Fiona Rogerson - Trauma and Perinatal Counsellor & Birth Educator, Perth

Fiona Rogerson - Trauma and Perinatal Counsellor & Birth Educator, Perth Specialist counselling and EMDR for birth trauma, perinatal trauma, PTSD & cPTSD. Perth + Aus-wide.

You want help with the baby. You know you need a break. But the second someone steps in, your chest tightens, your mind ...
16/07/2025

You want help with the baby. You know you need a break. But the second someone steps in, your chest tightens, your mind races, and suddenly your whole body is on high alert.

You’re not imagining it.

This isn’t about being overprotective or struggling to share the load. It’s about what your nervous system has learned, that safety isn’t guaranteed unless you are in control. Maybe that started during birth, when no one listened. When decisions were made without you. When you were left to hold everything, even though you desperately needed someone to step in.

Now, even with support around you, your body can’t relax. You’re playing out every worst-case scenario, holding your breath while your partner changes a nappy or rocks your baby to sleep. You want to let go, but it doesn’t feel safe.

This is what happens when trauma lives in the body. It’s not logic that runs the show, it’s memory, fear, and survival instinct.

But it doesn’t have to stay that way.

The goal isn’t to lower your standards for safety. It’s to help your body feel safe enough that you can trust again. That you can rest. That you can step back and know your baby is okay, without that panic hijacking your system.

You deserve to feel safe in your support. To let go without falling apart. To rest without guilt.

Does this feel familiar? Let me know in the comments if this is something you’ve experienced too.

You don’t have to post your pain to prove it’s real.This week, you might feel pressure. To share your story. To explain....
14/07/2025

You don’t have to post your pain to prove it’s real.

This week, you might feel pressure. To share your story. To explain. To educate. To make your experience make sense to others.

But that pressure doesn’t always come from the outside. Sometimes it’s internal. A familiar tug of guilt or duty. A fear that staying silent means missing a moment, or being unseen.

Your nervous system comes first. Not the algorithm. Not the timeline. Not anyone else’s expectations.

If your body is asking for quiet, you get to honour that. If the thought of speaking feels like a weight, you get to set it down.

Your healing isn’t dependent on how visible your pain is. Your story is still yours, even if no one else hears it this week.

Let that be enough.

If that resonates, let it land. No comment needed. Just breathe.

You don’t have to post a thing to honour your experience.Birth Trauma Awareness Week can bring a lot to the surface. Ten...
13/07/2025

You don’t have to post a thing to honour your experience.

Birth Trauma Awareness Week can bring a lot to the surface. Tenderness. Discomfort. Grief. The pressure to participate. The fear that silence means you haven’t healed, or that advocacy requires visibility.

And for many, the noise can feel too loud.
You might feel seen, but raw.
You might feel activated, but unsure how to respond.
You might feel like disappearing altogether.

It’s valid if this week brings you closer to your story.
It’s valid if it pulls you further away.
You don’t owe anyone a performance of your healing.

What matters most is protecting your peace. That might mean muting hashtags, bookmarking posts for later, logging off entirely, or letting someone know what you need in advance.

You can engage in the way that honours your nervous system, not social expectations.
You can care deeply about this issue and still choose privacy.
You can be an advocate and still need space.

This week doesn’t have to be done perfectly.
It just has to be done in a way that’s kind to you.

If this message resonates, please share it with someone who might need it too.
We need to make space for quieter healing, and permission to show up in whatever way feels safe.

You keep telling yourself to move on from your birth experience. But what exactly are you trying to move on from?Because...
10/07/2025

You keep telling yourself to move on from your birth experience. But what exactly are you trying to move on from?

Because it’s never just the birth. It’s the fear that landed in your body and stayed. The helplessness that caught you off guard. The 2am replay of what you wish had gone differently. The way certain moments with your child seem to touch something deeper, and you’re not always sure why.

This is what unprocessed trauma can look like. Not loud or obvious, but heavy. Lingering. Quietly shaping how safe you feel, how you cope, how you show up.

We often think that moving on means forgetting, or not being affected anymore. But it can also mean giving your story the space it never had. It can mean slowing down enough to ask, What part of me still feels unsafe? What am I still carrying?

It’s not about fixing anything. It’s about listening. And beginning to respond with care, instead of pressure.

Does this resonate? Let me know in the comments.

You're not the only one who feels hijacked by your own reactions.So many parents find themselves stuck in a loop they di...
07/07/2025

You're not the only one who feels hijacked by your own reactions.

So many parents find themselves stuck in a loop they didn’t choose. One second you’re holding it together, the next you’re snapping, retreating, or going blank. And in the aftermath, you’re left wondering, why did I react like that?

You love your child. You’re trying your best. But your body is reacting like the moment is dangerous, even when it’s not.

This is what happens when trauma takes over parenting. The fight, flight or freeze response doesn’t disappear just because the context has changed. If your nervous system has learned that big emotions or disconnection are threats, it will try to protect you in the only ways it knows how, by fighting back, shutting down, or escaping. These aren’t choices, they’re survival instincts. And they’re not a reflection of your worth as a parent.

