Grief, Loss & Life Transitions

Grief can arrive in many ways, as waves of sadness, longing, anger, or a quiet emptiness beneath the surface. There is no timeline, and no “right” way to grieve. I believe that your experience is unique and deserves care, compassion, and attention. Counselling provides a gentle space where you can bring what you are carrying, without expectation to explain yourself, be strong, or “move on.”

“Grief is not a sign of weakness… it is the price of love.”

Elisabeth Kübler-Ross

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The Losses We Experience

Loss comes in many forms. It might be the death of a loved one, the ending of a relationship, or the loss of a role, identity, or future we had hoped for. It can include miscarriage, stillbirth, estrangement, or the challenges of living alongside serious illness in yourself or someone you love.

I also recognise that life transitions can feel like a loss. Menopause, career changes, becoming a parent, or moving home can stir emotions, challenge your sense of self, and leave you wondering who you are in this new chapter. I know from my own experience of navigating menopause that these shifts can bring both reflection on what is ending and excitement for what may come next.

A Space to Be Met

I offer a safe, compassionate space where you can:

Speak freely about your loss or life transition
Feel less alone with your emotions
Explore memories, feelings, and changes in identity or relationships
Notice grief in your body, mind, and daily life
Begin to be gentler with yourself during this time

I work with you to move at your own pace, acknowledging both what has been lost and what is emerging. We can explore your feelings, reflect on your experiences, and notice opportunities for growth, resilience, and self-compassion.

My Experience of Grief and Loss

I have known the grief that comes with losing someone deeply loved, and I have been alongside a loved one through the final stages of life. These personal experiences have given me a quiet understanding of the tenderness, fear, and profound love that grief can bring.

Alongside this, I have worked as a counsellor in a hospice, supporting people who are bereaved, living with life-limiting illnesses, or caring for someone they love. I have seen how grief can touch every part of life, and how steady, compassionate support can make a meaningful difference.

How Counselling May Help

In our work together, I help you:

Understand and process grief and life transitions in a safe, accepting space
Explore feelings, memories, and identity changes with empathy
Notice how grief affects the body, mind, and daily life
Develop self-compassion, resilience, and meaning alongside loss

I aim to create a space where your grief, sadness, and reflection are seen, understood, and honoured, and where life’s transitions, even those that feel like a loss can be explored safely and meaningfully.