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Julie was so supportive, and you can really feel her passion for birth work. The course was put together with so much thought and made learning easy and engaging with a mix of reading, writing, and videos. Anytime I had a question, Julie was quick to respond and always so helpful 💖
Very happy with Julie’s Postnatal and Birth Doula Courses. Both courses have been very well constructed to cover all aspects of pregnancy, birth and postpartum. Julie has many years of knowledge, experience and passion. Very helpful if you ever need some guidance with anything . I found Julie very supportive . It has been a wonderful experience completing both courses with
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I have just finished Julie’s birth doula course and I found it super informative and gave me a great foundation of knowledge as I move into my birth doula career. Julie also provides her students with a great network of support - with other doulas and from herself. Thanks Julie!
I completed the Face to Face Birth and Post Natal Doula Training with Julie and I absolutely loved it! I gained so much knowledge (and therefore confidence) from her and her classes confirmed that taking this course was the right choice for me. She also provided such a warm, friendly environment and it was honestly my favourite class I took compared to school and university. I have never looked forward to a class this much in my life and I am sad that I completed the training because I wish I could keep going to her classes☺️ That said, now that I've completed the training, I am so excited to apply what I learnt to my doula career:)
I recently completed my doula training with Julie, and I truly can’t put into words how incredible the experience was. Julie is the most amazing human—her compassion, wisdom, and kindness are unmatched. With her wealth of experience and genuine heart for birth work, she created a learning environment that felt safe, empowering, and deeply supportive.
The course content was thorough and thoughtfully put together. The workbooks were packed with valuable information, and everything was presented in a way that made learning feel engaging and inspiring. Julie always made herself available—whether it was to answer questions, offer encouragement, or simply check in—she was only ever a phone call away.
This course has not only given me the knowledge and confidence to begin my doula journey, but it’s also given me a deep sense of community and purpose. I’m so grateful to have learned from Julie and would recommend her course to anyone feeling called to this beautiful work.
The course content was thorough and thoughtfully put together. The workbooks were packed with valuable information, and everything was presented in a way that made learning feel engaging and inspiring. Julie always made herself available—whether it was to answer questions, offer encouragement, or simply check in—she was only ever a phone call away.
This course has not only given me the knowledge and confidence to begin my doula journey, but it’s also given me a deep sense of community and purpose. I’m so grateful to have learned from Julie and would recommend her course to anyone feeling called to this beautiful work.
I decided to do the online birth and postpartum course through Julie. I loved the information that was included and all the birth videos. It was great I could do it within my own time and I was able to complete it quickly. So excited that I am officially a qualified Doula.
Julie Clarke is an exceptional teacher and one of the most inspiring mentors I’ve ever had. Completing her Birth & Post Natal Doula training has empowered and equipped me to be the best possible doula for new mothers. The course is incredibly thorough, beautifully structured, and the content was both engaging and insightful. I gained not only all the knowledge I needed, but so much more ~ tools and wisdom that I know I will carry with me throughout my entire doula journey.
Julie’s support has been unwavering, extending far beyond the course itself. She continues to check in and has created a wonderful community for past and current students, offering ongoing guidance and connection with other doulas. I wholeheartedly recommend Julie Clarke’s Birth & Post Natal Doula Program to anyone considering this path. It has been a life-changing experience. Thank you truly Julie xo
Julie’s support has been unwavering, extending far beyond the course itself. She continues to check in and has created a wonderful community for past and current students, offering ongoing guidance and connection with other doulas. I wholeheartedly recommend Julie Clarke’s Birth & Post Natal Doula Program to anyone considering this path. It has been a life-changing experience. Thank you truly Julie xo
I absolutely loved every minute of completing Julie’s birth and post natal doula training! The Home study made it so accessible, I was able to complete the workbooks in my own time which was amazing since I work full time. Julie is so lovely and always available to answer any questions along the way. After completing the course I feel so confident and excited to start my journey as a Doula! Thank you Julie!
I thoroughly enjoyed the birth and postnatal doula course. The workbooks were simply and easy to understand, so packed full of knowledge to reference in the future when I begin working in the field. Studying has never been easier when you are interested in the topics and Julie is so easily contactable and eager to help any way she can. 10/10
Julie's Birth and Post Natal Doula training is a great course, I really enjoyed training under Julie, she is a fantastic mentor and support and was very helpful throughout the course and she is still doing an amazing job supporting doulas through her informative Facebook group.
