Grief Counselling

Grief counselling can help with:

• Death of a loved one

• Ending of a relationship

• Being in a care giving role

• Loss of physical abilities

• Spiritual concerns

• Anticipatory grief

• Having a life-limiting-illness

• Loss by suicide

• And More…

Grief is one of the most difficult topics to discuss with our loved ones. Often there is a ‘time limit’ put on our grief, and others are uncomfortable with us expressing our tears and difficult emotions; this is where counselling can be incredibly helpful. Grief counselling is a non-judgemental space where you can express yourself freely, without feeling like you are a burden to others. This is a safe environment where you can talk about the challenges you face with the loss.

Grief is not only a mental and emotional experience, but a physical one. It can dramatically change our lives and hurt our ability to function. An important part of grief counselling is learning about the wide range of reactions to loss such as anger, sadness, hopelessness, relief, and confusion.

Hospice work has guided much of my live over the past decade; with countless hours spent volunteering, as the basis for both my bachelor and masters thesis, and through being contracted to do research projects.

I fell into hospice work after several losses in my personal life as I looked to understand my own grief and find my life’s purpose. I felt a strong sense of connection to those who told me their stories of loss and walk alongside, listen with my heart, and bear witness to others pain. My interest in grief and bereavement has strongly influenced my personal and professional life.