Personal Introduction:
Thanks for coming to take a look at my profile. If you are looking for a doula to support you in your pregnancy, birth or postnatal period then you couldn’t be in a better place – all the doulas listed on the Directory have been trained by us here at Nurturing Birth. I don’t take on doula clients any more as I work training, mentoring and supporting doulas here at Nurturing Birth, as well as in Transformational Coaching and Breathwork. For those who are interested in being supported in business then do drop me a message and we can chat about your options.
Thanks for coming to take a look at my profile. If you are looking for a doula to support you in your pregnancy, birth or postnatal period then you couldn't be in a better place - all the doulas listed on the Directory have been trained by us here at Nurturing Birth. I don't take on doula clients any more as I work training, mentoring and supporting doulas here at Nurturing Birth, as well as in Transformational Coaching and Breathwork. For those who are interested in being supported in business then do drop me a message and we can chat about your options.
Teacher's Certificate from International School of Developmental Baby Massage and Movement - April 2005
Diploma in Therapeutic Massage, London College of Massage - October 2006
Instructor in Massage in Schools Programme - December 2006
Workshop in Indian Head Massage - London College of Massage, March 2007
Basic First Aid qualification - Triangle Training, April 2008
Masterclass in Massage and Pregnancy - Essentials for Health, June 2008
Birth and Post-natal Doula Training - Nurturing Birth, October 2008
Antenatal Preparation workshop - Expectancy, June 2009
Gentle Birth workshop with Michel Odent and Liliana Lammers - December 2009
Certificate of Recognition as Birth Doula - Doula UK, December 2009
Breastfeeding Study Days with Ruth Tamir and Jack Newman
Waterbirth Study Day with Dianne Garland
Homebirth Study Day with Marie Coveney
Breastfeeding Network Peer Helper course, 2010-2011
Gentle Birth, Gentle Mothering - Study Day with Dr Sarah Buckley hosted by Fathers-to-be, May 2011
Breech Birth Study Day, 2011
MAMA conference, Scotland - April 2012
Sex and Birth - study day with anthropologist Sheila Kitzinger - October 2012
MAMA conference, Scotland - April 2013
Malpositioning study day - Feb, 2013
Physiological Birth - Promoting Normality conference - October 2013
The Art of Doula Listening - May 2014
Doula UK Conference - 2014
Doula UK Conference - 2015
Manchester Homebirth Conference - 2015
European Babywearing Conference - 2015
Transformative Health Conference - November 2017 (speaker)
Lambeth Breastfeeding Study Day - September 2015, December 2016, January 2018
Physiological Birth - Promoting Normality conference - September 2015
Portsmouth Positive Birth Conference - keynote speaker - March 2018
Antenatal Teacher Training, Childbirth International - ongoing
Babies in Mind - University of Warwick – ongoing
MaMa Conference, Scotland - 2017 (awarded Doula of the Year)
Breastfeeding Network Supporter and NBH Volunteer course - 2017
MaMa Conference, Glasgow - 2018 (keynote speaker)
The Shift Method Coaching certification - May 2021
BreatheOnIt with Jay Bradley - summer 2021
James Nestor Breath Retreat - March 2023
Spectacular School, Transformational Coaching Certification with Dr Sarah Madigan - March 2023
With any luck these testimonials from clients will give a better idea of my work as a coach and mentor:
"It’s hard to put into words exactly how this coaching experience has been for me. That’s mostly because the change is so strong in the way it has made me feel. Sophie provides a supportive, non-judgmental, safe space to allow you to really engage with the content and ideas which can make you feel uncomfortable and vulnerable. However that’s the idea as it’s about removing the roadblocks that are impacting moving forward on our journeys as birth workers. Our work is so aligned with us, how we feel, think and be is so important and we are deserving of taking this time to explore all of that and more on this coaching programme. Having others in similar but different experiences or times in their lives was so beneficial. Hearing other peoples stories helped normalise as well as enable me to understand things that were coming up for me. It is great to have the Telegram group in order to share, receive support and celebrate our small wins and enables a level of accountability when putting the ideas gained from the sessions into action. I can highly recommend Beyond The Roadblocks to anyone struggling with moving forward with their birth work business or like me starting again after a long break and in a new location. Thank you Sophie x"
Rachel Alred, UK
"Just want to share that I am one of the doulas who has completed the six weeks of Beyond the Roadblocks course for doulas and it has been a very positive experience. I was skeptical because I have never done anything like this, so am pleasantly surprised with my clearer vision, stronger focus and interaction with my inner voice. We discussed different subjects and Sophie's challenges (spicy questions), relaxation and visualisation exercises, encouragement and holding me to account have all come together and I feel more confident and convicted about what is important to me and how I want to move forward, as well as being able to change direction if necessary. Thanks Sophie, this is something for doulas by a doula which makes it so worthwhile x".
Anne Marpole, UAE
“During our time together I felt so safe, Sophie was able to create a space where I felt really seen and heard. Her skill and kindness is a wonderful combination. Now I feel super clear and importantly really confident in my choices and the direction I want to go in. I have a clear path and clear action to take, and that feels amazing. Thank you so, so much Sophie, I feel so excited to share my journey with you X”
Bea Christie
I feel fabulous. The fear's gone, the worry's gone ... If anyone had told me I would feel like this, I would be a little bit sceptical. But you've definitely done what you needed to do, and I feel great, thank you. I'm forever grateful for you, Sophie”
Jan Hassan
"Sophie provides such a calm, accepting space for you to work within. It was joyful"
Victoria White