Donna Gibson

Counselling for people who are still functioning in daily life but feel internally changed by grief, loss or significant life changes.

Have you experienced the loss of someone or something deeply important to you and found that something in you has changed as a result?

You may be feeling:

• Overwhelmed by the depth of your emotions
• Frustrated that those around you don’t seem to understand
• Pressured by others who expect you to ‘move on’ or be ‘okay’
• Like life has carried on around you while something inside has changed
• Disconnected from the person you were before your loss
• Unsure who you are now or how to move forward

If any of this feels familiar, I want you to know you're not alone.  Many of the people I work with are still functioning in their daily lives – going to work, caring for family and managing responsibilities – while feeling very different inside.

Grief is messy, personal and doesn't follow a set path.  Everything you're feeling is valid.

Why Grief & Loss Counselling Can Help

Grief affects your whole system - body and mind - but society often doesn’t make space for it.  This can leave you feeling isolated, disconnected or unsure how to move forward.

Many people are surprised to discover that grief affects more than their emotions.  It can change how you see yourself, your relationships, your future and your sense of where you belong in the world.

Counselling provides:

• A compassionate, safe space to express your feelings and thoughts
• Time and support to process both your loss and the changes it may have brought to your sense of self
• A chance to explore your grief with someone who understands that loss is rarely straightforward

How Counselling Can Support You Through Grief & Loss

Grief can feel overwhelming, but sharing it can help you:

• Understand your feelings - even the confusing and contradictory ones
• Feel less alone - by talking with someone who understands that grief needs space, attention and understanding
• Experience being held and supported as you process your loss, rediscover meaning and reconnect with your life 

About Donna - Grief & Loss Counsellor

I'm an experienced counsellor and supervisor who has also experienced deep personal loss - both parents within a year of each other, a sibling and beloved pets.  I also support people through many forms of loss beyond bereavement, including relationship endings, changes in health, empty nest experiences, retirement, loss of work, friendships and shifts in identity, hopes or long-held dreams.

Many of the people I work with arrive feeling that life has carried on around them, yet something inside has changed.  They may be functioning in their daily lives while struggling with a sense of loss, disconnection or no longer quite recognising themselves.  Together, we will create space to explore both the loss itself and the impact it has had on who you are now.

Clients often say they feel deeply heard and less alone when they talk with me.  I offer a genuine sense of curiosity, warmth, acceptance, compassion and care to everyone I work with.

As Maya Angelou said, "There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you," and my wish is that you don't have to carry the weight of your grief alone.

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Contact Me For Grief Counselling - Online and Stowmarket

If you’re ready to take the next step, I’d love to connect with you. You can contact me by email or phone to book your first session or arrange a no-pressure chat to see if counselling feels right for you.

📧 Email here
📞 07578 839779

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I request that payments be made in advance of your session by bank transfer - please get in touch if you have any questions.

Sessions available between 9.30am and 4.30pm.