Perinatal Mental Health & Motherhood Support

Motherhood is a beautiful yet deeply transformative journey. You give so much to others, but who is giving back to you? You don't have to hold it all together. I offer compassionate, personalised counselling to support you before and after childbirth in Rotorua and online throughout New Zealand, creating a safe space where you can honour both the joys and challenges of becoming a mother.

Perinatal Mental Health Support

I'm here to walk alongside you toward self-discovery and balance. Together, we work on:

→ Building self-worth and confidence as a mother

→ Finding balance in the chaos of motherhood

→ Understanding attachment and bonding

→ Reconnecting with yourself beyond your role as "mum"

→ Embracing your true potential

Whether you're experiencing prenatal anxiety, postnatal depression, birth trauma, or simply feeling overwhelmed, this is a space where all your feelings are welcome.

It's time to bloom into the confident, fulfilled, and joyful mother you're meant to be.

Birth Debriefing Sessions

Your birth story matters—and so do your feelings about it.

A birth debriefing session is a compassionate, non-judgemental space where you can fully process your birth experience. Whether you're feeling joy, disappointment, confusion, trauma, or a mix of emotions, your feelings are valid and important.

What happens in a birth debrief?

→ I hold space for you to share your story at your own pace

→ Active listening without judgement or rushing

→ Validation of your emotions and experience

→ Support to make sense of what happened

→ Emotional healing and processing

This time allows you to reclaim your birth story on your own terms, fostering empowerment and a sense of closure or peace.

1:1 Counselling for Mothers

Motherhood can bring up so many feelings, and none of them mean you're doing it wrong.

I offer 1:1 counselling and coaching support for mums who want a gentle, supportive space to talk things through - without judgement or pressure. This is a place where you don't have to pretend everything is fine.

Who is this for?

This service supports mothers experiencing:

→ Postnatal depression or anxiety

→ Birth trauma or difficult birth experiences

→ Overwhelm, burnout, or loss of identity

→ Difficulty bonding with baby

→ Guilt, shame, or feeling like you're "not good enough"

→ Isolation or lack of support

→ Adjustment to motherhood at any stage

TESTIMONIAL

"After the traumatic birth of my daughter, I had a lot of anxiety about what happened. Chanel was recommended to me by a friend, and that's when I started my journey of healing. She creates such a warm and comforting environment where you can share any feelings you have. She has such an understanding of motherhood and so many other topics. I'd recommend Chanel to anyone who needs guidance and help."