END OF LIFE SUPPORT FOR PEOPLE AND FAMILES

Practical and emotional support through serious illness, caregiving, dying and grief.

Practical guidance, emotional support and thoughtful conversation for the decisions, changes and uncertainties that can come with serious illness and end of life. Available in person in Somerset and online across the UK.

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HOW I SUPPORT PEOPLE

  • LIVING WITH SERIOUS ILLNESS

    A serious diagnosis can change life in an instant.

    Together we can make sense of what's happening, prepare for appointments, think through difficult decisions and work out what matters to you now.

  • SUPPORT FOR FAMILY & CARERS

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

    Together we can talk through changing family roles, difficult conversations, care decisions and the practical and emotional realities of caring for someone you love.

  • PLANNING FOR END OF LIFE

    Thinking about the future doesn't have to wait until a crisis.

    Together we can talk about what matters to you, your wishes for the future, practical planning and conversations you may want to have with the people closest to you.

  • GRIEF & BEREAVEMENT

    Grief doesn't end after the funeral.

    Whether your loss is recent or many years ago, we can talk about what has changed, what you're finding difficult and what you need now.

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ABOUT HELD SPACE

A quieter place to land

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

Held Space offers 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 moon in a clear sky above large, fluffy clouds.

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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