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Welcome!
Hi, I'm Katy, the founder of Birthscapes, qualified Occupational Therapist, perinatal professional and mum to a 3 year old with a passion for supporting my clients as they transition into and make their journey through parenthood from conception onwards, with a particular focus upon the first 1001 days.
Birthscapes vision of the world is one where where parents feel heard, valued, supported and empowered.
Parental wellbeing and positive attachment is at the heart of Birthscapes services.
I am fascinated by the impact of oxytocin (the hormone of love, birth and bonding) during pregnancy, birth and postpartum and I provide tools and education to support an oxytocin-fuelled parenting journey.
I hope to guide my clients to become heart-led: cutting out the "noise" and tuning inwards, focusing upon what feels right to us and for this to come from the heart.
My services include the 5*-rated RCM and FEDANT accredited KG Hypnobirthing and antenatal education (including a trauma specific and Gentle Caesarean hypnobirthing program), Before Birth Mindful Preparation & Beyond Birth Mindful Parenting, Laughter yoga, Attached at the Heart Positive Parenting Workshops (providing education sessions upon: safe sleep, nurturing touch, positive discipline, responding with sensitivity, family & life balance) and Starting Solids workshops as well as providing regular courses and wellbeing events.
I am a 3 Step Rewind Trauma and Phobia practitioner, specialising in the provision of trauma-sensitive fertility, antenatal and postnatal support, to include birth and breastfeeding-related trauma.
3-Step Rewind is a simple process that lifts feelings of trauma or difficult emotions in relation to a particular event or series of events.
These past two years have been so difficult for everyone as we have tried to navigate life through the pandemic. However expectant and new parents have faced exceptionally hard pressures and in turn many parents have experienced trauma in relation to this. 3 Step Rewind has been shown to be effective in reducing anxiety and in releasing difficult feelings in relation to the Covid-19 pandemic, both pre and post birth.
I know too well the importance of finding your village as a parent! As such, my tribe of followers share their experiences so you will never be alone – and most importantly, you will always have somewhere to go if you are in need. I believe that a strong mental environment is needed as part of a nurturing, supporting and loving family environment (however you make up your family).
I liken birth and parenting experiences to very different landscapes, each powerful and beautiful in their own right, with every terrain being unique. Birthscapes is here to help forge a strong path for you, a path you can rely on, a path which takes you on a journey where you feel protected and safe, educated, empowered, strong and liberated.
Here at Birthscapes, you will always have a place to come to find support and community, whatever the stage of your parenting journey.
If you would like to book a free no-obligation call with me, please do not hesitate to get in touch.
My Services
I offer comprehensive support throughout the perinatal period, from conception and onwards.
My services can be accessed on a stand-alone basis, or we can create a bespoke package to meet your needs.
I deliver my courses both within group settings or on a private 1:1 basis.
Please contact me with any queries that you may have.
Comprehensive hypnobirthing programme & antenatal education to prepare for the birth of your baby.
“You are the universe in ecstatic motion”
Rumi
Upcoming Events
Multiple DatesMon, 30 JanOnline Meeting30 Jan, 19:00 – 20:30 GMTOnline Meeting
Sun, 11 DecThe Studio11 Dec 2022, 13:00 – 16:00The Studio, 1. Telford Close, Low Fell, Gateshead NE9 5BG, UK
Sat, 12 NovThe Studio12 Nov 2022, 10:30 – 13:15 GMTThe Studio, Saltwell Business Park, 1 Telford Close, Low Fell, Gateshead NE9 5BG, UK12 Nov 2022, 10:30 – 13:15 GMTThe Studio, Saltwell Business Park, 1 Telford Close, Low Fell, Gateshead NE9 5BG, UKWhatever the stage of your pregnancy, come along to Birthscapes Pregnancy Wellbeing Morning on Saturday 12th November with breakfast. You will meet other mums to be and you will be guided into a state of deep relaxation where you will tune inwards, slow down and connect with your baby.
Sun, 02 OctThe Wabi Sabi Studio02 Oct 2022, 13:30 BST – 03 Oct 2022, 14:30 BSTThe Wabi Sabi Studio, 19 Priestpopple, Hexham NE46 1PH, UK02 Oct 2022, 13:30 BST – 03 Oct 2022, 14:30 BSTThe Wabi Sabi Studio, 19 Priestpopple, Hexham NE46 1PH, UK50% off !! Come along on Sunday 2nd October to experience the award winning Beyond Birth Mindful Motherhood Group from 1.30-2.30pm at the beautiful The Wabi Sabi Studio in the heart of Hexham for mums and their little ones (aged 0-12 months) Meet other parents, take time for and nurture yourself.
