The Counsellor Midwife

The Counsellor Midwife BACP registered counsellor and registered midwife: maker of things Antenatal classes including Hypnobirthing and Labour prep.

Online classes and face to face classes in the heart of Stockport.

18/04/2026

We don’t reach for distractions because we’re weak…
we reach for them because we’re human.

In a world built on instant relief, it makes sense that we scroll, shop, eat, or numb out when things feel too much.

But the real shift doesn’t come from escaping the feeling…
it comes from learning you can stay with it.

Even for a moment.

Because that’s where trust begins.
And trust changes everything.

✨ You don’t need to escape yourself to cope.

12/03/2026

With Mother’s Day approaching, I want to gently acknowledge the mothers whose babies are not in their arms; through miscarriage, stillbirth, neonatal loss, TFMR, infertility, or any other path of grief.

You don’t have to celebrate the day. Be gentle with yourself.

I’ll be lighting a candle for you. 🕯️

01/03/2026

Apparently I’m not explaining myself anymore…
while fully explaining myself on the internet 😂

Border town girl.
Softened accent.
Still Welsh.

St David’s Day feels like a good day to own that -for me and for my half-Welsh babies too 🤍

Dydd Gŵyl Dewi Hapus 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

CW: 🌱 Sibling Grief 🌱When a baby dies, their brothers and sisters grieve too.Even very young children sense that somethi...
05/10/2025

CW: 🌱 Sibling Grief 🌱

When a baby dies, their brothers and sisters grieve too.
Even very young children sense that something has changed. They may feel sad, confused, worried, or even left out of the rituals of remembering.

🫂 Children need clear, age-appropriate explanations and lots of reassurance.
🎨 They often express their feelings through play, drawing, or storytelling, rather than words.
🤲 It’s important to give them space to ask questions, even the ones that feel hard to answer.
💞 Including siblings in acts of remembrance – like lighting a candle, planting a flower, or choosing a special keepsake – helps them feel connected and less alone.

No child should feel they have to grieve in silence.
With honesty, gentleness, and love, we can support siblings to navigate their grief while still feeling safe, seen, and held.

You are not alone. 💛

CW: Baby loss, grief 🕯🤍💞 Partners’ Grief 💞Partners grieve too.So often, they feel they have to be the “strong one” — the...
04/10/2025

CW: Baby loss, grief 🕯🤍

💞 Partners’ Grief 💞

Partners grieve too.
So often, they feel they have to be the “strong one” — the supporter, the protector, the practical one who holds everything together. But inside, they are grieving just as deeply.

Their pain can sometimes be overlooked, hidden behind the care they give to others. They may not always find the words to express it, but their love and their loss are real.

Today we pause to remember all partners who have lost a baby.
We honour your love, your grief, and the quiet ways you carry that loss.
You deserve care, support, and space to grieve too.

You are not alone. 🕯🤍

CW: Early pregnancy loss🌸 Early Loss 🌸Miscarriage and early pregnancy losses often happen before the world even knew the...
03/10/2025

CW: Early pregnancy loss

🌸 Early Loss 🌸

Miscarriage and early pregnancy losses often happen before the world even knew there was a new life to hope for.
That can make the grief feel invisible — but your grief is real.

You might be mourning the dreams, the plans, the future you imagined.
Whatever you’re feeling — sadness, anger, guilt, confusion, or even numbness — it’s valid.

If you’re grieving an early loss, I see you.

Your love matters. Your loss matters. You are not alone. 🤍

Reach out for support if you can. You deserve care, gentleness, and compassion as you move through this.

CW: Language Matters – Baby LossWords can comfort, or they can wound.When speaking to someone whose baby has died, the s...
02/10/2025

CW: Language Matters – Baby Loss

Words can comfort, or they can wound.
When speaking to someone whose baby has died, the smallest phrases can make the biggest difference.

✨ Say: “I’m so sorry your baby died.”
✨ You can also say: “I’m thinking of you and [baby’s name].”
🚫 Avoid: “At least…” or “You can try again.”

There’s no need for big speeches or silver linings.
Gentle, simple words honour their grief and show that you see their baby’s life.

Your words can be a soft place to land in the hardest of moments.
Choose compassion over clichés — it truly matters.

🦋 A Gentle Pause 🦋There won’t be any new meditations uploaded until the New Year as I take a short pause.In the meantime...
29/09/2025

🦋 A Gentle Pause 🦋

There won’t be any new meditations uploaded until the New Year as I take a short pause.

In the meantime, I invite you to revisit the meditations already available. They’re there to help you keep up your daily practice — even a few minutes each day can make a real difference. 💛

Thank you for being here and for taking this journey with me. I’ll be back with new meditations in the New Year.

💙

29/09/2025

✨ Listening is more than hearing words — it’s an act of presence. ✨

This 6-minute guided meditation invites you to slow down, ground yourself, and open up to truly hearing others.
In classrooms, meetings, community spaces, or even online discussions, the way we listen shapes the quality of our shared world. 🌍💛

Take a few minutes to pause, breathe, and discover how intentional listening can transform conversations.

25/09/2025

✨ New Meditation: Rhythm of Words & Life ✨

This 5-minute practice invites you to settle into your breath, welcome the silent poetry of your own life, and reflect on the rhythms that carry us through motherhood, counselling, and birth. 🌊💛

Even in struggle, there is beauty. Even in silence, there is rhythm. Come and find a moment of pause today. 🌿

🎧 Listen now and let the rhythm guide you.

24/09/2025

✨ New Meditation ✨
Today we’re reflecting on who we are, what we stand for, and the choices we make every day.

This guided practice invites you to:
🌿 Ground in your breath
🌿 Honour the different strands of your identity
🌿 Explore the values that guide your life
🌿 Gently notice where more alignment might be needed
🌿 Affirm your right to live by what matters most to you

Take 5 minutes to pause, breathe, and reconnect with your deeper self. 💛

Address

Ladybridge ConnectOff Meadway Road
Stockport
SK85NZ

Opening Hours

Monday 6pm - 9pm
Tuesday 6pm - 9pm
Wednesday 6pm - 9pm
Thursday 6pm - 9pm
Friday 6pm - 9pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

+447494214381

Website

https://aromaticwhimsy.co.uk/

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