Hi, I’m Cathie.

I’m a mum of 2, hypnobirthing teacher, and ordained Priest in the Church of England.

I’m passionate about helping people experience the best birth possible for them and their baby, whatever their needs, and supporting birth partners to feel confident and empowered. I trained in hypnobirthing to give women and partners tools to stay calm, make choices that suit them, and feel peaceful regardless of how birth unfolds.

I’ve had two very different births—an induction in a hospital labour ward and a home-led water birth at a midwife unit—and used hypnobirthing for both. Even with challenges like induction and gestational diabetes, I felt supported and in control, thanks to these techniques combined with my faith practices.

I chose a dove as my symbol and company name because it represents peace, calm, and in Christianity, the Holy Spirit. I want to bring that same sense of calm and empowerment to your birth experience.

I offer two courses: the standard Calm Births Hypnobirthing Course, and Calm Births with added prayer and Christian spiritual practices (Hypnobirthing with Faith). Both support you and your baby physically, mentally, and emotionally, and you don’t need to be Christian to attend.

Based in Keynsham, between Bristol and Bath, I look forward to helping you and your birth partner feel prepared, capable, and even excited for your birth.