Lifecare Counselling

19/01/2026

Today is Brew Monday championed by to replace ‘Blue Monday’ what is argued to be one of the most depressing days of the year.

So, why not use this to start a conversation with someone over a cuppa.

Sometimes, it just takes a conversation and a chat about our feelings instead of keeping them inside that can help our mental health greatly.

If you need any support, I am here if you need me.

Naomi x

09/01/2026

The exact number was 63,345 women who needed to access perinatal mental health services.

In fact, according to their Operational Performance Update 2025, NHS England had a target to help 66,000 women in England in a 12 month period which left over 2,000 women without any support at all.

With perinatal metal health issues affecting 1 in 5 expectant or new mums, it’s so important to be aware of how you feel and talk to others if you need to.

And if you need specialist support, I am always here.

Naomi x

18/12/2025

This time of year is difficult for anyone who has experienced the loss of a baby.

The pressure of Christmas - to do all the ‘things’ especially with living siblings can make Christmas a hugely emotional time.

But it’s so important to remember your angel baby at Christmas time and for your living children to understand.

My blog featured on my website includes lots of tools you can apply at this time of year as well as on Christmas Day itself.

https://www.lifecarecounselling.com/2023/11/21/how-to-remember-angels-babies-christmas/

Naomi x

08/12/2025

If you have experienced baby loss and live near Rochester, Kent, you may be entitled to free counselling with me or one of our specialist counsellors through

The room in Rochester is a lovely calm space right by the river and it’s a pleasure to come here to support parents and expectant parents who are navigating their baby loss journey.

If you are struggling and looking for support, please don’t be afraid to get in touch either with myself directly or Abigail’s Footsteps.

Naomi x

25/11/2025

What an amazing way to raise funds for such a special charity

💜 Hayley is raising funds and awareness for Abigail’s Footsteps by providing handwritten letters from Father Christmas.

💜 Hayley said "I'm doing handwritten and highly personalised letters from Santa. I ask for any information you'd like included and then I share a draft before the top copy. I'm charging £10 per letter via a donation direct to our just giving page raising enough to donate an Abi Cooling Cot in my baby Raphael's name. I can write them to individuals or sibling groups, last date to order is 10th December.”

💜 Donate here:
https://www.justgiving.com/page/hayley-navarro-2

24/11/2025

“Honestly couldn’t think of anything you could improve, found it so helpful in gaining advice on how best to care for our bereavement families.”

Health professionals play a key role in a bereaved parent’s journey. Midwives especially. I recently spoke at The Student Midwifery Conference organised by where I spoke to student midwives about the importance of how they support parents after the loss of a baby. And here is their feedback.

If you are a health professional that could benefit from additional support for you or your staff, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

Naomi x

18/11/2025

Because grief can be loud in our heads and it’s hard to switch off.

Today, give yourself permission to sit with a cup of tea, journal or go for a walk and rest your mind for a moment of quiet - even if it’s just for 5 minutes.

You don’t need to be productive today.

You are allowed to just be.

How do you create moments of quiet for yourself?

Naomi x

14/11/2025

Speaking at during Baby Loss Awareness Week was a huge honour.

The first person a parent may speak to after the loss of a baby is a health professional. The words you use and the actions you take can play a vital role.

Educating health professionals to use the correct language plus having the knowledge and sensitivity can have a huge impact on a bereaved parent’s journey.

If you are a health professional or organisation that would like support for you or your staff, please do not hesitate to get in touch.

Naomi x

06/11/2025

So proud of the fantastic team at !Winning Counsellor of the Year at the Kent Mental Wellbeing Awards for our work helping bereaved parents and health professionals after the loss of a baby.

Abigail’s Footsteps also won Kent Fundraising Champion too!

Feeling very grateful for the recognition but also the awareness that this award brings to reduce the stigma and taboo of baby loss counselling. A big well done and thank you also to and Trish Brown too who are both an integral part of the team. 💜

28/10/2025

Absolutely honored to be recognized as Kent counsellor of the year, for all the work the team and I do Abigail's Footsteps supporting bereaved parents

24/10/2025

It’s a blessing and privilege to be a part of the wonderful counselling team at helping parents after the loss of a baby.

If you are eligible for up to 6 weeks of fully funded counselling, you may be booked in with me in either Sevenoaks or Rochester in Kent!

Abigails Footsteps also offer specialist baby loss counselling for eligible parents in Surrey, parts of London and now Bristol!

If you feel that Abigail’s can help you, please visit their website for more information or contact me directly.

Naomi x

15/10/2025

💜 Today we welcomed student midwives to our Baby Loss conference in London - ‘Learning to feel more confident supporting baby loss families’.

💜 Thank you to Willis Towers Watson for hosting this very important event.

💜 The conference was expertly hosted by Abigail’s Vice Presidents, ITV News Presenter Julie Etchingham and Journalist and Presenter, Rob Smith.

💜 We heard from a wide range of speakers including parents, Director of Midwifery, University Lecturer, Bereavement Trainer, Specialist Baby Loss Counsellor, Mortuary Lead, Specialist Bereavement Midwife, Funeral Director and Newly Qualified Midwife.

💜 Baby Loss Awareness Week will end with the global Wave Of Light at 7pm on Wednesday 15th October. We hope you can join us at Rochester Cathedral for our service of remembrance.

💜 For Abigail and other babies gone too soon. 💜