Loss & Bereavement
Honouring your grief, finding a way forward
Understanding Grief & Loss
Grief is one of the most profound and deeply personal experiences we face as human beings. Whether you have lost a loved one, a relationship, your health, a career, or a sense of identity, the pain of loss can feel overwhelming and all-consuming. There is no right or wrong way to grieve, and there is no fixed timeline for healing. Your grief is as unique as the bond you shared or the life you knew before.
Loss can take many forms. It may follow the death of a partner, parent, child, sibling, or close friend. It may accompany a divorce, a miscarriage, the end of a meaningful friendship, or the loss of independence through illness. Even life transitions such as retirement, emigration, or children leaving home can trigger a grief response that catches us off guard. Whatever form your loss takes, your feelings are valid and deserve to be heard.
Grief often arrives in waves — there may be moments of numbness, followed by intense sadness, anger, guilt, or confusion. You may find it difficult to concentrate, sleep, or carry out everyday tasks. Some people withdraw from others, while some struggle to be alone. All of these responses are a natural part of the human experience of loss. Recognising that you are grieving, and that you do not have to face it alone, is an important first step.
How Psychotherapy Can Help
In psychotherapy, I offer you a safe, confidential, and compassionate space where you can begin to explore the full depth of your grief without judgement. Drawing on a psychodynamic approach, we work together to understand not only the loss itself but also the deeper emotional patterns and attachments that shape how you experience it. Grief often stirs up feelings and memories that reach far beyond the immediate loss, and therapy provides the opportunity to gently uncover and process these layers at your own pace.
Our work together is collaborative. I do not believe in prescribing a set path through grief or asking you to simply “move on.” Instead, I walk alongside you as you find your own way forward — helping you to make sense of your feelings, honour what you have lost, and gradually reconnect with a sense of meaning and hope. With over 20 years of experience as a counselling psychologist, I understand that healing unfolds differently for each person, and I am committed to meeting you wherever you are in your journey.
“the relationship is the therapy”
The therapeutic relationship itself becomes a source of comfort and containment — a place where you can bring your pain, your memories, and your questions without fear. Together, we create the conditions for healing to happen naturally, allowing you to carry your loss in a way that feels more bearable and to rediscover a sense of wholeness in your life.
You Might Benefit from Therapy If…
- You feel overwhelmed by sadness, emptiness, or emotional numbness following a loss
- You are struggling with guilt, anger, or regret connected to someone who has died or a relationship that has ended
- Grief is affecting your ability to work, sleep, eat, or engage in daily life
- You feel isolated or unable to talk to family and friends about what you are going through
- Months or years have passed, but the pain of your loss feels as intense as ever
- You are experiencing a major life transition and feel a deep sense of loss or disorientation
- You sense that your current grief may be connected to earlier, unresolved losses in your life
Taking the First Step
You do not have to carry your grief alone. Reaching out for support is a courageous act of self-care, and I am here to walk alongside you at every step. Whether you are grieving a recent loss or something that happened long ago, there is no wrong time to seek help.