Antenatal Teacher & Perinatal Therapist
Big steps little feet is all about just that – taking big steps with little feet – whether that’s giving birth, living with anxiety, or in the shadow of overwhelm and possible trauma in the days and months of early parenthood. Big steps Little feet ™ was set up in 2015 by Melanie Valecha, a specialist nurse, teacher, coach and clinical hypnotherapist.
1:1 Birth Preparation
Melanie has combined her extensive knowledge and experience in therapeutic interventions for mind and body in pregnancy and birth to deliver a very comprehensive antenatal course.The complete birth preparation includes hypnobirthing knowledge and techniques.
Melanie offers a one day workshop which is intense but fully immerses you in your birth and baby preparation. This expertly led active birth workshop gives you dedicated space and time to devote yourselves fully to the knowledge and experiences offered. It is also super convenient for working parents and no late nights required! Limited availability.
Are you looking for an antenatal course that is holistic whilst staying real, balanced and informative? One which focuses entirely on you, your experience and your new baby?
Are you first time parents? Are you expectant parents who have had assisted conception, previous loss or trauma and want to be fully prepared for birth? ... discover more
Would your birth partner like to be able to support you fully and practically during labour and birth? ... discover more
Therapies
As a Perinatal Therapist with extensive experience, Melanie offers a range of therapeutic interventions to support emotional well being of mothers and partners during pregnancy, birth and beyond.
Perhaps you have experienced many challenges of assisted conception to become a parent and now have feelings of deep disappointment, confusion and grief for your old life...
Do you feel upset and a level of trauma when you remember your baby's birth? Do you feel silenced by guilt and shame associated with having your much desired 'healthy baby' ...discover more
Are you experiencing high levels of anxiety and overwhelm? ...discover more
About Melanie
Melanie is a specialist nurse, a teacher, coach and clinical hypnotherapist. She has extensively studied therapies supporting emotional well being of the mind and body. Melanie has a wealth of experience both professionally and personally in the field of trauma. She lives and breathes a life of self development with resilience and passion.
Melanie is a mother of 4 children. She realises that there is often a big gap between theory and reality especially in parenthood. Her deepest passion is supporting positive experiences between mother and baby from conception to the early years. The time of pregnancy, birth and beyond overflows with intense emotions from ecstasy to despair- and sometimes all in the one day!
Get in touch
Contact Melanie to arrange a free 20 mins Consultation