Grief and Loss Counselling in Norwood, ON.

I offer a safe, trusting and empathic space to honour your loss and support you to learn how to lean in, connect, and open to the grieving process. We all experience grief in our lifetimes; each of our journeys is unique. The conversation about it creates a sense of commonality; you are not alone. Whether you have lost someone you love, a pet, a friendship, a job, identity, or moved cities/countries, your journey is your own. Grief is the response we have to loss and is unique to each of us. We work together to move through it. I provide an integrated, personalized approach that draws on effective modalities, so you receive the support you uniquely need to move forward.

[I OFFER VIDEO SESSIONS THROUGHOUT ALBERTA AND ONTARIO]. You are hurting now, and I understand that. I have been a psychologist since 1986 with plenty of hard-earned wisdom. I too have experienced grief and loss many times in my life. I can help. Let us chat about the pain you are feeling now. Book with me right now by going to https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=14249112

Grief, loss, and bereavement, whether it is the passing of a loved one, the end of a career, or the falling-apart of a relationship are all similar: we are losing or have lost an important part of our lives. Understanding the emotions, feelings, and behaviours we have when we experience grief and bereavement is part of helping us accept what has occurred, why we feel the way that we are feeling, and what is next for us. In working with clients on grief, loss, and bereavement it is important to understand that the way we process these experiences is unique to each person, and the pillar of respect is paramount.

While I do not offer support for grief, at Psychotherapy Collective, our clinic, we have several therapists properly positioned to support you. The pain associated with grief is a natural yet often destabilizing part of the human experience. Schedule a free 15-minute consultation with one of our grief therapists to allow you to explore your individual experience with grief https://www.psychotherapycollective.ca/areas-of-focus/grief

Grief can be anticipatory or unexpected, and even when we believe we are prepared, loss can deeply impact our emotional, physical, and relational well-being. Whether you are mourning the end of a relationship, the death of a loved one, or the loss of a pet, grief can surface in many ways and at unexpected times. Through psychotherapy, I provide a supportive space to process your emotions, explore the meaning of your loss, and develop healthy ways to honour what you are grieving. Together, we work toward restoring balance, resilience, and a sense of connection in your life.

Grief can be experienced through loss of a loved one from death, the ending of a relationship or even loss of a job. It is important to understand that grief isn't linear but we experience it in waves that ebb and flow and can feel, at times, exhausting and overwhelming. As a counsellor trained in art therapy and psychodrama techniques, I use these modalities to help you accept and experience your grief without letting it overwhelm your life.

Experiencing loss is an inevitable part of life and grief is the natural response to that. Loss can come in many forms - the loss of a relationship or marriage, a job, reputation, a beloved pet, an ideal future, or it can come from abuse and neglect. Giref is a normal response to loss but can have a mind of it's own, often surfacing years after the precipitating event. Therapy can help you talk through the loss, feel the grief you need to and process your emotions in a safe a supportive environment. Afterwards you will regain your peace of mind and be able to move forward with your life.

I know this is a difficult time for you. Everyone reacts differently about losing someone significant in their life. It can be hard when other people do not understand why you feel or react as you do. I honor your courage in reaching out for support and would like to assist by offering a compassionate ear. It may be that your grief is complicated by a traumatic loss. I want you to know that you are not alone and that I have supported many others through this difficult and painful time.

As loss may be best described as the absence of something valuable, grief is the reaction to this absence. It permeates every area of our lives. The way we experience grief is personal and changes as we adapt to the loss. Feelings of guilt, disbelief, anger, yearning, and sorrow are often present. Going through the stages of grief is difficult. Together, we will explore the healing journey ensuring you are self-companionate while honouring the one’s you have lost and to explore and understand your thoughts, feelings, and behaviours that are integrated into your bereavement process. Schedule a free consultation to see if we are a good fit.

Grief and loss can be overwhelming for people. Having someone to share their story with can help make the journey a little easier. Therapy can help lower feelings of isolation for clients. I help clients come to understand that grief doesn't just go away once the funeral is over, or the situation is over ( such as separation of spouses). Grief takes time. I provide a listening ear, compassion, and respect for how each person grieves. Art making can often be very helpful for clients moving through grief. It can provide them with an outlet for their emotions, and a way to express feelings that are sometimes hard to put into words.

Contemporary approaches to coping with grief and loss have shown that the path of acceptance and healing is not linear, but a winding road and unique process for every individual. Psychotherapy can help you along your path by providing an outlet for those challenging emotions and providing you with tools to help you cope. With personal experience, I will lend a hand in helping you to cope and integrate the challenges presented by the loss of a loved one or a significant relationship as you find your new normal. Those we lose remain in our hearts, and by remembering them with gratitude we can begin to heal.

Grief is a complex experience that may be accompanied by a diversity of difficult emotions that are challenging to work around. However, you are not alone. Each of us have a unique relationship with grief, and I am here to support you in discovering what that relationship looks like for you. You don’t have to know where to start or where you are going in your pathway to healing. There is no correct way to grieve. Contact me to book a free consultation to see if we would be a good fit.