Grief and Loss Counselling in London, ON.

Therapy and bereavement services in London, ON. Find real help with the right therapist.


Chris Chmielewski, MSW, RSW,MA
Grief Counsellor

Chris Chmielewski, MSW, RSW,MA

Psychotherapist; Registered Clinical Social Worker

186 Albert St., Ste 206, London, Ontario N6A 1M1 | 519-235-4845

Because loss can't be prevented, grief is inevitable. However, we do not always grieve our most significant losses. It is often far too painful to ‘go there’, and the needed support for doing so may be lacking. Yet non-resolution of often many other strong associated feelings, and experience of sorrow that is not expressed, can harm us by constraining our vitality and perspective on life, robbing us of “aliveness” itself. We can remain ‘stuck’, "depressed", harmed physically by stress effects while compromising our close relationships. Grieving can be greatly obstructed by unprocessed hurts from our earlier life, especially childhood, ie, unfelt prior losses, requiring skillful assessment.

Resilient Cactus Psychotherapy, MA, RSW
Grief Counselor

Resilient Cactus Psychotherapy, MA, RSW

Psychotherapist

Available for Online Therapy

At some point in life, everyone will experience grief and loss. Grief is a normal response to a final disconnection from something or someone important to us. While grief is a common human experience, we will all experience loss in very different ways. It may occur following the loss of a pet, job, relationship, or loved one. Together, we will explore your grief to develop an understanding of what your loss means to you, and how it has impacted you. Together, we will explore how you can effectively experience and express your grief in a way that makes sense for you - there are no rules or timelines when it comes to grief.

Shanna Budzinsky, RP
Grief Counselor

Shanna Budzinsky, RP

Registered Psychotherapist

Available for Online Therapy

Grief can feel overwhelming and confusing and it can be hard to know how to cope with these emotions and our sense of loss. In times like these it can be so helpful to have a person come alongside and walk this journey with you. In my work with individuals who have experienced grief, I support each person to discover their own unique path to healing from grief. Book a free consultation to explore if we are a good fit.

Kevin Fleming, Ph.D.
Grief Counselor

Kevin Fleming, Ph.D.

Coach/Change Agent/Consultant

At Home or Private Discreet Intensives

Grey Matters International and the work of Kevin J. Fleming, Ph.D approaches issues of grief & loss through the lens of innovation----instead of growing the same neural networks responsible for the pain in weekly therapy sessions, we reset the brain to move forward quicker and efficiently by working on the stuck limbic system so as to empower the person with more success and traction. For no one wants to stay in a grief mode for too long; but when you don’t include the brain in your work with someone, you risk describing the water to them while they drown and calling it success. Contact Grey Matters International, Inc now at kevin@kevinflemingphd.com or 877-606-6161.

Caitlin Marchand, RP
Grief Counselor

Caitlin Marchand, RP

Registered Psychotherapist

Available for Online Therapy

Many people have ideas about how grief should look or feel based on expectations from family, society, or the media. There are so many experiences and events that deserve be mourned, whether society recognizes them or not, and your feelings about the loss are valid. Your experience of grief is unique to you and there is no correct way to process your loss, which is why I work collaboratively with clients to explore meaning in the thoughts and feelings that emerge as you begin your healing journey. Book a free consultation to learn more about my approach and explore if we are a good fit.

Maribel Ayala, M.A. Counselling Psychology, RP
Grief Counsellor

Maribel Ayala, M.A. Counselling Psychology, RP

Registered Psychotherapist, Canadian Certified Counsellor, Certified EMDR Therapist, and Clinical Counselling Hypnotherapist

Maribel Ayala Psychotherapy and Consulting, 430 Waterloo Street, Main Floor, Unit 101, Ontario N6B 2P2 | 226-984-9398

Grief can be one of the most painful and overwhelming life events. It is a process where we are required to adapt to a new life due to the death of a loved one or the end of a significant relationship. Everyone experiences grief and loss differently. Using a client centered approach I can assist you to work through your grief and learn coping strategies to address your conflicting emotions related to your loss.