Thanks so much Julie 😊
Thanks so much Julie 😊
I couldn't recommend Julie more highly. She is always so lovely to speak to and is so informative. I have completed birth and post-natal doula training with her and she is my go to recommendation for anyone looking to complete these courses.
I would highly recommend Julie to future doulas, parents-to-be and new parents who want to feel supported and guided in their experience.
Julie is the most experienced and amazing support through your pregnancy, birth and postpartum doula education and parenthood journey. She creates such a light, bright and safe space to learn all you need - making sure that you have all of your information without feeling overwhelmed, unsure or insecure.
Julie's own hands-on experience is truly unmatched and I couldn't be more grateful to have partnered with Julie for my own pregnancy, birth and postpartum doula training. Thanks Julie!
Julie is the most experienced and amazing support through your pregnancy, birth and postpartum doula education and parenthood journey. She creates such a light, bright and safe space to learn all you need - making sure that you have all of your information without feeling overwhelmed, unsure or insecure.
Julie's own hands-on experience is truly unmatched and I couldn't be more grateful to have partnered with Julie for my own pregnancy, birth and postpartum doula training. Thanks Julie!
Lovely experience doing the Birth Doula course - Julie is so warm and always there if you need support. Would 10/10 recommend this course.
Julie has been an amazing support for me whilst I commenced my Doula training to become a certified Doula. Julie was so understanding and helpful when I encountered unfortunate circumstances and needed extra time to complete my training. The training so far has been well set out with many resources and support from Julie at your fingertips. Highly recommended.
I did my course with Julie and enjoyed it so much. I highly recommend it
I loved training with Julie. It was simple, evenly paced and I had access to Julie's mentorship directly. Julie has a gentle and efficient way of guiding you to become the type of doula you are!
I thoroughly enjoyed my doula training with Julie. It was her guidance, care and encouragement which gave me the confidence to step out and start my own business as a doula. With Julie, there is no such thing as a silly question and she is always ready to support her doula students however she can. I would highly recommend getting in touch with Julie if you would like to train as a doula!
I am a proud student of Julie’s! I studied her birth and postpartum doula course and loved every minute of it. It has opened so many special doors and I’m so thankful to her for the course she has so lovingly, passionately and thoroughly prepared for her students. Not only is her course eye opening and full of every bit of information you need to become a qualified doula but Julie herself is kind and caring and wants to see you succeed. I cannot recommend her course highly enough. Thank you Julie
I did Julie’s online course at the end of 2023 and absolutely loved it! I had a bub at the time, so was able to work through at my own pace, whilst bub was strapped into the carrier for endless cuddles. Doing the course online reduced any pressure to meet deadlines, have to be anywhere on a certain date and just generally made it such a great option for a mum with 2 young kids. I found the course really easy and engaging to complete - and Julie was super helpful if you had any questions (via text or email!) I am now a fully certified doula and am 1 year into my business - and things are going so well. Thanks to Julie for creating this affordable and wonderful course. I learnt so much and felt so confident and ready to go after doing it! 🧡
I completed the online post natal doula course and I would highly recommend to anyone who wants to study for this at their own pace. As a postpartum mum myself I loved that I could work away on this when my baby was napping or in bed at night. Julie sends so much additional resources via email for you to use as well as posting you a workbook and some books. She has a Facebook group which also adds another level of support as its full of student or recently certified doulas, whom you can ask questions to. I would really recommend this course and hope that in the further I will be able to compete the birth component too. Thank you Julie x
Amazing training. I can't wait to complete it and start my business. I already know I will feel completely comfortable after Julia's training. I'd recommend to anyone x
Incredible Training Experience with an Amazing Trainer!
I couldn’t be more pleased with my experience training as a Postpartum Doula. Julie is an exceptional educator, and her passion for supporting new families truly shines through.
The course covered everything I needed to confidently assist families during the postpartum period. The way Julie presented the material made it easy to understand and apply in real-life situations.
I am truly impressed by her dedication, knowledge, and the supportive learning environment they created. This training has not only improved my skills but has also given me the confidence to support new families with care and professionalism.
I highly recommend Julie to anyone looking to become a Postpartum Doula!
I couldn’t be more pleased with my experience training as a Postpartum Doula. Julie is an exceptional educator, and her passion for supporting new families truly shines through.
The course covered everything I needed to confidently assist families during the postpartum period. The way Julie presented the material made it easy to understand and apply in real-life situations.
