Developing Doulas Companionship

​In Feburary 2022 I was very excited to be invited to become a Developing Doulas companion. The Developing Doulas Companionship Programme is a doula mentorship programme for new and more experienced doulas. It designed to complement the Doula UK Recognition Process or it can be your main source of support if you can’t, or don’t choose to, join Doula UK. I have experienced myself how powerful it can be to have a mentor who feels passionately about supporting their mentee to blossom, not only just as a doula, but as a person too and I hold this experience very close to my heart as I go forward in supporting other doulas on their doulaing journey.  

I offer primary companionship for the postpartum period, I have no rigid rules around how this will work for us together as a team, but will usually mean that we will work together, talking through any concerns or questions that you might have as you work with your first four or five clients. As your time with each client comes to an end we will take the time to debrief and talk through your reflections and your clients feedback. When we feel the time is right you will then be acknowledged to the doula community. 

Pricing is as below for Primary companionship. The fee can be broken down and paid per debrief if preferred or monthly. ​This price includes regular phone calls, meet ups and chats, as and when appropriate. 

£350 for x4 debriefs and acknowledgment (any further debriefs will be included in this cost)

I also offer specialist companionship sessions on topics that I have additional training and experience in, these are as follows: 

Breastfeeding/Infant feeding

Breastfeeding grief and trauma

Introducing solids

The 4th trimester

Night doulaing 

Perinatal mental health

Child and adolescent mental health

Safeguarding 

Domestic violence

Transition from NHS employment to self employment

Specialist companion sessions are charged at £25 an hour. 

Any ongoing support can be continued at an agreed rate

Please get in touch for an informal chat if you are interested in the companionship programme or if you would like to get to know me a little better.