Grief Counsellor
Lydia Hamilton, MSc, RCC
Registered Clinical Counsellor
In V9L 1T6 - Nearby to Shawnigan Lake.
Did you know that the "stages of grief" were actually developed for those facing death, NOT for those who have lost a loved one? Unfortunately, this leads many to feel they MUST grief in a certain order of stages. -And that if they don't, that they are somehow doing it wrong. NOT TRUE! Grief looks different for everyone and happens at it's own pace. I offer non-judgemental support and guidance to those who have suffered a significant loss. This includes the complicated grief of losing a living family member to addiction, mental illness or brain disease such as dementia.
Grief Counsellor
Michele Dolan, MACP, RCC, CCC
Registered Clinical Counsellor
In V8L 4P7 - Nearby to Shawnigan Lake.
Losing someone through a relationship break up, the loss of life, or a major change in life circumstances can be the most profoundly sad experiences we endure in this life. A loss may feel insurmountable or you may be numb, rejecting the loss, avoiding the suffering that comes with acknowledging a new reality. It is sad but true that suffering is a part of human existence. But so is joy, happiness and contentment. Counselling can help you understand what you need in order to grieve. Recognizing the importance of your loss, accepting it and making plans for moving forward can help you continue on your path and learn to cope and survive your grief.
Grief Counselor
Shannon Ritchie, MC, RCC
Registered Clinical Counsellor
Available for Online Therapy
Grief and loss is a profound and individualized experience. However, with ideas about specific stages of grief and appropriate and inappropriate types of grieving - grief and loss can be stigmatizing. Feelings of grief and loss can come from a wide range of experiences. For instances, these feelings can emerge from a death or loss of a loved one, an illness, death of a pet, loss from relationship or identity etc. In therapy we will explore your individual experience with grief and loss within the context of your life and life experiences. I offer support to individuals, couples, or families.
Grief Counsellor
Kirsteen Moore, Psy. D., R.C.C.
Psychotherapist
In V8M 1J8 - Nearby to Shawnigan Lake.
I am honoured that you are interested in my services and I would like to tell you a little bit about myself. I have been described as slightly non-conventional in the counselling world, which suits me perfectly, and also tends to suit youth who are trying to stand up to the force of the problems in their life. I am very comfortable working with this population, and I feel fortunate that I can connect with teens the way I do, conventionally or in a way that makes sense to them.
Grief Counsellor
Michelle Gay, M.A., RCC, CCC
Registered Clinical Counsellor, Canadian Certified Counsellor, EMDR Certified Therapist and EMDRIA Certified Consultant, Teacher (BC and TESL Canada)
In V8V 3K8 - Nearby to Shawnigan Lake.
Working through grief and mourning, is often a long-term process. There can be a range of emotions, thoughts and physical experiences as you adjust to your life after a loss. Significant life changes may include the loss of a loved one, pet, relationship, pregnancy, job, divorce, a move and relationship. I can help by listening to however you need to speak about your loss, at anytime in your experiences. Mourning is a normal and very personal process that does not have a time limit. Yet, sometimes you may feel stuck and at those times, it can be helpful to use on EMDR therapy (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) to work through those sticking points.
Grief Counsellor
Scott Kouri, Ph.D., RCC.
Registered Clinical Counsellor
In V8W 2G9 - Nearby to Shawnigan Lake.
The grief process is different for everyone yet also flows through some universal patterns. Grief largely relates to themes such as acceptance of the loss, the processing of emotions, and learning to live life in the light of the loss. Rituals and ceremonies often support grief and loss work, as well as making peace with the past. Other approaches include journaling, connecting through visualization, going to meaningful spaces, and continuing your connection in practical or spiritual ways. Together we can work to support the often times painful transitions related to grief and loss.
Grief Counsellor
Simon Funnell, MACP, RCC
Registered Clinical Counsellor
In V9B 0A1 - Nearby to Shawnigan Lake.
I understand that the pain you're going through right now feels unbearable, like a heavy weight on your soul. In our work together, we'll create a safe space to explore your feelings and memories, using therapeutic approaches tailored to your unique experience of grief. While the journey ahead may be challenging, it's important to remember that healing is possible. You don't have to go through this alone; I'll be here to support you every step of the way, helping you find a path toward hope and renewal.
Grief Counsellor
Gravitate Counselling Inc., MA/M.Ed., RCC
Registered Clinical Counsellor
In V8R 1C2 - Nearby to Shawnigan Lake.
Whether the grief you are experiencing is the result of the death of a loved one, the end of a relationship, or an unexpected change to your life plans, Gravitate Counselling Inc.'s counsellors are here for you. We can support you to explore what the loss means to you, process the difficult emotions that come alongside change, and, when you're ready, to explore what your future might look like. Book with one of our Registered Clinical Counsellors today to get started.
Grief Counsellor
Colleen Kelly, M.A, RCC
Registered Clinical Counsellor
In V9G 1A1 - Nearby to Shawnigan Lake.
