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Claire Russell

Postnatal Doula & Mentored Birth Doula

Hi, I’m Claire, a doula and breathwork teacher based in Deepcut, Surrey. I support women across Surrey, Hampshire, and Berkshire through pregnancy, birth, and early motherhood, helping them feel confident, prepared, and deeply supported. I live with my husband of 11 years and our three children, and over the past six years, I’ve had the privilege of walking alongside women through some of life’s most transformative moments.

My passion is helping women feel safe, seen, and supported because when a woman feels empowered in birth or during her healing journey, that calm and confidence radiates throughout her family, often leaving an impact for generations to come. I believe that birth and early motherhood are deeply embodied experiences and the tools we practice before labour aren’t just concepts; they are physical skills that prepare the body, nervous system, and mind to respond with confidence when it matters most.

In my work, I focus on helping women step out of their heads and into their bodies. Using guided breath, gentle movement, and nervous system practices, I teach clients how to stay calm, grounded, and resilient — not only during labour but also through the early months of motherhood. When these tools are practiced consistently, your body remembers how to respond under intensity, helping you feel prepared, connected, and in control.

Birth is a full-body experience. It is a physiological, nervous system-driven process where the brain and body work together in ways that can’t always be planned or controlled. Many people assume that mindset alone is enough, but in reality, the body defaults to patterns it has rehearsed under pressure. My approach focuses on rehearsing your body’s natural responses to surges and pressure so that when labour begins, your body instinctively knows how to move, breathe, and open safely.

I support all types of birth, including homebirth, hospital birth, VBACs, and HBACs, and I work closely with you to prepare for the birth you envision. My care blends hands-on support, practical guidance, and nervous system techniques designed to build confidence and empower you to make choices that feel right for your unique journey. I am here to guide you in understanding your body, preparing for each stage of labour, and developing skills that help you trust yourself and your instincts.

Beyond birth, I help women navigate the early months of motherhood with confidence and ease. This includes emotional reassurance, practical guidance, and tools to release stress, process emotions, and reconnect with your body. I also provide support for breastfeeding, postnatal recovery, and gentle restorative therapies to help you find balance, rest, and healing during what can be an intense but beautiful period of life.

Every woman’s journey is unique, and my mission is to ensure you feel heard, valued, and fully supported throughout this process. I don’t work for a system, I work for you. 

My goal is to create a safe space where you can tune into your body’s wisdom, practise the skills you’ll need under pressure, and build the confidence to make choices that feel right for you. Every session, every practice, and every conversation is designed to leave you feeling informed, confident, and fully supported.

If you’re seeking a doula who will walk alongside you with kindness, knowledge, and a touch of humour when you need it most, whether in birth, postpartum, I’d love to connect and support you on your journey.

"After my birth circumstances changed we approached Claire to be our doula. We had previously experienced a loss and a traumatic experience postnatally, whilst under the care of Frimley Park Hospital, so I was so was carrying a huge amount of fear into this birth. Claire listened without judgement and signposted me to get further support via someone she knew that did the three step rewind programme.  During our birth she was empathetic, kind and also gave me the encouragement I needed at times when I felt I couldn't continue. She said and did exactly what I needed, when I needed it without me asking."

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£1,900 - 2,200 (Birth) / £35ph Postnatal (Blocks of 18hrs £567.00) (Blocks of 30hrs £892.50)

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