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Counselling for Grief and Loss
Grief is a deeply personal experience, and there is no single right way to navigate the complex emotions that come with loss.
Whether you have lost a loved one, a cherished part of your life, or a sense of yourself or identity. I offer grief counselling as a compassionate and nurturing space after experiencing a deep loss. This can be a space where you can explore your feelings, find your own rhythm of healing, and honour your connection to what has been lost.
Counselling is about having a fellow human being, a trained professional, walk alongside you offering gentle guidance, helping you to navigate the complex emotions of grief in a way that allows you to heal at your own pace and in your own way.
What grief counselling can look like:
A calm and compassionate environment, tailored to your unique needs and experiences:
• A space to feel Therapy is a space for your emotions. Whether your grief feels overwhelming, numbing, or anywhere in between, I will hold space for all your emotions without judgment.
• Creative healing approaches Through storytelling, art, journaling, or mindfulness practices, we help you express what words alone cannot convey.
• Guidance for growth Together, we explore how to carry the memory of what you have lost while rediscovering meaning and hope in life.
It is a heartfelt, personal process
Grief is not a linear process, and it cannot be hurried. Our work together respects your pace, offering:
• Gentle exploration: Making space for your memories, feelings, and the changes grief brings to your life.
• Connection and understanding: Whether it is the loss of a loved one, a relationship, or a life stage, we walk alongside each other as you navigate this tender terrain.
• Rebuilding and renewal: I will help you to discover the tools to move forward while cherishing the past.
Our work together focuses on supporting you as we move through the pain of your loss, with the aim of finding a ‘new normal’, a life where you can carry forward the memory and love of your loss, but also find peace and healing in the process.
Why choose me as your therapist?
I believe that grief, while profoundly challenging, can also be a gateway to deep transformation. My approach is rooted in empathy, creativity, and the belief that healing comes not from ‘letting go’ but from finding a way to carry love and loss together.
I am a trained professional with many years of experience (About) of working with death, dying and loss. I have also experienced profound loss and through my lived experience I have cultivated depth, understanding and empathy for others who are grieving.
If you feel drawn to working with grief in this way, this is your journey, and I am here to support you, gently and compassionately with warmth and understanding. Let's talk and see if this could be right for you.
Understanding Grief: Myths, Realities, and the Journey Through Loss
Grief touches all of us at some point in our lives, but despite its universality, our culture often struggles to hold space for it. In a world focused on productivity, positivity, and moving forward, grief does not fit neatly into those expectations—especially in the beginning.
Our society tends to rush the grieving process, treating it like a checklist to complete rather than a deeply personal journey. We often avoid conversations about grief altogether, despite knowing that it is an inevitable part of life. This lack of understanding can leave those who are grieving feeling unsupported, even by those with the best intentions.
Here are some common myths about grief and the truths that can help us navigate its complexities:
Myth: If you ignore grief, it will go away.
It is tempting to avoid the pain of loss, but grief is not something you can sidestep. Healing comes not by avoiding grief but by moving through it. Grief is a natural and complex response to loss, not just a process of ‘moving on.’ It is about learning to adjust to a new reality while finding ways to restore meaning and connection in life.
This often involves recalibrating your relationship with the person or thing you have lost, recognising that their presence can live on within you in new and meaningful ways. Avoiding grief or compartmentalising it only prolongs the pain. Taking the time to process feelings of sadness and sorrow is what allows us to heal and move forward.
Myth: Grief always ends after a specific amount of time.
One of the most harmful misconceptions about grief is the idea that it has an expiration date. In reality,grief does not disappear, it changes.
For many, grief becomes a companion, softening over time but never fully leaving. It is natural to have waves of emotion long after the initial loss, especially during anniversaries, holidays, or other meaningful times. This is not a sign of failure. It is a reflection of love and connection.
For some, however, grief can become prolonged or complicated, lingering in a way that disrupts daily life. If this happens, it is important to know that help is available. With support and guidance, it is possible to gently untangle what feels stuck and rediscover balance.
Myth: Everyone grieves the same way.
Grief is as unique as the individual experiencing it. While popular culture often references the “five stages of grief,” these stages were originally meant to describe the experiences of those facing their own mortality, not those mourning a loss. In truth, grief does not follow a universal script. It is deeply personal and influenced by factors like relationships, cultural norms, and life circumstances. Every person and every loss are different.
Whether your grief feels quiet and reflective, chaotic, and overwhelming, or even numb, it is all valid. There is no right or wrong way to grieve.
Myth: The grieving process is always linear.
Grief is rarely a straight path. You might feel moments of peace followed by unexpected surges of sadness, triggered by a memory or a significant date. This ebb and flow are normal and this does not mean you are doing it wrong.Healing is not about erasing grief but learning to navigate its waves.
Myth: You can only grieve the loss of a loved one.
Grief is not limited to the death of a loved one. It can arise from any meaningful loss, such as the end of a relationship, losing a job, or facing a life-altering illness.
Sometimes, we even grieve for parts of ourselves that we have lost or never fully acknowledged. Collective expressions of grief, like mourning a public figure, can also help us process private losses that remain unresolved.
“Grief is not something to ‘fix’ or ‘get over.’ It is a journey of love, loss, and transformation. By allowing space for grief, your own or that of others, you create an opportunity for healing and growth.”
Honouring Grief and Finding Support
If you are grieving, know that your feelings are valid, your journey is your own, and support is available when you need it. And if you are supporting someone else, simply being present and compassionate can make all the difference.
Together, we can move through grief, not by avoiding its weight but by honouring the wisdom and meaning it carries.
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