Trauma and Birth Stress (TABS)

An information site which covers birth trauma and, specifically, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) associated with birth trauma.

Perinatal Anxiety and Depression Aotearoa (PADA)

Information around maternal mental health; lots of resources for health professionals and families, including a list of symptoms for various perinatal mental health conditions. 

SANDS

SANDS supports parents & families who have experienced the death of a baby during pregnancy or as an infant.

The LITTLE MIRACLES TRUST

Supports families going through the stress of a Neonatal journey.

The Health & Disability Advocacy Service

A free & independent advocacy service to assist & support with health & disability complaints.

AIM - Action to Improve Maternity

An advocacy & consumer network which supports families when a birth tragedy has occurred. AIM helps families discover what happened, make complaints, interpret medical notes, claim ACC cover, etc., including a 24/7 helpline.

Birth Talk

An Australian website. The women who run Birth Talk are also the authors of “How the Heal a Bad Birth” – a brilliant book about healing after a traumatic birth experience.

the australasian birth trauma association

The Birth Trauma Association of the United Kingdom

HAVENING

Robin Youngson offers the new technique of Havening to shift trauma symptoms.
Robin’s graduates, Christine & Dee, offer Havening at Willow Psychosensory Therapy

PURE POSTNATAL BIRTH DEBRIEFING

Sarah, of Pure Postnatal, offers birth debriefing classes in Auckland.  

Elise Molloy

Elise is a registered social worker who also supports those who've experienced birth trauma.  

healing birth

Specialising in birth trauma, Carla offers face-to-face (Tauranga-based) and Zoom sessions.

The Postnatal Distress Centre

This organisation, based in Auckland, offers counselling around parenting challenges, including traumatic birth.

MATERNAL MENTAL HEALTH  

Government-funded, face-to-face counselling & support.  See below for your maternal mental health regional contact.

Lifeline

 0800 543 354 or (09) 5222 999 within Auckland.
This is a free, over-the-phone counselling service that operates 24hrs a day and 7 days a week.

Anxiety Line

0800 2694 389.  Talk to a phone therapist who can give you support and help you understand anxiety and your experiences. This helpline is open all day, every day.

Depression Helpline

0800 111 757.  Talk to a trained counsellor who can discuss your situation and find you the right support (tautoko). Help is available all day, every day. You can also text them (4202).

Suicide Crisis Helpline

0508 828 865 (0508 TAUTOKO)

Skylight

0800 299 100
This organisation provides support through trauma, loss and grief; 9am–5pm weekdays.

Parent Help

0800 568 856
This is for parents/whānau seeking support, advice and practical strategies on all parenting concerns. It is a confidential service.

Mental Health Foundation

If you need to talk to someone, freecall or text 1737.  This connects you to a counsellor.

dr Sarah Bell-booth

Dr Booth is an Auckland-based psychologist who specialises in Maternal Mental Health. 

DR KELLY KERRISK

Kelly is a clinical psychologist in Auckland and is experienced in family and individual therapy with a focus on Maternal Mental Health.
Kelly has also established Perinatal Psychology - a perinatal mental health service www.perinatalpsychology.co.nz

ANNA’S BIRTH SERVICES

Former birth doula, Anna is a registered health professional who specialises in hypnobirthing and birth trauma care. She is available in person (Wgtn) or via zoom.

resilience Psychology

Octavia Wilson is a clinical psychologist in Christchurch. She offers free group EDMR sessions for those who've experienced birth trauma.

BIRTH AFTERTHOGHTS CLINIC

Offered to those who birthed in the Canterbury region, this service is a debrief service with a trained hospital midwife.

All About Wellbeing

Dr Rebecca (Bex) Parkes is an Auckland based Clinical Psychologist who specialises in Women's Health - including birth trauma, chronic pain, and adjustment to chronic health conditions.

Positive Births

Helen Bartrom is a Clinical Hypnotherapist offering hypnotherapy, NLP and mindfulness tools to help release and process trauma. In person in Auckland, or via Zoom.

Nurturing Naturally NZ

Gaylene incorporates extensive nursing and neonatal knowledge with META Consciousness, EFT and Matrix Reimprinting to gently guide you towards understanding and resolving your birth experience.

Empower Mums

Dr. Missy Wolfman is an Auckland based Clinical Psychologist specialising in maternal mental health, including birth trauma.

UNIQUE BEGINNINGS

Based in Manawatū, Unique Beginnings offers birth story listening - a safe space to share your story and debrief.

LUNA BLOOM

Nelson's Luna Bloom offers mother honouring services.

Honouring Mamas

Kirsty is Nelson-based and offers birth story listening and Mother-honouring ceremonies.