Grief Counselling For People Dealing With Loss
While grief is a natural process, a counsellor can provide a safe and supportive space to navigate the journey. We won't try to fix your pain, but we will help you find a way to honour your loss while moving forward.
The experience of grief is unique to everyone, and it affects us on every level—physically, emotionally, and mentally. You don't have to carry this burden alone. Taking the first step towards seeking support is a powerful act of self-care.
How Grief Manifests
Emotionally: You may feel a range of intense emotions, including profound sadness, anger, guilt, loneliness, and even numbness. These feelings can come in waves, often at unexpected times.
Physically: Grief can put a significant strain on your body. It's common to experience fatigue, changes in appetite, sleep issues, and a general feeling of heaviness.
Mentally: Your mind may feel foggy or confused. You might struggle with concentration, experience disbelief, or find yourself constantly reliving memories
Finding Your Way Forward
Through our sessions, we can work together to:
Create a Safe Space: You will have a non-judgmental environment to express your emotions freely and authentically, without feeling rushed or misunderstood.
Find Your Coping Tools: We will explore and develop strategies to help you manage the overwhelming feelings and navigate the practical challenges that come with loss.
Rediscover Hope: Together, we will gently work towards integrating the loss into your life, finding a way to carry the memory of what was, while also finding a path toward a new sense of purpose and joy.
We may use one or more of these therapies in your treatment:
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) principles
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) principles
EMDR
Focused Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (FACT)
Mindfulness
Motivational Interviewing
Learn more about these therapies here.
However you’re feeling, you’re not alone. Get in touch to schedule a visit.
