I came into this incredible experience of being a Doula after the births of my own sons. Becoming a first time mum was exciting but extremely overwhelming at times. The internet, books and people in general can bombard you with so much “advice” that making decisions that are right for you and your baby can make you double guess yourself!

Doula’s believe in ‘mothering the mother’, they are there not only to give emotional and practical support to women, but to empower them to trust in their bodies during labour and birth along with the informed decisions they have made. I instantly knew that this was the role for me and immersed myself in everything Doula and birth related.

Since certifying with Nurturing Birth in 2016 I have supported an abundance of families with all sorts of antenatal and postnatal support, including; birth prep, breastfeeding, relaxation/massage, breath work and newborn care. I have attended births of every kind including; home birth, caesarean birth, water birth and consultant led care. I am passionate about my work and never stop wanting to learn more, which is why I attend several workshops and training courses throughout each year to keep me up to date with all things maternity and new parenthood!

My extensive training has taking me so much further than I ever thought I could go. I went from being a librarian of 15 years, to now being a fully-fledged Doula, Antenatal teacher and Aquanatal instructor. I also now have the privilege of being a doula mentor and course facilitator for Nurturing Birth since 2021. It brings me so much joy to see doulas in my area and beyond making a huge difference to so many families.

I love every part of my work and couldn’t ever see myself doing anything else! It is so rewarding seeing the positive impact I can make in parent’s lives. My family and I love music gigs, sports, and the outdoors, we’ve spent hours walking our family dogs along the coast. My husband is super supportive of my work, and we have two teenage sons (I still can’t believe that fact!). In my spare time I love to read, shop, and dance. My hairstyles change like the wind, and I love a head wrap! You can find me most mornings at the farm with my horse Finn, spending time there gives me space to totally switch off. He is the epitome of calm.

It is in my nature to be warm, open and friendly but humour also plays a huge part in my life! (I absolutely love a belly laugh) I also enjoy writing blogs and poems, so if you want to get a sense of my personality and thoughts… feel free to browse.

If you feel drawn to connect with me, please don’t hesitate to contact me with any questions about my services. I am available via phone and email, or you can click the WhatsApp pop-up (on a mobile device only). No question is too silly and I welcome honesty and openness. For doula support I prefer to later meet for coffee in person and make sure our personalities fit.