Bereavement Counselling in Leeds

Experiencing the death of someone important, be that a family member, partner, friend or a much loved pet, can have a significant impact on many areas of life. Grief is a natural response to loss but it can also feel overwhelming, unpredictable and difficult to navigate alone. Many people find that bereavement affects their emotions, relationships, routines and overall sense of stability. 

 

The person-centred counselling I provide offers a compassionate and non-judgmental space where clients can explore their grief at their own pace, understand how the loss is affecting them and reflect on what they need as they adjust to life without their loved one.

 

Through my previous work in charities supporting individuals facing loss, I have developed a deep understanding of the emotional, practical and relational challenges that bereavement brings. Some of this work has included:

 

• Supporting clients who were full-time carers for a deceased family member to rebuild confidence, gain employability skills and return to work.

• Working closely with refugees who have experienced significant bereavement to process their loss, build resilience and develop coping strategies while adjusting to their life in the UK.

• Assisting clients whose housing situation was affected by bereavement, including challenges such as loss of income or risk of homelessness, helping them to access support and regain stability.

 

In my private practice, I regularly work with clients who want space to explore how bereavement is affecting their daily lives. This experience helps me to better understand and support clients in areas such as:

 

• Making sense of the wide range of emotions grief can bring, including sadness, anger, guilt, numbness and confusion.

• Understanding how their grief has developed over time and recognising that there is no ‘right’ way to grieve.

• Exploring changes in identity, relationships or responsibilities following a loss.

• Navigating feelings of isolation or difficulty speaking openly about grief with family, friends or others who may not fully understand the depth of their loss.

• Thinking about how to maintain a meaningful connection to the person or pet who has died while continuing to move forward with life.

 

If you are struggling with a bereavement and would like to access counselling to explore your experience in a supportive space, please get in touch for a free initial consultation.