I am truly impressed by her dedication, knowledge, and the supportive learning environment they created. This training has not only improved my skills but has also given me the confidence to support new families with care and professionalism.
I highly recommend Julie to anyone looking to become a Postpartum Doula!
I recently completed the Birth and Postnatal Doula course with Julie at the Doula Academy of Australia(self paced home study), and I am beyond grateful for the experience. Julie’s expertise, warmth, and dedication to the field are truly unmatched. From the very beginning, it was clear that she is deeply passionate about supporting families through one of the most transformative experiences of their lives.
The course was not only informative but also empowering. Julie created a learning environment where we felt safe, respected, and encouraged to ask questions and share experiences. She expertly balanced her workbooks, ensuring that we not only understood the concepts but also felt confident in applying them. Her approach was thorough, and she covered everything from the physiological aspects of birth to emotional support, postpartum care, and self-care for the families who are bringing life into this world but also for the doulas and how to care for themselves.
Julie’s genuine care and compassion shone through the entire course. She made sure we understood the importance of emotional presence and connection with clients, not just the technical aspects of birth and postnatal care.
The postnatal section of the course was incredibly beneficial. Julie provided us with so many resources and insights into how we can best support new parents during the delicate postpartum period. I left feeling not only well-equipped with the practical skills needed to support families but also emotionally prepared for the sacred responsibility of being a doula.
I also love the Facebook group with all of her previous certified doulas and current doulas in training as it’s such a supportive group with real life experiences.
I wholeheartedly recommend Julie to anyone looking to pursue a career in the Birth and Postnatal doula space. Julie’s passion for what she does is infectious, and her course was an investment in not only my career but my personal growth.
Thank you, Julie, for providing such an enriching and transformative learning experience.
The course was not only informative but also empowering. Julie created a learning environment where we felt safe, respected, and encouraged to ask questions and share experiences. She expertly balanced her workbooks, ensuring that we not only understood the concepts but also felt confident in applying them. Her approach was thorough, and she covered everything from the physiological aspects of birth to emotional support, postpartum care, and self-care for the families who are bringing life into this world but also for the doulas and how to care for themselves.
Julie’s genuine care and compassion shone through the entire course. She made sure we understood the importance of emotional presence and connection with clients, not just the technical aspects of birth and postnatal care.
The postnatal section of the course was incredibly beneficial. Julie provided us with so many resources and insights into how we can best support new parents during the delicate postpartum period. I left feeling not only well-equipped with the practical skills needed to support families but also emotionally prepared for the sacred responsibility of being a doula.
I also love the Facebook group with all of her previous certified doulas and current doulas in training as it’s such a supportive group with real life experiences.
I wholeheartedly recommend Julie to anyone looking to pursue a career in the Birth and Postnatal doula space. Julie’s passion for what she does is infectious, and her course was an investment in not only my career but my personal growth.
Thank you, Julie, for providing such an enriching and transformative learning experience.
I am working through the at-home course books created by Julie, and I am thoroughly impressed with how extensive, informative, and well-thought-out the Doula Course is. The materials cover everything you need to know about being a doula and starting your own business. I love that Julie makes it clear you are always welcome to contact her for help and advice whenever needed. I highly recommend this course to anyone wanting to become a doula or anyone who wants to learn in-depth about pregnancy, birth, and the postnatal period.
Julie provided me with the tools, education and knowledge when studying to become a doula under her course. The course was family friendly and easy to do at my own pace within my own home, which was amazing having a little baby myself.
Because of Julie’s course, I now have a very successful Doula business that is growing day by day. Everyone deserves a doula, and I’m so glad I became one. Thank you Julie x
Because of Julie’s course, I now have a very successful Doula business that is growing day by day. Everyone deserves a doula, and I’m so glad I became one. Thank you Julie x
Such a great, insightful, accessible Doula certification! I actually completed both courses during my newborn’s nap times and it only took me about 6 months! Julie promptly marked my work and issued me with my certification documents in record time! Now I’m pregnant with my second child and so excited about birth and even potentially having a VBAC (after a breech birth c-section with my firstborn). Julie was and is still so accessible and open to questions or emails and I completely my degree nearly 12 months ago!😇🙏🏼
Julie is so welcoming. You instantly feel inspired and know that support is available to you whenever you ask. The course is very straightforward and I am enjoying all my new learning along the way. I feel supported and already part of the community Julie has created.
