth can be a positive, empowering experience—whether it unfolds naturally or with medical support. I understand that empowering yourself in interactions with health professionals is a key component of having the birth you want, and I also recognise that plans may need to change or adapt during labour. With the confidence and skills you gain from these hypnobirthing classes, you’ll be able to make well-informed decisions throughout the process.
why I use the easibirthing method & what you will need
The Easibirthing method: founded by Sharon Mustard in Salisbury
I believe strongly in the Easibirthing method of hypnobirthing because its approach aligns with how nature works. This method teaches women to use and unitise their inherent psychophysiological resources—those already available within them. Easibirthing empowers you.
By connecting with your natural resources, Easibirthing helps you birth your baby safely, often with less intervention, shorter labour, and with a greater ease. From the moment you begin practicing self-hypnosis, it fosters stronger bonding with your baby and enables you to reflect positively on your birth experience. Additionally, it supports quicker recovery postpartum and has been statistically linked to improved early development for your baby—compared to births without hypnosis.
What to bring:
Bring what you feel would be useful - yoga mat, cushion, comfort blanket, and anything else you feel helps you to relax in terms of what is practical to bring. Chairs will be available and so will tea and coffee, and water.
(Be practical and safe please - no candles or own recorders etc. I work ethically and confidentiality is a key part of what we will practice (some birthing experiences maybe shared) so what is said in class stays in class for the consideration of others in the group.
Affiliations you can trust - birth trauma is real
Amanda is a Foundation of Infant Loss Practitioner
Book a free consultation
To arrange a free consultation, send me an email, text or leave me a voicemail and I will get back to you within 24 hrs.