"She held my space beautifully, quietly reassuring and encouraging me.”

We all experience birth and death through our lives, but for me these experience have taught me who I am, and what my life's purpose truly is. I have the capacity to hold space for others, and meet their practical and emotional needs during vulnerable times, ensuring that they experience birth and death in the best way they can. 

I have had the absolute privilege of experiencing what it is like to be truly held and supported through birth, and the death of loved ones. I know firsthand how much this can change how we experience these moments, and the lasting positive effects this has on our well being. 

I am an established birth and postnatal doula, and have supported many births in a whole range of settings. I bring a calm and reassuring presence, and pride myself on the depth of trust that I establish with families I work with, and a true understanding of their own unique needs and values. With me on your team, you can be sure that I have your true interests at heart and will support and advocate for you in any way that is needed. 

I have journeyed with many people and their families while facing the end of life, and am able to bring together my unique knowledge and experiences to provide holistic, non- clinical support for the most peaceful and gentle death possible. 

I have spent many years working in adult healthcare as a Specialist Speech and Language Therapist across many specialties, and throughout this time I have developed an excellent understanding of the healthcare system, a person's rights for decision making, and how to have difficult discussions with compassion. I have supported many families through difficult decisions, including those which are considered 'unwise' by professionals. I will help you to find whatever you need to feel safe, supported and prepared. 

I have persued a specialist interest in end of life care, building good relationships with the palliative care team, and finding out about local services. I have attended conferences and training sessions to build on my knowledge of end of life care. 

It is my honour as a Doula to hold space for someone, to care for your tender emotions, and to encourage your own self-empowerment and ownership over the decisions you make. I offer a safe space to process information, to work out what is important to you, without having to hold back. With me you are safe to share your hopes, worries and fears without having to consider my feelings or opinions, as I am here solely to support you.