Angela Barlow

Hello, 

If you are reading my profile there is a chance you have been bereaved, and I am really sorry that you find yourself in this situation, they say the price we pay for love is grief, but no one tells us how to cope, or manage our feelings. 

I specialise in grief and loss counselling and have over 25 years’ experience supporting bereaved individuals and families.

My journey into counselling began through my work as a funeral director, where I supported families at one of the most painful times in their lives. I often found myself wondering how people were coping once the funeral was over, when the practicalities had ended, others had returned to their daily lives, and grief could feel isolating and overwhelming. That curiosity, care, and concern led me to train as a counsellor.

I am a qualified integrative counsellor and have been working therapeutically with clients for the past year. My integrative training allows me to draw on a range of therapeutic approaches, enabling me to tailor our work to your individual needs supporting you both in the here and now, and as you move forward with your life.

I offer a safe, compassionate space where you can express your thoughts and feelings freely, at your own pace. A key part of my work is helping to normalise grief, supporting you to understand that what you are experiencing is a natural response to loss, while also helping you manage difficult emotions such as sadness, anxiety, feeling stuck, or questioning the meaning of life.

I offer both single-session therapy and longer-term counselling. For ongoing work, I usually recommend starting with a six-week block of weekly sessions, held at the same time each week. Sessions last 60 minutes and take place in my private garden office, which offers a calm, confidential, and comfortable environment. There is parking available on my driveway, as well as toilet facilities.

Alongside my grief and loss work, I have noticed that many clients experience anxiety as part of their bereavement. To further support this, I am currently studying for a Master’s degree in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). This training also incorporates time-limited dynamic psychotherapy, which helps explore coping styles and patterns, and how these can be adapted to manage difficult situations more effectively. CBT offers practical, present-focused tools, including strategies you can use between sessions, to help you feel more supported and in control.

I also have experience working with the local hospice and now predominantly see private clients from my home practice. I genuinely value the therapeutic relationship and feel privileged to support people as they navigate loss,change  and healing. 

You've made the first step looking here for help, I am at the end of the phone and here to support you.

With Warmth, Angela 

I specialise in all types of grief and loss.

Weekly Therapy Sessions £40.00 for 60 minutes 

Single Session therapy £65.00 for 90 minutes. 

I offer late afternoon / evening appointments 

4.30pm, 6pm and 7.30pm

Morning appointments 8am, 9.30am and 11am

Saturday afternoon 1.30pm and 3pm

Single session therapy 1.5 hours £65.00

Weekly therapy sessions £40.00