Grief Counselling | Inner Bliss Wellbeing

Grief & Loss Counselling

Common Experiences That Can Lead to Grief

Grief can be triggered by many different types of loss, including:

The death of a loved one, friend, or pet
The breakdown of a relationship through separation or divorce
The loss of health, physical ability, or a sense of identity
Job loss, financial stress, or loss of stability
The loss of future plans, hopes, or dreams
Major life transitions such as retirement or an empty nest
Traumatic or unexpected events that shake a sense of safety

Each of these experiences can leave a person feeling unsteady, overwhelmed, or unsure of how to move forward.

When grief feels lonely and hard to move through

Grief can feel deeply isolating. Many people come to counselling not because they don’t understand why they feel this way, but because they feel stuck, overwhelmed by sadness, guilt, or a sense that life has paused while the world has moved on.

You may feel lonely even when surrounded by others. You might be functioning day to day, yet inside feel heavy, flat, or emotionally exhausted. Some people describe feeling unable to move forward, while others feel pressure to “be okay” before they truly are.

Grief doesn’t follow a timeline, and it doesn’t look the same for everyone.

The many ways grief can show up

Grief is a natural response to loss. While it is most often associated with the death of a loved one or a pet, grief can also arise from many other life experiences that change what once felt familiar, safe, or meaningful.

People can grieve the end of a relationship, the loss of a job, changes in health, or the life they thought they would have. Even positive changes such as retirement, moving house, or children leaving home can bring grief, because they involve letting go of a chapter of life that mattered.

Many parents suffer deeply from Empty Nest Sydnrome when their kids move out of home. Something that "should" be a natural part of life can become a traumatic experience for some.

Grief is not just about what is lost, but about adjusting to a new reality.

It can bring waves of sadness, anger, confusion, loneliness, or emotional exhaustion. There is no right or wrong way to grieve, and no fixed timeline for healing.

Grief often affects the whole person — emotionally, mentally, and physically — which is why a holistic approach can be so important.

A space where your grief is allowed

One of the hardest parts of grief is feeling like you can no longer talk about the people you have lost. Many clients share that they hold their pain quietly because they feel others are tired of hearing about it, uncomfortable with the topic, or expect them to have “moved on” by now.

In counselling, there is space to speak freely. You do not need to censor your grief or minimise your pain. Grief deserves to be witnessed, not rushed.

My approach to grief counselling

Sessions are gentle and paced to suit you — there is no expectation to talk about anything before you are ready.

My role is not to take your grief away, but to support you in:

Processing loss safely and at your own pace
Understanding how grief is affecting you emotionally and physically
Reducing feelings of isolation, guilt, or emotional overwhelm
Creating space to honour your loved ones while continuing to live meaningfully

I bring both professional experience and deep personal understanding of grief, including the impact of multiple losses within a short period of time. This allows me to hold space with compassion, steadiness, and respect for how complex grief can be.

What counselling can offer during grief

Grief counselling may help if you are:

Feeling stuck or unable to move forward
Carrying sadness, guilt, or emotional heaviness
Feeling lonely in your grief
Struggling with exhaustion, tension, or emotional overwhelm
Wanting a safe place to talk openly about your loved ones

Counselling offers a calm, supportive space to slow things down, process what has been carried for too long, and feel less alone with your experience.

You don’t have to carry this on your own

Grief is not something to “get over.”
It is something to be supported through.

If you're looking for grief counselling in Williams Landing or surrounding areas, I welcome you to reach out and see whether Inner Bliss Wellbeing feels like the right fit for you.

Local support available

Inner Bliss Wellbeing offers adult counselling in Williams Landing, with support for grief and loss.

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