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Meet our Doulas

Incorporated in 2024, End of Life Doula Alliance Aotearoa (ELDAA) is the only professional body for End of Life Doulas in Aotearoa New Zealand.

 

Here you will find a professional End of Life Doula, in your region, or hopefully, nearby.  

Doulas can also sometimes work remotely, depending on your needs.  


ELDAA encourages you to engage with your Doula and do your own 
due diligence, in order to find the right fit for your needs.  
We recommend that you interview more than one Doula if possible.  It is vital to connect with the right person.

Our Professional Members meet our strict eligibility criteria, adhere to our ethical and practice guidelines, and offer full Doula services as outlined here.

ELDAA Professional Doula directory

Annie Meredith

Annie Meredith

Gisborne

I'm Annie Meredith an End of Life Doula based in Tairāwhiti. I support people at all stages of life.

Belinda Price

Belinda Price

Taranaki

Kia Ora, my name is Belinda Price and I am a dedicated End-of-Life Doula at Leaving Legacies, where compassionate care takes centre stage.

Carol Wales

Carol Wales

Katikati

I'm Carol, an End of LIfe Doula based in Katikati, Te Moana-a-Toitehuatahi - Bay of Plenty.

Damara Pearl

Damara Pearl

Nelson

My life work and learning have led me to this place of working with people as they approach the end of their lives.

Danielle Mahoney

Danielle Mahoney

Auckland

End of Life Doula, Soul Care Therapist, Hospice Volunteer, Death Cafe Host

Deborah McCullough

Deborah McCullough

Auckland

I’m Deborah McCullough, and in 2019, I lost my husband. That experience changed me profoundly — it awakened a deep calling to support others as they navigate the complex, tender journey of dying.

Gaylene Delaney

Gaylene Delaney

Tauranga

As a dedicated end-of-life doula, I offer a compassionate, holistic, and respectful approach to support individuals and their families through the dying process.

Jade Whaley

Jade Whaley

Timaru

My support is shaped around your needs and choices. From planning ahead, newly diagnosed, actively dying, or supporting someone through this journey, I’m here for you.

Jaime Hetherington

Jaime Hetherington

Auckland

Auckland-based doula and funeral celebrant, working alongside families during some of life’s most significant moments. 

Julie Wells

Julie Wells

Christchurch

Doula care is a kindness we give to others, fostering a sense that they truly feel seen, heard and understood.

Karunajoti Grace

Karunajoti Grace

Auckland

I offer compassionate support for the body, heart and mind - through non-medical assistance and companionship at the end of life, spiritual caregiving and gentle holistic body therapies.

Lisa Scott

Lisa Scott

Wellington

Lisa Scott has over 15 years of experience in healthcare, including five years as a Palliative Care Assistant, and now works as an End of Life Doula through her practice, Hourglass End of Life Care.

Liz Adcock-White

Liz Adcock-White

Christchurch

Kia ora I’m Liz, founder of The Fifth Season, a palliative support service for people facing grief, loss and matters related to death and dying.

Melanie Humphries-Connolly

Melanie Humphries-Connolly

Wellington

Tender Loving End of Life Care
Honouring life, supporting peaceful transitions.

Monique Ballinger

Monique Ballinger

Wellington

I’m an advocate for ‘PEACE OF MIND’ at End of Life.

Rebecca Gaskell

Rebecca Gaskell

Hokitika

My name is Rebecca Gaskell, I live in Hokitika on the ruggedly, beautiful West Coast and I feel blessed to offer my service as an End of Life Doula.

Sally Cattle

Sally Cattle

Oamaru

I’m a compassionate EOLD (End of Life Doula), here to help you talk, walk, and prepare for the end of life.

Sandy Millar

Sandy Millar

Auckland

Celebrant, Coach and End-of-Life Doula. Doing what comes naturally

Sarah Campbell-Simpson

Sarah Campbell-Simpson

Christchurch

My aim is to provide care for people and their chosen whanau at end of life through compassionate, practical, and personalised support .

Sarah Carberry

Sarah Carberry

Marlborough

Its all about personal choice.
Kia ora, my name is Sarah and I have been an End of Life Doula/Companion to the Dying for the last 8 years.

