Grief and Loss Counselling in Cape Breton, NS.

Grief is a normal & natural reaction to loss or change of any kind. As human beings we all will experience feelings of grief and loss in our life. Our relationship with the individual we have lost, the nature of events surrounding the loss and our own past experiences of grief and loss all contribute to our coping. All of us at Lighthouse Online Therapy know that grieving the loss of a loved one is difficult. Our grieving can be comparable to being on a rollarcoaster of emotions and/or lost in a sea of grief. Therapy can be helpful in allowing you to explore your feelings and memories in a nonjudgmental space to assist in finding ways to move forward with your grieving process.

While grief and transition are a natural part of life, we are still often overwhelmed by sadness, anger and all the confusing emotions that come with loss. There is no right or wrong way to grieve—just your body and mind doing what it can to process the pain of major life change and the loss of how things were. Working with me means compassionate care that helps you to approach and feel your feelings in a safe way, taking things one step at a time. I promise you that all grief can be transformed into a gentle honouring of who or what was lost. I would be happy to team up with you in your journey towards peace and acceptance.

When we are facing grief and loss, there is often a complex web of emotions and many layers of meaning-making to encounter in our healing process. The path is never linear. The timeline requires sensitivity and nuance. Compassion, patience and the ability to hold seemingly contradictory feelings are paramount. With gentle presence, we can hold the magnitude and the subtleties of this experience moving step by step towards healing.