Loss or Grief therapists in Gibsons, British Columbia BC, Canada CA
Loss or Grief
Suzanne St. John Smith
Counsellor/Therapist, M.A., M.A. (Psych.) FEA, C.C.C Relationship and Family Therapist; Life Coach
You’re likely experiencing the worst pain that you’ve ever felt in your life, or maybe you’ve been feeling this pain for some time. I know personally how painful grief and loss is, and how isolating it can be. Let me help you slowly step back into your life as you walk through your grief process.
20 Years Experience
Loss or Grief
Nina Hopmeier
Licensed Professional Counsellor, Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC)
Grief is a natural response to a loss. Losses often involve a death of a partner, family member, friend, or pet. Feelings associated with grief vary but can include sadness, anger, guilt, regret, and helplessness. The way in which individuals adapt to a loss depends on a variety of factors such as coping style, age, beliefs, and personality variables. In order to assist clients with working through their grief issues I largely work from the task theory perspective developed by psychologist J.W. Worden. His model is referred to as the Four Tasks of Mourning.
The Tasks of Mourning are as follows:
Task 1: To accept the reality of the loss.
Task 2: To process the pain of grief.
Task 3: To adjust to a life without the deceased.
Adjusting adaptively often includes making external, internal, and spiritual adjustments.
Task 4: To maintain a continuing bond with the deceased while embarking on a new life.
Individuals experiencing grief may be struggling with at least one of the four tasks of mourning. A major reason for the model’s effectiveness is that the tasks imply that clients can actively do something to manage their grief symptoms. As we collaboratively explore the tasks of mourning and identify the areas that are challenging to work through, clients gain an understanding of how their thoughts, emotions, or behaviours have prevented them from adaptively moving through the grief process.
Clients may also notice how their coping styles have prevented them from grieving effectively with past losses. As they move through the tasks of mourning they often develop a sense of control over their lives, which is a crucial step in alleviating feelings of helplessness. Additionally, clients give themselves the permission to embark on a new life while finding meaningful ways of staying connected to what was lost.
13 Years Experience
Loss or Grief
Andrew (Andy) Wilkins
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Clinical Counsellor
I use a strength-based CBT approach to help clients cope with grief.
8 Years Experience
Loss or Grief
Huda Sajjad
Licensed Mental Health Counsellor, MA MSc RCC
Loss and grief are deeply personal experiences, each marked by unique nuances that can be challenging to navigate. My specialization lies in guiding clients through the intricate landscape of life's losses and assisting them in finding purpose amidst the profound pain. A significant aspect of this work involves supporting individuals in forging a path forward, one that aligns with their unique needs and aspirations. It is a profound honor to be a part of this transformative journey with my clients.
3 Years Experience
Loss or Grief
Erica Beauchamp
Marriage and Family Therapist, M.Ed. R.C.C.
I work with clients to help them process loss, deal with unfinished business, and heal. Much of this type of work is making sense of the loss and giving it meaning so that you can start the healing process.
15 Years Experience
Loss or Grief
Clayre Sessoms Psychotherapy
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, RCT, RCC, CCC, ATR-P
I compassionately support clients navigating loss and grief, providing a safe space for processing emotions, fostering healing, and facilitating growth towards acceptance and renewed hope.
9 Years Experience
Loss or Grief
Fiona Matalon
Counsellor/Therapist, MA, RCC
Every day we encounter loss and grief in many different forms - every passing minute is a minute of our lives that we are not getting back. Once we start exploring our the depths of our grief, we discover that it is directly proportional with our capacity for love. As love, grief asks for companionship and to be held. I invite you to reach out for support so we can hold it together.
5 Years Experience
Loss or Grief
Our Landing Place: Queer-Centred Mental Health
Therapist, RCC, CCC, RP, RP(q), RCT-C, RSW, MTA
Losing someone is one of the hardest things we can go through. Our team can support you as you move through your grief journey.
8 Years Experience
Loss or Grief
Marie-France Boissonneault
Pre-Licensed Professional, PhD
My method of grief counselling involves helping the client identify negative thought patterns and replace them with positive ones. Certain negative thought patterns can hinder the processing of grief and prevent a client from realising how those negative thoughts affect their behaviour.
1 Years Experience
Loss or Grief
Veronica Chase Coaching and Counselling
Counsellor/Therapist, RPC, CCPCP
Stages of grief does not have a time limit and having compassion towards what's happening now in the loss is needed. Grief needs time, patience, acceptance for what is and acknowledgement in order to start healing.
7 Years Experience