elise tobias: london doula + birth preparation courses
Let’s train your
brain for birth.
Welcome to modern birth preparation, led by London’s premier birth coach.
Endorsed by leading
obstetricians
Within both private and NHS trusts, including Miss Claire Mellon.
The Portland residency
The first and only hypnobirthing coach at The Portland, with a weekly clinic.
Discreet support
for all
Highly trusted by high-profile families, and those in the public eye.
Before you go any further, let me start by saying...
The Biggest Congratulations
Every time I hear that someone is expecting a baby, I feel genuinely excited for what's ahead. It really is such a special chapter, and I never take for granted the privilege of helping families prepare for it.
Because let’s face it
The idea of actually giving birth can feel pretty daunting...
At best, you might be thinking: How do I even prepare for something this big...something I’ve never done before?
And at worst? Between adrenaline-fuelled TV scenes and well-meaning horror stories from friends, birth can start to feel far more intimidating than it needs to be.
Hi, I,m Elise
Birth coach + trusted doula at The Portland, London.
and Mum too!
Of course, this is where I could swoop in and say,
“No, no! Birth isn’t scary. You’ve got this.”
And while that reassurance can be comforting, I know it’s not what actually changes how birth feels. So let’s get to it:
Just like elite athletes train their minds for peak performance under pressure — and actors spend months (sometimes years) preparing for a defining moment — I help pregnant women train their mind and nervous system for birth, so they feel calm, capable and empowered in pregnancy, and as their birth experience unfolds.
What I do goes beyond the typical Hypnobirthing & birth prep books out there.
With me, you’ll focus on understanding what’s happening in your body, and ‘getting’ how your mind responds under pressure. It’s practical, rooted in science, tailored to you...with zero woo!
This is where you equip your body & brain to prepare for an empowering birth experience.
This isn’t about a ‘perfect’ birth. It’s about feeling grounded, ready and in control...whatever birth looks like for you.
I genuinely believe that without your wisdom and gentle encouragement, I never would have felt as confident or at ease during my labour and delivery.
It was truly better than anything I could have imagined.
You empowered me with such valuable knowledge, and that made all the difference in achieving the birth I had hoped for. Even when we were faced with the unexpected breech presentation, your calm reassurance and the resources you provided helped me navigate that curveball with such grace and trust in my body.
Honestly, your program was invaluable. A powerful and positive experience that I will cherish forever. Thank you, from the bottom of my heart, for helping me achieve the birth of my dreams.
Dalia, Ultimate Birth Support client
We both feel much more confident, calm and positive about birth and we can't thank Elise enough for her support.
My husband and I recently joined Elise's hypnobirthing course and we cannot recommend her enough. She is so passionate about what she does and is so full of knowledge. Her guidance, support and advice have been invaluable so far and we're excited to continue our journey for the remainder of my pregnancy.
Elise's sessions flew by — the content is interesting, engaging and we both gained so much knowledge. She genuinely cares about all her clients and is an incredible teacher. Would recommend Elise and her course to everyone!
Olivia, Hypnobirthing course attendee
Not sure whether hypnobirthing or deeper 1:1 birth support is for you?
Let me walk you through exactly how I can support you.
Choosing the right support for your pregnancy + birth matters, so i want you to know:
This is a revolutionary approach to birth
I often describe birth as a kind of flow state. It’s a funny thing when you think about it! Both an everyday, physiological process and a completely life-changing event. And just like anything significant — running a marathon, presenting in an important meeting — the way you prepare for the “big event” matters. Birth is no different.
But feeling calm under pressure, connected to your body, and able to respond as things unfold doesn’t happen by accident. That’s where my work comes in.
I’m training your brain for this major life moment.
As a Resident Birth Educator at The Portland, and through regular recommendations from leaders in the field.
including Miss Claire Mellon, Miss Karen Joash and Miss Jess McMicking, women know they’re being supported by someone who is trusted within both elite clinical care and real-world birth.
Trust in your birth coach matters. It allows you to focus on what’s most important: feeling prepared, supported, and confident as you approach birth.
“Elise is a power house of knowledge and calming energy. She was able to make us feel informed. Highly recommend leaning in to her teachings, embracing the hypnobirthing/sport-science endurance rational, and trusting in her support.”
Romy Glyn, hypnobirthing client
“There are no words to describe how special Elise is to us. She made the whole journey - before the birth, during and after - so beautiful. Every woman and couple deserves to have her unparalleled support and guidance - she alone is the village we all need!! We will always be grateful to her for the lifelong gift she gave us. Do not hesitate to work with her.”
vanessa kirby, ULTIMATE Birth Support client
“We absolutely loved our hypnobirthing group course with Elise. I went in open-minded but apprehensive about Labour, with so many gaps in my knowledge and understanding about the process. Elise is knowledgeable, calming and the information she shared was perfectly delivered and practical.”
Lisa Sadoun, Hypnobirthing client
Ready to train your brain for one of life’s most
important moments?
birth can be positive, calm & incredibly empowering with the right preparation.