Hello
My name is Jess and I birthed: The Forest Doula. Primarily a doula, I am also a dedicated holistic healer, originally from the picturesque Oxfordshire and now residing in the serene landscapes of South Wales. With a passion for women's wellness, I offer a range of healing practices from a foundation of empathy and deep intuition, designed to nurture the mind, body, and spirit. My journey been shaped by my own healing work, a deep connection to nature and a commitment to supporting women on their paths to deep intuition and empowerment. Together, we can explore the divine feminine and find your truth.
My Story
Growing up, I was a creative little girl but led by fear and anxiety. Bullying
and insecurity drove me to find solace in sugar, a habit that quickly
escalated into a severe depression during my teenage years. I went on
to find validation and security from others, particularly men, and often
found myself in unhealthy relationships.
College brought some semblance of confidence as I pursued beauty
therapy, but deep-rooted fears and self-doubt persisted. Despite
recognizing beauty wasn't my calling, I continued on this path. A series of
ups and downs and personal setbacks lead to a seven-year abusive
relationship, worsening my relationship with food.
Gratefully, the lockdown provided me a turning point and with the
newfound time, I began therapy, which helped me find my voice and
have the power to leave the abusive relationship.
This was a significant death and rebirth in my life:
I had died within that relationship, but upon leaving, I was reborn.
Looking back, I realised that my life had been a series of deaths and
rebirths, each time leading to greater strength and embodiment. After
leaving the abusive relationship, I spent the next three years finding
personal growth through therapy, workshops, trauma work, creativity, and
self-help. I overcame binge eating, connected with my menstrual cycle,
and developed a strong sense of self.
The birth of my son marked the next profound transformation in my life.
At home, my doula and my love by my side:
I died as a maiden and was reborn as a mother.
The forest doula was also born that day.
Today, I am a trained doula, women's masseuse, and circle facilitator,
holding the hands of mums during pregnancy and guiding women on their journeys of self-discovery and empowerment.
My mission is to be a part of other women finding their power, truth, and their own cycles of death and rebirth. Women are constantly in a state of creation, destruction, and renewal. It is my privilege to witness and support them through pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and transformation.
No matter where you are in life, woman, it is never too late to trust and come home to your true self.
Love, The Forest Doula, Jess