Fern Banner, Fern Banner, M.A., RP, RMFT-S
Grief Counsellor

Fern Banner, Fern Banner, M.A., RP, RMFT-S

Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Marriage & Family Therapist - Supervisor, Certified Sex Therapist - Supervisor

649 Colborne Street, Suite #100, London, Ontario N6A 3Z2 | (519) 868-7874

Grief counseling helps people cope with grief and mourning following the loss of a loved one or due to major life changes that trigger feelings of grief (i.e. job loss or divorce). It provides a space for individuals to work through and process the complex emotions surrounding loss. Healthy grieving results in remembering the loss with a newfound sense of peace, rather than searing pain.

Nicole Lobo, Hons. BA, MA, RP
Grief Counsellor

Nicole Lobo, Hons. BA, MA, RP

Registered Psychotherapist

84 York Street, London, Ontario N6A 1A7 | 226-240-3070

Experiencing a loss is a unique and unexpected reality of life. When life throws you these unexpected curveballs, Be Well Therapy Studio is there to walk you through this chapter in your life. We offer individual therapy both in-office and virtually to support your grief, manage challenging emotions that arise, and normalize the grieving process. Experiencing grief and loss can be an isolating experience, but you don’t have to experience these emotions along. Reach out today to schedule a complimentary consultation and discuss whether we are a good fit in working together during this time.

Adela Gorodzinsky, R.P M.Ed., CBT, CCC, TIRF, COSF
Grief Counsellor

Adela Gorodzinsky, R.P M.Ed., CBT, CCC, TIRF, COSF

Certified Canadian Counsellor, Registered Psychotherapist

404 Whisker Court, London, Ontario N5X 4L3 | 519.642.1966

Are you feeling kind of lost, disoriented, with no energy, now that he/ she/ they/ it are gone? Any kind of loss implies a change and any kind of change implies a loss. It can be from losing another person, a pet, a job, an expectation, a friendship, relocating and/ or loss of health/ a change in your body/ or a reaction following a natural disaster or a violent event. Have you tried to just "take it; tough it out" and not given yourself the time to really grieve and heal? Adela can facilitate your healthy grieving. Through this process you can find your ground and re-create your life in a new way.

Kevin Elliott, RP, MC, B.Sc.
Grief Counsellor

Kevin Elliott, RP, MC, B.Sc.

Registered Psychotherapist

3-119 Wortley Rd. , London, Ontario N6C 3P3 | 1-226-700-6330

The connections we make with people, animals or things are rarely simple or one-dimensional. So when these connections are lost or changed, they can have a significant impact on our lives. Each individual and connection is unique, so our work together will explore and process the myriad of conflicting or uncomfortable thoughts, feelings and sensation you may be experiencing. Adapting to new roles, developing new ways of connecting with family and friends and managing changes will be the additional ways we can honour the past relationship and navigate a new path.

Nancy VanderSchaaf, MEd., Ph.D., CCC
Grief Counsellor

Nancy VanderSchaaf, MEd., Ph.D., CCC

Clinical Counsellor

Westmount, London, Ontario N6J 3Y6 | 519-318-4656

The journey through loss or grief can be difficult and can sometimes feel overwhelming. I can help get through the difficult times and places where people sometimes get 'stuck'. My certificate from UWO in Grief and Bereavement gave me the necessary training but I also have the experience and ability to hear and walk with hurting people. Death of a loved one, relationship loss, empty nest, or job loss are only a few of the life losses that people grieve. I can help.

Kelly Appleby, MSW, RSW
Grief Counsellor

Kelly Appleby, MSW, RSW

Registered Social Worker, Psychotherapist

111 Waterloo Street, Suite 301, London, Ontario N6B 2M4 | (226) 378-5515

Many people who have experienced a loss describe this as one of the most emotionally painful experiences they have faced in their life. Naturally, we lean on the support and guidance of family and friends to help us through these difficult times. At times, it's important to acknowledge that the support and knowledge of a compassionate and unbiased professional may be needed. Counselling for grief and loss will allow you to speak about the things that have been so difficult to talk about, explore the experience of the loss and the meaning made of the loss, and work towards gentle healing through cultivating self-compassion, acceptance, and growth.

