Melanie Gard

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Melanie Gard

Description of Services Offered

I am passionate about the varied elements of my work and how my different skills, experience and areas of interest weave together to honour and celebrate life in all its aspects.
My own inspiration is from my connection to nature but esoteric and mystical aspects of all faith traditions also resonate with me.

CELEBRANT:
I recognise ritual and ceremony as a fundamental way of us giving individual meaning to life, of making sense of the world and of every life event both small and large. It inspires us and connects us to each other and to the 'Mystery' which we relate to in our own personal way. I work with others in their creation of personal ceremonies and rituals for all life events (beginnings, transitions and endings); for people of any faith or none or those with a personal mix of spiritual expression. I also create seasonal celebrations throughout the cycle of the year.

Naming Ceremony Testimonial: "It's no exaggeration to claim there'd have been no event without you. From extracting and gathering ideas and thoughts from my disorganised head to moulding and firming them so they were transformed into a successful celebratory event and of course, finally, preparing the room so beautifully and perfectly it made me cry! ... It was absolutely exactly how I imagined it to be..." J&J

SOUL-CENTRED COUNSELLING: For all life challenges, crises, changes and deeper self-inquiry. Spiritual companionship, loving support and appropriate challenge for you to connect to your innate wisdom for your personal growth.

'SEXUALITY WITH SOUL': Workshops and counselling for individuals and couples and groups on the 'sacredness' of sexual being and its earthly and spiritual expression. Opportunities for safe personal exploration for women (in relationship or not) and re-enchanting committed relationships.

'DOULA' FOR BIRTH AND DYING: Support and accompaniment for reclaiming your experience and empowering yourself; leading to trust of the process and acceptance of the outcome.

CREATIVE WORKSHOPS: For seasonal celebrations and connection to nature's cycle.

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