GRIEF COUNSELLING IN SINGAPORE

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. Grief counselling in Singapore 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 through bereavement counselling, you can honour what you’ve lost, build emotional resilience, and find a path forward with meaning and acceptance through compassionate counselling for grief and loss.

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.

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What Are the Stages of Grief?

The stages of grief, commonly known as the Kübler-Ross model, include denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance. Understanding these stages can help you recognise that your emotions are a normal part of grieving.

Denial

Denial is a defence mechanism that may make you feel or behave as though the loss has not happened. This emotional numbness can protect you from feeling overwhelmed and give you time to gradually process the reality of what has occurred.

Healing may begin as the denial slowly fades and the emotions you have been holding back start to surface.

Anger

Feelings of frustration, resentment or helplessness may arise. Anger may be directed towards yourself, other people, medical professionals, circumstances or even the person who died.

Bargaining

You may repeatedly think about what could have been done differently. Thoughts such as “If only I had…” or “What if…” can reflect an attempt to regain control or make sense of the loss.

Depression

Depression is a deep, long-lasting sadness that is difficult to get away from.

This is a normal part of the healing process; you can consider activities such as exercise or listening to music to help manage this.

If you feel that you can no longer function normally, you may want to seek help from a grief counsellor.

Acceptance

Acceptance does not mean forgetting the person or no longer feeling pain. It means gradually recognising the reality of the loss and learning to move forward while carrying its emotional significance.

What Are the Stages of Grief?

Denial

Healing may begin as the denial slowly fades and the emotions you have been holding back start to surface.

Anger

Feelings of frustration, resentment or helplessness may arise. Anger may be directed towards yourself, other people, medical professionals, circumstances or even the person who died.

Bargaining

You may repeatedly think about what could have been done differently. Thoughts such as “If only I had…” or “What if…” can reflect an attempt to regain control or make sense of the loss.

Depression

Depression is a deep, long-lasting sadness that is difficult to get away from.

This is a normal part of the healing process; you can consider activities such as exercise or listening to music to help manage this.

If you feel that you can no longer function normally, you may want to seek help from a grief counsellor.

Acceptance

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.

What Are Some Life Events That May Lead to Grief?

Some examples of life events that may lead to feelings of grief include:

Passing of a family member, friend or pet
The end of a relationship, separation or divorce
Pregnancy loss, infertility or the loss of a hoped-for future
Loss of health
Losing a job, retiring or experiencing financial difficulties
Moving away from home
Changing careers
The loss of independence, identity or a familiar way of life
Traumatic events, including accidents, abuse or natural disasters

There is no single type of loss that is more deserving of grief than another. If an experience has had a meaningful emotional impact on you, your feelings are valid and worthy of support.

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, supporting healthier coping through grief therapy and other effective treatments.

Brainspotting Therapy

Uses focused attention on specific eye positions to process and release grief-related trauma.

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We provide grief counselling in Singapore to help you make sense of loss, express your emotions, and find a path toward healing. Our therapists guide you in building coping strategies and rediscovering meaning after loss with compassionate support.

When Should You Seek Grief Counselling?

Grief can affect everyone differently, and there is no right or wrong time to seek support. While some people are able to process a loss with the help of family and friends, others may find that the emotions feel too heavy or difficult to manage alone.

You may consider grief counselling if you:

Feel overwhelmed by sadness, anger, guilt or numbness
Find it difficult to accept or make sense of the loss
Feel disconnected from the people around you
Struggle with sleep, appetite, concentration or daily responsibilities
Avoid places, conversations or memories connected to the loss
Feel stuck in your grief or unable to move forward
Rely on alcohol, substances or unhealthy coping behaviours
Experience ongoing anxiety, hopelessness or a loss of purpose

You do not need to wait until your grief becomes unbearable. Counselling can offer a safe and compassionate space to express what you are feeling, understand your experience and find a way forward at your own pace.

Why Choose Incontact Counselling For Grief Counselling?

Safe Environment

We strive to create a safe and comfortable environment for our clients to express their thoughts and feelings freely.

By creating this non-judgmental environment, we hope that our clients can process their grief as comfortably as possible.

Confidentiality

We believe in upholding the highest standards of confidentiality between counsellors and clients.

All our sessions are designed to provide our clients with a safe space where they can share all their feelings without judgment.

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.

Alternative grief models show that grief does not follow a fixed order. The Dual Process Model explains how people move between facing the loss and adjusting to daily life. The Four Tasks of Mourning focus on accepting the loss, processing the pain and adapting to life after it.

Grief may cause:

Sadness, anger, guilt or numbness
Changes in sleep or appetite
Tiredness or difficulty concentrating
Withdrawal from others
Anxiety or frequent thoughts about the loss

Signs may include intense longing, difficulty accepting the loss, ongoing emotional pain, avoiding reminders and struggling with daily life for a prolonged period.

Grief counselling offers a safe and confidential space to talk about your loss. Your counsellor can help you understand your emotions, develop healthy coping strategies and adjust to life after the loss.

Young people may express grief through changes in behaviour, sleep, school performance or relationships. Counselling provides age-appropriate support and can also help families communicate and cope together.

There is no fixed duration. Some people benefit from a few sessions, while others may need longer-term support depending on their loss, emotional needs and progress.

Grief Counselling Fees

Counsellor	60m session	90m session	60m emergency	90m emergency
Aarti Mundae Lead Counsellor	SGD 280	SGD 420	SGD 500	SGD 620
Sanaa Lundgren Lead Counsellor	SGD 260	SGD 390	SGD 500	SGD 620
Gayatri Singh Senior Counsellor	SGD 240	SGD 360	SGD 370	SGD 490
Steven Yeo Senior Counsellor	SGD 220	SGD 330	SGD 370	SGD 490
Ruchira Raj Counsellor	SGD 200	SGD 300	SGD 350	SGD 470
Angela Ho Fernando Counsellor	SGD 200	SGD 300	SGD 350	SGD 470
Devendra Bisaria Counsellor	SGD 200	SGD 300	SGD 350	SGD 470
Jayne Street Counsellor	SGD 200	SGD 300	SGD 350	SGD 470