I am a Chartered Psychologist, End of Life Doula in training, and nature lover based in York. As a founding member of End of Life Doula UK, I have been supporting people at the end of life and their families since 2018, offering both one-to-one and group support, in-person and online. I have particular experience in helping families navigate complex or challenging dynamics at this deeply important time.
My journey into end-of-life care began in 2012, when my first role after graduation was as a home carer supporting people on fast-track plans who wished to leave hospital to die at home. This early experience shaped my commitment to this field. Since then, I have worked across services supporting looked-after children, autism and learning disabilities, and adult mental health – always drawn to work that combines therapy, advocacy, and deep presence with people facing difficult transitions. Alongside this, I have supported family members and members of my community with advance planning, the dying process, and grief.
My academic work is rooted in the same values. My PhD research explored how we can improve communication in end-of-life care, de-medicalise the dying process, and foster death competency – supporting people to face mortality with clarity and compassion.
As a neurodivergent individual myself I am also particularly interested in supporting people who are navigating the realities of terminal diagnosis, dying, advance planning, caring, or bereavement from a neurodiverse perspective and the unique challenges this can bring.
I am passionate about facilitating honest conversations between individuals, their families and medical professionals, helping people express their wishes and preferences, and supporting them to make these a reality.