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The Doula
The Coach

I am Alissia

a doula, coach and
wellbeing practitioner

I love that you have stumbled across me, so I’ll share a little about myself.

I am passionate about empowering others to find their unique way through both the big and the small steps in life.

Before becoming a mum I was coaching women who wanted to start their dream businesses, moving from feeling trapped to inspired in their work, but following my own journey through pregnancy, birth and matrescence I felt a shift to work in the perinatal space.

I’ve had three wonderful home births, have breastfeed to natural term and my natural parenting style aligns with attachment and gentle parenting. I know I’m in the minority when it comes to having three uncomplicated, empowering births and I want this for more people. I’m so driven to make a change and have an impact on birth experiences and the narrative surrounding parenting.

It’s why I’m now supporting people in their early parenthood journey, helping them to feel confident about their personal choices, maintaining love, connection and the ability to nurture their mental and emotional wellbeing.

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Behind the work

Islander, WATER LOVER AND Mum of three 

I am mum to two wonderful daughters and gorgeous son and I have an amazing partner, James.

We live on the beautiful Isle of Wight and have a very energetic Cocker Spaniel called Hetty. We live by the water. It’s a must for me….. I love to be by it, in it or on it!

I geek out reading personal development books, exploring new concepts and tools I can use in my own life and with clients. I am a perfectionist and people pleaser in recovery!

I love travelling. My list of places I want to visit is huge and I don’t think I’ll get to tick all of them off in my lifetime but I’m giving it a good go!

I am a qualified personal trainer and although this isn’t something I do anymore, I still enjoy exercise and find it is a must for me to clear by head and come back to in to my body and the present moment.

And I love a moment with a cup of cacao and my essential oils….

Together James and I also set up Isle of Wight Birth Pools, hiring out birth pools to families across the island, as we’re both passionate about supporting home births (ok this is work, lol!).

If you like what you’ve read and you want to explore how I can support you, please get in touch with me for a no obligation chat. If it doesn’t click I will happily point you in the direction of some other wonderful beings!

 

Much love,

Alissia

Kind words

Testimonials

Georgi

“Alissia supported me throughout my pregnancy and when my baby arrived. She helped me with feeding support, how to safely co-sleep, emotional support and brought me delicious home cooked food. I felt so looked after and cared for. It was such a positive experience. Thank you x ”

~ Georgi

Trinka

“Alissia provided the perfect type of support for me and our family. Alissia agreed to be an ’emergency’ doula should my husband not make it home in time for the birth, which ended up happening. This flexibility and bespoke support plan meant that I had an incredible birth, with her support, despite the unfortunate timing.”

~ Trinka

Rita

“Thank you Alissia for supporting us during pregnancy and labour, without you the home birth wouldn’t be possible. Thank you for all the reassurance, relaxation and support. And for the amazing service with the pool, we didn’t have to worry, all we needed for birth was delivered and picked up very easily (@iowbirthpools) 💙”

~ Rita

Hannah

“Doing a birth debrief facilitated by Alissia was hugely healing following my emergency c section. Alissia supported myself and my husband to navigate areas of my labour and reflect on what had happened, why and how we both felt about it…..

Alissia fosters such a safe space, allowing us to have dedicated time to processing such a momentous moment. Alissia was a key part of our journey. We couldn’t recommend Alissia and the debrief process highly enough.”
~ Hannah

Elysha

“Each time we met (virtually), Alissia created a space where I could easily share my thoughts and experiences as a parent. She made me feel understood! I especially loved how she’d point out subtle shifts in my language and expressions which helped me see things with a fresh perspective while deepening my self-awareness.”

~ Elysha

Chloe & Tony

“I just wanted to say thank you for last night, we had a great time…..My partner came away feeling he’d learnt so many helpful things. Not just about labour and what’s actually happening, but really practical stuff to involve him in a positive way so I’m super thankful for that.”

“I found it informative and enlightening, and made me feel more relaxed with a clearer vision of what home birth could be like.”

 
 
~ Chloe & Tony (How to Manage Labour at Home workshop)

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