Hypnobirthing South - Teachers' Directory

Hello, I’m Marie Linton at Essence Hypnobirthing. I'm trained in two methods of hypnobirthing, The Mongan Method and KG Hypnobirthing. I'm a Midwife (retired) with over 25 years experience and a Hypnotherapist. I'm also trained in the art of Swedish Massage ( I.T.E.C.)

I live in Kingston Upon Thames and cover South West London and all areas in Surrey.

I'm currently teaching a private tailor-made Hypnobirthing course in the comfort of your own home. Perfect for busy couples who prefer flexible sessions and privacy.
I've had positive natural births with both of my own babies. They’re strapping teenagers now living very full lives which allows time for me to share the amazing benefits of KG Hypnobirthing .

During my midwifery career I've supported many women choosing to hypnobirth in a variety of settings, obstetric unit, the birthing unit, and at home including water births. It’s such a privilege to be present and support couples during this transformative time. I've had a long career as a midwife working in both the public and private healthcare sectors. Having this 'inside knowledge' I'm able to help you navigate these healthcare systems, which ensures you achieve the best possible birth for you and your baby.

While living in Sweden I was introduced to the practise of meditation and started to feel the benifits of quietening my mind. My general health and outlook on life improved dramatically. With this focus on the power of the mind and body connection and my love of supporting women I trained as a Hypnobirthing teacher in 2011. I went on to teach couples while living in Sweden and Dubai, I've taken these skills around the world with me making a difference to couples whatever their circumstances. Fascinated  by the 'hypnosis' part of hypnobirthing I went on to training as a hypnotherapist with world reknown hypnotherapist and Author Beryl Comar. 

As you've probably guessed, I’m quite obsessed about all things related to birth. Over the years I've attended heaps of birth related courses run by global birth educators, resulting in a big bag of birthing skills and info which I’ll share with you during the course: Spinning Babies, gentle massage techniques, mindful breathing, birthing positions and Rebozo to name a few. All of the birth information I share is based on up to date evidenced based research 
I offer a highly personalised, bespoke hypnobirthing course. If this is something you’re considering, please get in touch and arrange a free, no obligation, taster session
Looking forward to hearing from you.

I am currently running courses in SE London (SE15) and am about to start new classes in Harlow, Essex. I first heard about Hypnobirthing when I was only 12 weeks pregnant with my first son, Soren, from two dads who were very enthusiastic. I immediately started researching Hypnobirthing and went home and told my husband about it. I couldn’t wait to learn more about this amazing technique which would enable me to stay calm and birth our baby without fear.

My husband was less convinced but said he would come along and support me. We signed up to a local class and we learnt how the body responds to stress and anxiety in labour and found out about the physiology of birth. This  was a real ‘wow’ moment for both of us. Using the hypnotherapy scripts, I was able to train myself to trust my body and my baby and believe that a calm and relaxed birth was possible. I was even looking forward to giving birth and couldn’t wait to put all our hard work into practice. I managed to steer away from negative stories and created a bubble around myself so we could prepare for the births our way. I went from ‘give me all the drugs’ to a natural birth within the space of a few weeks.

Hi, I’m Rachel, founder of Barefoot Birthing. I hope you're feeling well during your pregancy. 

I first discovered hypnobirthing whilst pregnant with my daughter. After her fantastic birth I had a light bulb moment - hypnobirthing and proper birth preparation is a BIG deal. After my son's homebirth, I was hooked on all things birthing, and there was no question that I wanted to share this incredibly logical, profound, and life-changing concept with other mums-to-be.

The impact of a positive birth experience for mum and baby should never be underestimated. A healthy baby is not all that matters, mothers matter too.

I am a mother of 2 grown up and amazing sons. I am also a midwife, a KG Hypnobirthing Practitioner and a Positive Birth Movement Facilitator. My family are kind enough to allow me plenty of time and space to indulge my passion for all women and their families to have THEIR best birth possible. I live in Central London but have an undying love for Brighton, East Sussex so happily share my knowledge and passion there too. I love my vocation and love to share.

