Grief and Loss Counselling in Owen Sound, ON.

Difficulty with grief and loss can be aided with counselling. Our therapists help unpack the difficult emotions and events that make grieving complicated. There is no time limit to grief or loss, and no way to limit this process to humans only. Loss of employment, pets, important places, and relationships can all result in a grieving process. We can help.

Coping with loss and adjusting to life without a loved one is overwhelming. It is unsettling and painful to watch the world keep turning when it feels like yours has stopped. Adequate emotional support is critical during these times. Therapy will not only provide appropriate coping skills but also offer a safe space to feel and process your loss. Reach out for a free consultation; we can talk and see if I am the right fit to walk with you through this adjustment.

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

In times of deep loss, finding a way forward can feel overwhelming. With rich experience supporting those living with terminal illnesses and families who have lost loved ones, I understand there are no "right" ways to grieve. I offer a compassionate, non-judgmental space where you can share your unique journey. I’ll be here with you, honoring your feelings and helping you heal at your own pace, with empathy and care. Please schedule a free consultation with me to see if we are a good fit.

Grief and Loss happen at any stage and any age. In counselling, we honour your feelings and stages of grief, as well as moving on to embrace a new life without your loved one. Grief is a common experience for any loss and we look at it as such. Grief is not only death, but loss of relationship, loss of job, loss of any other important figure or event in your life. We look at how you can transition into a new way of being without that which you have lost.

Any significant loss rather it be through death, divorce, loss of employment, loss of a dream, expectation, etc. creates a form of grief. All categories mentioned of course have their own particular dynamic. However, the result is the same and that is grief. In order to function to the best of a person’s capabilities and potential they must make sure that the grief has been resolved satisfactorily since unresolved grief can infect any and all present and future goals that an individual may hold for themselves. The most significant loss is that where grief has produced an inner “self conscious coma”. It seems that “the self” gets lost in grief and the “sense of self” has to be found and re-establ....

Grief can feel overwhelming, isolating, and confusing. Whether you’re coping with the death of a loved one, the loss of a relationship, or other life transitions, I offer a space to process these painful emotions at your own pace. Together, we can explore how grief affects your identity, relationships, and daily functioning, and gently work toward finding meaning, connection, and healing.

Over the course of our lives, we experience various losses and we grieve in many different ways. It can be difficult to know how to begin working through grief and you do not have to be alone in this process. I believe that grieving is a journey and I welcome the opportunity to support you in your path to healing. Within therapy, we can explore some of the emotions you are experiencing, unpack expectations about what grieving looks like, discuss possibilities for connection with what’s most important within your life, and consider possible ways to honour the loss(es) you have experienced. Contact me or book a free consultation if you wish to learn more.