Why Choose Me as Your Doula?

• Experienced & Empathetic
  Drawing from my personal journey and years of offering intuitive support to family, friends and hundreds of clients, I create a nurturing, listening-first environment where your concerns are heard—without judgment.
• Reliable Continuity of Care
  In contrast to often changing teams of caregivers, I’m committed solely to you and your family. My goal is to empower you to feel confident, informed, and calm throughout your birth journey.
• Partner & Family Focused
  I support not just you, but your partner too, offering reassurance and practical guidance, and stepping in with an extra pair of hands when overwhelm hits.
• Holistic Support Beyond Birth
  As a doula, mum, and grandma, I have decades of maternal insight and offer seasoned tips, information and practical skills for early motherhood, from breastfeeding to settling and soothing ,helping you navigate those early days. 
• Grounded in Compassion & Respect
  My calm, professional approach ensures I uphold your choices and values without bias. This is your experience, I’m here to support your decisions and approach 100%. Every family is unique. I will tailor my care to match your needs and honour your values.

 Professional Development & Qualifications

I’ve consistently pursued training to enhance the support I offer:

Foundational Qualifications:
Doula Introductory Training (Dec 2016)

Birth Bliss Doula Course (Mar 2017)

Hypnobirthing (Calm Births) (Apr 2022) 

• Ongoing Continuing Education:
  From Mental Health Awareness (Apr 2017) to UNICEF Breastfeeding Course (Jun 2018) Starting Solids Facilitator (Jun 2019) to Trans101 Mental Health Day (May 2023) , I stay current with best practices across a broad spectrum of maternal care topics—ensuring thoughtful, informed, and inclusive support. 
• Trainer Role:
  As co-owner of The Doula Training Foundation, I train and mentor aspiring doulas by passing on my knowledge and experience. 
• Inclusive Support
  I’m passionate about providing inclusive care tailored to diverse needs, including support for:
  • Freebirth, homebirth, hospital birth, VBAC, caesarean birth 
  • Surrogates and intended parents
  • Twins & multiples
  • Pregnancy after loss, TFMR, bereavement support
  • LGBTQ+ families 

Connect with Me
Let’s walk through this exciting time together—step by step. Contact me directly via email or through my website stepbystepdoula.com or follow me on Instagram @stepbystep.doula to learn more and see how I support families.