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Compassionate support when your grief feels too heavy to carry alone
Losing someone to suicide can leave you with a kind of grief that feels hard to put into words. Alongside deep sadness, you may be living with shock, guilt, anger, confusion, or a sense that nothing quite makes sense anymore. Many people also carry unanswered questions, self-blame, or the feeling that others don’t really know how to respond.
Grief after suicide is often complicated by silence and stigma. You may find yourself holding things in, protecting others, or feeling unable to talk openly about what you’re going through, even with those closest to you. Over time, this can make the loss feel heavier and more isolating.
At Cherry Tree Therapy Centre in Henley-on-Thames, we offer bereavement by suicide counselling for adults who are struggling to make sense of this complex and deeply painful loss. Whether your bereavement is recent or many years ago, you don’t have to face it alone. Support is available when you feel ready, at a pace that feels right for you.
At Cherry Tree Therapy Centre, we believe therapy should feel human, respectful, and carefully matched, particularly when supporting grief following suicide. We understand how difficult it can be to reach out, and how important it is to feel safe, heard, and understood.
Our focus is on helping you feel less alone with your grief, offering compassionate support as you find your own way forward, at a pace that feels right for you.
Many of our counsellors have undertaken specialist training with SOBS (Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide), a respected UK charitable organisation dedicated to supporting those affected by suicide loss. This training helps our therapists develop a deeper understanding of the unique complexities, emotional responses, and challenges that can arise following a suicide.
While each therapist brings their own experience and approach, we take care to match you with someone who has appropriate training and experience in bereavement by suicide, so you feel understood, supported, and safe in the work you do together.
Grief after suicide is often more complex. Many people experience heightened guilt, self-blame, anger, or unanswered questions, alongside the usual feelings of loss. There can also be stigma or silence from others, which can make the grief feel more isolating.
This type of counselling is suitable for anyone who has lost someone to suicide, including partners, family members, friends, colleagues, or witnesses. You do not need to be in immediate crisis to benefit from support.
No. You are always in control of what you share. Some people want to talk in detail, others don’t. Your therapist will follow your lead and work at a pace that feels safe for you.
There is no time limit on grief. Some people seek counselling weeks or months after a loss, while others come years later when the impact begins to surface. Bereavement by suicide counselling can be helpful at any stage.
Yes. Cherry Tree Therapy Centre offers bereavement by suicide counselling in Henley-on-Thames, as well as online sessions. We also welcome clients from surrounding areas such as Marlow, Reading, Twyford, Sonning and Wargrave. We can also advise on our low-cost counselling options if affordability is a concern.
Take the Next Step
Whether you need a space to talk things through, make sense of what’s going on, or explore new ways of coping, we’re here to support you. If you’d like to find out more or arrange a call to see how counselling or psychotherapy at Cherry Tree Therapy Centre could help, please complete the form below or book a call.