Perinatal Mental Health Training and Clinical Supervision

Trauma-informed practice with a psychophysiology lens (EMDR and biofeedback integration). Training and supervision for mental health clinicians working in perinatal care.

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Who this is for

You’re a mental health clinician working in perinatal care and:

  • You support clients with birth trauma, pregnancy loss, or postpartum PTSD symptoms

  • You work with anxiety, panic, dissociation, shame, or chronic stress after birth

  • You hold complex presentations and want clearer formulation and pacing

  • You’re trained in EMDR (or EMDR-informed) and want to work more confidently and safely

  • You’re looking for thoughtful supervision that integrates trauma, attachment, and the nervous system

If that’s you, you’re in the right place.

Training for Clinicians

Short, focused trainings designed for clinicians working with perinatal trauma and complex presentations. Practical, evidence-informed, and immediately usable in clinical work.

  • EMDR-informed perinatal trauma care

  • Screening, assessment and formulation

  • Working with dissociation and hyperarousal

  • Shame, guilt and moral injury after birth

  • Integrating biofeedback without tech overwhelm

Supervision and Case Consultation

Individual supervision and one-off case consults for clinicians seeking depth, clarity, and ethical support in perinatal work.

  • Complex case formulation

  • EMDR delivery (in-person and remote)

  • Risk, safety and stabilisation

  • Therapist overwhelm

  • Integrating trauma and nervous system perspectives

How I work

In supervision and training, I pay attention to more than the technique being used.

We look at:

  • what is happening for the client, and how this is being understood and responded to

  • how the therapeutic relationship is shaping the work, especially around safety, trust, and power

  • how the clinician’s own nervous system, assumptions, and sense of responsibility are influencing decisions

  • when EMDR or other trauma-focused interventions are likely to support integration, and when slowing down is clinically wiser

  • the wider perinatal context - birth experiences, systems of care, family dynamics, and ongoing stressors

  • The training offered a strong balance of evidence-based concepts and real-life clinical application. I appreciated the practical tools, the case-based discussions, and the sensitivity with which you approached perinatal mental health. Thank you for sharing your wisdom!

    Angeline, Counsellor

  • Silvia's depth of knowledge, extensive experience and genuine passion for perinatal mental health, combined with the warmth and care she brings to her teaching, make for a rich, supportive and enjoyable learning experience. I’d highly recommend this course to anyone wanting to deepen their skills in this area.

    Lucy Lyon, Counsellor

  • “Dr Silvia has great presentation skills and her training was interactive and informative. From her slides, you will know that she puts in a lot of effort into delivering the right materials. I have learnt so much from her and look forward to attending her other trainings”

    Diana Ng - Counsellor

  • Great training that covered the different aspects of perinatal mental health, especially with regard to the trauma aspect, something that we as clinicians need to pay more attention to.

    Gayatri, Counsellor

  • This workshop was deeply insightful and clinically enriching. It strengthened my understanding of the complex psychological needs of mothers and families, and offered practical, sensitive frameworks I can immediately bring into my therapeutic work. Silvia brings an impressive wealth of experience and compassion to this work which makes her the expert she is!

    Mahima Didwania

Professional Background

I’m a perinatal mental health clinician and psychophysiologist with a long-standing focus on trauma, nervous system regulation, and complex presentations in the perinatal period.

My work draws on:

  • EMDR and trauma-focused approaches

  • psychophysiology and biofeedback-informed practice

  • clinical supervision models that attend to client process, clinician experience, and wider systems

I’ve worked internationally in clinical practice, training, and supervision, and I continue to be actively engaged in professional development and research.

Learn more about my background.

"Supporting mothers and families through the emotional journey of fertility, pregnancy, and postpartum carries great responsibility. Supervision and training offer a place to step back from urgency, review decisions, and think more clearly about complex perinatal work."

Training, Supervision, Research & Clinical Services

  • Clinical Supervision

    I provide supervision for mental health professionals, midwives, doulas, and other allied health professionals with a focus on skill development, case support, and professional growth. Specializing in perinatal mental health, I offer tailored guidance to support those working with individuals and families throughout pregnancy and postpartum.

  • Training

    Providing training in perinatal mental health, including advanced psychotherapy accredited by PSI and EMDR for birth trauma and perinatal loss. Corporate programs also focus on supporting mothers in the workplace and sensitively addressing perinatal loss and transitioning back to work following maternity leave.

  • Biofeedback

    I offer remote biofeedback and neurofeedback to support perinatal mental health, helping to regulate the nervous system, reduce stress, and foster emotional balance during pregnancy and postpartum. Equipment rental or purchase is required—contact me for more details.

  • Preparation Classes

    Offering tailored preparation classes for couples and mothers, I focus on mental health, emotional readiness, and psychoeducation to help navigate the psychological challenges of pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum with confidence and resilience. Think of this as a “top-up” to your childbirth preparation classes.

  • Counselling

    Offering personalized online counseling services grounded in Person-Centered Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), I focus on supporting personal growth and mental well-being. Sessions may also incorporate EMDR to address trauma and promote healing.

  • Birth Trauma - EMDR

    An immersive online program centered around Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), specifically tailored for addressing single-incident traumas occurring during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period.

  • Research

    My research focuses on advancing perinatal mental health care through systematic studies and biofeedback techniques. By exploring innovative approaches, I aim to develop evidence-based practices that support individuals during pregnancy and postpartum. Case studies are key to this work—contact me if you're interested in participating.

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