Supportive mentoring for midwives seeking clarity, confidence, and alignment with their own values and philosophy of care.

Learning the Art of Holding Space

After 25 years in practice, I have learned that midwifery is not only about clinical skill. It is the art of caring with presence, listening deeply, and developing the discernment to know when to act, and when to hold sacred, steady space so a woman’s own wisdom can emerge. This mentoring honours the midwife as a whole person, recognising that we, too, need to be supported, witnessed, and held. Learn with someone who carries both professional wisdom and lived, personal experience who knows the sacred journey of birth from both sides, in heart, body, and spirit.

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Who is this for?

This is an invitation to slow down, reflect, and return to the heart of why you were called to this work.

Midwives seeking to deepen and refine woman-centred, relationship-based practice
Student midwives learning how the art and science of midwifery live together
Those who long to more fully understand what it means to be with woman

What We Explore

Building trusting, respectful relationships with women and families
The art of deep, attentive listening
Supporting autonomous decision-making
Learning to navigate sometimes challenging birthworker situations with curiosity and thoughtful questions, always centring the woman
Working safely within guidelines while honouring individual woman’s values, needs and aspirations
Learning and growing from challenging experiences
Creating space for a woman’s own wisdom to emerge

My Philosophy

I believe midwives and birth workers thrive when we collaborate rather than compete. We are here to support women, babies, and families, and to learn from one another, making a difference, one family at a time.

I don’t see “the system” as broken - systems are designed to function with rules, and the people within them (including us) are part of shaping positive change. While navigating systems and guidelines, a woman’s choice and autonomy always comes first.

Three women sitting in a blue inflatable birth pool on a porch, holding a mannequin doll and a baby doll, with a skeleton prop. One woman is standing outside the pool, while two are sitting inside holding the dolls, and the porch has a metal railing with trees and rooftops visible in the background.

Mentoring Options

Individual mentoring relationships both face to face and online
Group learning circles
Intensive training sessions
Collaborative workshops with other practitioners

90 Minutes | $250

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Frequently Asked Questions

You can work with me through online sessions, in-person mentoring on the Sunshine Coast, or a combination of both. Mentoring is offered one-to-one in a confidential, supportive space and is guided by what you most need at this point in your midwifery journey.
Yes. I work with midwives Australia-wide and internationally via online sessions. Distance does not limit the depth of this work.
This mentoring is for:
- Student midwives and new graduates building confidence and professional identity
- Experienced midwives seeking reflection, alignment, leadership development, or transition into private or homebirth practice
- Midwives needing support around complex cases, advocacy, workplace dynamics, or burnout
If you feel called to reconnect with your “why,” this space is for you.
While my primary focus is mentoring midwives, I am deeply passionate about learning, reflection, and mentorship for all women who work in birth and postpartum care.
I warmly welcome doulas and others who support childbearing women and families to reach out. I believe that shared knowledge, respectful dialogue, and lived experience across roles are vital in strengthening birth culture and improving outcomes for women, babies, and families.
If you work alongside women during pregnancy, birth, or the postpartum period and feel drawn to this work, you’re welcome to enquire.
(Mentoring remains reflective and educational in nature and sits within professional and ethical boundaries.)
Sessions are guided by you and may include:
- Trusting intuition while working safely within guidelines
- Advocacy, autonomy, and informed consent
- Reflecting on challenging or complex births
- Transitioning into private or homebirth midwifery
- Workplace dynamics and collegial relationships
- Leadership, mentoring skills, and midwifery philosophy
- Vicarious trauma, resilience, and burnout prevention
No. This mentoring is not clinical supervision, formal assessment, or therapy (though it can be deeply therapeutic). I won’t make decisions for you or provide specific medical advice about individual cases.
No. I work with you, not on you. You are the expert in your own experience. My role is to hold space, offer perspective from lived experience, and support you to access your own wisdom and clarity.
Yes. Many midwives come to mentoring to gently unpack experiences that are lingering emotionally or ethically. This is a confidential, non-judgemental space for reflection and integration.
Yes. What you share remains confidential within professional and legal boundaries. This is a safe space to speak openly, outside of workplace systems and politics.
That’s completely okay. You don’t need to arrive with a clear agenda. Often clarity emerges through the conversation.
Yes. In-person mentoring is available on the Sunshine Coast, depending on availability and scheduling. If you’re local and feel called to meet face-to-face, we can explore what feels most supportive and practical.
Sessions usually run for 60 - 90 minutes, allowing space for reflection, discussion, and integration. Session length can be adjusted to meet your needs.
Yes - both.
You’re welcome to book a single session or choose mentoring package for deeper, sustained support. Many midwives begin with a one-off session and continue from there.
One-off sessions are ideal if you’re seeking support around a specific situation or simply want to experience this work.
Mentoring Packages are available for those wanting deeper, ongoing support:
3-Session Mentoring Package
Best for navigating a specific challenge, building confidence, or grounding yourself through a particular season of practice.
Includes:
- 3 × online mentoring sessions (60 or 90 minutes)
- Flexible scheduling
- Continuity and reflective depth
6-Session Mentoring Package
Best for longer-term support, major transitions, leadership development, or strengthening resilience and professional identity.
Includes:
- 6 × online mentoring sessions (60 or 90 minutes)
- Priority booking and continuity of care
- Support across changing seasons of work
Package pricing is available on request.
Online Mentoring (one-off sessions):
- 90 minutes - $250
- 60 minutes - $200
In-Person Mentoring:
In-person mentoring is offered on a case-by-case basis. Fees vary depending on location, travel, and time required. Please contact me to explore options.
Payment is required prior to the session to confirm your booking.
Invoices are provided for all sessions and may be used for professional development or self-education records, where applicable.
Online mentoring is payable at the time of booking.
In-person mentoring fees are confirmed in advance once details are agreed upon.
Please book a session through my online booking system.
As I am a currently practising midwife and on call for births, sessions may occasionally need to be rescheduled. I will always provide as much notice as possible and ask the same in return, in line with my cancellation policy.