We all grieve as grief is a natural response to loss. However, losing a loved one or even a cherished pet can affect us in profound and life-changing ways. Sometimes, loss is experienced due to losing a job or a relationship, and we also experience grief. My approach to Grief counseling can help you process the emotions experienced because of loss or traumatic loss. If you are overwhelmed, unable to separate from your loved one, or having difficulties with physical symptoms, routines, lifestyle changes, trauma, and sadness, our work together can help you accept the emotions experienced, develop strategies to cope with loss, build on strengths through support, and heal and adapt to change.
Grief Counsellor
Dorion Dellabough, M.Ed., RCC
Registered Clinical Counsellor
In V8M 1M6 - Nearby to Shawnigan Lake.
If you are reading this description because you have recently suffered a loss, please know that I am deeply sympathetic to your pain. In therapy, my intent is to bear witness to your suffering, to ensure that your emotions are sorted through and given open expression, and then to help find meaning in what often seems a meaningless situation. I believe that grief is complicated, highly personal, and not responsive to formulas or prescribed methods of treatment. There is only an untread path, and I would be honoured to walk it with you.
Grief Counselor
Steve Rose, PhD
Addiction Counsellor
Available for Online Therapy
Are you using alcohol, substances, or addictive behaviors to cope with grief and loss? Although they provide relief in the short term, their long-term effects on your relationships and health can make it even more difficult to cope. Through a compassionate non-judgmental approach, I help clients explore their relationship to grief and loss so that they can overcome addictive coping strategies. If you're looking for another way forward, feel free to reach out and we can set up a free consultation to discuss further.
Grief Counsellor
Guido Timmermans, MA (Couns. Psych.) CCC
Canadian Certified Counsellor
In V9B 6R5 - Nearby to Shawnigan Lake.
I use my own experience of loss and relevant therapeutic insights to guide you through the grieving process. When your grief hurts those closest to you or interferes with your day to day functioning, you need to give attention to your hurt. This is where a trained outsider can be of help. We all go through similar stages of grief when faced with a significant loss, but in our own unique way. We need to take the time and address what is possible at each moment. By making sense of where you are in the grieving process, clarifying your beliefs and expectations of how much time grieving should take and what the end result should be, you will be able to integrate your experience.
Grief Counsellor
Maryse Neilson, MSW, RSW
Counsellor and Registered Social Worker
In V8P 3W8 - Nearby to Shawnigan Lake.
Grief and loss are both universal and unique experiences. We all experience them from time to time and the experience can be overwhelming and debilitating. I will help you understand that experiences inform us but do not define us - we can choose our path through grief and loss and leave it behind, changed but not broken or damaged. There is life in front of us to be lived and every experience we have is important and informative to who we become.
Grief Counsellor
Sharolyn Sloat, PhD, CPBC #1666
Psychologist (Registered with CPBC)
In V9A 5S1 - Nearby to Shawnigan Lake.
The death of a loved one, or the loss of a relationship, identity, role, possession, or job can be extremely difficult to live with. How do you endure and make sense of the unfathomable? Although grieving in relation to loss is a normal response, sometimes we become immobilized by it, and need help and support in order to deal with it effectively. Dr Sloat can support you by helping you to, 1) Process and work through your grief, 2) Find new meaning and purpose in the face of tragedy, and 3) Find the courage to eventually move on.
Grief Counsellor
Cory Klath, Cory Klath
Registered Clinical Counsellor & Registered Social Worker
In V8T 4N4 - Nearby to Shawnigan Lake.
Our natural response to any loss is to grieve. Maybe there is grief for a loved one, for a broken promise or betrayed trust, for lost opportunities, for the suffering of another, for the end of a relationship, or the loss of a job. It can be a complicated process involving a complex (and often confusing) array of painful feelings that often affect us on all levels - mind, body and spirit. In my practice, I help people to work through the mourning process, exploring ways to honor their loss, and begin to adapt to changes and new realities. Maybe together, we can find a way through.
Grief Counsellor
Marilyn Sundeen, M.C., R.C.C.
Registered Clinical Counsellor
In V9B 3S6 - Nearby to Shawnigan Lake.
Loss is a natural part of life, the ebb and flow of living. Experiencing pain is also an inevitable part of being human. Suffering , however, is optional. Sometimes, the intensity of the grief when we experience loss can disable us and freeze us in our tracks. The grief work that you and I do will bring the forward the emotions that are trapped. I will support you in making sense of the loss and how to go forward with a new narrative about yourself and your life.
Grief Counsellor
Janice Graham, Ph.D., RCC
Psychotherapist and Registered Clinical Counsellor
In V9C 1E7 - Nearby to Shawnigan Lake.
When someone to whom you are attached dies or abandons you, you may be devastated, lonely, angry, sleepless, miserable. You may believe that never again will you be happy. Maybe you feel guilt. Your grieving may be delayed or denied for many years because it is squeezed out by other concerns. Unfinished grieving has the power to disturb your life long afterward and you may not realize what the reason is. I will ask you the story of your loss. Dr. Janice is an expert in general grief work, child death, child loss and post abortion grieving. Grief counseling will help you to find peace and acceptance and to go on with your life. Other losses include loss of health, employment or relationship.
