Personal Introduction:
I am a Recognised Birth Doula and KG hypnobirthing teacher and live in Haslemere, Surrey, with my husband and some of my (5) children. I heard about doulas for the first time in 2010 and after doing some research about what they do I signed up to do a Nurturing Birth course in 2011. The ethos of a doula sat very comfortably with my own belief that childbirth is a natural process which, given the right environment, tools and emotional support, most women are able to come through hopefully with memories of a primitive and wonderful experience to treasure all their lives. The sense of achievement can be extraordinary and this should be available to all women so it is with this belief that I feel able to share this part of a family’s journey into parenthood is an absolute privilege. I can offer help in the form of either practical help, emotional support (probably both in varying amounts) and non-judgmental advice during the build-up to the birth and the immediate post-natal period as everyone adjusts to their new addition.
I am a Recognised Birth Doula and KG hypnobirthing teacher and live in Haslemere, Surrey, with my husband and some of my (5) children. I heard about doulas for the first time in 2010 and after doing some research about what they do I signed up to do a Nurturing Birth course in 2011. The ethos of a doula sat very comfortably with my own belief that childbirth is a natural process which, given the right environment, tools and emotional support, most women are able to come through hopefully with memories of a primitive and wonderful experience to treasure all their lives. The sense of achievement can be extraordinary and this should be available to all women so it is with this belief that I feel able to share this part of a family's journey into parenthood is an absolute privilege. I can offer help in the form of either practical help, emotional support (probably both in varying amounts) and non-judgmental advice during the build-up to the birth and the immediate post-natal period as everyone adjusts to their new addition.
KG Hypnobirthing teacher
Reiki
3 Step Rewind Practitioner
I&M: "Thank you for literally being the best hypno-doula ...."
E&P: "We can't thank you enough for everything you've done for us. I genuinely was not expecting the change in me to be this great after your hypnobirthing course ... "
Jay: "Having Lesley as my birth doula completely changed my experience of the birth of my baby and pregnancy! She coached me through hypnobirthing which was so special me as this is something I really wanted. Lesley would go through some of the hypnobirthing scripts which really helped me relax and prepare mentally for my birth - she explained everything so simply to me and reassured me that this is what my body is made to do. Everything I needed for a positive birth Lesley made sure I had it including knowledge about my birth and my birth choices to ensure I always made an informed decision. ..."
D&J: "Thank you so much for guiding us through the KG Hypnobirthing course! It was brilliant. I went in thinking epidural and now feel totally confident and excited for a natural birth ..."
C&N: "Really understanding how the mind and body work together is encouraging and empowering - took a lot of the fear away and I've been inspired to use meditation in my day to day life now which helps with stress. I particularly appreciated Lesley's open-minded approach to applying the techniques to c-section when the birth proposal went out the window! Many of my friends felt failure after doing hypnobirthing then having a c-section but I felt it helped me and I still had a positive birth experience."
A&M: " ... wanted to say a BIG thank you for being such a brilliant hypnobirthing coach and birth support over the last few months ..."
V&J: " ... Lesley was our hypnobirthing teacher and birth doula as well so she helped us feel very prepared, relaxed and excited about the birth. She helped us with considerations for the labour that we would not necessarily have thought about if we hadn't done her course. Lesley is very approachable and easy to chat to. She is extremely knowledgeable about all aspects of birth and also very enthusiastic and emotionally involved in our journey which was a great comfort . She made the whole birth experience so special for us ..."