Our peer support services

We have a large team of peer supporters who offer support over email. All our peer supporters have experienced birth trauma, and they can share what helped them recover.

Although we offer a phone service, we appreciate it’s not always possible to get through, so if that’s the case, please email our peer supporters instead at support@birthtraumaassociation.org.uk

If you have a preference for talking to someone who has had a similar experience to you, just mention it in your initial call or email. The team includes a dad, Steve, who supports other dads, so if you’d like to deal with Steve, let us know. Read more about our peer supporters.

You may also find it helpful to read our leaflet for dads and partners.

Call us:
0203 621 6338

Email us:
support@birthtraumaassociation.org.uk

Join the team

If you’ve experienced birth trauma yourself, and would like to become a peer supporter, contact our our chair and volunteer manager Rachael by filling out this form, or directly at rachael@birthtraumaassociation.org

Whatsapp support

We are currently piloting WhatsApp support groups in partnership with Mendara. The sessions run on a Friday afternoon and are hosted by the BTA's trained peer supporters on Friday afternoons. You can sign up here.

You can remain anonymous; your number won't be displayed, and you can pick your own user name so it's a totally confidential and safe space where you can speak freely.

Join Our Facebook group

We have a large private Facebook group, open to both mothers and partners affected by birth trauma. It’s a good place to seek and receive support from people who understand what you’ve been through.

Zoom drop-ins

We’re pleased to announce that we’re relaunching our Zoom drop-ins in September 2026. The first one is at 8pm on Tuesday, 8 September, and will be led by Leone, a member of our valued team of peer supporters. You can sign up for the drop-in here.

Join our Zoom meetings that are run by BTA and specialists in birth trauma

Zoom drop-ins

Our Zoom drop-in sessions are about to restart. The first one is at 8pm on Tuesday, 8 September, and will be led by Leone, a member of our valued team of peer supporters. You can sign up for the drop-in here. 

“I am absolutely sure the BTA saved my life, more than once – finding its Facebook support group when I was in crisis and then leading me to a therapist who brought me back to my loved ones.”

— BTA Facebook group member, 2023