Kat Hassell

My passion is providing holistic and individual support that places your family at the very heart of the experience.

My professional expertise in pregnancy, birth, and the early years is deeply informed by my personal journey. As a mother to three wonderful ‘nurospicy’ children, I understand firsthand that the path of parenthood isn’t always straightforward.

This lived experience has profoundly shaped my core belief: every family deserves to feel seen, heard, and cared for as they navigate their own unique journey. My goal is to support you with unwavering compassion and practical guidance, helping you achieve your personal goals with confidence.

Parenthood is one of life’s greatest adventures, and having the right support is essential. My approach is built on deep listening and intuition. By creating a safe, confidential, and non-judgmental space, I help you explore your options and uncover what truly matters to you. With years of experience, I know that every family is unique. I adapt my methods to tailor each session specifically to your needs, ensuring you feel prepared, supported, and in control.

“With Kat you feel like you’re in safe hands. Our pregnancy, birth and postpartum experiences have all been positive in no small part due to her always going above and beyond. Kat is warm, friendly and very knowledgeable. Highly recommend.”

I have worked in the early years & maternity world for over 20 years but for the last five years, I have run my own successful doula practice, integrating my diverse expertise to offer seamless support. My journey includes:

• Doula Care: Providing continuous emotional, physical, and informational support during pregnancy, birth, and the postnatal period.
• Education: Teaching KG Hypnobirthing, birth skills, antenatal preparation, and early parenting classes to provide families with knowledge and skills.
• NHS & Community Health: Working as an NHS Maternity Support Worker alongside midwives, and later with community health visitor services. These roles gave me invaluable hands-on clinical skills and experience in developmental reviews, parenting support, infant feeding and lots of birth support.
• Infant Feeding: Training and working for many years as a Breastfeeding Counsellor, offering evidence-based support grounded in a deep understanding of neonatal behaviour.
• Early Years: Working as an Early Years Practitioner and Childminder, with formal studies in Child Development and Health & Social Care, supporting everything from infant sleep, starting solids, toilet training and training as an Incredible years leader supporting parenting.

This comprehensive background allows me to offer integrated, evidence-based, and heartfelt support for every stage of your journey.