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I am a professional interpreter specialised in healthcare and more specifically in obstetrics

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Language is care. Words are power.

 

Professional Interpreting in English, Spanish & Italian

I am a DPSI qualified healthcare interpreter working in English ↔ Spanish, with fluent Italian

(B2 Proficiency). I offer professional, culturally sensitive interpreting for clients across healthcare, maternity, mental health, and social support services.

 

With years of experience supporting women in vulnerable situations — from antenatal clinics to mental health settings — I bring not just accuracy, but presence, empathy, and discretion.

 
Services Offered
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Healthcare Interpreting (NHS & private sector)

Maternity and Birth Support (virtual & in-person Glasgow/Edinburgh)

Mental Health Settings (trauma-aware, non-judgmental)

Community and Legal Settings (where appropriate)

Feminist / NGO / Campaign Work (talks, panels, events)

 

 
Available for:

 

In-person work in Glasgow/Edinburgh

Remote sessions via Zoom or phone

Ongoing contracts or one-off bookings

 

My Approach

I don’t just translate words — I translate meaning, emotion, and context. I understand that interpreting is not a neutral act. It takes cultural awareness, emotional intelligence, and careful listening.

 

Whether I’m supporting a birth, a therapy session, or a hospital appointment, I hold the human connection at the centre of the conversation.

 
Trauma-Aware | Woman-Centred

I work in a way that honours dignity, privacy, and power balance. I'm experienced in supporting women affected by trauma, migration, and gender-based violence, and I strive to create safer, respectful spaces across languages.

 

Languages

English ↔ Spanish  I have been awarded a D.P.S.I with two merits and one distinction

Italian (B2 Proficient — suitable for community or semi-formal settings)

Fluent understanding of UK and Spanish healthcare systems

Birth terminology specialist

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Request Availability

View my CV 

 

 

CLIENTS AND PAST COLLABORATIONS:

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NHS services

Independent midwives & doulas

Domestic abuse support organisations

Activist collectives & international NGOs

Feminist Events 

Therapy counselling appointments

Diageo whisky distilleries in Scotland

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Language is more than words. It’s power, connection, and survival.

I aim to interpret with care, integrity, and radical listening.

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