Grief Therapists in Ottawa, ON
You might be grieving the loss of someone close, of a relationship, or of a dear pet.
Individual and couple sessions are focussed on helping understand how your childhood experiences shaped your perceptions of yourself and others. How your past even shaped the way you use emotions. I will patiently and collaboratively help you find your way out of patterns that tend to limit your wellbeing and connection to others.
You might be grieving the loss of someone close, of a relationship, or of a dear pet.
Individual and couple sessions are focussed on helping understand how your childhood experiences shaped your perceptions of yourself and others. How your past even shaped the way you use emotions. I will patiently and collaboratively help you find your way out of patterns that tend to limit your wellbeing and connection to others.
I work with adults and teenagers working through anxiety, depression, trauma (including complex and developmental trauma), grief, and burn out.
The people who tend find me are those that have been carrying a lot—maybe for a long time—and is starting to wonder if things could feel different. They might seem like they have it together on the outside, but inside they feel stuck, disconnected, or unsure of who they really are. They may have symptoms such as anxiety, depression, flashbacks, difficulty sleeping, substance use, or relationship difficulties. Many of the people I work with have some feeling of trauma in their past and may even have a diagnosis of PTSD or CPTSD but these diagnosis are not required to have support.
I work with adults and teenagers working through anxiety, depression, trauma (including complex and developmental trauma), grief, and burn out.
The people who tend find me are those that have been carrying a lot—maybe for a long time—and is starting to wonder if things could feel different. They might seem like they have it together on the outside, but inside they feel stuck, disconnected, or unsure of who they really are. They may have symptoms such as anxiety, depression, flashbacks, difficulty sleeping, substance use, or relationship difficulties. Many of the people I work with have some feeling of trauma in their past and may even have a diagnosis of PTSD or CPTSD but these diagnosis are not required to have support.
Do you struggle with anxiety, grief, or life challenges that affect your day-to-day life, relationships, or ability to function?
I believe every day offers new opportunities and hope. I provide individual, youth, and family therapy, specializing in helping young adults, adults, and seniors navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, health challenges, life transitions, and other non-psychiatric clinical concerns.
Do you struggle with anxiety, grief, or life challenges that affect your day-to-day life, relationships, or ability to function?
I believe every day offers new opportunities and hope. I provide individual, youth, and family therapy, specializing in helping young adults, adults, and seniors navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, health challenges, life transitions, and other non-psychiatric clinical concerns.
Having sat alongside hospice patients through fear, grief, and visceral anger, I am comfortable navigating heavy, complex experiences with you.
When we experience trauma, chronic stress, or loneliness, our internal world becomes conflicted. We instinctively fracture into survival modes: rigid contraction or relentless overdrive. While these responses defend us in difficult times, remaining in this state is unsustainable. My approach focuses on safely shifting this physiological holding pattern.
Having sat alongside hospice patients through fear, grief, and visceral anger, I am comfortable navigating heavy, complex experiences with you.
When we experience trauma, chronic stress, or loneliness, our internal world becomes conflicted. We instinctively fracture into survival modes: rigid contraction or relentless overdrive. While these responses defend us in difficult times, remaining in this state is unsustainable. My approach focuses on safely shifting this physiological holding pattern.
Some areas of focus include supporting my clients with mental health issues, such as: anxiety, depression, grief, major life transitions, eating and body image issues (i.e., anorexia, bulimia, disordered eating, self-esteem).
As a registered psychotherapist, I offer counselling and psychotherapy to individual adults, as they develop the courage to explore their vulnerabilities on their journey towards healing, wellness, and fulfilment. I strive to create a safe and nonjudgmental space for my clients to share their experiences. The therapeutic relationship is central to my work, so I diligently seek to maintain a respectful, authentic, and empathic working alliance with all of my clients. “Perhaps we can forgo the answer to the question, “Why do we live?” But it is not easy to postpone the question, “How shall we live?” – I.D. Yalom
Some areas of focus include supporting my clients with mental health issues, such as: anxiety, depression, grief, major life transitions, eating and body image issues (i.e., anorexia, bulimia, disordered eating, self-esteem).
