Laura Robinson, 2024

 

I cannot recommend Magda highly enough. She helped me following a very traumatic birth with my first baby. Magda was instantly warm and friendly at our first session and I felt completely at ease and safe with her. She was happy to come to do sessions at my house which was very helpful with a newborn baby around.

 

The sessions helped me overcome PTSD following a highly traumatic birth and has meant that I am now able to enjoy life with my new family. I feel confident and relaxed and sessions with Magda have helped me come to terms with and process my birth and move forward positively with my life!

 

Thank you so much, you are amazing!

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Mae Bradbury, 2024

 

I had birth trauma sessions with Magda following quite a traumatic pregnancy and birth with my daughter.

 

Magda is warm and instantly made me feel so comfortable in her presence. I felt listened to and heard when talking through my experience which at the time felt very raw and uncomfortable. She did not judge or comment on my choices and fully supported me and made me feel valued. Magda was always a phone call or email away in between sessions so I felt very held during this time. I suffered bad flashbacks before our sessions began and struggled with my sleep. The relaxation that Magda led me through really helped to calm my mind and contain my thoughts safely.

 

Following our sessions I felt differently about the birth and also about my daughter. My flashbacks became less and now I am in a much better place. I cannot thank you enough Magda, I don’t think we’d be where we are today without your sessions.

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Hin and Ellie, 2024

 

I approached Magda for help with a very traumatic birth experience that was severely impacting my ability to cope emotionally and to bond with my baby in the immediate postpartum period.

 

Magda showed such compassion and helped me to feel validated and less guilty about my struggle with what had happened when everyone around me was telling me that the only important thing was that we were both safe and alive. She was so supportive and kind, it really felt like talking with a friend and I felt totally safe in sharing what happened and how I felt.

Since having the therapy sessions, I can think and talk about the birth experience without getting emotionally overwhelmed and no longer have to avoid anything that might trigger me to think about it. The negative stream of thoughts that had been created by the experience has stopped and I feel more confident in my ability to look after my baby and myself.

 

Without this therapy experience I honestly don't think I would have been able to come to terms with what happened. It's given me the mental space to really be kind to myself about it all and to make peace with the decisions I made.

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Stephanie Pasco, 2024

 

If I could give more [than 5] stars then I would. I will never be able to thank Magdalena enough for the power, clarity and excitement she was able to instill in me prior to my birth.

After a straight forward pregnancy we received a worrying diagnosis at 37 weeks which put me in a place of shock, being scared and unable to trust my body and ultimately worrying about all things to do with birth.

 

At 38 weeks I had one phone call and one appointment with the lovely Magdalena and I walked away as a totally different person.

 

She helped me draw an excitement, a confidence and a trust for my body and baby which led to me being able to have the most magical water birth of pure joy (and slight pain). Since, I have worked with Magdalena postnatally and again she has been able to give me knowledge, clarity and support in a way no other health professional has. She has taken weight off my shoulders and helped me see beyond my son's diagnosis. She is a beautiful women who I thoroughly recommend.

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Ollie Feather, 2023

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My wife and I had the most lovely experience with Magda during our hypnobirthing course. She was full of knowledge, joy, insight and was the most calming tutor in preparation for our first baby and we couldn’t recommend her more highly. She’s the best!

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Emily Lewis, 2023

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Magda helped me achieve a birth I never thought possible. I had a tricky first labour (despite doing hypnobirthing) which left me approaching my second feeling nervous and briefly considered a c-section. I only had two sessions with Magda but she was amazing. We made two recordings which I listened to daily for the last month of my pregnancy. They were an oasis of calm and i actively looked forward to listening to them. I felt comfortable to share my most personal concerns and feelings. I will never forget my incredible birth and I know it would have not been possible without Magda’s help!

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Katie Narciso, 2023

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When I got in touch with Magda I did so via email because I knew I wouldn’t be able to speak over the phone without breaking down and experiencing extreme anxiety.

I had my first child in 2017 via emergency forceps and my second in 2019, again via forceps, despite repeatedly expressing that I didn’t want them used. I was left with life changing injuries that required 4 operations and a temporary stoma. When I physically healed, my mental health spiralled and I was diagnosed with complex PTSD. I underwent CBT and EMDR, both of which were helpful but extremely gruelling and traumatic in themselves, as they required me to repeatedly relive the events that had caused my mental health to suffer. I finished the course of EMDR early as I felt that it was causing me more harm than good.

