Interested in doula training starting in January 2027? We’re bringing together a group of people who would like to explore Support Me’s course, combining online learning, in-person sessions in Newark and ongoing mentoring.
If you’d like to support families through pregnancy, birth and the postnatal period, join our WhatsApp group to explore the course, ask questions and meet others who are considering the same path.
The full timetable will be announced soon. You don’t need to make a decision yet — this is a chance to get to know us and find out whether the training is right for you.
What makes our doula training different?
Culturally aligned, trauma-informed care is at the heart of our training. We help you develop the knowledge, confidence and understanding to support families with different backgrounds, experiences and needs.
You’ll learn within a community, with space for reflection, shared learning and ongoing support as you begin your doula journey.
What does the course include?
The course combines six months of training with a further six months of mentoring.
You’ll attend two full-day sessions in Newark and four live online classes. Topics include birth physiology, communication, breastfeeding, postnatal recovery and culturally safe care. Mentoring also explores contracts, marketing, professional development and doula self-care.
Culturally Aligned Practice training is included in the course fee.
Who can apply?
You don’t need previous doula experience. We welcome people who are committed to learning and supporting families, particularly those who speak another language or share a cultural or spiritual connection with the communities they hope to support.
Fees and funding
The full course fee is £1,350. Payment plans are available.
Partial funding options cover 25% or 50% of the fee, bringing the cost to £1,012.50 or £675. Funded places are subject to interview and require voluntary client placements. Priority is given to active Support Me CIC volunteers.
Curious? Come to our free online information session
Thursday 15 October 2026 at 6 pm UK time | Online
Join Anna Rutkowska, our doula trainer, to discover what makes Support Me Doula Training different. Learn about the course, mentoring and funding options, with time to ask your questions.
To get started, join our WhatsApp group, where Sylwia and Ayesha, our doulas from previous cohorts, will welcome you. You can meet other people interested in the course and ask questions before the session.
We’ll share the session registration link in the group soon.
Joining the group is an opportunity to explore the course, with no obligation to enrol. Please note that your phone number will be visible to other group members.