I offer warm, compassionate counselling for people who are experiencing grief and loss in its many forms. This may include the death of someone important to you, whether expected, sudden, or traumatic, the loss of a much-loved pet, as well as the loss of a relationship, home, sense of stability, identity, or a hoped-for future. These experiences can leave you feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure how to move forward, particularly when the impact of your loss is not easily understood by others.
Grief is not something to be fixed or rushed. It can show up in many different ways, including shock, sadness, anxiety, anger, guilt, or numbness, and it may affect how safe or familiar the world feels. I offer a calm, supportive space where your experience is met with empathy, respect, and care, allowing you to explore what you are carrying at your own pace.
I work as an integrative counsellor, drawing primarily on person-centred therapy. This means our work is guided by your needs rather than a set agenda. Together, we can explore past, present, and anticipated losses, and reflect on how these experiences are affecting you now. My role is to help you make sense of your experiences and support you in finding steadier ground.
Alongside my professional training, my lived experience of traumatic bereavement deeply informs my work. It allows me to meet grief with genuine understanding, including the shock and sense of rupture that can follow sudden loss. I also know first-hand that, with time and the right support, life can begin to feel more manageable again. It is possible to find renewed meaning, moments of connection, and even happiness alongside grief.
Following an initial telephone chat to explore whether working together feels like a good fit, we will meet for regular weekly sessions, either online or face-to-face. I look forward to meeting you soon.