Healing doesn’t mean you never get dysregulated again. It means your body no longer assumes every meltdown is a threat. It looks like feeling your heart race, but finding your feet on the floor. It looks like recognising you’ve been triggered, and being able to pause. It looks like slowly, gently, teaching your nervous system that it’s safe to stay present with your child, even when things feel big.

If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. And you’re not broken. You’re remembering something your body hasn’t forgotten yet.

But if you're ready to move past it, we're ready to support you. We're currently accepting new clients, so head to the link in my bio to book.

Some memories don’t fade. They loop. Again and again. Especially the ones that hurt.You might be lying in bed trying to ...
04/06/2025

Some memories don’t fade. They loop. Again and again. Especially the ones that hurt.

You might be lying in bed trying to sleep, and suddenly it’s like you’re right back there. The sounds, the faces, the helplessness, the ache of everything going wrong.

You try to tell yourself it’s over now, that you’re safe, but your body doesn’t believe you. It keeps you alert. It replays every detail. It searches for what you could have done differently, what went wrong, why no one helped.

This is one of the cruellest parts of birth trauma. Not just the moment itself, but the way it steals your present long after it’s passed. You might feel exhausted by it, ashamed of how much space it still takes up in your mind, unsure if it will ever let go of you. And you are not weak for feeling this way.

You are human. You went through something overwhelming. Your nervous system is still trying to make sense of it.

You don’t have to keep living in the loop.

Trauma can be processed. It can be untangled gently, with the right support. In trauma therapy, we work with the body as much as the mind, helping you to safely revisit what happened and begin to heal from the inside out. EMDR is one of the tools we use to support clients to feel more in control of their story, rather than caught inside it. It doesn’t erase what happened, but it softens the edges. And often, that’s where the relief begins.

Head to the link in my bio to book directly. We'd be honoured to support you.

It’s not just the birth that stays with you, it’s the ripple effects that can shape every part of your life.Birth trauma...
02/06/2025

It’s not just the birth that stays with you, it’s the ripple effects that can shape every part of your life.

Birth trauma often leaves behind more than memories. It can show up through your body, mind, and relationships in ways you might not expect.

You find yourself feeling constantly on edge, snapping at loved ones, or struggling with guilt and self-blame.
You feel ashamed for still being affected by it, or wonder why you can’t just move on when others seem to have.
It’s isolating and exhausting, and it can make you question if you’ll ever feel like you again.

These lasting effects aren’t a sign of weakness. They are your nervous system’s way of holding onto safety in the only way it knows how, often long after the moment has passed.

Numbness, nightmares, hypervigilance, flashbacks, intrusive thoughts, these are not just symptoms, they’re signs of how deeply birth trauma can impact your sense of safety and belonging. And while it’s hard, there is a way through.

Therapies like EMDR and parts work (IFS) can help you process what’s stuck, soothe the parts of you holding fear or shame, and create space for trust, connection, and healing.

Each day, we support women just like you to gently navigate these layers of birth trauma, feel safe in their own skin, and rebuild their sense of self.

DM me, or head to the link in my bio to book your session directly. We're ready when you are.

What if birth trauma isn’t just about what happened during birth, but how it’s still living inside you today?It’s easy t...
01/06/2025

What if birth trauma isn’t just about what happened during birth, but how it’s still living inside you today?

It’s easy to think that birth trauma counselling is just about telling your story, sharing your emotions, or unpacking what went wrong. And while that’s part of it, there’s so much more beneath the surface.

You might feel frustrated when you’ve talked it through with friends or professionals but still find yourself stuck in the same patterns, waves of fear, grief, or guilt that don’t shift no matter how much you talk.
You wonder if you’re broken, if you should just get over it, or if you’re making a big deal out of nothing.

Birth trauma can leave a deep imprint on your body, mind, and sense of safety.
It’s not just about the event itself, but the lingering sense that the world isn’t safe, that you can’t trust yourself or others, and that you need to keep it all together to protect those around you.

That’s why healing often needs more than just talking.

Approaches like EMDR and parts work (IFS) help you actively process unresolved trauma, bring understanding to the parts of you holding fear or shame, and rebuild a sense of trust and safety within.

It’s about shifting from survival mode into a place where you can feel connected, present, and whole again.

Each day, we support women just like you to move through the heaviness of birth trauma, feel safe in their own skin, and reconnect with the people they love most. You are not alone in this.

DM me, or head to the link in my bio to book your session directly.

Birth trauma isn’t something that can be addressed with generalised support, and we’ve built our practice with that unde...
22/05/2025

Birth trauma isn’t something that can be addressed with generalised support, and we’ve built our practice with that understanding at its core.

We know the deep, often invisible, impact birth trauma has on your sense of self, your relationships, and your journey into parenting. This is not something that can be swept into a one-size-fits-all approach - it requires specialised care, attention, and understanding.

