For twenty years I wore the “corporate hat” — spreadsheets, meetings, deadlines… the works. At the same time, I was raising my three brilliant boys: Cameron (the tallest and hairiest), Charlie, and Freddy. Life was full, but I couldn’t shake the feeling that something was missing — that little tug towards something more meaningful. Everyone says find a job you love and it won't feel like work - so true!!

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Turns out, that “something” was babies and and the wonderful, messy, magical world of birth.

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One day, a friend said, “You should be a doula.” Cue the lightbulb moment. Suddenly everything clicked.

Fast forward a little and I’d trained with Kicki Hansard at the BirthBliss Academy, picked up my Hypnobirthing Diploma with KGHypnobirthing (aka the gold standard), and joined Doula UK. I’ve never looked back.

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I’ve had three very different births of my own — a premature whirlwind at 29+5, a calm hypnobirth surprise, and a medically led induction. Those experiences fuel my passion for making sure families feel informed, calm, and in control — however their story unfolds.

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My past life in the corporate jungle taught me some surprisingly handy doula skills: keeping cool under pressure, speaking up clearly in stressful situations, and getting along with all kinds of personalities (even consultants who make boardroom bosses look cuddly). Add in a dash of humour, and you’ve got me: a doula who brings calm, confidence, and the occasional laugh when it’s needed most.

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Outside of births, you’ll usually find me:

• walking by the sea,

• curled up with a box set,

• skiing down a mountain,

• or learning to sail (Day Skipper licence ✔).

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Oh, and I recently adopted a cheeky puppy from Cyprus who thinks he runs the house. Spoiler: he kind of does.