Loss can take many forms and when we think about it, we often think about the death of someone we love, but loss can also be experienced through changes in so many areas and relationships. Our health, lifestyles, independence, family life, caring responsibilities, identity, or the future we had imagined or wished for ourselves.

Grief is a natural response to such loss, yet it can feel anything but natural when you are living it. It does not follow a clear path. It can come in waves, appear unexpectedly, or sit quietly in the background of everyday life.

Whatever you are experiencing, you may find that it has affected you in ways you never expected or imagined — changing how you feel, how you see yourself, your relationships and even the world around you

Counselling can offer a safe space to pause with what you are carrying. A place to stop, breathe and talk openly about what has changed or been lost, without needing to have the right words or knowing exactly what you need.

You may want to explore memories, unanswered questions, regrets, changes in relationships, or the impact your loss has had on your identity and sense of self. Perhaps you have spent a long time caring for others, adapting to circumstances beyond your control, or trying to be strong, and have reached a point where you no longer quite recognise yourself.

Loss can sometimes leave us asking, "Who am I now?"

Counselling can provide an opportunity to gently explore that question, helping you to make sense of your experiences and reconnect with the parts of yourself that may have become lost along the way.

If you are experiencing bereavement, you may wish to talk about the person you have lost, your memories, the changes in your life, or feelings that can be difficult to share with others. If your loss is different, you are equally welcome to explore what it means for you.

I understand that reaching out for support can feel daunting. Finding someone you feel safe and comfortable with is an important part of the counselling relationship, and I offer a calm, accepting space where you can be yourself, feel understood and talk at your own pace.

My approach is not about telling you how you should feel or where you should be in your journey. There is no formula for loss, and no expectation that you should simply "move on". Instead, I can offers the opportunity to be heard, understood and supported as you make sense of what your experience means for you.

There is no right way to grieve — only your way.

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