Integrative Baby Therapy

Integrative Baby Therapy recognises that babies have experiences in the womb and during their birth which may leave an imprint. If your baby has times of being very unsettled, or struggles with sleep, colic, reflux or crying for no clear reason, it may be that he or she is carrying some unresolved body memories left over from pregnancy or labour, and IBT may be able to help.

In IBT we distinguish between ‘needs crying’, which is when a baby is tired, hungry, needs a nappy change etc, and ‘memory crying’, when a body memory of their pre-natal or birth experience may have surfaced.

We recognise that babies try to ‘tell their story’ through crying and certain repetitive, meaningful gestures, known as Baby Body Language, which might convey something of their experience.

Pregnancy and birth are times of transition and challenge, and can be anxious and difficult times. In IBT we create a safe, supportive, non-judgemental, compassionate space in which babies can ‘tell their story’ and parents are given support with any feelings this evokes.

If a baby is listened to with gentleness, attunement and empathy, this can help him or her integrate any experiences left over from pregnancy or birth. This builds resilience and wellbeing and things often feel less stuck as a result.

At every stage I seek permission from the parents and baby. The aim of IBT is to support you as parents so you can support your baby.

I am a trainee Integrative Baby Therapist, and have done the two-year training run by Conscious Embodiment Trainings.

For more information read Birth Trauma: A Cultural Blind Spot (PDF, 38kB) by the founder Matthew Appleton.

I also have 10 years’ experience of running Rockabye groups which are designed to support and nourish the relationship between parent and baby. As well as delivering groups, I train and supervise Rockabye practitioners.

Prices

Sessions last between 60-90 minutes depending on what the baby needs.

A session costs between £30 and £50.

Please ring me if you would like to book a session for your baby or if you would like more information.

Telephone: 07952064702