Coming to terms with the death of anyone close to you is incredibly difficult. But when the death is sudden, there is a different terrain to navigate…

Grief is a state of intense sorrow, often following a huge loss. It can come from a bereavement or breakup, a diagnosis or a significant life change.…

As a counsellor for almost 20 years, I thought I knew grief.  At the age 16, my mother died in a car accident. Over the years, two grandmothers died.…

Grief is a painful and often miserable experience. There is no right or wrong way to grieve.  It is a personal journey, so we travel on our grief jou…

This article looks at how we can support a friend or loved one through feelings of loss. Below are five ways to provide support: 5 ways to offer sup…

When people say they’ve suffered a loss or bereavement, our brain kicks into gear generally assuming they’re talking about a person, or perhaps, a pe…

Dealing with feelings of grief and other emotions is hard for most of us at the best of times but can be especially difficult for some people during…

Having a loved one in prison can often feel the same as being bereaved with feelings of loss and grieving for the relationship, especially when a med…

Counselling in the open-air How walking and talking therapy can be a good way to talk about your problems    All of us have had to learn to cope w…

Having worked at two different centres supporting young carers in the Merseyside area, I have an understanding of the strengths as well as the diffic…

Of all the losses which accompany COVID-19, bereavement is probably the most challenging. Current social distancing rules and registrations around fu…

The most difficult emotional tasks following the death of a loved one are to process feelings of sadness, loss and fear. Everyday tasks can seem very…