Patricia Berendsen, RMFT, RSW, RP, SEP
Grief Counsellor

Patricia Berendsen, RMFT, RSW, RP, SEP

Psychotherapist, Registered Marriage and Family Therapist

474 King St., London, Ontario N6B 1T1 | 519 619 8801

Grief and Loss counselling is helpful to break out of isolation and resume contact with oneself and the world around you. Understanding the grief process makes it more manageable and less overwhelming. Counselling helps you to make sense of what is happening in your life and can be a ray of hope while in a dark and lonely place. You cannot "fast-forward" the grief process...however, you can find constructive ways to move through it instead of getting stuck in it!

Barry Johnston-Spooner, M.Ed., R P
Grief Counsellor

Barry Johnston-Spooner, M.Ed., R P

Registered Psychotherapist

40 Windsor Avenue in Wortley Village, London, Ontario N6C 1Z7 | 519 686 6822

Any life will, at times, include pain. So it is understandable that at some time any of us will have to struggle to deal with loss. You can find a strength within you to pull you through this. As your therapist my commitment is to honor that wisdom and help you find even more. Yes, loneliness and isolation can come as we go through life. My experience has been that as any of us are heard in depth, we can listen beyond the pain for the inspiration we seek to move on. In contrast to how it may seem, we can actually grow through grief and loss. Similar to exercise, one’s personal balance and overall perspective on life is like a muscle - one that we can train to help us more as we progress.

Lynda Martens, MSc. RP, RMFT
Grief Counsellor

Lynda Martens, MSc. RP, RMFT

Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Marriage and family Therapist

Devonshire Ave (Wortley Village Area), London, Ontario N6C 2H9 | 519-852-2113

I believe that while death and other losses are a natural part of life, sometimes it can trigger a complex response or maybe it just feels too big to handle on your own. A therapist can help you make sense of what has happened and understand your emotional responses to the loss. I will help you care for yourself and your loved ones through the process and help you access your support system.

The Integrative Counselling Centre, MDiv. Clinical Counselling
Grief Counselor

The Integrative Counselling Centre, MDiv. Clinical Counselling

Registered Psychotherapist

Available for Online Therapy

Processing loss is painful, confusing and often isolating. This is not something that is as simple as progressing through "stages" in order and typically involves emotions that we have been taught to avoid or suppress. Working with a therapist to unpack and go through grief and loss can offer some space and perspective that is not there when we talk with friends and family. Here you can have a non-judgmental space to take the time to work this out in the way that you need. This is not always easy, but we can navigate this together.

Peter Dikih, H.B.Sc., M.Ed., R.P.
Grief Counsellor

Peter Dikih, H.B.Sc., M.Ed., R.P.

Registered Psychotherapist and Clinical Supervisor

151B York Street, London, Ontario N6A 1A8 | 519 461-1221

Unfortunately, we will all face grief and loss some time in our lives. Fortunately, it is possible to recover and move forward in life. Through counselling, I can help you: understand the impact of the loss (e.g., on your mood, functioning, behaviour and general well-being); how to grieve the loss in a healthy way; and how to move forward with hope, confidence and success.

Mia Pintus, MSW RSW
Grief Counsellor

Mia Pintus, MSW RSW

Registered Social Worker

1255 Commissioners Rd W Suite 232, London , Ontario N6K 3N5 | 519-871-6742

Losing a loved one to suicide is incredibly painful. Mixed feelings of confusion, anger, responsibility, and terrible pain can leave you feeling alone. Some people still struggle to talk about losses that happen by suicide. This kind of loss is complex. Learning to manage it, learning to talk about it, in a safe and supported environment, can be very helpful. You do not need to manage this grief alone.

