grief counselling
Grief is not meant to be experienced alone.
Although loss is an inevitable part of life, grief is one of the most painful feelings we will experience in our lives. Acute grief ebbs and flows, sometimes leaving us feeling almost normal, sometimes feeling guilty about moments of relative calm, and sometimes hitting us like a tidal wave that brings us to our knees and threatens to drown us.
Grief is not meant to be experienced alone. Many cultures and faith communities have rituals that help us come together to give and receive support in our grief, but not everyone feels part of a larger community and even those who do sometimes need more support. In the end, we must find a way to live with shattered dreams, and with an ache of missing and yearning. When grief leaves you feeling alone and unsupported, working with a therapist can help.
Whether you prefer a psychologist, social worker, or psychotherapist, our team members are here to help you through this painful time. Schedule your free consultation today and take the first step towards receiving the support you need and deserve.
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When grief leaves you feeling alone and unsupported, working with a therapist can help.
What should I expect when receiving grief counselling?
Grief is a unique experience when it comes to therapy. Grief is not an illness. It is not a problem of distorted reality or inappropriate feelings. It is not a problem to be fixed. Rather, it is a process to be experienced. In early sessions, we will gently listen as you invite us into knowing who (or what) you have lost and how that loss is sitting with you. We will ask some questions to get to know you and your context better, including identifying supports for and barriers to grieving.
Grieving is not about fixing. It is about bearing witness, sharing, leaning in, and holding space for all of the feelings, memories, wishes, and meanings that may emerge. It is not a process to be rushed, but gently unfolded, and that is what we will do together.
Our team of psychologists, social workers, and psychotherapists are here to help you access support when and where you need it. Schedule your free consultation today. We are here to listen.
How do I get started?
1. Get In Touch
From our Contact Page, book a free phone consultation to help us find the right therapist for you.
2. Tell us About Yourself
A team member will speak with you for 15-20 minute about your concerns. Feeling shy? No problem, if you prefer, you may fill out the form on our contact page, and we’ll send you a brief questionnaire to help us learn more about you and your needs – your choice.
3. Book Sessions
Based on your unique story, we will pair you with the therapist who we think is the best match for what you need. Have someone in mind who you would like to work with? No problem. Let us know and we will take that into account.