Sherie Sullivan

Sherie Sullivan

Warkworth

Personalised support, advocacy and guidance for an empowered end-of-life journey. North Auckland/Kaipara, Whangarei + Online available.

Silvia Downes

Silvia Downes

Christchurch

As an End-of-Life Doula, I offer gentle, heart-centred support to individuals and their whānau as they journey through life’s sacred final transition.

Stacey Sim

Stacey Sim

Waitaki Valley

I am dedicated to supporting people and their loved ones through the sacred and deeply personal
experience of dying.

Treza Gallogly

Treza Gallogly

Auckland

Hi, I’m Treza Gallogly, founder of Swansong. I offer full End of Life Doula services, either in person, or remotely where needed.

Wayne Allott

Wayne Allott

Canterbury

As an End-of-Life Doula I am available to help with the holistic end of life care of someone facing a life-limiting illness or naturally dying. I can also support chosen whānau (family and friends).

Image by Mihály Köles
Some questions you might ask a Doula
  • What brings you to this work?

  • What training or experience do you have?

  • How do you charge?

  • What if I need you and you’re not available?... i.e. do you have a support network/backup?

  • Which parts of my journey are you able to assist me with?  i.e. what do you do, or not do?

  • What do you feel is your core competency?  

If you are dissatisfied with your Doula service, or have any issues or complaints, please contact us by phone or email as soon as possible. 

ELDAA Associate members

Our Associate Members are either undergoing Doula training, providing some aspects of Doula care, or supporting us with our mahi.

Andi Harness
The RAINBOW Celebrant
Wellington

 

Ange Davidson

Cheviot

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Annie Innes

Mount Maunganui

 

​Belinda Lewis

Christchurch

Carla Langmead

Coherence 4 Health

Whanganui​​

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Danica Thompson

Christchurch​

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Deborah Hay

Ashburton

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Diane Davies 

Earthsong 

Rānui Auckland

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Diane Vetter 

Whitianga​

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​Elea Azambuja

Mt Maunganui​​

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Faedra Te Moananui

Palmerston North​​

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Gilli Sinclair

Muriwai​​​​​​​

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Janel Reid

Take Good Care

Auckland​​​

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Joy Gottermeyer

Final Gift

Selwyn, Canterbury

 

Justine Mowe

Wildflower Wellness

Canterbury
 

​​​​Kanako Hayashi

Kaiwaka -Mangawhai -Waipu

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Kare Iraia

Otaki, Kapiti Coast ​​​

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Kelly Townsend

Freedom Through Connection

Auckland

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Kelly Woods
Auckland
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Krissy Christensen
Celebrating you Stories; Celebrant
Christchurch


Laura Ellis
Wellington

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Laura Manson 

Matuku Funerals

Takaka

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Lynne Lowery

Embracing the End 

Selwyn, Canterbury


Maitri Kirti
Thames, Waikato
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Megan Salole

Kapiti


Melanie Mayell
Creatrix Ltd.
Christchurch

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Nienke Itjeshorst-Engel

Kapiti Coast, wellington


Rachel Pugh
Wellington

Rachel Simpson
Christchurch

 

Racquel Lewis

Christchurch

Rebecca Ellery-Winchcombe
Levin, Manawatu

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Raewyn Marshall

Waikanae

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Robyn Wilson
Doula Life Services
Omokoroa, Bay Of Plenty

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​​Sacha Hoogerwerf
Get Real
Wellington & Takak
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Selina Baker

Mid Canterbury​​

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Sharleen Greer

Life Celebrant

Whangarei

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Sharleen Stirling

Central Otago/Queenstown Lakes​

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Sheree Hassan
It ends with You
Kaipara, Northland
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Susy Gardner

Havelock North

Suzanne Chelius
Sojourn
Ashhurst, Manawatu
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Tilly Stevens
It All Matters
Taupo

 

Tony Burns

Wellington

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Trish Russell

Sacred Endings

Whanganui


Valerie Lanigan-Monnier
Auckland
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Victoria Ravenscroft

Alexandra​


Whina Broughton

Echoes of Aroha

Whanganui​​​​​

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