Grief and Loss Counselling in Whitchurch Stouffville, ON.

I use a very holistic approach to loss and grief. We bring many aspects into the work including talk therapy, meditation, body centered relaxation, spirituality, letter writing, Emotional Freedom Technique, New Decision Therapy, Polarity Therapy, Cranosacral, Reiki, visualization, forgiveness work and acceptance work. We touch on how loss Can be a catalyst for growth and transformation.

Individuals often come to see me for therapy in my practice in the downtown area of Toronto in order to help them cope with grief, bereavement, and difficulty adjusting to painful loss. For some clients this includes the loss of a close family member, for others this includes the loss of an intimate relationship. In either case, the opportunity to discuss such losses and to understand their impact is an important part of the psychotherapy process.

Have you found yourself in deep sadness from a recent loss or that may be many years old and perhaps you are only recently recognizing? People were designed to reach out to someone when they are grieving and have had a loss. Unfortunately in our modern world, we are expected to be brief about our losses, to shrug them off and move on. You don't have to suffer alone. I will support you to more fully allow yourself to experience this loss and sadness in safety so that you can truly process the pain. Please contact me for help.

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, isolating, and all-consuming. I provide a compassionate space to fully share your pain, remember and stay connected to those you’ve lost, and explore ways to integrate their presence into your life. Clients gain relief, emotional clarity, and the strength to carry love forward while gradually discovering peace, hope, resilience, and renewed purpose in their daily lives.

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.

Creating a safe and supportive environment to work through various techniques via grief focused therapy in order to express emotions and feelings, understand grief, and work through ways to cope with various forms of loss. Techniques include focus on self-care and focused grief work to support acceptance, tolerance and and understanding the stages of grief.

In today's society, we are expected to "suck it up and move on" in situations related to loss. However, grief has a mind of its own. It shows up when we least expect it and can linger a lot longer than we want. It comes back again and again, even when we thought we've dealt with it. . Time does heal, and therapy can help. Whether you have lost a loved one through death or a relationship ending, have gone through a difficult life transition or are grieving the loss of something else important to you, we'll help you heal grief in a supportive, non-judgmental & compassionate space. We're here when you're ready! www.kaleidoscopecounsellingco.com

If you are looking at this page chances are you have lost somebody or something you hold dear to your heart. If so, I am glad you are reaching out; it will be my pleasure support you, hold you, and guide you though this process until you can overcome it. Loss is a part of life. We can grieve for a variety of reasons; we may lose a job, a loved one, we may fail to achieve a goal, we may face infertility, or lose the health we used to have. Even though the grieving process is never fun when it debilitates your ability carry a normal life Grief Therapy becomes necessary. We'll work according to your personality including approaches such as psychoeducation, CBT, mindfulness and spirituality .

Grief and loss can feel overwhelming, isolating, and unpredictable. At Willow Tree Wellness, I offer a compassionate and grounded space where clients can explore their emotions at their own pace. Through a personalized, trauma-informed approach, I help individuals process their loss, find meaning, and reconnect with hope. Together, we’ll work to honour your experience, reduce emotional distress, and build coping strategies that support healing and resilience in everyday life.

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.

Grief and loss are a part of life that is not part of our society so the first step is to normalize each person's individual reaction. Counselling provides a place to listen to your emotions, and explore your thoughts about loss and death from your own experience and worldview. Relationships have changed and we discover new ways of relating and celebrating people who have left through death, divorce, and other losses. Grief and loss are tiring so come to counselling where the burden can be shared and lessened as we talk, listen, and explore coping strategies just for you and your family.

Art therapy and counselling support the gentle processing of grief related to loss, including death, relationship endings, identity shifts, and life transitions. Grief often lives in the body and can be difficult to put into words. Through somatic awareness, reflective conversation, and creative expression, clients can explore their grief at their own pace, honour what has been lost, and find ways to integrate the experience while rebuilding a sense of connection and meaning.

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.

The loss of someone close or a comforting presence in your life is amongst the most difficult emotional experiences to go through alone. Sometimes it can feel like grief is never ending, particularly when you have become stuck or are afraid to fully engage with your feelings. This is no time to be alone or surrounded by people that don't understand the gravity of your loss. You can trust men to help you work through the process of grieving at your own pace and in your own way, by being there for you each step of the way.

After a loss, you look at life through a different lens; what came before and what came after. The mourning process is not linear and it's not all logical; it's a deep felt sense of something missing. Being able to talk about and process our grief with an other in therapy helps us not feel so alone in it. We are offered a place to talk about the person (or pet) in a way that keeps their memory alive.

Our team has an extremely sensitive and compassionate approach that allows individuals, couples and families to explore issues around grief and loss in a safe environment. In helping clients make sense of their experiences and emotions around loss, they are able to grieve in healthy ways. The process of grieving allows for fresh perspectives to emerge around how to move forward after losing someone or something of deep value.

Many people have ideas about how grief should look or feel based on expectations from family, society, or the media. There are so many experiences and events that deserve be mourned, whether society recognizes them or not, and your feelings about the loss are valid. Your experience of grief is unique to you and there is no correct way to process your loss, which is why I work collaboratively with clients to explore meaning in the thoughts and feelings that emerge as you begin your healing journey. Book a free consultation to learn more about my approach and explore if we are a good fit.