As a registered psychotherapist, I offer counselling and psychotherapy to individual adults, as they develop the courage to explore their vulnerabilities on their journey towards healing, wellness, and fulfilment. I strive to create a safe and nonjudgmental space for my clients to share their experiences. The therapeutic relationship is central to my work, so I diligently seek to maintain a respectful, authentic, and empathic working alliance with all of my clients. “Perhaps we can forgo the answer to the question, “Why do we live?” But it is not easy to postpone the question, “How shall we live?” – I.D. Yalom
I offer counselling services for individuals (15+), parents, and families facing a range of issues, such as anxiety, self, esteem, depression, ADHD, ASD, parental stress, behavioural challenges, strained or ruptures relationships, family dynamics, grief, burnout, interpersonal skills, and life transitions.
Hello & Welcome!
Are you looking for personalized support to help navigate your current challenges and concerns?
I'm a registered psychotherapist and the founder of Success in Steps Therapy and Counselling. At Success in Steps, we understand that everyone has unique strengths and needs. That's why we offer a tailored approach to address your specific concerns.
With over 28 years of experience supporting individuals and families in both private and public health settings, I specialize in mental health, family connections, parenting, life transitions and work-life balance.
I offer counselling services for individuals (15+), parents, and families facing a range of issues, such as anxiety, self, esteem, depression, ADHD, ASD, parental stress, behavioural challenges, strained or ruptures relationships, family dynamics, grief, burnout, interpersonal skills, and life transitions.
Hello & Welcome!
Are you looking for personalized support to help navigate your current challenges and concerns?
I'm a registered psychotherapist and the founder of Success in Steps Therapy and Counselling. At Success in Steps, we understand that everyone has unique strengths and needs. That's why we offer a tailored approach to address your specific concerns.
With over 28 years of experience supporting individuals and families in both private and public health settings, I specialize in mental health, family connections, parenting, life transitions and work-life balance.
Are you facing cancer or a chronic illness, bereavement, or a major life transition (such as (peri)menopause, a new relationship or retirement)?
I believe in the power of humour, creativity, and self-compassion to help us face life challenges, to lighten the load, and to allow for new perspectives and different ways of addressing issues. I believe that you are the expert on you - even if it doesn't always feel like it. I'm here to help find ways of taking care of yourself and feeling better.
Are you facing cancer or a chronic illness, bereavement, or a major life transition (such as (peri)menopause, a new relationship or retirement)?
I believe in the power of humour, creativity, and self-compassion to help us face life challenges, to lighten the load, and to allow for new perspectives and different ways of addressing issues. I believe that you are the expert on you - even if it doesn't always feel like it. I'm here to help find ways of taking care of yourself and feeling better.
You’re not sure how you got here, but you are not where you want to be. It feels so hard to just keep going. Things have happened and you are finding it hard to cope – an important relationship has broken down, you’ve lost someone or something significant, you’ve received a tough diagnosis, your family is in transition. Maybe you can’t reach your partner, or you feel like you are losing your kids. Something needs to change. You feel exhausted, hopeless, and all alone. I see the suffering behind the brave face you put on to get through the day. It’s a scary place, but I know that you can change, heal, and grow.
You’re not sure how you got here, but you are not where you want to be. It feels so hard to just keep going. Things have happened and you are finding it hard to cope – an important relationship has broken down, you’ve lost someone or something significant, you’ve received a tough diagnosis, your family is in transition. Maybe you can’t reach your partner, or you feel like you are losing your kids. Something needs to change. You feel exhausted, hopeless, and all alone. I see the suffering behind the brave face you put on to get through the day. It’s a scary place, but I know that you can change, heal, and grow.
I work with clients facing work stress, life transitions, grief, and mental health challenges.
