Louisa Hendrickson

After graduating from the University of Coventry with a Bachelors Honours Degree in Criminology and Law, I knew I wanted a career that enabled me to help others. This led me to a role at YMCA where I worked with homeless people with complex needs. I was moved into management and within three years I was managing their biggest hostel. It was here that I found my love for support. Since then, I have continued to work in management and supported housing for over a decade.

I am trained in mental health, life coaching, suicide first aid, supporting people with disabilities, contextual safeguarding, management, and much more. But my most valuable lessons have come through my own life experiences. I faced bereavement at a young age, losing my father in a tragic car accident when I was six years old. And almost 30 years later in 2020, I experienced the death of my son after going into premature labour.

Despite these challenges, I have always found a way to support others and turn my personal experiences into a positive for others. I believe this is why I am so good at what I do and I have successfully supported hundreds of people over the years.

In 2022, I started a podcast called Love, Life and Loss where we are trying to break the taboo and talk about baby loss. Since losing my son I am compelled to support this community and have made it my mission to raise awareness around baby loss and bereavement. This includes providing advice on how to support colleagues, friends and family during this challenging time. Some of my successes in this area include influencing hospitals and workplaces to change their policies and procedures.

If you book me as a speaker, you will hear a motivational story leaving you feeling grateful and enthusiastic about your life. Giving you hope and joy for the future. You will learn self-help healing tips and best practices in the workplace. Let’s break the taboo and learn and heal together.