END OF LIFE SUPPORT FOR PEOPLE AND FAMILES

You don't have to work it all out alone

Practical and emotional support through serious illness, caring for someone, dying and bereavement.

I’m Rebecca, an End of Life Doula based in Somerset, supporting individuals and families in person and online across the UK.

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HOW I SUPPORT PEOPLE

  • LIVING WITH SERIOUS ILLNESS

    A serious diagnosis can leave you with an enormous amount to take in.

    I can help you make sense of what’s happening, prepare questions for medical appointments, explore care options and think through difficult decisions.

    Whether you are living with illness yourself or supporting someone you love, we can work through what feels most important now.

  • SUPPORT FOR FAMILY & CARERS

    Supporting someone you love can change every part of your life.

    Caring for someone you love can be rewarding, exhausting and overwhelming, sometimes all at once.

    I can help you navigate care options, prepare for conversations with professionals, think through changing family roles and find ways to manage the responsibilities of caring.

    It's also a space for you to talk about how you're doing, not just the person you're caring for.

  • PLANNING FOR END OF LIFE

    You don't have to wait until there's a crisis to start thinking about the future.

    I can help you explore what matters most to you, talk through your wishes for future care, prepare for conversations with loved ones and make practical plans for the end of life.

    The aim is to help you feel more informed and prepared, with your wishes understood and respected.

  • GRIEF & BEREAVEMENT

    Grief doesn't end after the funeral.

    Losing someone can change so much about everyday life, and there isn't a right way or a set time to grieve.

    I offer a space where you can talk openly about the person you've lost, how life has changed and what you're finding difficult.

    Whether your loss is recent or happened years ago, we can explore what you need now, without pressure to move on or feel differently.

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ABOUT ME

A quieter place to land

There are times in life when suddenly there is a lot to understand, think about and decide.

I’m Rebecca, an End of Life Doula based in Somerset. I offer practical and emotional support through serious illness, caring, dying and grief, particularly when you’re not quite sure what happens next.

It’s a place to talk through what’s happening, make sense of the questions and choices in front of you, and work out what matters now.

My approach

I’m not here to replace doctors, nurses or hospice teams.

I’m here for everything that happens around them.

The conversations.
The decisions.
The practical questions.
The uncertainty.
The things that are difficult to say out loud.

You don’t need to have everything figured out before you get in touch.

We can start with what’s happening now.

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THE JOURNAL

Gentle, honest writing about illness, ageing and the end of life.

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For people at the very beginning

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For people who are frightened by uncertainty

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For the hidden emotional weight

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Kind words

“It felt like somebody was quietly helping us hold everything together during a time that felt incredibly overwhelming. Rebecca brought a calmness and steadiness that made things feel less frightening and far less lonely.”

-TW’S FAMILY

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WHEN YOU’RE READY

A PLACE TO START

You don't need to prepare for a first conversation.

Tell me what's happening, what's worrying you, or what you're trying to work out.

We'll talk about what might help and whether I'm the right person to support you.

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