Grief Counselling
Following the death of a loved one, you may feel a void that extends well beyond the role they played in your life. You may feel you have lost yourself when you lost that piece of your heart. Your energy may be depleted and you may struggle to find joy in things you once loved.
Grief counselling offers you a safe space to express the sadness, anger and range of emotions that accompany your loss. It can be reassuring to understand the stages of grief and that your reactions are legitimate and common. My goal is to help you develop coping mechanisms to better manage the intense emotions and the practical challenges that arise after a loss. I hope to help you come to terms with your emotions so you can find ways, however large or small, to heal.
By normalizing grief you can develop an enhanced emotional resilience that allows you to honour your loved ones memory by integrating their impact on your life into your new reality. This can help improve your overall well-being while also enhancing your support network and ability to take care of your emotional and physical needs during the grieving process. Our goal will be to find meaning and purpose in your life after loss.
Interested in learning more about therapy?
Some of your questions may be answered on our FAQ page, but I encourage you to reach out to discuss your options and determine if I am a good match for your needs.
Benefits of Grief Counselling
Safe & Supportive Space for Emotional Expression
Grief counselling provides a nonjudgmental environment where individuals can openly express complex emotions such as sadness, anger, guilt, or numbness. Simply being heard and supported can offer immense relief during a time when many feel isolated or misunderstood.
Validation & Normalization of the Grieving Process
Everyone grieves differently, and counselling helps individuals understand that their reactions, whatever they may be, are valid and natural. This reassurance reduces self-blame and helps people accept their grief as a personal and evolving journey.
Understanding & Processing the Loss
Counselling guides individuals in making sense of their loss, emotionally and psychologically. Whether the grief is sudden, complicated, or long-standing, therapy helps unpack the experience and begin integrating it into a new sense of self and life story.
Mental Health & Emotional Stability
Unaddressed grief can lead to anxiety, depression, insomnia, or physical health issues. Therapy offers early intervention and ongoing support to protect emotional well-being, helping individuals stay grounded while navigating intense feelings.
Healthy Coping Tools & Rituals for Healing
Grief counselling introduces practical strategies for managing daily life, emotional triggers, and significant dates like anniversaries or holidays. It also helps create meaningful rituals or routines that support ongoing healing and remembrance.
Reconnection with Life & Forward Movement
When the time is right, therapy encourages gentle steps toward re-engaging with the world, whether that means rebuilding routines, pursuing new goals, or strengthening other relationships. It’s not about "moving on" but rather moving forward while still honouring the loss.