About Me
I live with my partner and our two teenagers in East Dulwich and prior to becoming a postnatal doula I’ve enjoyed a long career working in the media as an editor and writer.
I’m a former columnist for Pregnancy & Birth magazine and was a freelance contributor to Mother & Baby when pregnant with my son. It was during that time that my interest in becoming a doula was first sparked thanks to some of the amazing and inspiring women I met whose careers have centred on supporting new parents.
I’m the eldest of three siblings and for as long as I can remember have enjoyed looking after people, whether it be babysitting, working as a holiday rep abroad, checking in on my elderly neighbours or helping care for my nieces and nephews.
I grew up in rural Somerset on my parents’ smallholding, surrounded by goats, hens and unruly sheep before being drawn to the buzz of London in my early 20s. I love living in the heart of the city but also love regular bursts of nature. Walks around Peckham Rye or Dulwich Park are part of my daily routine. Pilates, going to comedy gigs, being on a dance floor, (especially when my friend Laura is DJ-ing), tucking into a good Victoria sponge and watching Married At First Sight / Unforgotten/ Interior Design Masters or anything involving Sharon Horgan are among the many things that give me pleasure.
When I’m not helping new parents as a postnatal doula, I continue to work as a writer, interviewing all kinds of people; from fellow mums such as Claudia Winkleman, Davina McCall, Billie Piper, Kirsty Allsopp and Paloma Faith to comedians, directors, soap stars, famous chefs, gardeners, sleep experts and nutritionists, parents who’ve experienced loss and people living with disability and special needs who have achieved amazing things.
I'm a very good listener, empathetic and pride myself on being able to connect with people from all walks of life.