Catherine Fitch BA(hons) Dip.Hyp/Psych Cert.Hyp/Psych/Coun       

Sadly nature and instinct are increasingly replaced by fear and medical intervention in our western world. I am excited to have the opportunity to help women learn techniques which will help them with their own births. As women we all have the natural ability to give birth, and our bodies know what to do, we just have to learn to trust and believe in our instinct. I feel very lucky to be teaching something that I believe in so whole-heartedly. I have qualifications in Hypnotherapy, Psychotherapy and Integrative Counselling, Child Development and Health & Social Care. I have been practising as an Integrative therapist for the past six years. I am also a passionate artist, making glasswork and jewellery. I find it wonderful combining the arts with the therapy.

I decided to train specifically in HypnoBirthing following the birth of my son. I didn’t go on a HypnoBirthing^® course before my son was born, although I used self-hypnosis skills in order to remain deeply relaxed throughout my labour, and to release pain and fear. Cuthbert’s birth was a truly amazing experience, but I now know that it could have been even better if I had used the HypnoBirthing techniques.

Talking to other new mums following the birth of my son, I realised that my wonderful experience was unusual. In my large Mother & Baby group, one by one, I heard tales of pain and assisted labours. The only mum’s that talked of really positive birthing experiences were those that had used HypnoBirthing. This is when I started to become really interested in HypnoBirthing, and I began to research it. As a qualified Hypnotherapist I was able to undertake the training straight away to become a HypnoBirthing practitioner.

The HypnoBirthing Practitioner training course was fantastic, it far exceeded my expectations; I learnt so much, and I met women that had experienced pain free births, and midwives that have witnessed numerous wonderful births using HypnoBirthing.

I completed my training feeling incredibly inspired, enthusiastic and absolutely determined to start running courses as soon as I could in order to share this amazing knowledge!

It is very exciting to have met Frances. She is an Independent midwife, and has also trained HypnoBirthing Practitioner. From the moment we met, we got along very well. It makes perfect sense to us to run the courses together; by combining our professional expertise and knowledge we are able to offer top quality HypnoBirthing courses.

Please feel free to look at my website; www.catherinefitch.co.uk

If you want to find out more about HypnoBirthing or Hypnotherapy, please do not hesitate to e-mail, or call me for a chat.