Renee Scifo
Selah Doula
I first came across a video from Julie when I was looking for a doula course. Her voice stood out to me right away and how peacefully she spoke. She is confident in who she is and the value she can bring. She never "over-sold" her service.
She made me curious as she spoke highly of women-empowerment and spoke about birth as if it was pure wonder. I called Julie right on the spot and she spent more than 20min with me, explaining her Training Program, which was highly flexible which is what I need at this stage of my life. I had a good feeling about her competency and genuine compassion. I told her that I had an insecurity about my dyslexia and she left me feeling affirmed that I'm "safe with her".
I think this is the most valuable trait of a great doula, and I definitely have felt safe with her, at every step of the training. If I was looking for a doula myself, she is definitely the one I'd want to learn from. I completed Julie's work books and loved the way she guided me to dig deeper and research my own answers.
She regularly asked about what I would do in a certain circumstance as a doula, which helped give me the confidence to see myself as a doula, although I was still in-training.
I felt she was great at coaching me to see myself where I want to be, and to remember that learning is a lifelong journey.
I also booked to see Julie face-to-face at her cosy home for 4 full days of mentoring.
She was so flexible and worked around my schedule. I saw her 3 times and we left the 4th meeting till after my first client's birth. We spoke for hours and I learnt so much in such a short amount of time. On top of the valuable Information I learned, I was very inspired and I felt confident that being a doula is truly the path for me. Julie is incredibly generous. It was so nice to meet an experienced doula who still loves birth with such a passion and an awe for birth.
She has a great desire to see couples empowered and be supportive of each other, and to see healthy families in our society.
She made me curious as she spoke highly of women-empowerment and spoke about birth as if it was pure wonder. I called Julie right on the spot and she spent more than 20min with me, explaining her Training Program, which was highly flexible which is what I need at this stage of my life. I had a good feeling about her competency and genuine compassion. I told her that I had an insecurity about my dyslexia and she left me feeling affirmed that I'm "safe with her".
I think this is the most valuable trait of a great doula, and I definitely have felt safe with her, at every step of the training. If I was looking for a doula myself, she is definitely the one I'd want to learn from. I completed Julie's work books and loved the way she guided me to dig deeper and research my own answers.
She regularly asked about what I would do in a certain circumstance as a doula, which helped give me the confidence to see myself as a doula, although I was still in-training.
I felt she was great at coaching me to see myself where I want to be, and to remember that learning is a lifelong journey.
I also booked to see Julie face-to-face at her cosy home for 4 full days of mentoring.
She was so flexible and worked around my schedule. I saw her 3 times and we left the 4th meeting till after my first client's birth. We spoke for hours and I learnt so much in such a short amount of time. On top of the valuable Information I learned, I was very inspired and I felt confident that being a doula is truly the path for me. Julie is incredibly generous. It was so nice to meet an experienced doula who still loves birth with such a passion and an awe for birth.
She has a great desire to see couples empowered and be supportive of each other, and to see healthy families in our society.
Lorraine Di Prinzio
NSW
Hi Julie
Thank you so much for our chat this morning. 😊 It has been so comforting to know that you are just a phone call away to talk about any questions I have had about both of the Doula courses & work books.
Your knowledge just inspires me! It has been an amazing eye opening journey for me. You are an amazing lady…Thank you!
I was worried that at almost 60 years I would struggle with some aspects of the course, but you made the journey one that I am proud of.
I have loved every moment doing both of the courses! It has kept me sane whilst being in “isolation” during this terrible time.
I have gained so much knowledge. Wow how things have changed since I had my two wonderful boys (now men) back in the eighties. Women need to feel empowered and know they have choices, and not be afraid to use their voices.
When I first started the Birth Doula Course, watching the you- tube videos and reading the books it just blew me away. I cried watching most of the videos. The sheer joy of so many natural births and the way the Doulas supported these births/parents. So calm and relaxed! And the babies were not whisked away from their Mother’s!
I’ve just completed the Post- Partum Doula Course, and again it was amazing and I found it actually answered so many un answered questions for me and closed doors on a lot of my questions from back in the eighties.
The importance of “being supported”, encouraged and reassured, that yes there is help out there if you need it and do not be afraid to ask for it.
Going onto websites was wonderful, so much information! I just kept reading and reading. I would love to do refresher courses/ workshops to keep up to date with everything and learn new skills.