Mon, 19 SeptOnline Course19 Sept 2022, 18:30 – 21:30 BSTOnline Course- Sun, 18 SeptThe Wabi Sabi Studio18 Sept 2022, 13:30 – 14:45 BSTThe Wabi Sabi Studio, 19 Priestpopple, Hexham NE46 1PH, UK18 Sept 2022, 13:30 – 14:45 BSTThe Wabi Sabi Studio, 19 Priestpopple, Hexham NE46 1PH, UKCome along on Sunday 18th September to experience the award winning Beyond Birth Mindful Early Parenting Group for mums / caregivers and their little ones from 1.30-2.45pm at the beautiful The Wabi Sabi Studio in the heart of Hexham. Meet other mums, take time for you and nurture yourself.
Fri, 09 SeptGibside National Trust09 Sept 2022, 13:00 BST – 10 Sept 2022, 14:30 BSTGibside National Trust , Unnamed Road, Newcastle upon Tyne NE16 6BG, UK09 Sept 2022, 13:00 BST – 10 Sept 2022, 14:30 BSTGibside National Trust , Unnamed Road, Newcastle upon Tyne NE16 6BG, UKCome along on Friday 9th September to experience the award winning Beyond Birth Mindful Early Parenting Group for mums / caregivers and their little ones from 1-2.30pm within the beautiful Gibside National Trust Estate. Meet other mums, take time for you and nurture yourself surrounded by nature.- Fri, 09 SeptGibside National Trust09 Sept 2022, 10:30 – 12:00 BSTGibside National Trust , Unnamed Road, Newcastle upon Tyne NE16 6BG, UK09 Sept 2022, 10:30 – 12:00 BSTGibside National Trust , Unnamed Road, Newcastle upon Tyne NE16 6BG, UKCome along on Friday 9th September to experience the award winning Beyond Birth Mindful Early Parenting Group for mums / caregivers and their little ones from 10.30-12.00 within the beautiful Gibside National Trust Estate. Meet other mums, take time for you and nurture yourself surrounded by nature.
Sun, 10 JulLow Fell10 Jul 2022, 13:00 – 14:30 BSTLow Fell, The Studio, Saltwell Business Park, 1 Telford Close, Low Fell, Gateshead NE9 5BG, UK10 Jul 2022, 13:00 – 14:30 BSTLow Fell, The Studio, Saltwell Business Park, 1 Telford Close, Low Fell, Gateshead NE9 5BG, UKIf you're expecting a baby and are between 20-32 weeks into your pregnancy, then come along to decide if you might like to become a HypnoBirthing Parent and find out about my July-August course, as well as being led through lovely pregnancy relaxations & meeting other parents-to-be.
Sun, 05 JunGosforth05 Jun 2022, 18:30 – 20:15 BSTGosforth, 234-236 High Street, Gosforth, 1st Floor, The Fire Station, Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne NE3 1HH, UK05 Jun 2022, 18:30 – 20:15 BSTGosforth, 234-236 High Street, Gosforth, 1st Floor, The Fire Station, Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne NE3 1HH, UKCome along to experience the Before Birth Mindful Wellbeing & Positive Birth Group for yourself on 05th June. Receive 50% off this first session. Take time for yourself, slowing down, tuning inwards, connecting with baby and other mums to be. You will receive a journal, a mini gift, cuppa & cake.
Fri, 11 FebOnline Event11 Feb 2022, 11:00 – 11:05 GMTOnline Event
Fri, 14 JanOnline Event14 Jan 2022, 11:00 – 12:15 GMTOnline Event- Fri, 07 JanOnline Event07 Jan 2022, 11:00 – 12:15 GMTOnline Event
Thu, 06 JanOnline Event (Zoom)06 Jan 2022, 18:30 – 19:45 GMTOnline Event (Zoom)
Sat, 18 DecOnline Event (Zoom)18 Dec 2021, 18:00 – 19:15 GMTOnline Event (Zoom)
Multiple DatesSat, 16 OctOnline Event16 Oct 2021, 10:00 – 11:00 BSTOnline Event
Fri, 17 SeptWebinar17 Sept 2021, 18:30 – 19:30 BSTWebinar
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