Welcome to HL Psychotherapy

Psychotherapist in Bristol and online | CBT, EMDR & IPT

Helping parents reclaim a life that feels meaningful through the transition to parenthood. Birth trauma and baby loss specialist.

Hi, I'm Hannah. I'm a trauma and grief therapist offering sessions in Bristol and online across the UK.
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I support people navigating PTSD, complex grief, and life after difficult experiences. I also have a dedicated specialism in birth trauma and baby loss, informed by my work within an NHS Maternal Mental Health Service.

My approach is warm, collaborative, and grounded in evidence-based therapies including CBT, EMDR, and IPT. Whether you're carrying something recent or something from long ago, you're welcome here.

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Resources

The Anger That Won't Shift: Understanding Anger After Birth Trauma and Baby Loss | Bristol Therapist | CBT, EMDR, IPT

Anger after birth trauma and baby loss can sit like a festering rot, stealing your presence, your joy, and your connection. A Bristol psychotherapist explains why the anger stays, what it's protecting, and how to take back control.

June 30, 2026

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Disenfranchised Grief After Baby Loss: Why It Hurts and How to Start Healing | Bristol Therapist | CBT, EMDR, IPT

Disenfranchised grief after baby loss is real and isolating. A Bristol psychotherapist explains why the world doesn't know how to hold this grief, and how to find one safe place to start.

May 26, 2026

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Do I Have Birth Trauma? A Guide to the Signs That Matter | Bristol Therapist | CBT, EMDR, IPT

Wondering if your birth experience was traumatic? A BABCP-accredited Bristol therapist explains the hidden signs of birth trauma, with a reflective checklist and clear next steps.

May 15, 2026

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How to Check a Therapist's Credentials Before You Book | Bristol Therapist | CBT, EMDR, IPT

Wondering how to check a therapist's qualifications? A BABCP-accredited psychotherapist explains what to look for when choosing a therapist for birth trauma, baby loss or maternal mental health.

May 7, 2026

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What Is EMDR? A Trauma Therapist Explains Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing | Bristol Therapist | CBT, EMDR, IPT

What actually is EMDR? How does it work? And does it really help with birth trauma, loss, or anxiety? A Bristol psychotherapist explains, without the jargon.

March 24, 2026

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What Is IPT? A Therapist Explains Interpersonal Therapy for Grief, Loss and Life Transitions | Bristol Therapist | CBT, EMDR, IPT

What is IPT and how does it work? A Bristol psychotherapist explains interpersonal therapy, what to expect in sessions, and whether it might be right for you.

March 24, 2026

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What Is CBT? A Trauma Therapist Explains What Actually Happens in Sessions | Bristol Therapist | CBT, EMDR, IPT

What is CBT and what actually happens in sessions? A Bristol trauma therapist explains how CBT works, what it feels like, and whether it might be right for you.

March 24, 2026

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Why Do Autistic Mothers Experience More Birth Trauma? What Research Says and How Therapy Can Help | Bristol Therapist | CBT, EMDR, IPT

Why are autistic mothers more likely to experience birth trauma? A trauma therapist explains what research reveals, why standard care often fails, and how to find therapy that actually helps.

March 24, 2026

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Is EMDR Safe in Pregnancy? What the Research and Clinical Practice Says | Bristol Therapist | CBT, EMDR, IPT

Is EMDR therapy safe in pregnancy? Learn what research shows, when it’s appropriate, and how a trauma-informed approach supports expectant parents safely.

February 10, 2026

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Grounding Techniques for PTSD Flashbacks: 4 Simple Tools to Feel Safer | Bristol Therapist | CBT, EMDR, IPT

Practical grounding techniques for PTSD flashbacks, including square breathing and the 5-4-3-2-1 method. A Bristol trauma therapist explains how to feel calmer and more present during triggers.

April 10, 2025

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From Career Success to Parenting Struggles: How Uncertainty Overwhelms New Parents | Bristol Therapist | CBT, EMDR, IPT

Parenting’s unpredictability can feel overwhelming if you're used to control.

February 18, 2025

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Perfectionism and Perinatal Mental Health: Why "Good Enough" Is Truly Enough | Bristol Therapist | CBT, EMDR, IPT

Embracing "good enough" parenting can reduce anxiety and support both your mental health and your child's development.