Thank you again Julie!
Thank you so much for our chat this morning. 😊 It has been so comforting to know that you are just a phone call away to talk about any questions I have had about both of the Doula courses & work books.
Your knowledge just inspires me! It has been an amazing eye opening journey for me. You are an amazing lady…Thank you!
I was worried that at almost 60 years I would struggle with some aspects of the course, but you made the journey one that I am proud of.
I have loved every moment doing both of the courses! It has kept me sane whilst being in “isolation” during this terrible time.
I have gained so much knowledge. Wow how things have changed since I had my two wonderful boys (now men) back in the eighties. Women need to feel empowered and know they have choices, and not be afraid to use their voices.
When I first started the Birth Doula Course, watching the you- tube videos and reading the books it just blew me away. I cried watching most of the videos. The sheer joy of so many natural births and the way the Doulas supported these births/parents. So calm and relaxed! And the babies were not whisked away from their Mother’s!
I’ve just completed the Post- Partum Doula Course, and again it was amazing and I found it actually answered so many un answered questions for me and closed doors on a lot of my questions from back in the eighties.
The importance of “being supported”, encouraged and reassured, that yes there is help out there if you need it and do not be afraid to ask for it.
Going onto websites was wonderful, so much information! I just kept reading and reading. I would love to do refresher courses/ workshops to keep up to date with everything and learn new skills.
Thank you again Julie!
Kerri Mac
NSW
I’m currently doing my Doula training with Julie & couldn’t recommend her highly enough. I’ve been looking at training for some time, and after speaking with Julie I immediately knew she was the one. The level of support that is given is incredible, & I know will this continue throughout my journey. Everything from enrollment right through to asking what I have thought was silly questions I have continually felt supported & encouraged. The course is easy to understand and informative all rolled into one. Highly recommended!
Tess Batchelor
VIC
I have not long commenced the home study course for my dream to become a successful doula and postpartum doula.
I am absolutely blown away by the content of the course Julie has created and the constant support I have already received from her.
I truly am so grateful that Julie inspired me to take a risk and to believe in myself and to go ahead with this passion of mine. I really feel like I have formed a friendship and trust with her and I am looking forward to getting further into my studies so i can launch my business and receive my certification.
Karina Blake
Julie’s Doula School was such a fun and worthwhile 10 weeks. I looked forward to each Wednesday and learnt so much each week.
Birth is such a politicised topic in Australia and women are often bullied or pressured into making choices that their health care provider wants for them.
Training with Julie, we were encouraged to approach supporting women and their partners from a feminist perspective. Meaning that we were encouraged and shown how to have nonjudgmental conversations with women that empower them to make informed decisions about their rights and options. As well as this we learnt how to effectively encouraged the male birth partner in the pregnancy and birth journey and to respect what father’s can offer in this process. Julie has a gentle and respectful approach to her teaching.
She has a balance with the medical and non medical methods of managing health as well extensive experience working with birthing women in and out of hospitals.
I loved learning with Julie and I’m very grateful to have her as my mentor. I’m also so grateful for the friendships that I formed in the group.
The woman I trained with were each beautiful and brought with them their own knowledge and experience.
Now that I’ve finished Julie’s course I don’t plan to start my own business just yet. But until I’m ready to do that I’ll use what I’ve learnt so far to support my friends and family and keep learning more!
Lauren Sefo
Newly Qualified Doula
This course is amazing!!!
I completed my Doula training with Julie in November 2016 and loved every minute.
Unlike other courses I attempted to complete, this was the first one that I looked forward to every week and actually completed!!
My ultimate goal is one day pursue a midwife career but with my education background, it just wasn’t in the foreseeable future right now.
But I was keen to find something along these lines to gain experience and this course is perfect!
A friend of mine tagged me in Julie’s first Doula training add and I jumped straight in and was immediately dazzled by Julie’s explanation of what her curriculum entailed. I booked in and attended the first session and didn’t want to go home.
Julie is such a calm spirit who draws you in with her 30 years of Doula wisdom.She has a way of explaining every detail to which there is no confusion.
Our workbook that Julie put together herself is jam packed full of useful information, tips and trade tricks that helped me immensely during my first birth in February.My first birth was indescribable.
I applied everything that I was taught by Julie while with the labouring mother.
I learnt things in my very first birth that I never knew during my own pregnancies. I cannot wait for my next birth!
You can’t go wrong with this Doula Training !