Navigating Grief and Loss: How Therapy Can Help
Grief is a natural response to losing something—or someone—that mattered deeply to you. Whether it’s the loss of a loved one, a relationship, a job, or a part of your identity - grief can leave you feeling unmoored, overwhelmed, and unsure how to move forward.
Grief doesn’t follow a straight path. It can come in waves, with moments of heaviness followed by unexpected pockets of calm or even guilt for feeling okay. Everyone’s experience of grief is unique, and there’s no “right” way to navigate it.
If you’re struggling with grief, know that it’s okay to feel what you’re feeling. Grief is a reflection of love, and healing doesn’t mean forgetting—it means finding a way to live alongside your loss.
How Grief Can Show Up
Grief can take many forms, and you might notice:
Emotional waves, including sadness, anger, guilt, or even relief.
Numbness or a sense of detachment, as if you’re going through the motions.
Difficulty concentrating or feeling “foggy.”
Changes in sleep patterns, like insomnia or oversleeping.
Physical sensations, such as tightness in your chest, fatigue, or stomachaches.
Loss of interest in activities or relationships you once enjoyed.
Avoiding reminders of your loss—or feeling unable to think about anything else.
Questioning your identity, purpose, or sense of meaning.
Feeling isolated or disconnected, even when surrounded by others.
If these experiences resonate with you, it’s important to know they’re a normal part of grief—not a sign that something is “wrong” with you.
How Therapy Can Help
Grief can be incredibly isolating, but you don’t have to face it alone. Your experience is valid, and there’s no timeline or rulebook for how you “should” feel.
Healing doesn’t mean leaving your loss behind—it means finding ways to honour it, while making space for the life you want to live.
Therapy provides a safe, compassionate space to explore your grief and begin the healing process. Together, we’ll focus on understanding your unique experience, building resilience, and finding ways to reconnect with what matters most to you.
Here’s how therapy can help:
Make space for your emotions. Learn to allow and process your feelings, without judgment.
Find ways to honor your loss. Explore rituals, practices, or meaningful actions that help you stay connected to what you’ve lost.
Rebuild a sense of purpose. Discover what brings meaning to your life, even in the face of loss.
Navigate difficult moments. Develop tools to handle triggers, anniversaries, or waves of grief with greater ease.
Reconnect with yourself and others. Strengthen your relationships and create space for your own self-care.
Move forward at your own pace. Healing isn’t about “getting over” your loss—it’s about finding a way to live with it.
You’re Not Alone
Grief is hard, but support is available. With understanding and compassion, you can find tools to help you navigate this journey and reconnect with the life you want to live.
If you’re ready to take the first step, contact me here to book a session.
For free resources, tips, and tools to support you through grief, visit my blog and resource page.