Grief is personal, but you don’t have to face it alone.
What is Grief Counselling?
Grief counselling, also known as bereavement counselling, is a form of therapy that helps individuals process the emotional, psychological, and physical effects of loss. Whether it’s the passing of a loved one, the end of a relationship, or a major life transition, grief can be overwhelming. Counselling provides a safe and supportive space to express emotions, work through pain, and develop coping strategies.
Grief counselling is not about diminishing your loss or simply “moving on.” Instead, it helps you fully experience and process your grief while creating new, healthier connections with your loss—ones that allow you to function and heal. With professional support, you can honour what you’ve lost, build emotional resilience, and find a path forward with meaning and acceptance.
Issues we address in Grief Counselling
- Loss of a loved one
- Loss of a relationship
- Breakups & divorce
- Loss of a pet
- Job loss & career changes
- Loss of health
- Chronic illness diagnosis
- Loss of identity or purpose
- Traumatic grief
- Complicated grief
- Anticipatory grief
- Unresolved past losses
Types of Grief Counselling
Grief Therapy
Traditional talk therapy to explore emotions, develop coping skills, and adjust to life after loss.
Complex Grief Therapy
For severe, prolonged grief reactions, combining talk therapy, behavioral interventions, and trauma-informed care.
Traumatic Grief Therapy
Focuses on healing grief caused by sudden, unexpected, or traumatic loss.
Anticipatory Grief Counselling
Helps individuals cope with the expected loss of a loved one, such as in terminal illness cases.
Benefits of Grief Counselling
Reduces depression & anxiety
Counselling helps manage symptoms of sadness, guilt, and excessive worry associated with grief.
Provides a safe emotional space
A non-judgmental environment to express emotions and process grief without fear or guilt.
Support during difficult times
Guidance from a qualified professional to help you navigate overwhelming emotions.
Develops healthy coping mechanisms
Practical strategies to adjust to loss and build emotional resilience.
Helps you reconnect and rebuild
Guides you in maintaining a meaningful connection with your loss while learning to function and find purpose in life again.
Techniques we use in Grief Counselling
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Encourages acceptance of painful emotions while focusing on building a meaningful life.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Identifies and reframes negative thought patterns contributing to emotional distress.
Eye Movement Desensitisation (EMDR)
Uses guided eye movements to process and heal from traumatic grief experiences.
Schema Therapy
Addresses deep-rooted emotional patterns that may intensify grief.
Brainspotting Therapy
Uses focused attention on specific eye positions to process and release grief-related trauma.
FAQ
If grief is affecting your daily life, relationships, or emotional well-being, counselling can provide support. It’s not about “moving on” but about creating a safe space to process your loss at your own pace. Grief counselling helps you honour your loss while building new connections beyond the pain, allowing you to heal in a way that feels right for you.
The duration varies; some people benefit from a few sessions, while others may need longer-term support.
Yes, it provides coping strategies for unexpected or traumatic grief experiences.
No, it can help with grief related to divorce, job loss, identity shifts, and other major life changes.
Your therapist will explore your grief experience, emotional state, and goals for counselling.
Yes, we provide in-person and virtual sessions for your convenience.
Yes, it helps address unresolved emotions, including guilt, anger, and regret.
Yes, it specifically focuses on loss-related emotions and coping strategies.
Absolutely, we offer age-appropriate approaches to help young individuals navigate grief.
You can schedule an appointment through our website or contact us directly.