Grief Counsellor
Shelley Gordon, MSW, RSW
Registered Clinical Social Worker
In V8V 4Y2 - Nearby to Shawnigan Lake.
Through safety, support and compassion, Shelley helps her clients through the difficult process of grief and loss. Encouraging clients to be compassionate towards themselves, as well as promoting self care as they move through the different stages of grief. Shelley normalizes and teaches clients about the grief process as she holds out the possibilities of hope and recovery from this painful period of time. Shelley helps clients to find meaning and purpose as they embrace their grief with the underpinnings of growth and healing.
Grief Counsellor
Ben Bjorgaard, PhDc, MA, RCC, CCC
Registered Clinical Counsellor, Canadian Certified Counsellor
In V8R 4P8 - Nearby to Shawnigan Lake.
Loss can break, alienate, initiate, and open. It can lead to oceans of feelings looming over us, a sense of being distanced from oneself and others—far away adrift at sea, rage at the injustice of loss, and even shame at experiencing rage. I can't predict what the waves may be like for you, but I can help you respond to them. Whether your instinct is to hold, brace, jump, dive, run, scream, float, or let the waves wash over you, together we can feel out what to do and what to make of it all.
Grief Counselor
Currents Counselling, RCC, CCC, RSW
Registered Clinical Counsellors, Canadian Certified Counsellors, and Registered Social Workers
Available for Online Therapy
We understand that grief and loss profoundly impacts individuals and families. We also understanding grief means understanding the relationship or relationships that have been lost. We want to understand the love and the loss experienced and help to hold space for the grief, create meaning, and healing. We further understand that some grief is complicated. We are here to support you.
Grief Counsellor
Jennifer Meikle, MC RCC
Registered Clinical Counselor
In V9E 2G4 - Nearby to Shawnigan Lake.
Grief counseling helps people cope with grief and mourning following the loss of a loved one or due to major life changes that trigger feelings of grief (i.e. job loss or divorce). It provides a space for individuals to work through and process the complex emotions surrounding loss. Healthy grieving results in remembering the loss with a newfound sense of peace, rather than emotional pain.
Grief Counsellor
Cally Farr, MA, RCC
Registered Clinical Counsellor
In V8V 3K8 - Nearby to Shawnigan Lake.
Going through grief and loss can leave your whole world frozen and meaningless. Through therapy with me, you will find a road back to meaning and recover your life energy. The process of grieving is one of acceptance and through acceptance and letting go, you can actually regain your wisdom with a profound sense of strength and new insights. There are many types of loss, from losing a close person or pet, to leaving your home city or house, or even losing a job or losing a relationship through separation and divorce, as well as through death. There is also the very real loss of hope and dreams, plans that may be lost through death, separation or illness. With gentle support, I will help you.
Grief Counsellor
Mark Watts, MTC, CCH
Registered Master Therapeutic Counsellor, Board Certified Counselling Hypnotherapist
In V8W 1C4 - Nearby to Shawnigan Lake.
Major loss and grief effects many of us to some extent in our lives. I believe in the value of the grieving process and the importance of not rushing through it or cutting it off. Grief can be unpredictable and needs to be honored as we move through life’s most difficult challenge. I can work with you through the full range of feelings—anger, fear, gratitude, love, despair – whatever is coming up for you on a given day.
Grief Counsellor
Alan Caplan, MA, CCC
CCC
In V9A 7M7 - Nearby to Shawnigan Lake.
I will listen to the client's accounts of their loss. identifying the critical issues that are involved and validating their loss. The I will contextualize the loss(es) in terms of the meaning it has upon their life, and the general issues that are involved. Usually, I outline the stages of the grieving process and prepare the client for this, including some assignments that will assist them inexperiencing their losses and letting go eventually. This is avery delicate and intimate sharing process which I try to remain sensitive to as we proceed.
Grief Counselor
Fern Whitfield, RPC, MPCC
Master Practitioner in Clinical Counselling
Available for Online Therapy
Are you feeling sad, anxious, angry, lonely, guilty, relieved, isolated, confused, or numbed out? Loss and grief is most often associated with loss of life, but it can also be central to the presenting problems and underlying issues that are brought into my counselling office by most of my clients. Death, divorce, relocation, immigration, job loss, relationship breakdowns...these are all losses that we need to work through. Talking about your loss and processing your feelings is a good place to start.
Compassionate Bereavement Services in Shawnigan Lake, BC.
Thank you for visiting our British Columbia search of licensed grief specialists in Shawnigan Lake. Moving through grief after loss is difficult. Therapy helps through listening, by having someone there with you who understands the stages and process of grieving. You can find help for grief in Shawnigan Lake right now, please contact a provider above, you can email 24/7.
Shawnigan Lake is located in British Columbia, Canada. Shawnigan Lake therapists serve postal code: V0R.