Grief Therapists in Toronto, ON
How to find hope? How do you heal the ache you feel inside? If you are feeling overwhelmed, engaging in therapy can help you feel calm again. You enjoy being in CONTROL, confident in your decisions, and CLEAR about where you are headed. However, at times you feel overwhelmed and uncertain. It is important to talk about your feelings, work through fears, and gain understanding and clarity. No one knows you better than YOU. It is my privilege to work with you and your process of self-discovery.
How to find hope? How do you heal the ache you feel inside? If you are feeling overwhelmed, engaging in therapy can help you feel calm again. You enjoy being in CONTROL, confident in your decisions, and CLEAR about where you are headed. However, at times you feel overwhelmed and uncertain. It is important to talk about your feelings, work through fears, and gain understanding and clarity. No one knows you better than YOU. It is my privilege to work with you and your process of self-discovery.
I work with adults navigating some of life’s most emotionally demanding experiences: grief and loss, caregiver stress, anxiety, depression, family and relationship conflict, and significant life transitions.
My approach is collaborative and flexible. I draw on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Narrative Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), weaving together what is most useful for you at each stage of our work. I am also deeply experienced in grief and end-of-life care, having worked in a hospice setting supporting individuals and families.
I work with adults navigating some of life’s most emotionally demanding experiences: grief and loss, caregiver stress, anxiety, depression, family and relationship conflict, and significant life transitions.
My approach is collaborative and flexible. I draw on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Narrative Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), weaving together what is most useful for you at each stage of our work. I am also deeply experienced in grief and end-of-life care, having worked in a hospice setting supporting individuals and families.
I use my experiences and training to support adults struggling with depression and anxiety, relationship concerns, life transitions, trauma, grief, perinatal related issues and parenting struggles.
I specialized my training in trauma psychotherapy and accelerated experiential dynamic psychotherapy. These frameworks help me connect with clients in a holistic way while integrating compassion and mindfulness. Incorporating experiential, cognitive behavioural, and solution focused approaches supports me to be creative adjusting to individual needs.
I use my experiences and training to support adults struggling with depression and anxiety, relationship concerns, life transitions, trauma, grief, perinatal related issues and parenting struggles.
I specialized my training in trauma psychotherapy and accelerated experiential dynamic psychotherapy. These frameworks help me connect with clients in a holistic way while integrating compassion and mindfulness. Incorporating experiential, cognitive behavioural, and solution focused approaches supports me to be creative adjusting to individual needs.
The complexities of trauma can have a profound effect on us physically, emotionally, and spiritually. I work with you as a gentle and compassionate guide as we navigate the core wounds and hidden elements in the depths of the mind, body, and soul. I believe we all possess an inner compass that knows what we need in order to heal and enrich our lives. I can help you discover and develop yours. I offer you a safe space that welcomes the whole self, to not only address presenting issues, but also to uncover underlying feelings and influences that may be hidden within.
The complexities of trauma can have a profound effect on us physically, emotionally, and spiritually. I work with you as a gentle and compassionate guide as we navigate the core wounds and hidden elements in the depths of the mind, body, and soul. I believe we all possess an inner compass that knows what we need in order to heal and enrich our lives. I can help you discover and develop yours. I offer you a safe space that welcomes the whole self, to not only address presenting issues, but also to uncover underlying feelings and influences that may be hidden within.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by grief/ loss, a big life adjustment, the demands of caregiving, or simply the stress of living in such an uncertain and unstable time in history?
I operate from a client-centred, strengths-based, attachment-focused approach. I also believe spiritual well-being is part of a holistic approach to mental health. Whether your spiritual beliefs offer you solace and strength, or you have spiritual wounds to process, I can help.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by grief/ loss, a big life adjustment, the demands of caregiving, or simply the stress of living in such an uncertain and unstable time in history?
I operate from a client-centred, strengths-based, attachment-focused approach. I also believe spiritual well-being is part of a holistic approach to mental health. Whether your spiritual beliefs offer you solace and strength, or you have spiritual wounds to process, I can help.
