Grief and Loss

Grief and Loss Support

Experiencing the loss of a loved one, a relationship, a job, or even a life stage can be profoundly challenging. Grief is a natural response to loss, but its impact can be overwhelming, affecting your emotions, thoughts, physical health, and daily functioning. At our practice, we provide compassionate support to help you navigate this difficult journey.

Understanding Grief

Grief is unique to each individual. There is no “right” way to grieve, and the process can involve a mix of emotions including sadness, anger, guilt, confusion, and even relief. Grief may also bring physical symptoms such as fatigue, changes in appetite, or difficulty concentrating. Understanding your own experience of grief is a crucial step toward healing.

How Therapy Can Help

Psychotherapy, counselling, and hypnotherapy offer safe spaces to process your grief and explore ways to cope with loss. Our tailored approaches can help you:

• Express Emotions Safely – Talk through your feelings without judgment.
• Understand Your Grief – Identify patterns, triggers, and the stages of your personal grief journey.
• Build Coping Strategies – Learn practical tools to manage overwhelming emotions.
• Reconnect with Life – Find ways to honour your loss while gradually rediscovering meaning, purpose, and joy.

Psychotherapy Approaches

We draw on evidence-based approaches suited to your individual needs, including:

• Person Centred Therapy – Offers empathetic listening and support to help you find your own path through grief.
• Gestalt Therapy – Encourages present-moment awareness and integration of emotions and experiences.
• Solution-Focused Brief Therapy – Helps you identify small, achievable steps to regain stability and hope.
• Hypnotherapy – Can support emotional processing, reduce anxiety, and enhance relaxation during the grieving process.

When to Seek Support

It’s common to feel overwhelmed by grief, but professional support may be helpful if you notice:

• Persistent sadness or despair that doesn’t improve over time
• Difficulty functioning in daily life
• Sleep disturbances, appetite changes, or physical tension
• Feelings of hopelessness or thoughts of self-harm

Reaching out for support is not a sign of weakness—it’s a step toward healing. Together, we can work through your grief at your own pace, helping you honour your loss while finding ways to move forward.