Remain silent, especially so as
not to reveal a secret

“To keep Mum”

My story

I thought I was prepared for motherhood.
Indeed I was. Just not the reality of it. I was
ready for a motherhood that doesn’t actually
exist. You know the one - in the films, on tv, the
romanticised image of the mother who
instinctively knows what she’s doing. Who
understands and loves her baby from the
moment they meet. The mother who loves
every minute. A motherhood where I would put
everyone first, leaving my old life and identity
behind, never feeling any sadness, confusion or
resentment about that. The perfect mother.

The changes and challenges that motherhood
brought to my life were seismic. The reality was
such a shock. Realising I couldn’t have prepared
for this, because the reality of motherhood is so
rarely discussed, made me furious.

A combination of therapy and learning about the
ways motherhood impacts us, helped me to a
place of self-compassion and freed me from the
all-consuming pressure to be the perfect mother.

I vowed to make it my mission to help as many
women as possible to understand the changes
that becoming a mother has brought them. To
make sense of who they are now, and most
importantly to find a way to be kind to
themselves and be able to enjoy motherhood,
without the constant feeling of failing. Most of
all I vowed to encourage no more KEEPING
MUM about the reality of motherhood.

How do i help?

Our one-to-one therapy sessions provide a
safe, non-judgmental space where you can share
your raw, unfiltered experiences of motherhood.

Together, we explore the complex emotions that
society often expects mothers to suppress - from
anxiety, rage and guilt to grief for your previous
identity. I help you understand how becoming a
mother has fundamentally shifted your world.

You'll develop a deeper self-understanding
and genuine self-compassion, moving from
overwhelming confusion to clarity about who you
are as both a mother and an individual.

Whether you're struggling with the gap between
your expectations and reality, feeling lost in your
new identity, or grappling with complex emotions
you never expected to feel, I offer a space where
every aspect of your experience is valid and
worthy of understanding.

Stop Keeping Mum about…

Infertility

baby loss

post natal depression

loss of identity

mum guilt

maternal rage

missing your old life

birth trauma

FAQ’s

How can i get in touch?

How long are sessions?

Sessions are 50 minutes long, take place weekly, either in person or via Zoom.

Sessions cost £65, though I do hold a small number of lower rate sessions for those in financial difficulty.

Why work with me?