Grief is a natural human emotion – if we love, we risk loss – but it can be overwhelming.
You may have lost someone very young, or to tragic events, or it could be someone you are very close to reaching the end of their life. It’s also normal to grieve for animals. If you live or work closely with another living creature, you may feel immense loss when they are gone.
Your ability to deal with grief also depends on your own resilience, and on what else you have to cope with at the same time. You may have demands in other parts of your life, or you may have to be strong for others who are grieving too. This can make it hard to lean on those people, and take away the energy you need to process your own feelings
If you’re struggling to deal with grief, it makes sense to get help early. Without support, it’s all too easy to slide into depression or other unhealthy states.
Everyone travels through the stages of grief at their own pace. If you’re still mourning after the world expects you to have moved on, therapy is a safe environment to recognise and express your feelings.
My role in grief counselling is to support you through the stages of grieving. I’ll work with you on coping strategies for difficult days or situations.
You may have unresolved issues, anger or regrets about your relationship with your lost one. Counselling is a great way to explore what
happened, revisit your emotions at the time and find ways to move.
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