Birth, Postnatal & Night Doula in Surrey and London | Matilda the Doula

“From antenatal preparation to continuous support throughout labour and beyond, she made us feel calm, informed and fully supported every step of the way.”

Max & Jay, first-time parents in Kingston, Surrey
Hello, I’m Matilda, an experienced, recognised birth and postnatal doula, HCPC-registered Arts Psychotherapist and mum of two, based in Addlestone, Surrey.  Alongside supporting families, I mentor other doulas as they develop their practice. I also bring 10 years of experience as an HCPC-registered Arts Psychotherapist, with a particular understanding of how emotions and previous experiences can shape pregnancy, birth and early parenthood. 

I currenlty support families across Surrey, South West London, West London, Berkshire and Hampshire, offering pregnancy and birth preparation, continuous support during labour, and postnatal and overnight care.

Pregnancy and becoming a parent can bring so many feelings, sometimes all in the same day. You might be excited, anxious, full of questions or unsure where to start. You don’t need to have it all worked out before we meet!

My support starts with getting to know you and what matters to your family. That might mean talking through your birth choices over a cup of tea, practising positions with your birth partner, staying beside you through labour or making sure you’ve eaten and had some rest after a long night with your newborn.

My background both professionally and personally shapes the way I work, particularly when previous experiences or worries are making this time feel difficult. Alongside this, I draw on evidence-based information, hypnobirthing and biomechanics for birth to help you prepare and feel more confident.

How I can support you

• Pregnancy and birth preparation: exploring your options, answering questions and preparing with your birth partner.
• Birth doula support: continuous emotional and practical support at home, in a birth centre or in hospital.
• VBAC preparation and support: preparing for birth after a previous caesarean.
• Planned caesarean support: preparation, support on the day and help during recovery.
• Postnatal and overnight support: care for you and your baby, feeding support, meals and opportunities to rest.
• Twin and multiples support: practical help with your babies, including support with tandem feeding both breast and bottle feeding.
• Hypnobirthing and biomechanics for birth: breathing, relaxation, movement and optimal positions for pregnancy and labour.
• Birth reflection and debrief sessions: time to talk through your birth experience at your own pace.

Why I became a doula

After a difficult first birth, my second experience showed me the difference that preparation, understanding my options and feeling supported could make - it was quite literally a dream birth! Not because of the fairy lights or water, but because of how I felt.

That experience inspired me to become a doula. I want every family I work with to feel heard, involved in decisions and comfortable asking for what they need. If birth takes an unexpected turn, having someone familiar beside you who knows your wishes, can make a real difference. In all our sessions we cover all bases and preferences - not matter what happens!

Words from families I’ve supported

“Even in my complete silence during that time, it was like she could still ‘hear’ me and I just felt so understood and safe!”

Hannah & Stephen, second-time parents in Berkshire
“She will forever be a part of our story, and we are so incredibly grateful that we had her as our doula during such a special, exhausting and life-changing time in our lives.”
Chantal, first-time mum to twins in Surrey
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Areas and hospitals I cover

Based in Addlestone, Surrey (KT15), I support families across Surrey, South West London, West London, Berkshire and Hampshire, including home births within approximately an hour of KT15.
I also support births at hospitals and birth centres, including: 

• St Peter’s Hospital, Chertsey
• Royal Surrey County Hospital, Guildford
• Kingston Hospital, Kingston upon Thames
• Frimley Park Hospital, Frimley
• West Middlesex University Hospital, Isleworth
• St George’s Hospital, Tooting
• Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, Chelsea
• Hillingdon Hospital, Uxbridge

If you don’t see your area or planned place of birth listed, please get in touch to check.

Let’s have a chat

Choosing a doula is personal. A free discovery call gives us time to get to know each other, talk through the support you’re looking for and see whether we’d be a good fit.
You’re welcome to bring a list of questions or simply tell me how things are going. I’d love to hear from you.
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