Magda immediately recognised that reliving past trauma was not what my body and mind needed. I had seen several healthcare professionals in various roles but Magda was the first to explain to me that I was living in a heightened state of ‘fight or flight’, and rather than feeding this state by focusing on the trauma, what my body and mind so desperately needed was to relax, to properly switch off and to rest, something I hadn’t even realised I was struggling to achieve. This recognition has been and continues to be of massive importance to my recovery. Magda has taught me how to achieve a deep state of relaxation by listening to recordings made in our sessions together. I can now properly rest and recover.

I had reservations about attempting any form of therapy again but knew I desperately needed help as my PTSD symptoms were impacting my life on a daily basis. From the moment I met Magda I was reassured that her form of ‘gentle’ therapy was the way forward for me. She instantly put me at ease with her warmth and empathy. Magda’s wealth of professional knowledge plus her own experiences means she 100% gets it, and this was so important to me. Being properly seen and heard.

I can now speak about my experiences without breaking down and Magda has equipped me with the tools I need to manage my PTSD. I have come so far and am so thankful to Magda for this.

 

Lynds Nevircs, 2023

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I turned to Birth Therapies, when I was really struggle more and more dealing with the Trauma from the birth of my 1st child. My anxieties were becoming uncontrollable. I found the modern way of dealing with things was just making me a shadow of who I was and am

With the sessions I had with Magdalena, they really helped me learn how to hold myself in a different way. Helping me understand where I was holding my trauma emotionally and physically.

With our first session I came out feeling like I was able to relax my muscles and mind using techniques I had learnt. What we went over has really made a difference in how I hold myself and my experiences. The audio files of the relaxation session have been very useful when things get a bit much.

Magdalena is a very approchable, warm, friendly and experienced woman who has the confidence that shines through.

She has really help me understand the process to start healing, helping me understand that part of my trauma is something that i can carry with pride, which I'd found hard to understand. I only wish this form of therapy was more recognised in Western medicine.

Magdalena thank you for your support and understanding. I now feel I can start learning to, with more confidence move forward in my life.

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Rachel Worlock, 2022

 

I cannot recommend Magdalena enough for the help she has given me. I was really struggling with anxiety and coping with the thought of a 2nd pregnancy/birth before seeking Magdalena's help. She was wonderfully supportive from when I first spoke with her, completely validating my feelings and letting me know it was OK to feel them! Magdalena is a wonderful listener and gave me so many tips and incites from her knowledge as a midwife.

 

Following birth trauma resolution sessions with Magdalena I now feel, not only ready, but so excited at the thought of another pregnancy and expanding our family all thanks to her help. I cannot wait until I can start hynobirthing session with her!

 

Thank you so much Magdalena.

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Katarzyna Kuta-Winczura, 2022

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I'd like to say massive 'THANK YOU' to Magda for her help and support.

I have never thought the therapy would help me that much. Thanks to Magda’s amazing effect on my dealing with the trauma and hurt from the past.

Thanks to her professional approach I was able to open to her from my whole heart and after hypnobirthing give a birth to the most precious little boy.. through the whole labour I was so incredibly calm and relaxed which surprised even myself.. I recommend Magda's calming voice to any of my friends! Her impressive knowledge is going to help many Moms like me!

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Vanessa, 2022

 

Magda is a wonderful woman and professional who helped me boosting my confidence to start and continue ad amazing breastfeeding journey. When I was at my lowest (baby cluster feeding constantly and losing weight) she helped me with a breastfeeding relaxation session. That was on day 5 and I managed to breastfeed for a further 2 years. I can’t thank Magda enough for her support and expertise!

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Louisa MacPhail, 2022

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Birth trauma came and woke me up in the middle of the night almost 7 years after the birth. I spent months trying to rationalise my thoughts but finally I reached out to Magda.

Magda listened and listened and I spoke of things I hadn’t realised I needed to say. She was so warm and supportive and held me throughout the process of counselling. She then gave me tools to use and practice so that I could re build my story and move on.

 

Thank you Magda. Your are so generous with your heart

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K PW, 2022

 

Magda is a wonderful hypnobirthing coach. My husband and I booked some private sessions to prepare for our first child’s birth. Magda was always on hand for questions and support outside of the sessions. My birth was very positive thanks to Magda.

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Kasia Mola, 2022

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Magdalena was the most incredible investment in my pregnancy and birth I could have ever wished for. After an extremely traumatic first birth, she helped me remove the fear and find trust in my body and my new baby. As well as birth trauma therapy, I did the group hypnobirthing and a couple of one to one sessions closer to my due date when I had a few wobbles. She knew exactly what I needed and worked to support me through everything, giving me tools to practice and take with me into my labour and birth.

