KEZIA MATHIESON
CBT & EMDR Therapist
SERVICES I OFFER
INDIVIDUAL CBT & EMDR THERAPY
Individual psychological therapy for adults experiencing anxiety, trauma and difficulties following significant or challenging life experiences.
I work predominantly with CBT and EMDR, tailoring therapy to your individual needs and goals.
My specialist areas include reproductive and perinatal mental health, with particular experience in anxiety, depression, OCD and trauma, as well as the psychological impact of fertility, pregnancy, pregnancy loss, birth and reproductive health difficulties..
Face to face sessions are held at Willow House, Ora Emotional & Physical Wellbeing Centre, located in the peaceful and tranquil village of Hilton, Derbyshire.
If you'd like to book a session, you can schedule an initial consultation using the link below or fill out the contact form on the website. Once I receive your enquiry, I’ll be in touch to introduce myself and arrange your appointment.
I look forward to hearing from you
ANTENATAL & POSTNATAL THERAPIST LED GROUPS
My antenatal and postnatal therapist-led groups provide a supportive space for parents to explore the emotional and psychological transition into parenthood, while connecting with others experiencing a similar stage of life.
The groups draw on my specialist experience in perinatal, reproductive and medical trauma and cover the psychological aspects of pregnancy, birth and becoming a parent.
The groups are designed to offer more than information alone — they provide an opportunity to reflect, ask questions, develop psychological tools and consider the changes that pregnancy and parenthood can bring to your identity, relationships and emotional wellbeing.
I work with employers to support the psychological wellbeing of employees during pregnancy, maternity leave and the transition back to work.
Becoming a parent is a significant life transition, and returning to work can bring its own challenges. I provide psychologically informed support to help employers and managers better understand and support their employees during this time.
My work draws on my experience across the NHS, private practice and occupational health, alongside my specialist experience in perinatal, reproductive, occupational and medical trauma.
I offer bespoke training, employee sessions and psychological consultation for organisations looking to develop a more supportive approach to pregnancy, parenthood and return to work.
If you would like to discuss how I could support your organisation, please get in touch.
Pregnancy and parenthood can be an exciting time, but they can also bring new anxieties, changes and challenges.
I support parents through the emotional and psychological changes that can come with pregnancy, birth and becoming a parent.
Whether you are feeling anxious about birth, struggling to adjust to life with a new baby, or finding that becoming a parent has brought up unexpected emotions or relationship difficulties, therapy can provide a space to explore what you are experiencing.
YOUR BIRTH, YOUR WAY: A CBT BASED PROGRAMME
A CBT-based programme to help you prepare psychologically for birth.
Pregnancy and birth can bring excitement, but also anxiety, fear and uncertainty. Your Birth, Your Way is a four-session CBT-based programme designed to help you understand your thoughts and emotions around birth and develop practical tools to help you feel more psychologically prepared.
Whether this is your first baby or you’ve given birth before, the programme gives you space to explore your worries, challenge unhelpful thinking and build confidence in your ability to cope with different possibilities.
What will we cover?
1. Understanding Your Birth Anxiety
Understand how your thoughts, feelings and behaviours can interact and contribute to anxiety around birth.
2. Challenging Fear & Unhelpful Thinking
Explore fears and beliefs about birth and learn how CBT can help you develop more balanced ways of thinking.
3. Managing Emotions & Building Coping Skills
Learn practical techniques including breathing, mindfulness and imagery to help you manage difficult emotions.
4. Preparing Your Mind for Birth
Bring everything together and develop your own psychological toolkit to help you feel prepared for different possibilities.
Choose 1:1 or small group
1:1 programme — £340
4 X 60 minute sessions tailored to your individual experiences, concerns and goals.
Small group programme — £140 per person
Four 60-minute therapist-led sessions in a small group of expectant mums.
£40 deposit secures your group place.
The same core programme is covered in both formats, with the 1:1 option allowing for greater individualisation.
This may be helpful if you...
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feel anxious or fearful about birth
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have had a difficult or traumatic previous birth
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worry about pain, loss of control or medical intervention
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find yourself caught up in “what if?” thoughts
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want practical tools to manage anxiety and difficult emotions
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want to feel more psychologically prepared for birth
Sessions are delivered online via video call, so you can take part from the comfort of your own home.
Interested in Your Birth, Your Way? Get in touch to book a 1:1 programme or register your interest in the next small group.
THE POSTNATAL MIND: THERAPIST LED GROUP
Practical, therapist-led sessions to help you understand and navigate the emotional side of motherhood.
Having a baby can bring huge emotional and psychological changes.
You might feel anxious, overwhelmed, exhausted, guilty or unlike yourself. You might be struggling with intrusive thoughts, putting pressure on yourself, navigating changing relationships or processing a difficult birth experience.
The Postnatal Mind is a six-session programme led by a qualified CBT & EMDR therapist with a special interest in perinatal mental health.
Each session explores a different aspect of postnatal mental health, combining psychological education with practical tools and space to reflect.
You don't have to commit to six weeks.
£40 — individual session
£210 — six-session programme
Join for one session, several sessions, or the full programme.
Whether your baby is weeks, months or years old, you are welcome.
THE SIX SESSIONS
01 — Understanding Your Postnatal Mental Health
Making sense of how you're feeling after having a baby.
02 — Managing Postnatal Anxiety & Intrusive Thoughts
Understanding the anxious mind and learning practical ways to respond.
03 — Coping With Overwhelm, Stress & Big Emotions
Practical tools for when everything feels too much.
04 — Motherhood, Identity, Guilt & Perfectionism
Letting go of unrealistic expectations and finding your own way.
05 — Relationships, Boundaries & Asking for Help
Understanding changing relationships and communicating what you need.
06 — Difficult Birth Experiences, Trauma & Moving Forward
Understanding difficult experiences and when further support may be helpful.
WHAT TO EXPECT
These are therapist-led educational sessions, rather than a traditional support group.
You'll learn about the psychology behind what you're experiencing and take away practical strategies you can use in everyday life.
You won't be expected to share personal experiences, and you can participate as much or as little as feels comfortable.