I work with adults who find themselves at thresholds in their lives, facing loss, grief, relationship challenges, and the shifts in identity and desire that can arise through life transitions and changes.
As an Expressive Arts Therapy student under clinical supervision, I offer a collaborative, gentle, and non-judgmental approach that also invites challenge when it supports growth. I draw on somatic, nature-based, and trauma-informed practices. I am available to meet in person, online, and for walk-and-talk sessions.
I work with adults who find themselves at thresholds in their lives, facing loss, grief, relationship challenges, and the shifts in identity and desire that can arise through life transitions and changes.
As an Expressive Arts Therapy student under clinical supervision, I offer a collaborative, gentle, and non-judgmental approach that also invites challenge when it supports growth. I draw on somatic, nature-based, and trauma-informed practices. I am available to meet in person, online, and for walk-and-talk sessions.
I work with clients to manage anxiety, low mood, grief, and self-doubt while exploring the experiences that shape who they are.
Do you feel stuck in patterns of overthinking, people-pleasing, anxiety, sadness, grief, or low self-worth? These struggles often connect to how safe you feel, how others see you, or how you see yourself. You don’t have to keep masking or pushing through. Therapy is a space to sort through what’s really going on and create a clearer path forward.
I work with clients to manage anxiety, low mood, grief, and self-doubt while exploring the experiences that shape who they are.
Do you feel stuck in patterns of overthinking, people-pleasing, anxiety, sadness, grief, or low self-worth? These struggles often connect to how safe you feel, how others see you, or how you see yourself. You don’t have to keep masking or pushing through. Therapy is a space to sort through what’s really going on and create a clearer path forward.
At times of overwhelm or crossroads, we can feel so lost or alone that any effort to reach out feels impossible. Let alone to do therapy which can take a look at things that cause pain, isolation, or despair. Yeah, sign me up for that asap.?! But instability may interfere more than is bearable and relationships, work and self-care can seem unmanageable. We all need a place for ourselves at times like this. A safe place to decompress, access our experience and voice, and sift through what we've been going through. Growth and change can arise from places we left unattended, neglected or misunderstood for a long time.
At times of overwhelm or crossroads, we can feel so lost or alone that any effort to reach out feels impossible. Let alone to do therapy which can take a look at things that cause pain, isolation, or despair. Yeah, sign me up for that asap.?! But instability may interfere more than is bearable and relationships, work and self-care can seem unmanageable. We all need a place for ourselves at times like this. A safe place to decompress, access our experience and voice, and sift through what we've been going through. Growth and change can arise from places we left unattended, neglected or misunderstood for a long time.
Loss takes many forms, and so does grief— death, endings, change, or identity shifts—and it often brings shame, guilt, perfectionism, and the “never enough” feeling to the surface.
I’m a psychodynamic therapist with a long career in mental health. My approach is attachment-focused and relational, informed by Existential/Humanistic therapy, Compassionate Inquiry, and mindfulness. Together we listen for the patterns beneath the surface—how grief, self-criticism, anxiety, and self-esteem struggles organize your inner world and shape close
Loss takes many forms, and so does grief— death, endings, change, or identity shifts—and it often brings shame, guilt, perfectionism, and the “never enough” feeling to the surface.
I’m a psychodynamic therapist with a long career in mental health. My approach is attachment-focused and relational, informed by Existential/Humanistic therapy, Compassionate Inquiry, and mindfulness. Together we listen for the patterns beneath the surface—how grief, self-criticism, anxiety, and self-esteem struggles organize your inner world and shape close
Maybe you've recently experienced a significant life change: the loss of a loved one, the challenges of postpartum, the end of a relationship or a career shift.
My role is to help you find answers to these questions. We'll explore your current experiences to better understand what you’re feeling and how you're coping, so you can move through life with greater ease and presence. Together, we’ll navigate your past in a way that helps you make sense of your present, both within yourself and in your relationships.
