Space for grief in its own time
After a loss, you may need someone to listen without expecting you to feel better or move on. I offer time to talk about the person or life you have lost, and how things are for you now.
What this can feel like
Experiences vary. You may recognise some of these, or your experience may look different.
Sadness that comes in waves
Numbness, anger, guilt or relief
Changes in identity and routine
Feeling alone even with people around
Anniversaries or reminders that bring grief back
Pressure to move on before you are ready
Grief is not a straight line
The relationship with someone or something lost can remain meaningful as life changes. There may be days of connection and days of sharp pain. We can make room for that complexity rather than measure your grief against a schedule.
Talk with Richard →How therapy can help
I will follow your pace. You can talk about your loss, sit with difficult feelings or discuss the everyday things that have become harder.
Tell the story
Speak about the person, relationship or change in whatever way feels possible.
Make room for feelings
Explore contradictory feelings without judgement.
Live alongside loss
Consider what support, meaning and connection can look like now.
Understanding your experience
More than a symptom
Loss may include a death, a relationship, health, a role or a future you expected. Each has its own context and there is no single correct response.
What change might look like
A shift may be the freedom to remember, speak openly, accept support or carry the loss with a little less isolation.
There is time to talk about your loss and what it means to you.
Related areas
Depression → Relationships & Intimacy → Self-esteem & Shame →
For general information about counselling and accessing support, see the resources page.
Explore what else may be involved
Grief can affect the way you see yourself, and sometimes bring feelings of guilt or shame. If that is part of your experience, these pages may be useful.
You can ask for help before you have the answers.
If you would like to talk this through, you are welcome to get in touch. We can discuss your questions before you decide whether to begin.
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