Loss & Transition Care

End-of-life doula

A gentle presence through life’s changes.

Ritual, accompaniment and ceremony for life’s thresholds: dying, transition and transformation.

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When life changes

Some passages don’t come with instructions

The end of life, the end of a relationship, a chapter or an identity. The space between what has been and what is yet to come. These passages can leave us disoriented, carrying questions, emotions and decisions that are difficult to hold alone.

This is where accompaniment can matter. I offer a grounded space to pause, be witnessed and make sense of what is unfolding, without needing to fix it or move through it in a particular way. Together, we can make space for what is present and find ways to honour, navigate and integrate what is changing.

You don't need to arrive with the right words or know exactly what you need. You can begin with what is here, and we can take it from there.

There’s no need to explain perfectly

You set the pace and decide what to share. We begin with what is here, just as it is.

A death, loss, or changing life

Whether you are anticipating a death, grieving a loss, or moving through a major transition, you don’t have to meet it alone.

Ritual can mark what matters

Together we can make room for ceremony, breath, sound, symbol, and practices of care when they feel called for.

A slower, respectful pace

This is a place to pause, reflect, and reconnect with yourself – without pressure to arrive anywhere quickly.

A gentle way through

Four movements to support you through change, loss and transition

There is no fixed path or formula. We move with what is present, allowing each encounter to meet you where you are. Some things may shift immediately, while others reveal themselves gently over time.

Llegar
Arrive

We begin by arriving together. There is no need to have everything figured out or put neatly into words. We meet what is here, at your pace, with presence and care.

Sentir
Sense

We make space to listen to what is moving through you, whether it is grief, fear, longing, uncertainty, relief or something you cannot yet name. Rather than rushing to understand or resolve, we stay close to the experience.

Ofrecer
Offer

When it feels supportive, I may offer practices to help you be with what is unfolding: ritual, breath, sound, reflection, creativity or embodied practices. These are invitations, not prescriptions.

Volver
Return

We gently return to the body, to yourself and to everyday life. What has emerged does not need to be resolved before you leave. It can continue to unfold in its own time.

Llegar
Arrive

We begin by arriving together. There is no need to have everything figured out or put neatly into words. We meet what is here, at your pace, with presence and care.

Sentir
Sense

We make space to listen to what is moving through you, whether it is grief, fear, longing, uncertainty, relief or something you cannot yet name. Rather than rushing to understand or resolve, we stay close to the experience.

Ofrecer
Offer

When it feels supportive, I may offer practices to help you be with what is unfolding: ritual, breath, sound, reflection, creativity or embodied practices. These are invitations, not prescriptions.

Volver
Return

We gently return to the body, to yourself and to everyday life. What has emerged does not need to be resolved before you leave. It can continue to unfold in its own time.

Meet Jael

Hello, I’m Jael.

End-of-life doula, and companion through life’s transitions. Born in Colombia and now based in Australia, my path has woven together practices of care, traditional medicines, movement, yoga, meditation, and ritual.

Learning with communities in Colombia, Peru, and Mexico, deepening my understanding of Indigenous worldviews, corazonar, and embodied ways of knowing and caring.

My work with end-of-life care became deeply personal through my mother’s illness and death, which shaped my own experience of grief and transformed the way I understand care, dying, and transition.

Today, I bring these experiences together to accompany people through the end of life, grief, and other life transitions through presence, conversation, embodiment, ritual, yoga, and meditation.

A man wearing glasses and a blazer working at a desk, writing in a notebook beside a computer monitor in a modern office.
A man wearing glasses and a blazer working at a desk, writing in a notebook beside a computer monitor in a modern office.
A man wearing glasses and a blazer working at a desk, writing in a notebook beside a computer monitor in a modern office.

Offering

Ways we might work together.

Every offering starts with a conversation about where you’re at. Sessions are online, wherever you are.

Life Transitions Companioning

Creative and spiritual companioning through any threshold.

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End-of-Life Doula Services

Companioning, vigil, and ceremony for the dying, and for those who love them.

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Grief Companioning

Support for the weeks, months, and years after a loss.

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Explore Grief Companioning →

Explore Grief Companioning →

Life Transitions Companioning

Creative and spiritual companioning through any threshold.

Explore Life Transitions →

Explore Life Transitions →

Explore Life Transitions →

End-of-Life Doula Services

Companioning, vigil, and ceremony for the dying, and for those who love them.

Explore End-of-Life Services →

Explore End-of-Life Services →

Explore End-of-Life Services →

Grief Companioning

Support for the weeks, months, and years after a loss.

Explore Grief Companioning →

Explore Grief Companioning →

Explore Grief Companioning →

In their words

A few words from those I’ve accompanied

"The experience felt like a release. The most meaningful part for me was integrating the different elements, the moments of reflection, and moving through different positions while connecting with the directions and elements. It felt like an invitation to return home, to return to myself, and to surrender and let go. I left feeling more connected and grounded within myself."

Giulia

"The experience was very inspiring and gave me the opportunity to find answers within my own heart. I loved the process of connecting with myself through the breath and creating space for deeper reflection. I would definitely recommend this experience to anyone looking for a beautiful way to reconnect with themselves."

Martha

"It was a beautiful and insightful experience, and I really valued the opportunity for peaceful connection and reflection. One of the moments that stayed with me most was the singing with the drum and the beautiful sounds throughout the session. It gave me goosebumps. There was something very special about the atmosphere and the way everything came together."

Sarah

"It was such a welcoming and inspiring experience. I especially loved working with the Chakana, the reflective questions and the guided meditation. It created a beautiful space to pause, connect with myself and reflect more deeply on my intentions. I left with a reminder to stop, think and consciously set my intentions."

Carol

"I really valued the opportunity to connect with the four directions and to move through the practice with intention. It is a unique experience and a beautiful opportunity to pause, reflect on where you are in life, and reconnect with yourself."

Daniela

"It was a deep and beautiful experience, and I felt held within a beautiful and supportive space. The Chakana and the meditation with the directions were especially meaningful for me. I would recommend this experience to anyone who is looking for a moment of regeneration, reconnection and the opportunity to experience the space of the heart with love."

Ana

"I particularly loved the breathwork, the guided meditation and the questions that invited me to look deeper. Working with the Chakana was a special part of the experience, and I loved recognising all the different parts of myself that I connected with throughout the practice. It was a beautiful opportunity to reflect on life, change and the transitions we find ourselves navigating."

Chloe

When you're ready

We can begin here

You don't need to know exactly what you need, or have the words to explain it. We can simply begin with a conversation about what is here for you, and see together what might feel right.

When you're ready

We can begin here

You don't need to know exactly what you need, or have the words to explain it. We can simply begin with a conversation about what is here for you, and see together what might feel right.

When you're ready

We can begin here

You don't need to know exactly what you need, or have the words to explain it. We can simply begin with a conversation about what is here for you, and see together what might feel right.