Grief and Loss Counselling 

As a qualified bereavement counsellor and former advisor for a national bereavement helpline, I offer a compassionate, confidential space for clients to explore the pain of loss with care, respect and without judgement. I work alongside clients to help them process painful experiences, gently unpacking complex and often conflicting emotions together, session by session. Through this process, clients can deepen their understanding of themselves, their relationships, and the ongoing impact of their loss.

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I provide bereavement counselling in Hertfordshire for a wide range of losses, including:

The death of a loved one or a pet

Anticipatory grief, such as living with someone who has a life-limiting illness (e.g. dementia)

The loss of a planned life, such as miscarriage or infertility

The loss of work or identity through redundancy or retirement

The loss of mobility or health due to ageing or illness

The loss of home or country

Complex grief, when a loss cannot be openly acknowledged or grieved

And all other forms of loss

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I am also a Foundation for Infant Loss Training accredited practitioner, offering specialist support for pregnancy and infant loss, as well as for subsequent pregnancies after loss.

Grieving alone can be an intensely painful and isolating experience. In the early months after a bereavement, support from friends and family may be present, but as time passes it can feel harder to express grief openly for fear of ‘being a burden’ or ‘upsetting’ others who are also grieving. My counselling sessions provide a safe, non-judgemental space where you can share your thoughts and emotions freely - without worrying about how they might affect anyone else.

I understand that grief is not linear and that the passage of time doesn’t always lessen pain. Sometimes feelings can resurface months or even decades later. Together, we can work to understand these emotions and find a way to live alongside your loss with greater self-understanding and compassion.

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Grief can also create strain within families. Each person grieves differently - there is no “normal” way to grieve. Some family members may feel overwhelmed, while others appear to cope. For some families, loss brings closeness; for others, distance. Counselling can help you navigate these relational challenges and explore how grief has shaped the way you connect with others.

Grief can affect every part of life - relationships, work, sleep, and physical wellbeing. It can bring waves of sadness, anger, guilt, anxiety, shame or numbness. It can also affect appetite, concentration, and energy, leaving you feeling exhausted, forgetful or disconnected. Over time, this can lead to isolation and loneliness.

If you are struggling with grief, loss or bereavement and feel that counselling may help, please reach out. I offer gentle, trauma-aware grief support in a safe and confidential space. I’m here to walk alongside you as you navigate your unique path through loss - at your own pace, in your own time.