Specialist Therapy For Parents-To-Be
Support For Pregnancy-Related Anxiety
Aftercare Included With Every Session
Emotional Wellbeing And Resilience In Pregnancy
By Dr Chrisantha Halahakoon (Consultant Neonatologist with 43 years of experience, now certified in Clinical Hypnotherapy and Rapid Transformational Therapy, providing tailored emotional support for clients) MBBS, MD (Paeds), MRCP, FRCPCH, MD (UK), Clinical Hypnotherapist (C.Hyp) and Rapid Translational Therapist (RTT)
At Nurturing Resilient Beginnings, I offer calm, compassionate, medically informed emotional support for women during pregnancy, early motherhood and while preparing for pregnancy. Drawing on 43 years of experience as a consultant neonatologist and my certification in hypnotherapy, I provide tailored support that helps women reduce anxiety, process previous difficult experiences, and build emotional resilience, so pregnancy feels safer, calmer, and more supported. We want to support the mother at this crucial time in life and create the best possible environment for the baby to grow and thrive.
Benefits Of Nurturing Resilient Beginnings
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Certified Professional: Fully accredited clinical hypnotherapist and Rapid Transformational Therapist.
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Tailored Support: Therapy designed specifically for parents, addressing unique challenges.
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43 Years Of Experience As A Neonatologist: You can have peace of mind in the level of experience, knowledge and care provided.
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Convenient Online Sessions: Access therapy from the comfort of your home.
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Comprehensive Aftercare: Ongoing support to ensure lasting results and help when you need it.
Who This Is For
This support may be helpful if you:
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Are pregnant and feel anxious or fearful
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Feel constantly worried, hyper-vigilant, or unable to relax
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Have experienced previous pregnancy complications or loss
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Have had a baby in neonatal intensive care
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Want emotional support alongside your obstetric and medical care
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Are trying for a baby and may need support with complex emotions during this time.
How I Work
My approach combines 43 years of experience as a Consultant Neonatologist with clinical hypnotherapy and Rapid Transformational Therapy (RTT), offering an evidence-informed, trauma-aware, and compassionate way of supporting emotional wellbeing in pregnancy. This blend allows me to provide tailored support that is both medically grounded and emotionally focused.
This work does not replace medical care — it complements it.
You can expect:
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Online sessions via Zoom (UK)
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Many clients find 2–3 sessions sufficient
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Complimentary recorded hypnotherapy audio for relaxation (optional for labour)
Gentle Note
This service is supportive and complementary in nature. It does not replace medical or mental health care.
About Me
I am a Consultant Neonatologist with 43 years of experience caring for babies, children and families through paediatrics, neonatal intensive care, high dependency and special care. Throughout my career, I have worked closely with parents during some of the most emotionally challenging moments of their lives — including complicated pregnancies, preterm birth, neonatal illness, and difficult early beginnings.
Alongside my medical work, I became increasingly aware of the long-term emotional impact pregnancy complications, neonatal care, and early separation can have on mothers. This led me to train as a Clinical Hypnotherapist and Rapid Transformational Therapist, allowing me to now provide tailored emotional support for clients alongside my medical background.
While I am relatively early in my formal therapeutic practice, my clinical experience supporting families spans over four decades, and I bring a trauma-informed, compassionate, and medically grounded approach to every session.
Why Choose Nurturing Resilient Beginnings?
Specialist Therapy For Parents-To-Be
Tailored therapy sessions designed specifically to help expectant parents manage stress and prepare for parenthood effectively.
Support For Pregnancy-Related Anxiety
Practical guidance and therapy to help reduce anxiety, address concerns, and build confidence during pregnancy.
Aftercare Included With Every Session
Comprehensive aftercare ensures ongoing support, helping you feel guided and supported beyond each therapy session.
Q&A
Cancellation Policy
At Nurturing Resilient Beginnings, we understand that life and pregnancy can be unpredictable.
Appointments
Sessions are reserved specifically for you.
Cancellation And Rescheduling
48 hours’ notice is required to cancel or reschedule.
Less than 48 hours’ notice may be charged at 100% of the session fee.
Missed appointments without notice are charged in full.
Exceptional Circumstances
Fees may be waived at the practitioner’s discretion in cases such as medical emergencies, labour, or hospital admissions.
Practitioner Cancellations
If Nurturing Resilient Beginnings needs to cancel, you will be offered a full refund or a rescheduled session.