Despite not having a text book birth (it was in the car!), I ended up having the most powerful and empowering labour and birth and look back on that experience with great joy and pride. I would do it all again.

Thank you, Magda - you're an incredible therapist and hypnobirthing teacher.

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Aga Gra, 2022

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Magda's Birth Therapies is the best present you can give yourself and your family. Magda will put her heart and soul into helping you. She's an experienced midwife and caring mum, so she has a holistic understanding of birth and birth trauma. +Bags of personality, enthusiasm, empathy and sense of humour. We couldn't recommend Birth Therapies enough ❤️❤️❤️ All pregnant ladies, ask for your birth therapies package as your baby shower pressie!

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Simon Withers, 2022

 

Magdalena helped me overcome a problem with my poor sleeping patterns by listening, giving very good advice and making audio tracks tailored for me which help me relax. She took the time to really listen to my particular nuances and came up with a bespoke itinerary that worked. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend what she does

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Mariela Popova, 2022

 

Magda was critical in our pregnancy and birthing experience being a positive one despite complications. I hate to put it like this because she is so much more but she was the best 'investment' we ever made.

 

From 5 minutes of meeting her we just knew that yes 'hypnobirthing' is great and it was initially why we met her but I just KNEW we needed 'HER' more than we needed hypnobirthing.

 

I didn't realise it at the time of booking her course that what we really needed to calm our nerves was actually knowledge and understanding of what we were about to experience. Her energy is grounding, she always made us laugh and it helped us connect as a couple in preperation for what was to come. Madga built up our confidence by guiding us through every question we threw at her. Every answer was always backed up by thorough information, first-hand experience and research. She has been the single most comforting source of truth when looking for guidance on anything pre and post labour.

 

I asked my partner if there was anything specific he wanted to say as part of this review and he said "...just THANK YOU!". Magda really helped build my partner's confidence and understanding of his role in the birth which for us turned out to be essential as he needed to step in and make some critical decisions during the birth of our baby and when I really needed him, he was there armed with everything Magda had taught him.

 

Thank you Magda for being our guiding light and friend throughout.

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Mum of two, Birth Trauma client, 2021

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I had a traumatic first birth that l found very difficult to process and move on from. A series of unfortunate events and medical interventions, coupled with me feeling out of control and a really hard recovery meant that I was very anxious when I finally fell pregnant with my second child, four years later.

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Magdalena was recommended to me by a doula, and I contacted her, really wanting to feel positive going in to birth again, or at least not fearful. 

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Magda was very approachable and generous with her time - I never felt rushed with the sessions and found the audio files that she sent me really useful. With her sessions and following her advice on birth preparation methods I felt calm going in to my second birth. 

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Interestingly a lot of things in my second birth were the same as my first - I had many of the same medical interventions once again  - however I felt completely differently about it afterwards. I look back on my second birth really positively, I feel good about how it went, how I dealt with it and how I recovered. 

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Thank you Magdalena for your birth support, I feel like I'm been able to close the birth chapter in my life in the way I wanted.

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Birth trauma client, 2021

I have had counselling for my birth trauma and PTSD before, and although it helped at the time, I've always been drawn back to extremely strong emotions and reliving traumatic parts of my birth when talking or thinking about the smallest birth related things.

I knew when I became pregnant again, that I didn't want to take this burden with me into my next pregnancy and birth.

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By the end of the first session with Magdalena, I already felt as if a weight had just been lifted off my shoulders that I had been carrying around with me for so long.

 

I was a little sceptical at first, as her methods sounded a little "hippy" at first, however they weren't at all. She explained what we were doing and why we were doing it in a way that I responded to. 

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She made me feel really at ease within the sessions and the tools\homework she gave me was completely achievable and realistic for myself and my lifestyle. By the end of my third and final session, I felt totally different towards my birth. I haven't forgotten what's happened, nor do I want to, but I feel as if it is a welcomed part of me that I can finally talk about without feelings of deep anxiety and intense sadness that would drag me down. The guilt that I carried which would overwhelm me at times has subsided and I feel lighter for it.

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She's a wonderful therapist that I would highly recommend to anyone who has or is suffering from birth trauma.

