Grief and Loss Counselling in Markham, ON.

I walk with my clients in their journey of grieving, through their difficult time as they try to understand their loss and their feelings. I offer them a safe space and time to understand their feelings for their losses. There are many other kinds of losses in our lives. We may lose our loved ones, our health, our physical mobility, our relationships with others, our dreams or our jobs. These are losses which we may not realize that we need to grieve. We may feel that something is not quite right.

Grief and loss can feel overwhelming. It is often not just the loss of what has happened, but also the loss of an envisioned future that needs to be grieved. I have worked with many clients grieving the loss of family members, relationships or their own physical abilities. My experience has made me adept at being able to help you by sitting with you in your grief and slowly helping you process it, so you can reintegrate your loss into your life in a more manageable way. Call today and book a free consultation.

In the depths of grief, finding solace can feel like an impossible journey. You're not alone, and your pain is valid. I'm here to provide a compassionate and understanding space where you can navigate your own path to healing. No judgment, no expectations—just support tailored to your needs. Together, we'll honor your journey and explore ways to find peace amidst the pain. Reach out today to start your healing process. Your first consultation is free, and I'm here to support you.

With Gestalt therapy the five tasks of mourning, are supported: (1) To accept the reality of the loss, (2) To experience the pain of grief, (3) To adjust to the environment in which the deceased is missing, (4) To withdraw (some) emotional energy and reinvest it in another relationship, and (5) To find a place for and maintain a continuing bond with what we lose, however not in any specific order. A gestalt therapist supports the bereaved with an emphasis on a "loving authentic presence and communication that allows expression of EACH other’s personhood" so that feelings are honored and explored at the clients own pace. The here and now is emphasized and that is what leads to support/change

If you are looking at this profile, I am truly sorry for your loss. I would like to applaud for your courage to seek the help you need. I believe that you are not only doing this for yourself but for the loved one you lost. The pain of losing a loved one is indescribable. How can we cope this tremendous pain and sorrow the loss brought to us? How can also celebrate the life that they brought to us? With over 12 years of clinical experiences, I humbly and wholeheartedly want to walk this enriched journey with you. Please don't hesitate to reach out and start to make the changes at this moment.

Grey Matters International and the work of Kevin J. Fleming, Ph.D approaches issues of grief & loss through the lens of innovation----instead of growing the same neural networks responsible for the pain in weekly therapy sessions, we reset the brain to move forward quicker and efficiently by working on the stuck limbic system so as to empower the person with more success and traction. For no one wants to stay in a grief mode for too long; but when you don’t include the brain in your work with someone, you risk describing the water to them while they drown and calling it success. Contact Grey Matters International, Inc now at kevin@kevinflemingphd.com or 877-606-6161.

I define grieving as: "Your body is healing an emotional break and/or bruise". A loss of any type will create emotional bruising or an emotional break - such as the loss of a loved one. Grieving is a normal emotional healing process. Our emotions will heal, just as a broken leg will heal. However, we are to nurse the bruise/break properly, otherwise the emotional body can not heal itself. I will help you develop a healthy emotional wound care system. I provide a safe place for you to vent your feelings. Venting feelings or I like to call it "washing your emotional wound" is the first step. Then I teach the emotional nursing steps which will guide and support the healing process.

Going through grief and loss, especially about a loved one, is an extremely difficult process - no one should go through it alone. As your therapist, I will show you compassion and walk along side with you in your time of grief. I can help you to move on with life at your pace and yet not having to forget about your loss. Healthy grieving is about the ability to to move on without forgeting the one whom you have lost.

Grief can feel overwhelming and isolating, but you don’t have to face it alone. In our sessions, I provide a compassionate, non-judgmental space where your feelings are honored and your story matters. Together, we’ll explore healthy ways to process loss, build coping strategies, and rediscover meaning in life. My approach focuses on resilience and healing, helping you move forward at your own pace while finding hope and strength for the future.

Grieving doesn’t follow a timeline, and no two experiences are the same. Whether you’re coping with the death of a loved one, miscarriage, relationship loss, or a major life transition, therapy can help you process the pain without rushing your healing. At Rooted in Resilience, we create a compassionate space where you can honour your loss, express your emotions freely, and slowly reconnect with hope. Together, we’ll explore meaning, memory, and what it looks like to carry grief while still moving forward.

When you experience the loss of a loved one, whether young or old, there are so many adjustments to be made. What is your new normal? Do you even want to adjust to a new life without this person? Grief is complicated and is not linear, and at times we need someone to walk alongside us in this journey. You may need to process anger, new anxieties, emotional and physical pain, complicated feelings and confusion. Let us help you navigate through this grief journey.

I bring a great deal of compassion and empathy to work involving grief, whether that grief is from the death of a loved one or the loss of a dream or idea. I incorporate elements from narrative therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy, and internal family systems therapy into my work surrounding grief. In a safe, confidential space, we'll discuss ways to help you cope with your loss.

Grief is a complicated experience that leaves many feeling alone even in a room full of people. I work through the various stages of grief with you to process your emotions. Grief is like a heavy backpack you can't put down. I will support you in managing the overwhelm and exhaustion you feel as you return to daily tasks. Let's connect to get you back to feeling like yourself.

There are many forms of loss we encounter in life - relationships, places, work, meaningful engagements, roles at work or at home, etc. The deeper any of these mean to us, the harder it can be to process the loss. I offer a place to sit with loss, to explore what's going on with it, to learn what's normal & what to expect in this type of journey. Grief has it's own schedule, it's important to honour this, and to grieve well.

I have personally suffered a great loss in my life, as a result, I feel that I am uniquely qualified to work with clients who have also suffered similar tragedies. Textbook grief therapy is not enough. My experience has helped me formulate a deep understanding of the particular fears, sadness, and problems one faces while dealing with a profound loss.

Grief can feel overwhelming and confusing and it can be hard to know how to cope with these emotions and our sense of loss. In times like these it can be so helpful to have a person come alongside and walk this journey with you. In my work with individuals who have experienced grief, I support each person to discover their own unique path to healing from grief. Book a free consultation to explore if we are a good fit.