Bereavement Counselling

Grief doesn’t follow a script. You might feel fine one minute and then get hit by a wave of sadness out of nowhere. Or maybe you feel nothing at all and wonder if something’s wrong with you. Both are normal.

Maybe you:

• Can’t sleep at night
• Feel exhausted during the day
• Struggle to eat or overeat for comfort
• Snap at people you love
• Feel detached from everything
• Are numb, foggy, or constantly on edge
• Cry in the car or in public and don’t know why
• Find yourself staring at photos and feeling nothing

Some people feel guilty for not being there. Others feel anger that their loved one left. And some feel relief followed by shame. Emotions collide in ways that don’t always make sense.

This is all perfectly normal for people struggling with grief.

Grief is unpredictable. It takes its own time. there are no deadlines and no quick fixes. You might feel like everyone else has moved on while you’re still stuck in the same place. Or maybe you’re the one holding it all together for others while falling apart quietly inside.

It’s different for everyone. And no matter how it shows up for you, it’s never easy to deal with.

Grief can hit you just a few days after a death or even 20 years later. Grief can resurface when you least expect it. You might hear a song, smell, a particular smell, or visit a place and suddenly you’re back in that moment of loss.

If you’re grieving, it’s important to know that your pain is valid. You’re not “doing it wrong”. There is no right way or wrong way to grieve.

Our bereavement counselling isn’t about fixing you. You’re not broken.

It’s about having someone to walk beside you while you figure things out at your own pace. No pressure, no judgement, just friendly support.

You don’t have to explain everything clearly. You don’t even have to talk much if you don’t want to. Some people speak for the whole session. Others sit quietly and cry. Both are welcome.

Grief counselling can give you the space to:

• Space to breathe without having to feel like you’re being watched
• Talk about your real thoughts and feelings without having to worry about upsetting if your family or friends
• process your thoughts and feelings in a private space
• Talk openly about the person or pet that you lost
• You’ll have some support when it comes to difficult dates on anniversaries
• Talk about any unresolved questions or regrets

Many people in Liverpool come to our bereavement counselling after years of holding it in. Others come straight away. There’s no right or wrong time. Over time, things can feel lighter.

Not perfect, but more manageable.

You might be able to sleep better. Breathe a bit easier. Laugh without feeling guilty. You will be able to connect with others again. Feel a sense of hope return.

People who have visited us in Liverpool often tell us that just having one person who truly listens without trying to fix them makes a world of difference.

Once you’ve had a free consultation, you will have the option to book a full session with one of our highly qualified and experienced bereavement counsellors.

In the first session, we talk about:

• Where you are right now
• What kind of support you might need
• What feels manageable for you moving forward

Some people want regular sessions. Others book a session when they feel like they need it. Some people just want to talk to someone once and get it all off their chest. All of that is okay.

We understand that every person is different. Some people prefer to talk. Others like to write down their thoughts and feelings into a diary or journal. Some bring photos. Others bring silence. There is no wrong way to grieve and no wrong way to begin.

You decide how you want to spend your time in your sessions.

Bereavement counselling is about support, not pressure. Let’s walk through this together. One step at a time.