Are you a doula looking for a mentor?
Training is just the beginning. The real learning starts when you're out there—doing the work, meeting families, navigating emotions, doubts, boundaries, and all the unexpected bits in between.
That’s where companionship (mentorship) comes in.
It’s not about ticking boxes or following a set path. It’s about having someone who gets it. Someone to reflect with, to ask “is this normal?”, to cry with after a tough birth, or celebrate those beautiful, quietly powerful moments.
For me, mentorship is about being witnessed. It’s about having someone in your corner as you grow—not just as a doula, but as a person doing deep, relational, emotional work.
This isn’t just professional support. It’s human connection. It’s doulaing the doula.
What I offer as a companion
A Companion is a mentor within the Developing Doulas community — someone who’s here to walk alongside you as you grow into your doula role.
Companions have supported many families through a wide range of births and postnatal experiences — they bring both wisdom and heart.
Your Primary Companion will build a close, supportive relationship with you, offering guidance through your first clients and reflective conversations throughout.
If your Companion is a Doula UK member, you can join Doula UK and list them as your mentor — or choose a Doula UK mentor instead, depending on what suits you.
Not just for new doulas — even experienced doulas or those with Doula UK mentors often reach out for specialist support or debriefing from a DD Companion.
You can also work with Specialist Companions for one-off listening or coaching sessions on specific topics (like trauma, confidence, or niche areas of practice).
DD Companionship is open to all doulas, regardless of which course you trained with. We believe in collaboration, inclusivity, and community care.
To find Companions or Specialist Companions, just look for the ‘Companions’ tag in the DD Directory.
How does it work practically?
I bring over a decade of experience as an Arts Psychotherapist, so our work together is emotionally safe, reflective, and deeply human.
You’ll receive bespoke, responsive support—no rigid structures, just honest guidance tailored to you and your practice.
We’ll shape the journey together, whether you need short-term check-ins or a longer period of companionship. It’s led by your needs.
If you already have birth or postnatal experience, I’ll help you build on that with confidence and clarity.
You’ll have me as your primary mentor, with full encouragement to draw on the wider doula community too — it’s about connection, not hierarchy.
I create a space where you can be honest, messy, celebrated and challenged, all at once.
Even seasoned doulas return for reflective support — because I offer a space where you don’t have to perform, just be yourself.
How can we work together
I offer ongoing mentorship for doulas who want steady, reflective support as they grow — with regular calls, voice notes, and gentle accountability.
If you're looking for focused support, I also offer one-off sessions — perfect for debriefing a tricky experience, exploring confidence or boundaries, or just being witnessed.
All sessions are tailored to your needs — whether you're brand new, returning to practice, or somewhere in between.
We’ll agree together on the format and frequency — Zoom, phone, or in-person where possible.
Sliding scale pricing is available to honour different financial circumstances, with payment plans and low-cost options on request.
If you’re not sure what kind of support you need, that’s okay — let’s start with a chat and see what feels right.