Meet Monica
End of Life Doula & Compassionate Care Specialist
My Offer to You
My main focus revolves around guiding and supporting people to get their affairs in order well before the end of life, so they feel informed, prepared and at peace with their choices. Education and personal support empowers each person to make clear, considered decisions, reducing stress and uncertainty for themselves and their families. This preparation becomes a lasting gift of ease and clarity for the loved ones left behind, allowing them to navigate loss with fewer practical burdens and “with no strings attached”. 
Through education, I help you understand the many aspects of end‑of‑life planning, legal, practical, emotional and spiritual, so that you can make choices that truly reflect your values and wishes. Together, we explore options around care, funerals, legacy and communication with loved ones in a way that feels respectful and manageable.
In terms of support, I offer assistance to get things in order: identifying what needs attention, organising information and documents, and making sure your wishes are clearly recorded and shared where appropriate. This includes supporting you to think through medical preferences, funeral choices, and how you want your personal and digital affairs to be handled.
A central part of my role is nurturing a willingness to take responsibility for these matters, not as a burden, but as an act of love and care for yourself and the people important to you. By facing these decisions together, step by step, you can reduce uncertainty and anxiety, and create a sense of peace and completion, leaving as few “strings attached” as possible for those who remain.
What I offer
I offer both online and in‑person courses designed to help people get their affairs in order so they can be prepared to “leave with no strings attached.” My course provides clear, practical guidance on what needs to be organised—legal, financial, personal and end‑of‑life wishes—so that participants feel informed and confident rather than overwhelmed.
Whether someone attends online or joins me in person, I help to create a supportive space where questions are welcomed, and complex topics are explained in everyday language. By the end of the course, you will not only understand what needs to be done, but will have begun putting real steps in place, giving yourself and your loved ones the gift of clarity, easement and fewer burdens when the final goodbye comes.
I am also open to assisting the dying and their families wherever possible, offering compassionate support during one of life’s most challenging transitions. This includes gentle guidance on comfort care, emotional presence, practical help with immediate needs, and facilitating meaningful conversations or rituals that honour the person’s wishes. My approach remains focused on education, preparation and empowerment, ensuring dignity, peace and as few “strings attached” as possible for everyone involved.
Professional Background
With three decades of dedicated service in healthcare, I bring an exceptional depth of clinical expertise and compassionate understanding to my work as an End of Life Doula. My extensive nursing career has provided me with intimate knowledge of the physical, emotional, and spiritual dimensions of end-of-life care.
My professional journey spans multiple specialized areas of nursing practice, each contributing unique insights to my holistic approach to supporting individuals and families during life’s final chapter.
Clinical Experience
Intensive Care Nursing
My experiences in critical care environments has equipped me with advanced clinical assessment skills and the ability to remain calm and focused during challenging situations. I understand the complexities of life-sustaining treatments and can help families navigate difficult medical decisions with clarity and compassion.
Renal Nursing
Specializing in kidney care has given me a deep insight into chronic illness management and the physical challenges faced by patients with complex medical needs. This background enables me to provide informed support for individuals managing multiple health conditions at end of life.
General Medical and Surgical Nursing
My broad-based nursing experience across medical and surgical units has exposed me to diverse patient populations and conditions, fostering adaptability and comprehensive care skills that serve me well in providing individualised end of life support.
Aged Care Nursing
Working extensively with elderly patients has deepened my understanding of the unique needs of older adults, the importance of dignity in care, and the value of person-centered approaches that honor each individual’s life story and preferences.
Research in Bereavement and Cardiac Consequences
My research background demonstrates commitment to evidence-based practice and a particular interest in understanding grief processes and the physiological impacts of loss. This scholarly foundation informs a sensitive approach to supporting both dying individuals and their grieving loved ones.
Education & Qualifications
Postgraduate Certificate in Intensive Care Nursing
Advanced training in critical care that enhanced my clinical expertise in managing complex medical situations and supporting patients and families through acute health crises.
Postgraduate Degree in Counselling
This qualification reflects my commitment to emotional and psychological support, equipping my with professional counselling skills to help individuals and families process difficult emotions, facilitate meaningful conversations, and navigate the profound transitions of dying and grief.
Masters Degree in Clinical Research
My master’s-level education demonstrates dedication to rigorous, evidence-based practice. Research expertise allows me to stay current with best practices in palliative and end-of-life care while contributing to the broader knowledge base in this field.
End of Life Doula Training
Specialized training that has equipped me with the specific skills, knowledge, and approaches unique to doula care, including vigil support, legacy projects, advance care planning facilitation, and holistic comfort measures.