Debbie Kelly Counselling

18/05/2026

It's so important not to overlook the needs of fathers/birth partners, especially where there has been a traumatic element to a delivery.

🌟Birth Trauma for partners🌟

Fathers and non-birthing mothers are all too-often overlooked when it comes to traumatic birth.

In the recent birth trauma inquiry, partners spoke about how hard it was to witness a traumatic birth, and feeling fearful that their partner or their baby might be about to die.

They spoke of not being told what was happening during the birth, and of their distress at not being able to help their partner. They talked about how hard it was to go home alone after a traumatic birth, but not having anyone with whom they could share their story.

The risk of PTSD, flashbacks and long-term mental health issues such as depression is very real for both fathers and non-birthing mothers.

If you are struggling or know someone that is please share the below link and assure them there IS help out there. 💜

Please check this link:
https://www.birthtraumaassociation.org/fathers

11/05/2026

This works really well as a visual aid/reminder. Having something like this up on your fridge or as a screen saver on your phone could help prompt self care when you are struggling with mental health.

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11/05/2026

Wonderful news

11/05/2026

So positive to see men's health and well-being being prioritised in this way

28/04/2026

Mindful and deep breathing practices are so important for well being and regulating our nervous systems. I use this one a lot with clients as it offers a distraction form racing thoughts with the counting and allows the brain to access optimal oxygen levels so you don't feel as foggy as you can do when anxious. Here are some more self help techniques you can try;

https://debbiekelly.co.uk/mental-health-counselling-at-home-self-care-strategies-for-your-mind/

27/04/2026

15/04/2026

Many clients feel sad or worried when they don't feel that instinct rush of love or bond with their baby. Unfortunately, social media and dramatisations of parent hood can lead us to feel that instant bonding is more common than it is. Clients who have experienced birth trauma can particularly find that bonding takes a little longer as they process and adapt after their experiences. Be gentle with yourselves.

15/04/2026

This is so heartening to see, workplaces, colleagues and managers gaining valuable insight into being able to support bereaved parents. Well done Sands - baby loss charity

Our Bereavement in the Workplace training is designed to help colleagues and managers feel confident and equipped to provide a supportive workplace environment for bereaved staff affected by pregnancy or baby loss 💜🧡

Join our next Introduction to Bereavement in the Workplace session on Thursday 23 April at 11am to find out more. Free for all to attend.

Book your place ➡️ Link in the comments below.

13/04/2026

BIRTH TRAUMA REWIND PRACTITIONER ONLINE AND IN PARC DEWI SANT, CARMARTHEN

Are you someone who has experienced trauma during your journey to parenthood? Or have you witnessed your partner go through a difficult labour? Or perhaps you are a health care worker who has witnessed a traumatic birth?
I am a certified TBR 3 Step Rewind Practitioner and experienced counsellor, offering this technique for perinatal/birth trauma, as a stand alone therapy or as part of a wider piece of counselling work. This is a gentle technique that can be used for any perinatal trauma.
Trauma is a unique experience, it’s really important to acknowledge that individuals will encounter trauma in different ways, so even if your birth or other perinatal experiences wouldn’t necessarily be classified as traumatic from a medical perspective, if you felt unsafe, unsupported, disappointed or communication was poor, that can have a continued impact on how you feel, even if the outcome was ‘positive’.
Read more;

Are you someone who has experienced trauma during your journey to parenthood? Are you someone who has witnessed your partner go through a difficult

01/04/2026

So many women question what they could have done differently when they lose a baby. This post says it beautifully.

https://debbiekelly.co.uk/creating-memorials-and-honouring-your-loss-after-a-miscarriage/