Hi I'm Rachel, a mum, wife and hypnobirthing teacher living in Walton on Thames.

I used hypnobirthing when I gave birth to my son, George and I can honestly say that birthing my baby was the most extraordinary, wonderful and empowering experience of my life. In the weeks and months following the birth I kept re-living the experience in my mind with such fond and positive memories. However, not all my friends feel the same way about their births – so I decided to train as a hypnobirthing teacher so I can help more women to have positive births.

You can read more about me at: www.calmbirthsmith.co.uk/about-me

I have found my passion in working with countless new mums and had the honour of assisting many of them to bring their beautiful babies into the world. Through my practice in midwifery, I have seen firsthand the amazing effect hypnobirthing has on a labour and birth, and am passioniate about spreading the techniques!

Hypnobirthing & Pregnancy yoga classes in LONDON WATERLOO

I am Hollie a fully qualified KGHypnobirthing practitioner

I am also a registered midwife in a very big, busy London hospital after originally training in Devon. 

I have worked with woman and children in many different roles.  I am very lucky to have the pleasure of supporting new parents throughout their journey as a midwife.  I am very passionate about midwifery and empowering, informing women at this momentous time and being the advocate midwives are to be for the birth that is right for each individual and their baby.

I am anaesthetic midwife, which basically means that I am a nurse specialist in anaesthesia and a current student of midwifery. I have been calming mothers in the most terrifying situations of their lives for years, and have also worked with newborn babies and young children going through serious medical and surgical rough patches. For you, this translates as a mountain of practical knowledge and experience to help guide you and open up options for you and your birth. As a hypnobirthing teacher, I won't be invoking my medical training, but I use my skills and lived experience to deliver a pragmatic, gentle, eveidence-based and empowering course. I know that knowledge is power and I will pass mine on to you by the bucketload; and I have witnessed just how paralyzing fear can be, especially in childbirth, so I will teach you how to step out of anxieties, how to keep yourself calm (and each other!) and find your inner strength to discover just how much you are capable of. Questions and skeptics and enthusiasm are all welcome!

I came to Hypnobirthing like many Hypnobirthing teachers, through being pregnant, using it to birth and absolutely LOVING IT! 

Hypnobirthing was first mentioned to me during my first pregnancy, where I had read everything about birth (I was totally prepared for any ante-natal quiz) and took a weekly pregnancy yoga class, all in preparation for the unknown event of birth which I was secretly terrified of. My best friend who was also expecting her first child was telling me about Hypnobirthing and I thought it sounded very much like what I was doing already, getting clued up on ante-natal knowledge and relaxing, so I decided not to pursue it further.

During my labour I knew there was a better way for me, my body and baby to birth but I didn't have the tools.

When I came to my second pregnancy, I knew I was willing to invest in myself and my birth experience as they were invaluable to my wellbeing and that of my family. 

I decided to look into Hypnobirthing for myself, my baby and also my husband who wanted to be a part of the experience.

I loved the whole experience throughout pregnancy and during labour, the connection I had to my body and the process was empowering.

The sense of teamwork it gave my husband, me and our son along the journey was so important in preparing us all for the transitions and transformations that were happening. We all enjoyed the birth experience and started family life calmly, positively and empowered.

Having had that experience I knew that better birth experiences were out there and every mother and family deserved to have them. I also knew Hypnobirthing was a great tool in enabling them.

As a teacher I work positively and realistically; supporting you in discovering the birth choices that are uniquely right for you and enabling your unique positive birth. As a Birth Trauma Resolution Practitioner I am also skilled in supporting those planning a healing birth or looking to overcome previous trauma as they prepare.

I am always honoured and privileged to work with people at this stage in their lives and each birth deepends my respect and fascination of birth and how to support it for families.