Our Story
Hiya! I’m Gillian Dawn, the founder of Aligned Birth.
I live way down here in little old New Zealand, where I’ve been busy bringing babies into the world as a midwife since 2008. After working alongside thousands of birthing families, I understand that parenthood is often a double-edged sword, bringing both joy and disappointment to the parenting experience.
Not every birth is empowering and not every parent feels calm or confident heading into it. Fear, pain, anxiety, disappointment and doubt are common, and they cannot be resolved with positivity alone. Over time, I’ve learned that what truly helps is honest acknowledgement, professional insight, and real-world wisdom that meets people where they're actually at.
This is the work behind Aligned Birth! I look forward to working with you and supporting you to face your personal barriers to this transition with courage, confidence and freedom as you prepare to meet your baby.
Hey I'm Kayla your counsellor and guide
I'm Kayla Pritchard, a counsellor with over ten years of experience supporting people on their path to deep inner healing. I specialise in person-centred, trauma-informed narrative therapy, which simply means I offer a safe, empathetic space where you can explore your story, process what's been weighing you down, and reconnect with the strength that's always been there, even if it hasn’t felt like it lately.
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My work focuses on the belief systems we carry, especially the ones that quietly shape how we see ourselves and move through the world. Together, we’ll gently unpack and rewrite those limiting internal narratives. I’m here with genuine presence, active listening, and deep respect for your unique journey. My goal is to help you reclaim your agency, rebuild trust in yourself, and grow the kind of resilience that lasts.
Our Mission
At Aligned Birth, our mission is simple: we want to help you feel more confident, calm, and emotionally equipped as you prepare for birth and the wild ride into parenthood.
Between us, we've seen how much fear, pressure, and unspoken emotion can shape the experience of becoming a parent. We're here to change that.
Using a mix of practical mindset tools, therapeutic insight, and real-world experience, we support you in working through those inner stories that might be holding you back and help you reconnect with your own strength and wisdom.
We believe birth doesn’t need to feel overwhelming, and you don’t need to do it alone. This is your story. We're just here to help you tell it with courage and pride.