Maybe you've recently experienced a significant life change: the loss of a loved one, the challenges of postpartum, the end of a relationship or a career shift.
My role is to help you find answers to these questions. We'll explore your current experiences to better understand what you’re feeling and how you're coping, so you can move through life with greater ease and presence. Together, we’ll navigate your past in a way that helps you make sense of your present, both within yourself and in your relationships.
Reframe Counselling -- Rachel Hindel
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, RSW
4 Endorsed
Online Only
Life transitions often bring unexpected grief.
I work with adults navigating life transitions, grief, anxiety, and identity shifts. My approach is warm, thoughtful, and grounded in deep listening. Together we slow things down, understand what you are carrying, and find ways to move through grief and uncertainty with greater clarity and self-trust.
Life transitions often bring unexpected grief.
I work with adults navigating life transitions, grief, anxiety, and identity shifts. My approach is warm, thoughtful, and grounded in deep listening. Together we slow things down, understand what you are carrying, and find ways to move through grief and uncertainty with greater clarity and self-trust.
Many of the clients I work with come to therapy feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, self-doubt, or difficulties in their relationships. You may find yourself caught in overthinking, worrying about what might happen, or questioning your decisions and reactions. At times, these patterns can make it difficult to feel present, communicate your needs, or create healthy boundaries with the people who matter to you. Therapy can offer a space to better understand these patterns and begin responding to them in a different way.
Many of the clients I work with come to therapy feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, self-doubt, or difficulties in their relationships. You may find yourself caught in overthinking, worrying about what might happen, or questioning your decisions and reactions. At times, these patterns can make it difficult to feel present, communicate your needs, or create healthy boundaries with the people who matter to you. Therapy can offer a space to better understand these patterns and begin responding to them in a different way.
I'm also a grief educator and guide to people who have experienced loss.
Welcome! I specialize in psychodynamic psychotherapy within my private practice, offering services to young adults, adults, couples, and groups. In therapy, we embark on a journey to deepen our understanding of emotions, thoughts, and behaviors. Many individuals I work with express feelings of inadequacy, guilt/shame, anger, fear of confrontation, and a tendency towards people-pleasing. These emotions can manifest, impacting various aspects of their lives such as work dynamics, relationships, and self-perception. Together, we explore these patterns and emotions, possibly rooted in the unconscious, to foster healing and growth.
I'm also a grief educator and guide to people who have experienced loss.
Welcome! I specialize in psychodynamic psychotherapy within my private practice, offering services to young adults, adults, couples, and groups. In therapy, we embark on a journey to deepen our understanding of emotions, thoughts, and behaviors. Many individuals I work with express feelings of inadequacy, guilt/shame, anger, fear of confrontation, and a tendency towards people-pleasing. These emotions can manifest, impacting various aspects of their lives such as work dynamics, relationships, and self-perception. Together, we explore these patterns and emotions, possibly rooted in the unconscious, to foster healing and growth.
We all have the desire to grow and heal from hardships, which simply needs to be supported and cared for. Together, I hope we can strengthen your existing tools, provide new ones, and perhaps learn something new about yourself along the way.
We all have the desire to grow and heal from hardships, which simply needs to be supported and cared for. Together, I hope we can strengthen your existing tools, provide new ones, and perhaps learn something new about yourself along the way.
Something has changed, but you're not quite sure what. Things that once felt manageable now feel harder. You may find yourself wondering, "What happened?"
In moments like these, it's easy to become frustrated with yourself or assume you're doing something wrong. Yet valuable insights can emerge when we meet ourselves with curiosity instead of judgment. What has shifted? What might your struggles be trying to tell you? What do you need right now that you didn't need before?
Together, we can explore these questions with compassion and discover new ways of moving through life with greater ease and understanding.
Something has changed, but you're not quite sure what. Things that once felt manageable now feel harder. You may find yourself wondering, "What happened?"
In moments like these, it's easy to become frustrated with yourself or assume you're doing something wrong. Yet valuable insights can emerge when we meet ourselves with curiosity instead of judgment. What has shifted? What might your struggles be trying to tell you? What do you need right now that you didn't need before?
