Bereavement Counselling
I provide personal and supportive bereavement counselling based in Brighton
There is no pain worse than the pain of losing someone we love and bereavement counselling can provide crucial assistance to help you get through this difficult period.
I specialise in helping you deal with personal bereavement
Despair can take hold and although people react in different ways, typical emotions can include an overwhelming sense of sadness, anger, guilt, anxiety and a feeling that the familiar landscape of life will never be the same again. In studies on bereavement this has been termed ‘the whirlpool of grief’
Grief and bereavement
People can often assume that grief and bereavement is something they must learn to ‘get over’. However, what actually happens is over time we learn to integrate it within ourselves.
Everybody deals with it in a different way
Grief and the emotions that come with it are highly subjective and personal. There is no ‘right’ or ‘wrong’ way to experience it.
Someone to talk to
Sometimes it is difficult to talk to friends or family about a significant loss of a loved one. This can be because they are also grieving and don’t want to discuss it. Or because there’s a feeling of ‘having to stay strong’, or because as children we are often taught not to discuss our emotions.
Talking to a counsellor can really help
Whatever the reason, not being able to talk about this can cause even more pain as we try to suppress or ignore the intensity of the different emotions experienced. Or people can use different methods to ‘numb’ the pain and avoid the feelings. Some of these methods can be very self-destructive and when we try to stop or run away from the manifestation of grief its possible to become stuck there and not have any movement.
Person-Centred approach
Counselling can be very helpful in providing a non-judgemental, supportive environment to help with the bereavement process. Some people may find it helpful to learn about all the different research and information surrounding this. Some people want to learn about ways that may help them cope and practise self-care. Others may just want to talk it through.
Home visits available
If you feel counselling may be of help please get in contact. Home visits available also.
To find out more or book an appointment
give Sarah a call on 07939 115 195
To find out more or book an appointment
give Sarah a call on 07939 115 195