Grief & Loss

Are you feeling lost after a significant loss? Wondering if what you’re experiencing is “normal” or if you should be “over it” by now? You’re not alone, and there’s no right way to grieve.

Your grief is as unique as your love. There’s no timeline, no “correct” way to feel, and no expiry date on missing someone or something precious to you.

Does this sound like you?

  • Everything reminds you of them – songs, places, even random moments trigger waves of sadness.
  • You feel guilty for laughing or having a good moment, like you’re betraying their memory.
  • People keep saying “they’re in a better place” but you just want them here.
  • You can’t concentrate on work, conversations, or things that used to matter.
  • You feel angry – at them, at God, at people who still have what you’ve lost.
  • You’re exhausted but can’t sleep, or you’re sleeping all the time
  • Nothing feels the same – food doesn’t taste right, activities feel pointless
  • You feel like you’re going crazy with the intensity of your emotions

The many ways we lose

  • When Someone Dies
    Whether sudden or expected, losing someone you love changes everything. You might be grieving a parent, partner, child, sibling, friend, or beloved pet. Each relationship is unique, so each grief is unique.
  • Relationship Endings
    Divorce, breakups, or friendship losses involve grieving not just the person, but the future you’d planned together and the version of yourself that existed in that relationship.
  • Health Changes
    Chronic illness, disability, or watching someone you love become unwell involves grieving your old life, capabilities, or the person they used to be.
  • Life Transitions
    Even positive changes involve loss. New parents grieve their freedom. Retirees miss their work identity. Moving means leaving behind familiar places and people.

The complicated losses

  • Miscarriage or fertility struggles – Losing the child and future you’d imagined
  • Estrangement – Grieving someone who’s alive but unreachable
  • Dementia – Watching someone disappear while still being physically present
  • Job loss – Especially when work was central to your identity

When grief gets stuck

Sometimes grief feels overwhelming, stuck, or “wrong.”

You might need extra support if:

  • Months have passed but grief feels as raw as day one.
  • You can’t function – basic self-care, work, or relationships are suffering significantly.
  • You’re avoiding everything that reminds you of your loss.
  • You feel numb or disconnected from everyone and everything.
  • You’re having thoughts of self-harm or wanting to join the person who died.
  • Others are telling you to “move on” but you feel stuck.

This doesn’t mean you’re broken or grieving “wrong” – it means you could benefit from professional support.

What people don’t tell you about grief

  • Grief comes in waves – you might feel fine one moment and devastated the next.
  • Anniversaries and holidays are hard – these times often hit harder than expected.
  • You might feel relieved (especially after long illness) then guilty about that relief.
  • Grief changes but doesn’t end – you learn to carry it differently over time.
  • Secondary losses are real – losing not just the person but their role in your life.
  • Everyone grieves differently – there’s no “normal” timeline or way to grieve

How we can help

Grief is one of life’s most difficult experiences, but you don’t have to navigate it alone. We provide a safe space where your grief is welcomed, understood, and honoured – however it shows up.

What we’ll work on together

  • Understanding your unique grief
    We’ll explore what your loss means to you, how it’s affecting your life, and normalise whatever you’re experiencing.
  • Processing difficult emotions
    Whether it’s sadness, anger, guilt, relief, or numbness – all feelings are welcome here.
  • Developing coping strategies
    Practical tools for managing overwhelming moments, triggers, and daily life.
  • Honouring your connection
    Finding healthy ways to maintain your bond with what you’ve lost while moving forward.

Our approach includes

  • EMDR therapy for traumatic or complicated aspects of loss
  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to address unhelpful thoughts and develop healthy coping
  • Mindfulness techniques to help you stay present with difficult emotions

If you’re struggling with loss, please don’t wait until you feel “bad enough” to deserve help. Support is available now, and you don’t have to carry this weight by yourself.