WELCOME

While the word "doula" comes from a Greek term meaning "woman who serves," I view my role specifically as a non-medical Guide and Navigator for the end-of-life transition. Just as a birth doula supports the entrance into life, I support the exit. I bridge the gap between the medical system and the emotional reality of dying. My focus is on the human experience: helping you find meaning, agency, and groundedness in a process that often feels clinical or chaotic.

Not at this time. My work is focused on emotional integration, somatic enquiry, and navigating transitions. I do not provide hands-on nursing care, physical caregiving (showering/toileting), or continuous overnight vigils.

However, if you require physical bedside support, I may be able to refer you to trusted colleagues who specialise in that type of care."

I have found that the digital space offers a unique and powerful container for this deep, internal work. Meeting online allows you to be in the comfort and safety of your own environment, without the stress of travel or hosting. It allows us to focus entirely on the conversation and the somatic (body-based) enquiry without external distractions.

While the work we do together is therapeutic in nature, I am not a licensed psychologist or clinical counsellor. Therapy often focuses on diagnosing and treating mental health conditions or resolving past trauma.

My work as a Doula is future-facing and present-focused. We work with "what is arising now" regarding mortality, impermanence, and loss. If you are experiencing acute clinical trauma or severe depression, I will encourage you to seek clinical support alongside our work.

Although we cannot control exactly when or how we die, we can prepare by acknowledging that it is inevitable. Preparation isn't just about legal paperwork; it's about addressing what is most important to you - your values, your relationships, and your legacy. By having these conversations and doing the internal work now, while you are well, you relieve your loved ones of the burden of guessing later, and you free yourself to live more fully in the present.

My 1:1 Existential Integration sessions are held virtually, making them accessible to clients across Australia and internationally.

For my Death-Positive Education workshops and community events, I primarily service Melbourne, the Yarra Valley, Nillumbik, and Manningham regions (including Wonga Park, Eltham, Warrandyte, and Doncaster). I also regularly facilitate in the Northern Suburbs (Brunswick, Coburg), and am available to travel to regional Victoria for speaking engagements upon request.

We prepare for every other major life event - births, weddings, retirements - yet we often arrive at death unprepared and overwhelmed. Working with me allows you to:

• Reclaim Agency: Move from being a passive patient to an active participant in your journey.

• Regulate your Nervous System: Learn tools to find steady ground amidst fear and uncertainty.

• Reduce Regret: Have the difficult conversations and make the logistical plans now, so you (and your family) are not left guessing later.

• Create Meaning: engage with death not just as a medical end, but as a profound human transition.