Birth Support That's About You

Birth is a big deal. And having the right support can make a real difference.

Whether this is your first baby or your fourth, whether you're planning a home birth, hospital birth, epidural, induction or caesarean, you deserve to feel informed, respected and properly supported.

I'm Cathie, a Liverpool-based birth doula, clinical hypnotherapist and hypnobirthing teacher. I offer in-person support across Liverpool and surrounding areas, alongside virtual doula support throughout the UK.

I'm warm, practical, down-to-earth and a bit of a research geek. I believe good birth preparation goes far beyond breathing techniques and packing a hospital bag (although I'm quite good at those too!).

Knowledge Is Part of My Support

Alongside my professional training in birth support, I have a first-class honours degree and a master's degree. My academic background has given me a strong foundation in research, critical thinking and questioning assumptions.

I don't believe parents should simply be told, "This is what we do here."

I believe you deserve to understand why something is being recommended, what the research actually says, what alternatives exist and how those choices fit with your own circumstances and preferences.

I'll help you navigate information, explore your options and prepare for conversations with your maternity team, without telling you what decisions to make.

How I Can Support You

In-Person Birth Doula Support

Personalised antenatal preparation, continuous support during labour and birth, practical comfort measures, emotional support and guidance in the early postnatal period.

https://thehypnodoula.co.uk/birth-doula-liverpool

Virtual Doula Support – UK-wide

All the knowledge, preparation and personalised guidance of doula support, delivered remotely. From individual preparation sessions to more comprehensive packages with ongoing support.

https://thehypnodoula.co.uk/virtual-doula#virtualdoulasupport

Birth Power Hours – from £60

Sometimes you don't need a full doula package. You just need someone knowledgeable to help you work through a question, understand your options, make a birth plan or navigate a decision.

https://thehypnodoula.co.uk/virtual-doula#powerhours

Hypnobirthing and Birth Preparation

My workshops combine hypnobirthing with birth physiology, biomechanics, practical comfort measures, birth rights and informed decision-making. It's about understanding birth, not simply learning to breathe through it.

https://thehypnodoula.co.uk/birth-workshops

Caesarean Preparation and Support

I have a particular interest in helping parents prepare for caesarean births, whether planned or unexpected, including understanding what happens in theatre, exploring preferences and preparing for recovery.

https://thehypnodoula.co.uk/caesarean-support

Pregnancy Hypnotherapy and Birth Trauma Support

For those who would benefit from additional support, I also work with pregnancy anxiety, fear of childbirth, previous difficult birth experiences and birth trauma.

https://thehypnodoula.co.uk/pregnancy-hypnotherapy

Support Options and Prices

Doula support doesn't have to mean booking someone to attend your birth in person.

I offer virtual doula support throughout the UK, with packages from £175, alongside focused Birth Power Hours from £60 for parents who need guidance on a particular question or decision.

For families wanting continuous in-person birth support, my Liverpool-based doula packages start from £1,400.

There's no one-size-fits-all approach. We can find the level of support that works for you.

What You Can Expect From Me

I won't tell you how you should give birth.

I won't push a particular birth philosophy, question your choice of pain relief or make you feel that one type of birth is better than another.

What I will do is listen, share knowledge, help you prepare, offer practical and emotional support, and respect your decisions.

Because good doula support isn't about having the birth your doula wants.

It's about having someone who supports you in the birth that's right for you.

You can find out more about my services at www.thehypnodoula.co.uk., or drop me a message via this site or on 07758099705

Doula UK Access Fund

I'm also involved with the Doula UK Access Fund, which helps make doula support accessible to families who may otherwise face financial barriers.

If you're considering applying for support through the Access Fund, you're welcome to get in touch to discuss working together and explore the options available, subject to the fund's eligibility criteria and availability.