I am super inspired by the communities in my life to become a reliable and nurturing part of the network for families during one of their biggest times of transition.

I am a member of a Care Collective in Brighton. On a weekly basis I support a young woman with a learning disability in attending a forest garden allotment to participate in volunteer gardening. My partner and I also love taking her to a community disco.

I’m an energetic and creative doula who knows the value of some undivided reflection time and a cup of tea. I love bouncing ideas back and forth, getting to know the intricacies of a parent’s likes and dislikes, finding people’s unique rhythms and helping to situate people in caring networks.

We are faced with so many decisions in our lives and the internet provides added noise to contend with. I am a sounding board for birthing plans and ideas. I hold space for beautiful and simple moments of ritual and pause that can help to foster feelings of control.

I’m a practising artist and when I’m not reading about all things to do with birth or working with the wonderful people I support, I’m making abstract sculpture, drawing and writing poetry.

Creative processes such as drawing or collage or other therapeutic practices can be part of the support I offer. I believe in creative expression as a tool for communication and have facilitated therapeutic art workshops for children and for people experiencing homelessness and addiction.

My training is with a fantastic organisation called Developing Doulas, which is a Doula UK accredited course. I am supported by a mentor who is an experienced doula. I am able to offer my services at a slightly reduced rate in my first year of working with a mentor, which allows my clients to benefit from the expertise of both of us for a more accessible price.

I also have a certificate in Baby Massage with the London School of Childcare Studies.

I have an enhanced DBS check and Paediatric First Aid training.