Together, we can explore these questions with compassion and discover new ways of moving through life with greater ease and understanding.
I specialize in traumatic grief and loss.
You see things most people never have to. The calls, the losses, the moments that stay with you long after your shift ends. Some days it's images you can't shake, other days you feel numb or disconnected. You might wonder why certain calls hit harder, or why it's building up now. In this work, you're expected to keep going but the impact doesn't just disappear. It lives in your body, your sleep, your reactions, your sense of self.
I specialize in traumatic grief and loss.
You see things most people never have to. The calls, the losses, the moments that stay with you long after your shift ends. Some days it's images you can't shake, other days you feel numb or disconnected. You might wonder why certain calls hit harder, or why it's building up now. In this work, you're expected to keep going but the impact doesn't just disappear. It lives in your body, your sleep, your reactions, your sense of self.
The experiences that shape us—birth, illness, relationships, grief, creativity, and major life transitions—often live not only in memory but also in the body.
My work is grounded in narrative therapy, relational-cultural therapy, feminist therapy, and parts-informed approaches. Together we can explore how the stories you carry have been shaped by family history, cultural expectations, relationships, past experiences and begin re-authoring new ones that centre your strengths, values, and preferred ways of living.
The experiences that shape us—birth, illness, relationships, grief, creativity, and major life transitions—often live not only in memory but also in the body.
My work is grounded in narrative therapy, relational-cultural therapy, feminist therapy, and parts-informed approaches. Together we can explore how the stories you carry have been shaped by family history, cultural expectations, relationships, past experiences and begin re-authoring new ones that centre your strengths, values, and preferred ways of living.
Counselling is an opportunity to uncover your potential. My expertise includes supporting children, adolescent, adults and families experiencing trauma, relationship challenges, adoption preparation/breakdown, grief & loss, separation/divorce/reunification, anxiety, depression & exploring your own unique personal life challenges & goals.
Counselling is an opportunity to uncover your potential. My expertise includes supporting children, adolescent, adults and families experiencing trauma, relationship challenges, adoption preparation/breakdown, grief & loss, separation/divorce/reunification, anxiety, depression & exploring your own unique personal life challenges & goals.
You may be coming to address issues such as anxiety, depression, grief, stress, difficult life transitions, past or present abuse or relationship challenges.
I am a certified Bioenergetic Analyst (mind-body connection) and over the past twenty years, I have completed different trainings including therapeutic writing, family of origin studies, grief support and CBT for anxiety and depression. I have a particular interest in MAID and the emotional complexities associated with that decision.
You may be coming to address issues such as anxiety, depression, grief, stress, difficult life transitions, past or present abuse or relationship challenges.
I am a certified Bioenergetic Analyst (mind-body connection) and over the past twenty years, I have completed different trainings including therapeutic writing, family of origin studies, grief support and CBT for anxiety and depression. I have a particular interest in MAID and the emotional complexities associated with that decision.
Something is wrong, but we can't quite grasp what. We search for a better understanding of ourselves in order to solve our emotional and psychological discontent. We think about the events of the day, relationships, childhood and the past. Still, something doesn't seem right. We act and feel in ways that create discord. I provide psychotherapy for people who are interested in looking for the deeper meaning behind the discomfort in their lives. The goal is to be able to have more meaningful relationships, fulfilling work and societal contributions, as well as the capacity to bear the difficulties that are part of living fully.
Something is wrong, but we can't quite grasp what. We search for a better understanding of ourselves in order to solve our emotional and psychological discontent. We think about the events of the day, relationships, childhood and the past. Still, something doesn't seem right. We act and feel in ways that create discord. I provide psychotherapy for people who are interested in looking for the deeper meaning behind the discomfort in their lives. The goal is to be able to have more meaningful relationships, fulfilling work and societal contributions, as well as the capacity to bear the difficulties that are part of living fully.
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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.