Grief and Loss Counselling in Oyama, BC.

While grief and transition are a natural part of life, we are still often overwhelmed by sadness, anger and all the confusing emotions that come with loss. There is no right or wrong way to grieve—just your body and mind doing what it can to process the pain of major life change and the loss of how things were. Working with me means compassionate care that helps you to approach and feel your feelings in a safe way, taking things one step at a time. I promise you that all grief can be transformed into a gentle honouring of who or what was lost. I would be happy to team up with you in your journey towards peace and acceptance.

My approach to grief & loss follow the five recognised steps by Kubler-Ross & Kessler. I will provide a comforting environment & not minimise or try to stop the emotions that are associated with loss of any kind (loss of a long time partner, child, close relationship or even a beloved pet). My Client will feel supported & a great deal of empathy will be shown on my part. I believe that taking time, however long, to get to the stage of saying a few words will benefit my Client. Being listened to, with very little explanation of the five stages of grief, on my part, will benefit my Client. Early on there maybe only emotions expressed & I will be there to provide a safe place for these.

Navigating through the intense emotions of grief and loss can be overwhelming and often lonely. Grief and loss is something that every single human is going to navigate at some point in their life, the challenge is that it is experienced very differently for everyone. Through our connection, my primary goal is to support you in understanding how to navigate through the intensity of it and acquiring some tools to move through the journey.