Accepting New Clients - Life brings moments of challenge, stress and distress. When you feel overwhelmed, stuck or like you need something to change, it can be helpful to reach out for support. I can help you navigate transitions, grieve losses, address challenging issues, and manage stressors. Together we will review the unique circumstances that contributed to the challenges you are facing. We will explore old and new perspectives that connect you with your inner resources and sense of empowerment. We will design new strategies to help you practice small but significant changes that help you create the life you want.
I work with clients facing work stress, life transitions, grief, and mental health challenges.
Accepting New Clients - Life brings moments of challenge, stress and distress. When you feel overwhelmed, stuck or like you need something to change, it can be helpful to reach out for support. I can help you navigate transitions, grieve losses, address challenging issues, and manage stressors. Together we will review the unique circumstances that contributed to the challenges you are facing. We will explore old and new perspectives that connect you with your inner resources and sense of empowerment. We will design new strategies to help you practice small but significant changes that help you create the life you want.
Feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or just ready for a change? Finding the right therapist can be hard, but I’m here to make the process easier. My approach is compassionate and non-judgmental, focused on meeting you right where you are. I take a holistic view of well-being, understanding that true healing involves the mind, body, and your environment. We'll work together to find what fits for you, incorporating a variety of therapeutic approaches and practices like movement, time in nature, and mindful media use to support lasting, meaningful growth.
Feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or just ready for a change? Finding the right therapist can be hard, but I’m here to make the process easier. My approach is compassionate and non-judgmental, focused on meeting you right where you are. I take a holistic view of well-being, understanding that true healing involves the mind, body, and your environment. We'll work together to find what fits for you, incorporating a variety of therapeutic approaches and practices like movement, time in nature, and mindful media use to support lasting, meaningful growth.
Therapy offers a supportive space to pause, reflect, and reconnect—whether you’re facing anxiety, depression, grief, or relationship difficulties.
As a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), my goal is to provide you with skills and resources to improve your quality of life. My approach is warm, collaborative, and grounded in evidence-based practices. I strive to create a place where we can explore your experiences, gain clarity and make meaningful change. Your story matters, so does your healing.
Therapy offers a supportive space to pause, reflect, and reconnect—whether you’re facing anxiety, depression, grief, or relationship difficulties.
As a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), my goal is to provide you with skills and resources to improve your quality of life. My approach is warm, collaborative, and grounded in evidence-based practices. I strive to create a place where we can explore your experiences, gain clarity and make meaningful change. Your story matters, so does your healing.
I am a Canadian-certified perinatal mental health therapist with specialized training in perinatal grief and loss, birth and reproductive trauma, and infertility.
Together, we will explore patterns of thinking, behaviors, and emotions that may be affecting you. We will look at the deeper layers of your concerns going beyond coping strategies to make meaningful changes in your life. We will find our way towards a life with less emotional pain, embrace new identities and explore ways to reconcile your experiences.
I am a Canadian-certified perinatal mental health therapist with specialized training in perinatal grief and loss, birth and reproductive trauma, and infertility.
Together, we will explore patterns of thinking, behaviors, and emotions that may be affecting you. We will look at the deeper layers of your concerns going beyond coping strategies to make meaningful changes in your life. We will find our way towards a life with less emotional pain, embrace new identities and explore ways to reconcile your experiences.
Perhaps you're feeling anxious, unsure, or disconnected from yourself. Maybe you’re facing a big change, struggling with self-doubt, or noticing patterns that are no longer serving you. Therapy can be a gentle space to pause, reflect, and start tuning in to what you truly need.
Together, we can explore the experiences and patterns that have been holding you back, helping you move past the feeling of being stuck and reconnect to your most authentic self. My approach is collaborative and relational, blending care and curiosity in a non-judgmental space.
Perhaps you're feeling anxious, unsure, or disconnected from yourself. Maybe you’re facing a big change, struggling with self-doubt, or noticing patterns that are no longer serving you. Therapy can be a gentle space to pause, reflect, and start tuning in to what you truly need.