David Grand, MSW, RSW, PhD(c)
Grief Counsellor

David Grand, MSW, RSW, PhD(c)

Registered Social Worker

1135 Adelaide Street (North), London, Ontario N5Y 5K7 | 519-640-5252

I have spent much of my career helping individuals and families navigate through the experiences of grief, loss, and end-of-life. The journey through grief is a complex experience that is simultaneously universal and also unique to each of us. We all face loss at different points throughout our lives. Healing starts when we're able to acknowledge our sorrow and move through it with the consoling guidance and support of community. Particularly when loss is complicated, traumatic, or unexpected, it is important to reach out to someone who can validate our experiences. I support clients with developing the necessary understanding and insights that can help clients to move forward after loss.

Kathy Nyman Counselling & Psychotherapy, M.Ed., RP
Grief Counsellor

Kathy Nyman Counselling & Psychotherapy, M.Ed., RP

Registered Psychotherapist

4992 Colonel Talbot Rd, London, Ontario N6P 1B6 | 519-878-4545

I offer compassionate support to those who is experiencing grief and loss. I specialize in traumatic loss and healing. Using a variety of proven techniques, I am privileged to assist you in your healing journey. Types of approaches that might be used include Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), other somatic approaches and Cognitive Behaviour Therapy.

Michelle Gibson, MSW,RSW | Gibson & Associates
Grief Counsellor

Michelle Gibson, MSW,RSW | Gibson & Associates

Registered Social Worker and Psychotherapist

18 Becher St, London, Ontario N6C 1A3 | 15199133201

Individual therapy is focused on your unique needs and goals. Individual therapy includes learning about your history and life experiences then establishing goals to accomplish in counselling. Our histories are the roots that provide us with a foundation of strength and resilience. But, our histories can also hold the stories that cause pain, insecurity and doubt. It is our belief that the best therapy comes from helping to heal the roots that cause those stuck points. Through this we can create lasting change.

Russell Stagg, MA, MC, LCT,RP
Grief Counsellor

Russell Stagg, MA, MC, LCT,RP

Licensed Counselling Therapist, RP

London, Ontario N6B 3J4 | 519-808-4386

You are grieving and you want me to help you feel better. Unfortunately, if you've lost a loved one or had other losses in your life, I can't change what's happened to you. Instead, I can teach you how to embrace your grief, to stay with your difficult feelings. By doing so, you open the door to self-change and the chance to discover meaning in your life.

Amelia Holden, M.S.W., R.S.W.
Grief Counsellor

Amelia Holden, M.S.W., R.S.W.

Registerd Social Worker

8 Edward St, London, Ontario N6C 3H1 | 519-433-0918

There is intangible and tangible loss both of which are important to acknowledge and allow the individual to grieve in their manner. Having patience and understanding of where the individual is at with their grief is important to help them cope and build strategies to move on with their life. It is important to understand the stages of grief and loss and to acknowledge the stages don't always happen in order, in a timely way, or that all stages are even reached. Grieving for each indivudal is different, it is important for a therapist to recognize and validate for the indivudal seeking counseling that what they are feeling is normal.

Kristie Brassard, MSW, RSW
Grief Counsellor

Kristie Brassard, MSW, RSW

Registered Social Worker | Psychotherapist

London, Ontario N5V 0A2 | 1-844-591-9892

In today's society, we are expected to "suck it up and move on" in situations related to loss. However, grief has a mind of its own. It shows up when we least expect it and can linger a lot longer than we want. It comes back again and again, even when we thought we've dealt with it. . Time does heal, and therapy can help. Whether you have lost a loved one through death or a relationship ending, have gone through a difficult life transition or are grieving the loss of something else important to you, we'll help you heal grief in a supportive, non-judgmental & compassionate space. We're here when you're ready! www.kaleidoscopecounsellingco.com


Compassionate Bereavement Services in London, ON.

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London is located in Ontario, Canada. It has a land area of 420.35 square kilometers.  The population of London is 523,000 people with 163,140 households . The population ranking for London is #15 nationally and #6 for the province of Ontario with a density of 913.10 people per sq km. London therapists serve postal code: N6C.