Birth Trauma Therapy
Compassionate support for trauma after childbirth—online, across Canada.
Does this sound like you?
Maybe your birth felt chaotic, terrifying, or completely out of your control.
Maybe you find yourself replaying moments in your head, wondering why the memories won’t settle.
Maybe something shifted in you that day—and while others say to be grateful, you feel like something important was taken from you.
Perhaps you're avoiding medical appointments or conversations about birth. Perhaps the thought of another pregnancy fills you with dread. Or maybe you’ve tucked it all away, unsure how to begin making sense of it.
If any of this feels familiar, it might be birth trauma. And you're not alone.
You’re Not Overreacting—You’re Responding to Trauma
Birth trauma doesn’t depend only on what happened medically—it’s about how you felt. Even births that appear “normal” or medically routine can leave deep emotional wounds if you felt unsafe, powerless, dismissed, or scared. That experience matters.
You may be surprised by how intense your reactions feel. Or how long they’ve lasted. You might be exhausted, anxious, irritable, disconnected from your baby—or from yourself. None of this means you’re broken. It means you’ve been through something hard, and your body and mind are still carrying it.
You’re not imagining it. This happens far more often than people talk about:
- Up to 1 in 3 birthing parents describe their birth as traumatic.
- Around 1 in 20 develop postpartum PTSD—and for those with emergency births or complications, the risk rises to 1 in 5.
- Nearly 1 in 4 experience trauma symptoms like flashbacks, anxiety, or numbness in the weeks following birth.
What Does Birth Trauma Look Like?
- Flashbacks, nightmares, or intrusive memories of the birth
- Panic or anxiety when discussing childbirth
- Anxiety at medical appointments, hospitals, or even around future pregnancy plans
- Feelings of guilt, shame, anger, irritability, or emotional numbness
- Trouble sleeping or relaxing, even when everything seems “fine”
- Feeling disconnected from your baby—or from yourself
You may feel like no one understands. But we do.
Our Approach
What to Expect
At Bloom Psychotherapy, we have a team of therapists across Canada who are specially trained in birth trauma and perinatal mental health. We understand how layered and lonely birth trauma can feel. Our therapists are specially trained in perinatal mental health and birth trauma recovery. More importantly, we show up with warmth, patience, and deep respect for your story—however messy or incomplete it may feel right now.
There’s no pressure to retell everything at once. We go at your pace. You don’t have to be “ready”—just willing to start.
This is not general therapy—it’s trauma-informed care designed for the unique challenges of postpartum trauma.
Specialized Modalities
We use evidence-based approaches like:
- EMDR for birth trauma
- Trauma-Focused CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy)
- Trauma-Informed Birth Story Processing
- Somatic and nervous system regulation techniques
- Emotionally Focused Therapy for relationship repair
But therapy isn’t just about tools—it’s about being held through your healing. That’s what we do best.
Therapy For Where You Are
All our birth trauma therapy sessions are offered online, so you can access care without leaving home. Whether you’re in a rural community, parenting other children, wanting the safety and comfort of being in your own home, or simply need support that fits into your life—we’re here for you, wherever you are in Canada.
Let’s Begin Together
You don’t have to push through. You don’t have to move on.
You can move through this—with support, at your own pace.
Reach out for a free 15-minute consultation.
Let’s find the right therapist for you—and take the first step toward healing, together.
Healing from birth trauma is possible. You don’t have to move on—you can move through.
Feel confident with your care and schedule a 15-minute free consultation with one of our birth trauma specialists.
Currently working in this space are Renata, Kim, Natasha, Alison, Gabrielle, Kayla, Tara, Shannon, and Cecilia. Check out their profiles and schedules here.
Not sure if who is the right fit for you? Reach out to our client coordinater today with the form below.
NEW CLIENT INQUIRY & BOOKING REQUESTS
Send us a message so we can find the best fit for your care or answer your questions about how we can support you.
Our team of perinatal therapists are parents themselves and understand how complex this journey can be. They understand fertility, postpartum, and how the rest of our lives can affect these times.
Connect with our Client Coordinator today to find the best fit for you.
CONTACT US
Bloom Psychotherapy
647-946-2229
Office Hours
9am-5pm ET
Monday-Friday
Services are provided through secure online video-conferencing or by telephone to anyone in Canada.
We are an LGBTQ affirmative practice and welcome all individuals or couples who seek support and guidance at any point in their lives.
We work to foster an inclusive environment that supports and does not discriminate, regardless of race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, religion, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, or disability. We recognize that families are built in many ways and welcome any and all families.
Babies are always welcome in session.
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