Grief and Loss
Grief can affect every part of your life. Whether you are grieving the death of someone important, the end of a relationship, a change in your health, or the loss of a life you expected to have, grief can bring emotions that feel intense, unpredictable, or difficult to explain.
There is no single way to grieve, and no set timeline for how long grief should last.
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Grief and loss can look different for everyone. You may notice:
Waves of sadness, anger, guilt, or disbelief
Feeling emotionally numb or disconnected
Thinking frequently about the person or life you have lost
Struggling with reminders, anniversaries, or significant dates
Feeling guilty about moments of happiness or moving forward
Finding it difficult to concentrate or manage everyday tasks
Feeling disconnected from people who do not seem to understand
Questioning your identity, future, or sense of meaning
Feeling pressure to be "doing better" by now
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Grief is not a problem to solve or an experience that follows a predictable set of stages.
Loss can change the way you understand yourself, your relationships, and the future you imagined. At times, you may feel okay and then find yourself overwhelmed by grief without warning.
Your response to loss may also be shaped by the relationship you had, the circumstances surrounding the loss, previous experiences of grief, and the support available to you.
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Therapy can offer a space to grieve without pressure to move on or feel differently.
Our psychologists can support you to make space for difficult emotions, process the impact of your loss, navigate changes in identity and relationships, and find ways of carrying your grief while gradually reconnecting with meaningful parts of your life.
Taking the next step
You do not need to have the right words for your grief or know what moving forward is supposed to look like.
Our psychologists can offer a supportive space to make sense of your loss and navigate what comes next, at a pace that feels right for you.