Grief isn't always
about losing someone.

Loss can take many forms

Grief isn’t always about losing someone. Sometimes it’s about losing a relationship, a job, a sense of security, or the future you thought you’d have.

When someone dies, you may miss their presence in ways that are hard to explain. Other losses can change your sense of belonging or who you are. We can talk about what this loss means to you.

• Bereavement, separation, divorce, or family estrangement.
• Job loss, career changes, financial loss, or reduced security.
• Changes in health, ability, or independence.
• Migration, displacement, or a changed sense of identity and belonging.
• Unfulfilled expectations, major transitions, or an imagined future.

How grief can show up

You might struggle to sleep, lose your train of thought, or find everyday tasks take more effort. Then a song, a place, or an ordinary moment can catch you off guard.

There’s room to talk about the practical side too: changed routines, new responsibilities, decisions you didn’t expect to make, or the person you used to call when things were hard.

There isn’t a fixed timeline

There is no required order or schedule for grieving. You may find moments of connection or enjoyment alongside pain. That doesn’t make the loss less important.

People find support in different places: friends, community, traditions, or practical help. Therapy is another place to turn when you want someone alongside you or everyday life feels hard to manage.

What support can look like

We might talk about the loss, the changes it has brought, or feelings that are hard to share elsewhere. We can consider your relationships, cultural context, and what support would be useful now.

I won’t ask you to find a positive meaning or promise a particular kind of closure. We can work with what is present, whether that is sadness, anger, uncertainty, relief, or something harder to name.

Choosing an approach together

If memories connected to a loss feel especially distressing, we can talk about EMDR. Grief doesn’t always call for memory processing; there are other ways we can work together.

IFS-informed therapy can help us understand conflicting feelings. ACT can help you reconnect with what matters, and somatic-informed work can bring attention to how grief feels in your body. We’ll talk about what feels useful to you.