Grief, loss and life transitions

Grief can follow the death of someone you love. It can also follow a change in your health or independence, the breakdown of a relationship, separation or divorce, the loss of a job, a change in identity, the loss of the hopes and expectations you had for the future, or the loss of a much-loved pet.

All of these can bring sadness, anger, guilt, loneliness, uncertainty and a sense of disconnection. Some people feel numb. Some feel everything at once. Grief can affect sleep, appetite, concentration and energy as well as mood.

My approach

I provide a safe, compassionate and non-judgemental space where you can explore your feelings, make sense of your experience, and find ways to adjust to life after loss.

I work gently alongside you, offering steady support without pressure. There is no expectation to talk about anything before you feel ready, and no timetable for how you should feel. Sessions are tailored to you, because every experience of loss is unique.

Disenfranchised grief

Some losses are not always recognised, understood or acknowledged by others. This is sometimes called disenfranchised grief. It can leave you feeling that you have no right to grieve, or that you should be coping better than you are. Part of my work is making room for those losses too.