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Ashleigh, mum of three, 2019

Trauma Therapy and Induction with HypnoBirthing Birth Story

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I came to Magda during my third pregnancy, after having a traumatic labour resulting in postnatal depression with my second child. I was determined to have a good experience this time around. Upon Magda's assessment at my first visit, she could see that I was also suffering with post-traumatic stress disorder, and things really made sense to me from that point. She was so reassuring that we'd sort it out together, and she was right.

 

After her therapy sessions I can look back on my traumatic birth and understand that it was a horrible time, but I feel completely different about it now. I no longer have flash backs, I no longer feel the need to talk about the trauma daily, and when I do talk about it, I no longer get upset about it. Magda has improved my life with her trauma therapy, and for that I will be forever grateful.

 

Magda's hypnobirthing training was incredible. She showed me how to be in control of my birth, no matter what direction my birth took. I spent the last few weeks of my pregnancy, falling asleep to the tracks Magda provided, and practicing the breathing techniques she'd taught me. I ended up being induced after multiple episodes of reduced movement. I felt empowered to stand up for what I wanted, refused a pessary because I knew it wasn't what I wanted, thus progressing my labour my way. I continued to use the breathing techniques throughout labour and listened to the tracks and my chosen relaxing music. With the suggestion from Magda to use lavender scent during labour, as it's my most relaxing smell, my midwife and husband used lavender massage oil to soothe my contractions.

 

I went on to have the most empowering, incredible birth. My baby was born into the water as I wished, he was my biggest baby and yet no tear and thus stitches needed, I truly believe the hypnobirthing techniques helped with this.

 

 

Magda as a hypnobirthing teacher is not what you'd expect, which is one of her best qualities. She not 'fluffy' she's not the classic 'tree hugger' that most people associate with hypnobirthing, she's realistic, relatable, friendly and welcoming; I sing her praises at every opportunity I can because I truly want other mothers to benefit from her knowledge and expertise.

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Isla, mum of two, 2019.

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Magda was exactly the right kind of person to help me work through some previous birth trauma when we decided to start trying for our second baby. She was non judgmental, honest, sensitive and kind. Her wealth experience as a midwife as well as with hypnobirthing, meant she was able to help me learn some techniques to cope with my anxieties. These techniques really helped me through my subsequent pregnancy as well as the birth itself.

 

I feel certain that had it not been for Magda’s expertise, my experience second time round would not have been as calm and positive as it was and I highly recommend her to any parent,  whether they are having their first baby or their fifth baby!
 

Dhekelia and Charlie, parents of two, 2018

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In 2018 I was lucky enough to meet the wonderful @birth_therapies (Magdalena) and we will forever be grateful for her help!

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After the extremely traumatic birth of my eldest son in 2014, where medical mistakes put both myself and my son in danger, I was suffering with undiagnosed PTSD. 

 

I found out early in 2018 that I was unexpectedly pregnant with our youngest son, and it was incredibly difficult for me to feel happy when I was absolutely petrified of having to go through it all again. 

We tried to go to the birth reflections at our hospital, sadly it was not helpful and actually made me feel worse. After this we sought other medical help, by this point I was really struggling. I was diagnosed with PTSD and prenatal anxiety/depression. They told me it would be up to a year before they could help with therapy. By which point I'd have had the baby and it would be too late.

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Magdalena was recommended to me by a friend. I had a few sessions with Magdalena, to learn how to relax, process the trauma we had previously been through and she helped us overcome that trauma. 
Before I met with Magdalena, I was convinced something was going to go wrong with the birth.
I'm not great with the terminology but we did breathing exercises that would help me when I panicked (I still use these now!). We did some work that helped me unpack, understand and deal with what had happened through my traumatic birth. 

 

While the therapy was hard and draining, it genuinely changed everything. 

I still had panicking episodes but I was able to calm myself down using the techniques Magdalena had taught me. 

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My husband also had a couple of sessions with Magdalena. It took a little longer for him to be diagnosed with PTSD and he was more reluctant to try the therapy, but he agrees that it was the best thing to do. It helped him to stay calm for me and definitely helped him overcome his fears. 

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Using some of the techniques given to us from Magdalena, we had an incredibly calm and enjoyable planned C-section with our youngest son. So calm in fact, that the team commented on how chilled the atmosphere in our room was after the birth.

 

I was able to successfully breastfeed him, I was able to bond with him properly (which sadly neither were easy with my eldest) and my recovery from the birth was so much faster.

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I would highly recommend Magdalena for anyone who has been through any kind of birth trauma or is suffering from anxiety around their birth!