Counselling Services

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Bereavement, Grief and Loss

Each person’s journey through bereavement is deeply personal, and it’s natural to feel a complex mix of emotions. Bereavement is the process of feeling deep sadness due to the loss of someone close. Whether you’re experiencing deep sadness or even relief, your grief is valid. Common expressions of emotions can include:

  • Anguish, shock, profound sadness, or anger
  • Confusion, guilt, or a deep sense of loneliness
  • Overwhelmed by feelings of unhappiness, depression, or a sense of relief.

Grief & Loss

When stress, anxiety, and depression take over, they affect not just your mind but your entire body. These conditions can feel overwhelming and isolating, yet they are deeply interconnected with both your physical and emotional health. Research shows you may be experiencing:

  • Physical symptoms: Headaches, rapid heartbeat, muscle tension, and sweating
  • Emotional distress: Feeling overwhelmed, unable to focus, irritable, or trapped in excessive worry
  • Behavioural changes: Difficulty sleeping, changes in appetite, avoiding responsibilities
  • Cognitive impact: Racing thoughts, difficulty concentrating, persistent feelings of dread
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Relationships

Healthy relationships are the cornerstone of emotional well-being, yet even the strongest partnerships can face challenges that strain emotional bonds. Whether you’re struggling with communication issues, trust, intimacy, or differing life goals, relationship counselling can help you reconnect and restore harmony. Evidence reveals the emotional disconnects in relationships:

  • Communication breakdown: Leads to feelings of isolation frustration and anxiety. Physical feelings can manifest as headaches, tension and insomnia due to prolonged stress. Strained relationships can create a toxic environment
  • Trust issues: Triggers anxiety, symptoms of depression elevating cortisol levels leading to further physical ailments

Life Transitions

Life transitions, whether planned or unexpected, can shake the foundation of your personal and professional life. These significant shifts can stir emotions, challenge your sense of identity, and disrupt the familiar routines that once brought stability. Studies show how some common life transitions might include:

  • Family changes: Birth of a child, becoming an empty nester, caring for aging parents at home and in residential care
  • Personal loss: The death of a loved one or a pet
  • Health changes: A diagnosis, surgery, or recovery from illness
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