End of Life & Loss Doula

Grounding presence for life's biggest transition.

Baby loss, misscarriage and abortion Doula

Not every pregnancy ends with a baby, and not every loss looks or feels the same. Miscarriage, abortion, and baby loss can bring a wide range of emotions; grief, relief, shock, sadness, numbness, anger, confusion, sometimes all at once, sometimes changing over time. Whatever your experience, you deserve care, understanding, and support that honours your individual journey.
As a doula, I offer compassionate, non-judgemental support during and after pregnancy loss. My role is not to tell you how you should feel, but to walk alongside you as you make sense of what is happening in your own way and at your own pace. I can offer gentle practices to support you with processing your emotions, or sit with you and hold space for you, however you are feeling in the moment.

My support is always tailored to you. These are some of the ways I can support you:

A safe, confidential space to talk openly about your experience, or simply to be quiet together.
Being witnessed without pressure to “move on,” find meaning, or feel a certain way.
Emotional and practical support before, during, or after a miscarriage or abortion.
Support following stillbirth or neonatal loss, including space to talk about your baby and your birth experience.
Grounding, and nervous system regulation through practicing gentle body and breath, or reflective practices during overwhelming moments.
Support for partners or loved ones, if desired.
Help navigating anniversaries, triggers, or the early weeks and months after loss.

For some people, this support feels deeply emotional; for others, it is practical, grounding, or simply reassuring to know someone is there. There is no right way to receive support, except the way which feels right for you.

Abortion-inclusive care:

Abortion can be experienced in many different ways. For some, it is a clear and confident decision; for others, it is complex, emotional, or layered with grief. Some people feel relief, others sadness, and many feel a mixture that doesn’t fit neatly into words.

I offer abortion-inclusive, non-judgemental support that respects your autonomy and your story. You do not need to justify your choices or explain your feelings. You are welcome exactly as you are and I meet you there with compassion.

Honouring your experience:

Loss does not have a timeline. You may feel impacted immediately, months later, or unexpectedly years on. Your experience matters whether your loss was early or late, medically managed or spontaneous, wanted or not. You are allowed to grieve, or not grieve, in whatever way feels true for you.

My intention is to support you in feeling less alone, more resourced, and gently held as you navigate whatever this chapter brings.

Reaching out

If you are moving through miscarriage, abortion, or baby loss and feel drawn to supportive care, you are very welcome to get in touch, even if you don't know exactly what you need. Please Book a call to chat more.

End of Life Doula

Whilst facing up to the fact that we will all die can be uncomfortable and frightening, this is life's biggest certainty. Death is usually associated suffering, but there can also be moments of humour, joy, empowerment and comfort for the dying person and their loved ones, and with the right support and care, suffering can be minimised.

By preparing for death, we consider what is most important to us in life. We can make the best of the time with loved ones, make decisions which feel gentle and aligned with our values, and minimise the stress and shock when the time of death comes.

I have walked this journey countless times with dying people and their families throughout my career in the NHS. Working for over a decade as a Specialist Speech and Language Therapist in hospitals, my main focus was on eating, drinking and swallowing difficulties alongside acute illnesses, such as cancer, respiratory disease, and neurological conditions such as stroke, and degenerative conditions such as Dementia and Parkinson's Disease. This often required me to support people with complex decision making, including balancing quality of life with length of life. My role was to assess and analyse risk, offer information and options, to really advocate for people's wishes, and elevate their voices, rather than making decisions for people, and I carry much of this forward in my doula work today.

There is often more choice available than we think when it comes to dying, such as the place and people who will be with you, comfort measures, and personal touches to make the experience as gentle as possible for the dying person and their loved ones.
The Doula Role at the End of Life.
As a doula I am here to support you. I am here to listen, and to hold space for all of your emotions. I will support you to remain at the centre of your care, with your priorities at the forefront. I offer practical ways to reduce the burden of everyday tasks on you and your loved ones, and help improve your wellbeing. I offer reliable information to guide your decision making, based on my many years as an NHS professional working with people at the end of their lives.

Advanced Care Planning
During these sessions we take time to discuss your priorities and preferences for the end of life. This can include information to support decision making about practical aspects of your care, such as your chosen location, people who will support you, comfort methods, and personal touches to support your quality of life and death.
I have extensive knowledge and experience supporting people with complex decision making from my time as a Specialist Speech and Language Therapist, and have an excellent understanding of people's rights when choosing their care and treatment options. I am able to support with advocacy if needed. We can also discuss legal formalities such as Lasting Power of Attorney, and Advanced Decision to Refuse Treatment if these feel relevant to you, and I can signpost to relevant services.