Together, we can explore the experiences and patterns that have been holding you back, helping you move past the feeling of being stuck and reconnect to your most authentic self. My approach is collaborative and relational, blending care and curiosity in a non-judgmental space.
I provide individual and couples’ therapy to adolescents, adults, and families experiencing a wide range of difficulties including depression, anxiety, self-esteem, relationship challenges, grief, trauma, and work-related stress.
In our sessions I will use a client-centered and a solution-focused therapy approach combined with knowledge of trauma therapy and cognitive behavioural therapy. My areas of expertise include: anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, separation and divorce, work related stress, life transitions, parenting support and cultural adaptation.
I provide individual and couples’ therapy to adolescents, adults, and families experiencing a wide range of difficulties including depression, anxiety, self-esteem, relationship challenges, grief, trauma, and work-related stress.
In our sessions I will use a client-centered and a solution-focused therapy approach combined with knowledge of trauma therapy and cognitive behavioural therapy. My areas of expertise include: anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, separation and divorce, work related stress, life transitions, parenting support and cultural adaptation.
Laura Peters-McNeil
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
Maybe the weight of your loss or trauma feels incredibly heavy to carry and memories are confronting you in waves.
Understanding that trust is so very important, I keep impacts of trauma & research in mind. Your struggles will be placed in your life context, not just your symptoms. You will learn new coping tools and be provided a non-judgmental space to process what you are going through, so you can journey toward a life that is more aligned with what matters to you.
Maybe the weight of your loss or trauma feels incredibly heavy to carry and memories are confronting you in waves.
Understanding that trust is so very important, I keep impacts of trauma & research in mind. Your struggles will be placed in your life context, not just your symptoms. You will learn new coping tools and be provided a non-judgmental space to process what you are going through, so you can journey toward a life that is more aligned with what matters to you.
Au-delà des maux, il y a des sensations, des émotions, des images et des mots pour pouvoir décrire les défis auxquels nous faisons face. Je suis une alliée à l’écoute pour t’aider à avancer dans ton cheminement de vie et pour te guider avec douceur pour mieux comprendre ta souffrance qui te pèse depuis un certain temps ou même depuis longtemps.
Au-delà des maux, il y a des sensations, des émotions, des images et des mots pour pouvoir décrire les défis auxquels nous faisons face. Je suis une alliée à l’écoute pour t’aider à avancer dans ton cheminement de vie et pour te guider avec douceur pour mieux comprendre ta souffrance qui te pèse depuis un certain temps ou même depuis longtemps.
Welcome! I support individuals navigating a range of food and body related concerns, including eating disorders, disordered eating, feeling out of control around food, body image struggles, and self-criticism. Together, we can explore the patterns that are keeping you stuck and work toward greater flexibility, self-compassion, and trust in your body. My approach focuses on reducing harm, unhooking from rigid patterns, and helping you reconnect with your values and well-being. If your relationship with food or your body feels heavy or exhausting, I’m here to help you move toward a more peaceful and sustainable way forward.
Welcome! I support individuals navigating a range of food and body related concerns, including eating disorders, disordered eating, feeling out of control around food, body image struggles, and self-criticism. Together, we can explore the patterns that are keeping you stuck and work toward greater flexibility, self-compassion, and trust in your body. My approach focuses on reducing harm, unhooking from rigid patterns, and helping you reconnect with your values and well-being. If your relationship with food or your body feels heavy or exhausting, I’m here to help you move toward a more peaceful and sustainable way forward.
Kamelia Deleva — EMDR, Trauma & Grief
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), CCC, MACP, EMDR, IADC
14 Endorsed
Ottawa, ON K1N
I work with adults whose anxiety, grief, or sense of being stuck traces back to loss, trauma, or a major life transition.
Healing doesn't happen at the surface. When grief, trauma, or a life transition - a breakup, burnout, a career change, or not recognizing who you've become - leaves you unsettled, something deeper is often asking for attention. Using EMDR, IADC, mindfulness and existential therapy, we work with what's underneath, at your pace, with depth and care.
