Simone Dewar

Counselling & Healing Practices From A Contemplative & Somatic Approach

Practical & emotional support for dying and death

I offer practical and emotional support for people who are moving closer to their death. As well as the people who are around them.

Practical support can include talking about: wills, choices about the person’s body after their death, Advanced Health Directives, Enduring Power of Attorney, gifting legacy items before or after death.

Emotional support can include talking about: current emotions and thoughts, what people consider happens after death, reflecting on significant moments in life, reconciling past hurts, sharing wisdom to pass onto the people who will continue living.

I have had the privilege of working as an End-of-Life Care Social Worker in a regional hospital. I have also undertaken significant training about walking alongside people in relation to dying and death. In addition to my work with individuals, families, and informal carers – I facilitate a workshop called ‘Accompanying Death’, and support people to create their own ‘Grieving Rituals’.