About Me
I am a very calm happy individual and feedback from my clients tell me I instil positivity and confidence in class. I have a wealth of birthing experience to draw on and am proud to say I’ve had the pleasure of assisting all my 7 grandchildren into the world in every which way: a caesarean section for breech followed by vaginal birth after caesarean with mum spending most of her labour in a birth pool; a homebirth with Buster (family dog) sitting quietly in the corner observing events only to move once baby was born; a waterbirth (on the Birth Centre where I was Matron) with dad supporting in the pool; and finally ‘Alicia’ who arrived unexpectedly and in a hurry in my living room, one sunny spring afternoon. This means I can never move from my house as it holds such special memories for me! I embrace normal birth in all its forms and take great satisfaction in helping women to achieve the birth they want.
I also believe it is every woman’s right to have a calm, gentle, satisfying birth for both herself and her baby no matter what type of birth is planned. Serenity-hypnobirthing welcomes what I call ‘Special Cases’ i.e. A Planned Vaginal Birth After Caesarean Section (VBAC), Twins, Elective Caesarean Section (El CS), Birth following a Traumatic Delivery, and women who are now pregnant after putting off having a baby because of their deep-seated fear of birth.
Why KG Hypnobirthing?
I initially trained in the American method of Hypnobirthing but changed to KGHypnobirthing because UK based and more suited to UK families in its language and approach. KGH is simple, logical and profound.
Testimonials
2011-2017
“Gilly has a very calming and relaxing way of teaching”
“It was a fantastic experience and has totally made me excited and feel ready for birth. A total turnaround for me!”
“We found the course fantastic. The atmosphere when coming to the sessions has always been completely relaxing. The teaching/guidance has been excellent and very supportive. We really appreciate the depth of information given and time taken. It has been wonderful!”
“Amazing course, the delivery of the course was brilliant. Now feel equipped to have the birth we want”
“We feel very prepared and confident with our choices, confident in knowing what we should be doing”
“Gilly is an excellent communicator and has a great open style which encourages trust, faith in her teachings”
“Wonderful instructor really relaxing voice helped with relaxation. Can’t wait to try out the techniques learnt in the course when labour starts!”
“I was reassured by how fluent Gilly was in Hypnobirthing it helped with the fears I had at the beginning”
“Gilly is great and has helped me feel more in control about my birth experience – her voice is incredibly soothing/calming. Also midwifery knowledge is vast and always happy to answer our many questions!”
“Great instructor, Gilly was born to do this course. She instils calmness x2”
“It has made me actually look forward to my birth as I feel extremely confident and well informed”
“Gilly was great and truly made us believe”
“I have really enjoyed the classes and feel a lot more relaxed about the prospect of giving birth”
“I feel fortunate that we had Gilly as a teacher, as she has made me feel I can do it and be in control. I also enjoyed her amazing sense of humour and anecdotes”
“I was very nervous about coming to hospital, Gilly’s knowledge and enthusiasm and the skills that I have learnt on the course have now made me actually look forward to my birthing and feel very calm”
“Everything was very well explained and we learnt a lot. I am a lot more confident now and prepared”
“I personally will advise more mums to join the hypnobirthing course”
“Really positive experience and has boosted confidence for both of us to have the birth we want”
“Very interesting and excellent course. I will be recommending to everyone”
“Gilly very friendly, approachable and informative”
“I feel Gilly was so warming and understanding, made us feel very comfortable”
“Great tutor, she has calm and relaxing style that helps, especially with the exercises”
Courses
Group, One to One, Intensive and Refresher Courses
Please contact Serenityhypnobirthing for times and dates.
Group: Four, three hour sessions – classes always small never more than three couples - venue purpose-built Studio at my home.
One to One: Four, three hour sessions – date and time by mutual arrangement - venue ‘The Studio’ or alternatively at the client’s home upon request + mileage
Intensive: Usually One to One, two days teaching over one or two weekends – venue ‘The Studio’ or at the client’s home upon request + mileage.
Refresher: Usually One to One, two, three hour sessions – venue ‘The Studio’
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