How can bereavement counselling help me?
Grief and loss are unique to every individual, there is no right or wrong to how you feel. Grief doesn’t have a timeline and doesn’t always follow a pattern. You can go through a variety of emotions at any given time. I would like to reassure you there is no ‘normal’ to thoughts and feelings around grief.
There is no agenda or expectations with bereavement counselling. It gives you the time and space to process how you are feeling and focus on areas you would like to discuss. The sessions are very much client led where your needs are fully considered.
Bereavement counselling for children can be different, the sessions are catered to every child or adolescent. Sessions are always age appropriate and may include things such as; art therapy, creating memory boxes, and allowing space to talk about the loved one they have lost.
As a counsellor supporting individuals through grief is a passion of mine. I have personally had several losses in my life which encouraged me to want to help others at an incredibly difficult time.
Professionally I have also completed extra study through a grief and bereavement diploma. Through both personal and professional experience I feel confident to offer you bereavement support no matter your circumstances.
“I didn’t really know what to expect when i inquired about bereavement counselling. After loosing my Grandad although it was expected I struggled to come to terms with how i felt and if this was ‘normal’. Hannah allowed me to talk about my Grandad and how I felt. She gave me the reassurance i needed at the time to explore my thoughts and feelings. Hannah also helped me explaining how the grieving process can look and how it applied to me. Thanks Hannah”
“After coming to Hannah for a few sessions i realized I was grieving the loss of my long term relationship. I thought that bereavement had to be about the death of a loved one. Hannah allowed me to see this isn’t always the case. I worked through the loss of my relationship and how it was having a huge impact on my life. I now feel much stronger and confident moving forward. Thanks again.”
Hannah Bolton Counselling 