Psychotherapy can be a valuable resource for individuals who are experiencing bereavement and loss, whether it is the death of a loved one, the end of a relationship, the loss of a job, or some other significant feature of your life. 

One of the primary goals of psychotherapy for bereavement and loss is to provide a safe and supportive environment in which to process your emotions. This can involve talking through feelings of sadness, anger, guilt, and confusion to help you develop new support strategies for managing your emotions.

One aspect of therapy I find particularly important is helping you to understand the nature of grief and the emotions that are commonly associated with it. This may involve exploring the stages of grief, such as denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance, and helping you to recognize that it is normal and healthy to experience a range of emotions after a loss.

Another important aspect is for you to develop coping strategies for managing your emotions. In therapy, this may involve strategies for managing anxiety, stress and navigating communication with others. In bereavement support, we look for ways to honour the memory of the person or the situation that you have lost within a safe and supportive environment.