I work with adults whose anxiety, grief, or sense of being stuck traces back to loss, trauma, or a major life transition.
Healing doesn't happen at the surface. When grief, trauma, or a life transition - a breakup, burnout, a career change, or not recognizing who you've become - leaves you unsettled, something deeper is often asking for attention. Using EMDR, IADC, mindfulness and existential therapy, we work with what's underneath, at your pace, with depth and care.
I work with individuals who struggle with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and loss, spirituality and faith crises, sexuality, emotion regulation, among others.
As a therapist I offer a warm, compassionate and open presence for my clients. I seek to provide a safe space for clients to look at their life with more curiosity and less fear. I believe that each person brings their own unique story into therapy, and my role as a therapist is to help remove the barriers that prevent clients from hearing their own inner wisdom. I work from an Integrative approach, pulling from different approaches. Some of these include: Psychodynamic, IFS, Mindfulness Self-Compassion, Attachment based, Somatic/body based and Existential.
I work with individuals who struggle with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and loss, spirituality and faith crises, sexuality, emotion regulation, among others.
As a therapist I offer a warm, compassionate and open presence for my clients. I seek to provide a safe space for clients to look at their life with more curiosity and less fear. I believe that each person brings their own unique story into therapy, and my role as a therapist is to help remove the barriers that prevent clients from hearing their own inner wisdom. I work from an Integrative approach, pulling from different approaches. Some of these include: Psychodynamic, IFS, Mindfulness Self-Compassion, Attachment based, Somatic/body based and Existential.
I'm a bilingual registered psychotherapist.
Welcome to my profile! If you are here, it's probably because you want to embark on a journey to feel better, to feel listened to, supported, and understood. Asking for help is never easy, but I can assure you that together we can take the time to explore your needs, expectations, and goals. I like to provide a non-judgmental environment, filled with compassion and respect, so that we can build a relationship of trust to help you create a more meaningful life.
I'm a bilingual registered psychotherapist.
Welcome to my profile! If you are here, it's probably because you want to embark on a journey to feel better, to feel listened to, supported, and understood. Asking for help is never easy, but I can assure you that together we can take the time to explore your needs, expectations, and goals. I like to provide a non-judgmental environment, filled with compassion and respect, so that we can build a relationship of trust to help you create a more meaningful life.
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- Cumberland
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- Greely
- Kanata
- Manotick
- Navan
- Nepean
- Orleans
- Rockcliffe
- Russell
- Stittsville
Grief Counsellors
How long does therapy take for grief?
There is no exact timeline for grief counseling. Some people may start to feel better after just a few sessions, while others may take months or longer to feel relief. Some specific approaches, including some types of CBT, may involve a set number of sessions, or therapy may be open-ended until the patient determines they are ready to wrap up. Just as there is no right or wrong way to grieve, there is no right or wrong way to seek therapy for grief.
When should you seek therapy for grief?
Many people mistakenly believe that their grief needs to be debilitating or all-encompassing to warrant therapy. This is not the case. While people who experience severe, prolonged grief—particularly those who are considering self-harm or engaging in unhealthy substance use—are especially likely to benefit from therapy, so too are people whose grief is less intense but still interfering with well-being or daily functioning. In practice, almost anyone struggling to process a loss could benefit from grief counseling.
Can grief be managed without therapy?
Oftentimes, yes. Grief is a near-universal part of being human, and many find that their grief, while profound, does not stop them from participating in day-to-day life and steadily eases over time without outside help. For others, however, the harsh pain of early grief persists for months or years or leaves them unable to function. This group is especially likely to benefit from seeing a therapist, who can guide them through their grief and help them reconnect with the world.
What happens if grief is left untreated?
Because grief does not in itself necessitate therapy, untreated grief will often resolve on its own. However, for some people—particularly those who would qualify for a diagnosis of prolonged grief disorder—untreated grief can be a source of seemingly endless pain or lead them to withdraw from the world. In such cases, treatment can be indispensable, as it can help an individual adapt to the loss and start living again.