From a young age, I felt an undeniable pull towards the world of women and children. Growing up, I often found myself in the company of families, where I would listen to mothers share their joys and struggles.

As a teenager, I began working with families, engaging in conversations with experienced mothers and observing their nurturing interactions with their children. I was captivated by the deep connections they formed with their children and the profound impact these relationships had on their lives. I too saw the effect of depression. This early exposure ignited a desire within me to be a source of support for women and children. I witnessed first-hand how anxiety and depression not only affected individuals but rippled through families, creating a shared journey of struggle and resilience.

My own experience as a mother of now four adult children further deepened my understanding of this landscape. Motherhood, while utterly exhausting at times, was a beautiful journey filled with learning, growth, and joy. It taught me invaluable lessons about myself and the importance of self-care, often only in hind sight. I found myself reflecting on the challenges of supporting loved ones and friends dealing with mental health issues, and I learned that resilience is cultivated through both hardship and connection. It was during these years that I realized my passion for helping others navigate the complexities of emotional trauma.

Throughout my career I have been privileged to work alongside many women facing mental health challenges, particularly in the realm of pregnancy and birth. As the co-founder of The Ruth Project Wairarapa, and for the time I have worked there, I dedicated myself to creating a safe space for mothers experiencing depression, anxiety, and birth trauma. The more I immersed myself in this work, the more I learned from the incredible women I supported. Their stories of courage and vulnerability inspired me to seek out deeper, more effective healing methods.

I began to notice a common thread among the women I worked with; while traditional approaches like medication and talk therapy had their place, they often fell short in addressing the underlying trauma. Many women felt isolated in their experiences, struggling to find a way out of their pain. They sought connection, understanding, and techniques to soothe their nervous systems but often found themselves feeling stuck.

This realization fuelled my passion to explore alternative healing modalities that could provide more immediate relief and foster genuine connection. I specialize in supporting women during pregnancy, birth and postpartum time and for me postpartum, Latin for after birth, means any time after a pregnancy however long ago this might be. I am guiding women towards lifting their depression, anxiety, and PTSD, and helping them forge stronger bonds with their children.

Together, we work to let go of traumas, be it a birth trauma or other traumas through challenges in the perinatal time, preparing for positive birth experiences, and ultimately finding peace.

Through my journey, I have come to understand that healing is not just an individual process; it is a collective one. I cherish the privilege of supporting families as they navigate their challenges, and I am committed to being a compassionate guide on their path to recovery. My lived experience, combined with my professional expertise, allow me to connect deeply with my clients, fostering a warm and trusting environment where healing can truly begin.
 

I invite you to join me on a journey, as we explore the depth of your experiences together, finding strength in connection and hope in healing.