February 18, 2025

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Understanding Perinatal Grief: When Does Acute Grief Become Prolonged or Traumatic?

Perinatal grief is complex and can evolve in different ways. Discover how acute grief may shift over time and when it might become more prolonged or traumatic. Therapy can provide compassionate support in navigating this journey.

February 18, 2025

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Welcome to HL Psychotherapy

Psychotherapist in Bristol and online | CBT, EMDR & IPT

Helping parents reclaim a life that feels meaningful through the transition to parenthood. Birth trauma and baby loss specialist.

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Heal from past trauma with proven techniques like EMDR and CBT.

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Heal from past trauma with proven techniques like EMDR and CBT.

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Resources

The Anger That Won't Shift: Understanding Anger After Birth Trauma and Baby Loss | Bristol Therapist | CBT, EMDR, IPT

Anger after birth trauma and baby loss can sit like a festering rot, stealing your presence, your joy, and your connection. A Bristol psychotherapist explains why the anger stays, what it's protecting, and how to take back control.

Disenfranchised Grief After Baby Loss: Why It Hurts and How to Start Healing | Bristol Therapist | CBT, EMDR, IPT

Disenfranchised grief after baby loss is real and isolating. A Bristol psychotherapist explains why the world doesn't know how to hold this grief, and how to find one safe place to start.

Do I Have Birth Trauma? A Guide to the Signs That Matter | Bristol Therapist | CBT, EMDR, IPT

Wondering if your birth experience was traumatic? A BABCP-accredited Bristol therapist explains the hidden signs of birth trauma, with a reflective checklist and clear next steps.

How to Check a Therapist's Credentials Before You Book | Bristol Therapist | CBT, EMDR, IPT

Wondering how to check a therapist's qualifications? A BABCP-accredited psychotherapist explains what to look for when choosing a therapist for birth trauma, baby loss or maternal mental health.

What Is EMDR? A Trauma Therapist Explains Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing | Bristol Therapist | CBT, EMDR, IPT

What actually is EMDR? How does it work? And does it really help with birth trauma, loss, or anxiety? A Bristol psychotherapist explains, without the jargon.

What Is IPT? A Therapist Explains Interpersonal Therapy for Grief, Loss and Life Transitions | Bristol Therapist | CBT, EMDR, IPT

What is IPT and how does it work? A Bristol psychotherapist explains interpersonal therapy, what to expect in sessions, and whether it might be right for you.

What Is CBT? A Trauma Therapist Explains What Actually Happens in Sessions | Bristol Therapist | CBT, EMDR, IPT

What is CBT and what actually happens in sessions? A Bristol trauma therapist explains how CBT works, what it feels like, and whether it might be right for you.

Why Do Autistic Mothers Experience More Birth Trauma? What Research Says and How Therapy Can Help | Bristol Therapist | CBT, EMDR, IPT

Why are autistic mothers more likely to experience birth trauma? A trauma therapist explains what research reveals, why standard care often fails, and how to find therapy that actually helps.

Is EMDR Safe in Pregnancy? What the Research and Clinical Practice Says | Bristol Therapist | CBT, EMDR, IPT

Is EMDR therapy safe in pregnancy? Learn what research shows, when it’s appropriate, and how a trauma-informed approach supports expectant parents safely.

Grounding Techniques for PTSD Flashbacks: 4 Simple Tools to Feel Safer | Bristol Therapist | CBT, EMDR, IPT

Practical grounding techniques for PTSD flashbacks, including square breathing and the 5-4-3-2-1 method. A Bristol trauma therapist explains how to feel calmer and more present during triggers.

From Career Success to Parenting Struggles: How Uncertainty Overwhelms New Parents | Bristol Therapist | CBT, EMDR, IPT

Parenting’s unpredictability can feel overwhelming if you're used to control.

Perfectionism and Perinatal Mental Health: Why "Good Enough" Is Truly Enough | Bristol Therapist | CBT, EMDR, IPT

Embracing "good enough" parenting can reduce anxiety and support both your mental health and your child's development.

Understanding Perinatal Grief: When Does Acute Grief Become Prolonged or Traumatic?

Perinatal grief is complex and can evolve in different ways. Discover how acute grief may shift over time and when it might become more prolonged or traumatic. Therapy can provide compassionate support in navigating this journey.

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