Losing someone or something important to us can shake the very foundation of our lives. Whether the loss is recent or happened years ago, grief can be overwhelming, affecting our thoughts, emotions, physical wellbeing, and sense of purpose.

Grief is a deeply personal experience. There’s no “right” way to grieve, and no set timeline. Some people feel numb or detached, others feel angry, anxious, or profoundly sad. It’s common to feel lost, isolated, or unsure of how to keep going.

Therapy offers a safe, supportive space to explore your feelings, understand your grief, and begin to move forward at your own pace — without pressure, judgement, or expectations.

How Therapy Can Help with Grief

Bereavement counselling and grief therapy are designed to support you in making sense of your loss and adapting to life without the person (or situation) you’ve lost. Whether you’re grieving the death of a loved one, a miscarriage, the end of a relationship, or another significant loss, your experience is valid.

Therapy can help you:

• Make sense of the complex emotions surrounding grief
• Process feelings of sadness, anger, guilt, or relief
• Work through unresolved issues or “unfinished business”
• Understand that grieving is not about “getting over it,” but about learning to live with it
• Honour your loss while slowly rebuilding your life
• Reduce feelings of isolation and disconnection
• Begin to re-engage with the world in a meaningful way

Grief can feel like it will never end — but you don’t have to go through it alone.

Types of Loss Therapy Can Support

• Death of a loved one (family member, partner, friend)
• Miscarriage or stillbirth
• Loss of a pet
• Divorce or relationship breakdown
• Loss of identity (e.g. after retirement, illness, or life change)
• Anticipatory grief (e.g. when a loved one is terminally ill)

You Can Find Meaning Again

Grief changes us — but with support, it can also open the door to growth, resilience, and a deeper connection to life. Therapy won’t take your pain away, but it can help you carry it with more ease, compassion, and understanding. 

If you’re struggling to cope or simply need someone to talk to, you’re not alone. Counselling can be the first step toward healing.