A human, discreet and committed presence, supporting you day to day through the important moments of your life.
trust · presence · support
The trusted companion is a status recognized under French law. This person accompanies, informs and supports anyone in moments when vulnerability makes decisions difficult to face alone.
I am not a doctor, lawyer, or therapist. I am a neutral perspective, a voice that carries yours, a presence that does not judge.
Article L1111-6 of the French Public Health Code
Law of February 2, 2016 (Claeys-Leonetti Act)
I am present during medical consultations, hospitalisations and administrative interviews to rephrase, take notes and ensure your voice is heard.
You live at a distance and can't be there day to day? I step in on the ground with your loved one: I make sure everything is going well and I keep you informed.
Everything shared within our relationship remains strictly confidential. I am bound by a rigorous code of professional ethics.
I help you clarify your priorities, ask the right questions, and understand your options, without ever substituting my judgment for yours.
In hospital, in a care home, at home, in an emergency or facing paperwork: pick the situation that sounds like yours.
Pick a situation:
In-person support in Châteauroux and the Centre-Val de Loire region. Remote support anywhere in France.
Dad is in hospital, the doctor wants a meeting… and we live 400 km away.
Mum has just moved into a care home. We want to be sure she feels at home there.
He insists on staying at home. But between phone calls, who checks on him?
The hospital called this morning: she was admitted to A&E.
The letters are piling up, appointments need booking… we don't know where to start.
Everything is online now, and he just can't manage it.
We live far away, but we want to stay in the loop.
A free 30-minute call to understand your situation, your needs, and to explain how I can help you.
If you wish to formally appoint me as your trusted companion, we complete the legal document together.
I attend appointments, meetings and procedures with you. I take notes and ask the right questions.
Available by phone between appointments, I remain your point of contact for any question or urgent situation.
You live far away and wonder how your loved one is really doing? After each of my visits, you receive a clear report: how they are, what we did together, and what needs your attention.
Hello Claire, I visited your father this afternoon and spent a little over an hour with him.
Health, contacts, trusted person, paperwork, wishes: the Life Binder gathers everything your family will need to find the day something happens. It can be filled in alone, or with me during a session. The binder is in French, designed for a person living in France.
I chose to dedicate myself entirely to the role of trusted companion, because I'm convinced that human presence is often what is most missing in decisive moments.
I am neither a doctor nor a lawyer. I am someone who truly listens, who takes time to understand, who supports, and who remains at your side every step of the way.
The first call is free and no-commitment.
The first call is always free. Tell me where you stand and I'll point you to the right plan.
What is your situation?
You only pay for the appointment you need, with no commitment.
Travel costs added outside Châteauroux, calculated based on distance.
Book an appointmentFrom 3 appointments a month, this is the best-value plan, with someone available between appointments.
Beyond the 3 included appointments: 75 € per additional visit. Travel costs added outside Châteauroux.
Book an appointmentTwo contacts a month and a written summary: you know how they are, wherever you live.
No travel. You can switch to an on-site accompaniment at any time (Ongoing or One-off plan).
Book an appointmentA trusted presence within 24 hours, even at weekends and on public holidays.
Travel costs added outside Châteauroux, calculated based on distance.
Book an appointmentWe talk it through during the free first call, and I suggest a fee suited to your situation.
Free, no-obligation quote, drawn up after our first conversation.
Request a quoteVAT not applicable, art. 293 B of the French Tax Code.
If you don't find the answer to your question here, don't hesitate to contact me directly, I'm always available to talk it through.
Designating a trusted companion in advance is an act of peace of mind for you and your loved ones.
The first conversation is free and without commitment. Thirty minutes is all it takes to know if I can help you.
At the time you chose, within 48 working hours.
Health, contacts, trusted person, paperwork, wishes: everything in one place for your family (document in French). Free sample to download.
Discover the binderDownload the designation template compliant with Article L1111-6 of the French Public Health Code. Fill in, sign, and hand to your doctor or healthcare facility.
Open the printable templateField document to print and fill out for each visit. Tracks appointments, medication, administrative tasks, observations and personalized notes for each person supported.
Open & print the sheetThe principles and commitments that guide my practice as a trusted companion: discretion, independence, respect for your wishes and your dignity.
Read the charterThe full framework of our working relationship: rates and formulas, booking, cancellation, confidentiality and the limits of the mission.
Read the termsA one-page summary to consult or hand over during the first conversation: the trusted companion's legal status, the distinction from the emergency contact, and the most frequent practical questions.
Download the summary (PDF)A document complementary to the trusted companion: advance directives allow you to state in writing your wishes regarding care in case of unconsciousness or inability to speak. The Claeys-Leonetti Act has made them binding for doctors since 2016.
Important: Trusted companion and advance directives are two separate documents that complement each other. One designates who speaks for you, the other says what you want.
The step-by-step guide: who can be designated, how to draft the document, where to submit it, and how to change your mind if needed.
Read the guideFree legal status or paid professional support: the difference, typical rates, and what makes the price vary.
Read the guideThe right reflexes, the documents to gather, who to notify, and your rights to accompany them at the hospital.
Read the guideWarning signs to watch for, practical solutions, and how to feel reassured without being able to be there day to day.
Read the guidePhysical presence in Châteauroux and the Centre-Val de Loire region. Remote accompaniment available outside this area.
