Are you experiencing grief?
Grief touches us all. Whether it comes after the loss of a loved one, a relationship, a job, a pet, or a dream—we are never quite the same afterward. At Love This Therapy, we honour the complexity of grief and walk alongside you through the heartbreak, confusion, and quiet moments of connection with who you are becoming through this loss and transition.
If you’re here, you may be feeling the weight of loss. Maybe your world feels unrecognizable. Maybe people around you have moved on, but you haven’t. Or maybe you’re not sure what you’re feeling, just that something has changed, and you don’t know how to get back to yourself.
Grief has no timeline. It looks different for everyone. And there’s no “right way” to mourn.
At Love This Therapy, our experienced and compassionate therapists offer grief counselling to support you at every stage of your grieving process, with warmth, non-judgment, and gentle guidance.
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Understanding Grief
Grief is the emotional, cognitive, physical, and spiritual reaction to loss. Grief can be triggered by:
- Loss of a loved one
- Divorce or separation
- Miscarriage or fertility struggles
- Loss of a pet
- Retirement or job loss
- A major life transition (such as moving, health changes, or aging)
- Loss of identity, community, or a long-held dream
- The loss of a belief system
Grief can show up in many ways, some expected and others surprising. You might experience:
- Numbness or disbelief
- Deep sadness
- Depression
- Crying spells
- Anger or irritability
- Guilt or regret
- Anxiety or panic
- Difficulty sleeping or eating
- A sense of emptiness or purposelessness
- Physical symptoms like fatigue, headaches, or chest tightness
You may even question your identity or your faith or feel disconnected from others. This is all normal. Grief can shake the foundations of who we are and how we see the world.
Types of Grief We Support
Grief isn’t one-size-fits-all. At Love This Therapy, our counsellors are trained to support a wide spectrum of grief experiences, including:
Anticipatory Grief
Complicated or Prolonged Grief
Traumatic Grief
Disenfranchised Grief
Collective and Cultural Grief
We hold space for all types of loss, and we honour your grief—no matter how invisible it may feel to others.
How Grief Counselling Can Help
Grief counselling creates a safe, supportive space where you can tell your story, express your emotions, and process the layers of your experience, at your own pace.
At Love This Therapy, we don’t rush grief. We don’t try to fix it. We help you make space for it, and slowly, gently, integrate it into your life in a way that feels more bearable.
Our counsellors are here to help you:
- Navigate the emotional ups and downs of loss
- Cope with complicated or “disenfranchised” grief (e.g., losses that aren’t always acknowledged by society)
- Honour your loved one or loss in meaningful ways
- Work through unresolved feelings or trauma associated with the loss
- Reconnect with your sense of purpose and identity
- Find language for what feels unspeakable
- Learn how to live with grief, not around it
Whether your loss is recent or long ago, sudden or expected, we meet you where you are. Some people seek grief counselling days after a loss; others come to us years later. There is no expiry date on grief.
Modalities We Use in Grief Counselling
Grief is deeply personal, and so is the way we support you. Our therapists use a variety of therapeutic modalities tailored to your needs, preferences, and the nature of your loss. Some of the approaches we offer include:
Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT)
Somatic Therapy
Narrative Therapy
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
When grief is accompanied by depression, anxiety, or overwhelming guilt, CBT can help untangle distressing thoughts, beliefs, and behaviours. We work with you to gently challenge harmful narratives and cultivate more self-compassion and emotional resilience.
Mindfulness-Based Approaches
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Art Therapy
Play Therapy
Sand-tray Therapy
What to Expect in Grief Counselling
Grief is not a linear process. You might feel better one day and overwhelmed the next. Our approach is gentle and flexible, allowing your needs to guide the process.
In your sessions, you may:
- Tell the story of your loss
- Explore how your grief affects your thoughts, emotions, body, and relationships
- Unpack complex feelings like guilt, anger, or relief
- Learn coping tools for grief waves and triggers
- Explore spiritual or existential questions
- Create rituals or memory projects to honour your loss
- Rebuild hope, meaning, and connection
Grief in Children and Teens
Children and youth grieve differently than adults. They may not have the words to describe what they’re feeling, and their grief may show up in behaviour, sleep, or play.
Our child and teen grief counsellors use age-appropriate, creative, and compassionate approaches to help young people express themselves, feel safe, and process their loss in ways they can understand.
We also support parents and caregivers navigating their own grief while trying to support their children.
Why Choose Love This Therapy?
At Love This Therapy, we believe grief isn’t something to fix—it’s something to honour. We understand that loss reshapes us, and that healing unfolds slowly, in its own time, with the support of someone who truly sees you.
That’s why we offer more than counselling—we offer presence, attunement, and steady companionship through the hardest moments. Whether your grief is fresh or long-held, quiet or loud, we meet you where you are.
Here’s what you can expect from us:
- Skilled and compassionate therapists with specialized training in grief and bereavement
- Trauma-informed, inclusive, and culturally sensitive support
- Flexible care options, including both in-person and virtual sessions
We’re here to witness your pain without rushing it. To walk beside you—not ahead of you. To help you carry what feels too heavy to bear on your own.
If your heart is aching, please know: you are not broken. You are grieving. And even in the depths of sorrow, healing is possible—not by returning to who you were, but by gently becoming who you’re meant to be, shaped by both love and loss.
When you’re ready, we’re here.
