Bereavement

Bereavement is a type of grief involving the death of a loved one and unfortunately most people will experience it at some point in their lives. Grief is not limited to sadness, it can encompass a range of other feelings from guilt, anger, yearning and regret. The grieving process can be confusing and can vary from one person to another, for example somebody may mourn the passing of a loved one but feel relief that that the person is no longer suffering.

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Some of the most common symptoms may include:

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Shock and numbness
Overwhelming sadness
Tiredness or exhaustion
Anger
Guilt 

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How can counselling help me?

Counselling can help people move through the stages of bereavement and understand the mourning process. Exploring areas of particular hurt and helping to adjust to a new sense of self will be a step forward to learning how to cope with the death of a loved one.

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