When someone you love is facing serious illness, decline, or the end of life, it can feel overwhelming to know how to support them or where to turn for emotional steadiness.

Soul Midwifery offers calm, compassionate companionship during these times. This may involve sitting quietly, listening, offering reassurance, or supporting meaningful conversations and memories. I will support you with kindness, intergrity and warmth. I will be your guide when needed to unravel and simplify powerful emotions and thoughts.

I will listen to you to find out your wants and needs. I will walk along side you and build a friendship with you and your loved ones. I will offer you honest knowledge about the stages of dying. I will use gentle therapeutic skills to create a peaceful, calm and loving space where you are, whether at home or in a hospice.

I can also help individuals create legacy pieces for loved ones, such as letters, recorded messages, memory books, recipes, or personal reflections. These can become treasured keepsakes for families.

This support is non-medical and works alongside existing care. It is offered gently, respectfully, and at a pace that feels right for everyone involved.

Families are welcome to be part of conversations where appropriate, and support is always guided by consent and individual needs.

A free, no-obligation consultation is available to explore whether this support feels right. Please click here to book. There is no rush. We move at your pace.

FAQ Section

Is Soul Midwifery religious or spiritual?

No. Soul Midwifery is not tied to any religion or belief system. I work respectfully with each person’s worldview, culture, and values.

Is this the same as hospice or medical care?

No. Soul Midwifery is non-medical and does not replace clinical, nursing, or hospice services. It complements existing care by offering emotional presence, companionship, and meaning person-centred support.

Who is this service for?

This service may support individuals approaching end of life, those living with serious illness, people experiencing anticipatory grief, or families navigating loss and transition.

What is legacy work?

Legacy work involves creating meaningful offerings for loved ones, such as letters, voice recordings, memory books, recipes, or symbolic rituals. It is entirely optional and guided by the individual’s wishes.

Can family members be supported too?

Yes, where appropriate. Loved ones may benefit from emotional support, grounding, and space to process what is unfolding.

How do I know if this is right for me?

A free consultation is offered as an orientation space to ask questions and sense whether this feels aligned.

*The 12 Principles of Soul Midwifery**

• To work as non-medical holistic companions who guide and support a dying person in order to facilitate a gentle and tranquil death.
• To support and recognise the individual needs of the dying person and ensure they feel loved and supported.
• To create and hold a sacred and healing space for the dying person (whether in a hospital, a hospice or at home).
• To respect and honour a dying person’s religious/spiritual or atheist/agnostic beliefs and practices.
• To work as non-denominational, multi-faith practitioners who honour the dying person’s beliefs about life, death or the afterlife.
• To listen, provide gentle therapeutic techniques, and ensure compassionate care at all times.
• To ‘serve’ our friend; not aim to ‘fix’ or ‘rescue’.
• To give healing, using sound, touch, colour, scented oils or other gentle techniques to alleviate pain and anxiety.
• To keep a loving vigil.
• To work holistically with the spirit and soul of our friends at all levels and stages of transition.
• To support families and their loved ones, giving loving care with a human touch.
• To provide comfort, continuous support and reassurance in helping a dying person to experience the death he, or she hopes for.
  
  
  

*** Borrowed from https://www.soulmidwives.co.uk