Therapy for Grief & Loss
Have you experienced a significant loss in your life and are struggling to feel like yourself again? Are you finding it difficult to get back into your routine? Are you feeling isolated in your grief and long for someone to talk to without worrying about how your feelings may impact them?
Grief is an overwhelming and deeply personal experience that can feel like an emotional storm, coming in waves—sometimes expected, other times out of nowhere. It’s not just sadness; it’s a mix of emotions, from sorrow and longing to anger, guilt, and even numbness. Some days, the loss feels distant, like a dull ache in the background, and other times, it’s all-consuming, making it hard to focus or carry out daily tasks. Grief can affect sleep, appetite, and energy levels, leaving you physically exhausted on top of the emotional pain. Memories of the person or thing lost can bring comfort but also sudden pangs of sorrow. There may be moments of guilt—wondering if you should have done something differently—or fear of moving forward, as if healing means forgetting. Social interactions may feel difficult, especially when others don’t understand the depth of the pain. While grief never fully disappears, with time and support, it becomes easier to carry, allowing space for both remembrance and healing.
If you would like to learn more about therapy, check out our blog on "10 things you should know before going to therapy" here
Read below to learn more about how therapy can help with grief and loss

Main take-aways
Your therapist can support you to:
✔ Provide a Safe Space to Process
✔ Normalize the Grieving Process
✔ Explore & Express Emotions
✔ Develop Coping Strategies
✔ Address Guilt & Regret
✔ Navigate Life Adjustments
✔ Honour & Remember in a Healthy Way
✔ Reduce Isolation
✔ Rebuild a Sense of Purpose
✔ Support Healing & Acceptance
Work between sessions
Activities to reinforce therapy work and help build confidence and self-trust over time, can include:
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Journalling
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Grief Rituals
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Mindfulness & Grounding Techniques
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Expressive Outlets
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Self-Compassion Exercises
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Letter Writing
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Engaging in Small, Meaningful Activities
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Connecting with Support Systems
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Practicing Self-Care

