You don't have towalk this roadalone
Calm, steady support for people nearing the end of life and the families who love them. Practical guidance, honest conversation and a caring presence, at home, in hospital, in aged care or online.
for people · end-of-life companionship
what it is
What is end-of-life companionship?
When someone is dying, the medical team cares for the body. But there's so much more happening. Fears to talk through. Stories to tell. Family members who are exhausted, or not speaking, or unsure what to say.
An end-of-life companion, sometimes called a death doula, offers non-medical support for all of that. I work alongside doctors, nurses and palliative care, never in place of them, so the person and their family feel less alone and more prepared.
"Dying is part of living. No one should have to face it frightened or alone."
how i can support you
Practical and tender, side by side
Company and conversation
Someone to sit with, talk to, or just be quiet beside. Time for the things that matter.
Life stories and legacy
Recording their voice, writing letters, gathering photos and memories to pass on.
Knowing what to expect
Gentle, plain explanations of what happens as the body changes, so the unknown feels less frightening.
Planning ahead
Talking through wishes and values, advance care planning and the practical details, so nothing important is left unsaid.
Support for the family
Helping hard conversations happen, and giving carers a chance to rest, shower or step outside.
The final days
Quiet presence at the bedside, music, readings or small rituals, and planning for who will be there.
what to expect
Five gentle steps
- 01
Reach out
Book a free 20-minute conversation, or get in touch directly.
- 02
We make a plan together
We talk about what's happening, what worries you, and what kind of support would help most.
- 03
Visits begin
Usually around two hours, at home, in hospital, in aged care or online.
- 04
Ongoing support
As often as you need, over weeks or months, adjusting as things change.
- 05
After
Support in the days and months that follow, including grief support and remembrance projects.
options and pricing
Ways we can work together
Single visit
One 2-hour visit for a specific worry, conversation or plan.
Pricing shared after our first conversation
Begin hereOngoing support
Six visits over six months, shaped around what you need.
Pricing shared after our first conversation
Begin hereFull companionship
Ten visits over six months, including time in the final days where possible.
Pricing shared after our first conversation
Begin hereWhere: In person across Sydney. Online anywhere in Australia.
i'm an end-of-life doula with a background in transpersonal counselling and art therapy, and over ten years in the health care space. i don't provide medical care or advice.
Not sure where to begin?
Book a free 20-minute conversation. There's no pressure, and you don't need to have the right questions.
Soft Landing isn't a crisis service. If you're struggling, call Lifeline on 13 11 14 (24 hours), Griefline on 1300 845 745, or 000 in an emergency.