That’s why our practice is different. We don’t just work in this space; we live it. We’ve spent years immersed in the birth world, both personally and professionally. From our own lived experiences to working as perinatal counsellors, educators, and advocates, we bring an intimate knowledge of the complexities of birth trauma into every session.

Our team is highly educated, and we continue to learn, evolve, and grow to ensure we’re offering the care and expertise you need. From advanced training in EMDR and somatic approaches to deep dives into attachment, relationship dynamics, and trauma-informed care, we are relentless in our commitment to being the kind of support you deserve.

We know that birth trauma doesn’t just affect the moment of birth... it ripples through your parenting, your partnership, and your ability to trust your body and yourself. That’s why we’re here to do more than just listen. We’re here to walk alongside you as you process what’s happened, rebuild your confidence, and find a way forward that feels grounded and hopeful.

You won’t find cookie-cutter advice here. We tailor every session to your unique experience because we know what’s needed isn’t just support, but specific, thoughtful, informed care.

If you’re ready to work with a team that truly understands birth trauma - not just in theory but in practice - reach out. We’d be honoured to support you.

Inside all of us are parts that feel like a child, parts that act as protectors, and parts that hold our deepest sense o...
19/05/2025

Inside all of us are parts that feel like a child, parts that act as protectors, and parts that hold our deepest sense of wholeness. These parts aren’t broken, but when they’re disconnected from each other, it can feel like a constant tug-of-war inside yourself.

For parents who’ve experienced trauma, that child part often carries unmet needs, old fears, and unresolved pain. It may show up when you’re feeling overwhelmed, unsure, or triggered by your child’s emotions. The protector part might step in to shield that vulnerability, by striving for control, perfection, or even emotional distance. Meanwhile, the part of you that feels whole, capable, and grounded can feel buried beneath the weight of trying to do it all.

Healing isn’t about silencing or ignoring these parts, it’s about meeting their needs. That child part needs safety, love, and compassion to heal the wounds it carries. The protector part needs to know it’s okay to soften, to trust that you have the strength to navigate parenting without constant vigilance. And the whole, integrated part of you can take the lead, showing up for yourself and your children in a way that feels authentic and connected.

In counselling, we help you tune into these parts, exploring how they influence your parenting. For example, when your child part feels triggered, we can support you to understand where that comes from and give it the care it’s asking for. When the protector part feels like it needs to be on guard, we work to reassure it that there’s space for rest and ease.

If you’ve ever felt torn between feeling too much and feeling nothing at all, or caught in patterns that leave you frustrated and disconnected, know that these parts of you are simply trying to help. They need your care and understanding, just like you show your children.

If this resonates, let’s explore how we can help you bring these parts together and parent from a place of connection and confidence. Reach out via the link in my bio to take the next step.

Birth trauma can have lasting impacts that often go unspoken. It’s not just about the events of the birth itself but how...
18/05/2025

Birth trauma can have lasting impacts that often go unspoken. It’s not just about the events of the birth itself but how those experiences continue to influence your life... your relationships, your parenting, and your sense of self.

You might question your instincts, unsure if you can trust yourself again. Physical or emotional reminders of the birth may surface in unexpected ways, creating distance in your relationships or sparking feelings of frustration or anger.

These reactions aren’t signs of failure; they’re signs of unresolved trauma. Without support, birth trauma can continue to shape your interactions and inner world, making it hard to move forward.

In our practice, we take an approach that’s more than just “talking it out.” We work with both the emotional and physical responses stored in your body, using evidence-based therapies like EMDR and somatic approaches to address the root of the trauma, not just its symptoms.

Healing from birth trauma means moving beyond survival mode and reconnecting with yourself, your partner, and your child in ways that feel safe and meaningful.

You’re not alone in this. If you’re ready to explore support, send us a DM or visit the link in our bio. We're here when you’re ready.

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My heart and thoughts are with you today x
10/05/2025

My heart and thoughts are with you today x

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Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
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+61402017425

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Who is Fiona Rogerson?

Thank you for being here. My work has developed from a culmination of my own personal experiences of birth and motherhood (which included secondary infertility, IVF, pregnancy loss, instrumental birth, postnatal depression and breastfeeding struggles, but ultimately beautiful positive birth) together with what I witnessed to be similar experiences of other mothers through my initial work as a professional pregnancy and birth photographer which first began in 2009, together with my work as a birth/postnatal doula and antenatal educator. What I found to be a crucial but missing element for the parents I worked with, and for myself as well, was genuine, professional support that could help them navigate perhaps the most intense phase of their life... their perinatal period.

Through my counselling I provide a safe, supportive space for mothers and fathers to feel validated and fully heard, unravel and identify confusing and troubling thoughts and emotions, find clarity among their feelings, and discover strategies and tools to move forward toward achieving fulfillment and happiness. I provide confidential support in all areas of perinatal difficulties for women and men, including birth trauma and debriefing, pre and postnatal anxiety, low-self-esteem, loss of identity, fertility, unplanned pregnancy, and grief and loss.

Dare to walk a different path. I will light your way.