Stories about Bereavement

I sought help through the Counselling Directory, mainly because I could not find the help I needed through the NHS. My c...

I knew needed help dealing with the loss of a loved one. I jumped between thinking, no I don't, yes, I do... like a yo-y...

I have been seeing a private counsellor, Martin, for the last few weeks and have found him to be very caring, considerat...

Five years ago, at around 8.15pm in February, my eldest daughter, Abi, suddenly complained she felt ill and woozy. Withi...

The immediate effects of grief are not always what you think.

How can time help us cope with the sadness of losing a loved one?

Grief and loss is a difficult part of life that we will all experience. While each individual will cope with it differently, there are a range of emotions and reactions that we will all share. This week, Marketing Communications Executive, Ellen shares her story.

I decided to look at the Counselling Directory website after being on a waiting list, and time was running out. I studie...

I started counselling during an absolutely terrible year - I think it was the worst year of my life. I guess it all star...