Bereavement Counselling in Bramhall
Elephant in The Room Psychotherapy & Counselling
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP Accred
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I am a BACP Accredited Psychotherapist & Counsellor specialising in loss, grief and trauma.
We all experience losses in life – not just when someone dies but when we lose anything that is important to us: our relationships, our dreams of having a family, our health, our home, our job, our independence, our pets, and our hopes or expectations. Often, we are able to grieve for those losses and adjust but sometimes we are left feeling anxious, depressed, overwhelmed, angry, guilty, ashamed, withdrawn, or numb for many months or even years later. Adjusting to losses in life is not about ‘getting over’ them but about finding ways to live a life that includes them.
I am a BACP Accredited Psychotherapist & Counsellor specialising in loss, grief and trauma.
We all experience losses in life – not just when someone dies but when we lose anything that is important to us: our relationships, our dreams of having a family, our health, our home, our job, our independence, our pets, and our hopes or expectations. Often, we are able to grieve for those losses and adjust but sometimes we are left feeling anxious, depressed, overwhelmed, angry, guilty, ashamed, withdrawn, or numb for many months or even years later. Adjusting to losses in life is not about ‘getting over’ them but about finding ways to live a life that includes them.
Sometimes, we reach a point in life where we find ourselves numb, anxious, easily upset or frustrated struggling to enjoy the life we have because of trauma, grief, depression or loss of Self.
As therapist, I will help to identify parts of you that hold disruptive feelings or that are stuck in the past. With compassion and love, you will get to know them. Together, we will work towards healing the wounded parts, so extreme behaviours or intense feelings are lifted. You will gain self confidence and courage to live your fulfilling life.
Sometimes, we reach a point in life where we find ourselves numb, anxious, easily upset or frustrated struggling to enjoy the life we have because of trauma, grief, depression or loss of Self.
As therapist, I will help to identify parts of you that hold disruptive feelings or that are stuck in the past. With compassion and love, you will get to know them. Together, we will work towards healing the wounded parts, so extreme behaviours or intense feelings are lifted. You will gain self confidence and courage to live your fulfilling life.
I've supported clients from all walks of life to achieve goals of reducing anxiety, coping with life's stresses, adjusting to change such as illness, empty nests, retirement, bereavement and loss.
Hello. I'm Clare. If you're here and reading this, you're probably looking for support with your mental health. I can be there for you in a way that suits you best. Therapy is not one size fits all; I first work to understand where you're at and then I'll meet you there.
Are you looking to worry a lot less or enjoy your life a lot more? Do you want to make sense of your thoughts, feelings and behaviours? Would you like greater emotional resilience? Perhaps you're a self-improver wanting greater self awareness?
I can help with that. You are not alone and you deserve support.
I've supported clients from all walks of life to achieve goals of reducing anxiety, coping with life's stresses, adjusting to change such as illness, empty nests, retirement, bereavement and loss.
Hello. I'm Clare. If you're here and reading this, you're probably looking for support with your mental health. I can be there for you in a way that suits you best. Therapy is not one size fits all; I first work to understand where you're at and then I'll meet you there.
Are you looking to worry a lot less or enjoy your life a lot more? Do you want to make sense of your thoughts, feelings and behaviours? Would you like greater emotional resilience? Perhaps you're a self-improver wanting greater self awareness?
I can help with that. You are not alone and you deserve support.
We face seemingly impossible situations through loss or trauma.
I’m experienced in both Brief Therapy (6-12 sessions) and Longer Term (Open Ended) Therapy, whichever you prefer. I'm fully BACP registered with my own Private Practice, and providing Brief Therapy in the NHS. Im mainly Person-Centred, but also offer Integrative elements where appropriate, using tools and techniques from other therapies like CBT, ACT etc.
We face seemingly impossible situations through loss or trauma.
I’m experienced in both Brief Therapy (6-12 sessions) and Longer Term (Open Ended) Therapy, whichever you prefer. I'm fully BACP registered with my own Private Practice, and providing Brief Therapy in the NHS. Im mainly Person-Centred, but also offer Integrative elements where appropriate, using tools and techniques from other therapies like CBT, ACT etc.
I can help you enhance your communication skills, anxiety, depression, relationship, family issues, trauma, bereavement or OCD.
I work with various integrative therapeutic approaches: Person-Centred Therapy: helps you feel valued and accepted. Transactional Analysis: helps improve your relationships and resolve conflict. Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) helps you develop coping strategies and problem-solving skills. I also specialise in Islamic Marriage and Pre marriage counselling.
I can help you enhance your communication skills, anxiety, depression, relationship, family issues, trauma, bereavement or OCD.
I work with various integrative therapeutic approaches: Person-Centred Therapy: helps you feel valued and accepted. Transactional Analysis: helps improve your relationships and resolve conflict. Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) helps you develop coping strategies and problem-solving skills. I also specialise in Islamic Marriage and Pre marriage counselling.
I help people adapt to changes - or loss - at work, at home, with partners or in culture, I help to make changes, too: it might be something immediate like a phobia or more long-term, like anxiety, pervasive self-criticism or depression.
My caseload is full so I am not able to take on new clients until September '26. I work with people from all walks and with many issues but all feel a need to change something in their lives. I can create a safe space to explore and understand the problems you bring, both individually or together with partners. I have helped many clients deal with the issues arising from depression, self doubt, anxiety and trauma, or changing notions of self worth, especially in the face of work stress.
I help people adapt to changes - or loss - at work, at home, with partners or in culture, I help to make changes, too: it might be something immediate like a phobia or more long-term, like anxiety, pervasive self-criticism or depression.
My caseload is full so I am not able to take on new clients until September '26. I work with people from all walks and with many issues but all feel a need to change something in their lives. I can create a safe space to explore and understand the problems you bring, both individually or together with partners. I have helped many clients deal with the issues arising from depression, self doubt, anxiety and trauma, or changing notions of self worth, especially in the face of work stress.
Anxiety, low mood, grief, workplace stress, or difficult relationships might be weighing heavily on you.
I offer online, phone, and walk‑and‑talk therapy. My person‑centred approach is gentle and empathic, giving you space to move at your own pace. Together we explore what feels safe, helping you understand your emotions and find clarity in what you’re experiencing.
Anxiety, low mood, grief, workplace stress, or difficult relationships might be weighing heavily on you.
I offer online, phone, and walk‑and‑talk therapy. My person‑centred approach is gentle and empathic, giving you space to move at your own pace. Together we explore what feels safe, helping you understand your emotions and find clarity in what you’re experiencing.
Hello My name is Miftau Iddrisu. I am an accredited CBT therapist. I am also a qualified DBT, RO-DBT,EMDR, schema therapist. ADHD and Autism Assessor. I also provide hypnotherapy. I work with both young people and adults. I provide Skype treatments and I have experience offering treatment in outside United Kingdom.
Hello My name is Miftau Iddrisu. I am an accredited CBT therapist. I am also a qualified DBT, RO-DBT,EMDR, schema therapist. ADHD and Autism Assessor. I also provide hypnotherapy. I work with both young people and adults. I provide Skype treatments and I have experience offering treatment in outside United Kingdom.
Working with a local charity, I have offered counselling to those who have needed support with loss, grief and significant trauma.
It can feel like a big step to reach out when you need support. Counselling is a personal experience that can be potentially life changing. I offer Humanistic counselling that is driven by you. We focus on your experiences and your goals and, whether you choose long term or short term therapy, we keep the core conditions of empathy, congruence and unconditional positive regard are at the heart of our work together. My role is to support you to navigate your experiences, to support your own wellbeing. As an integrative, person centred counsellor, you will find that this type of therapy is adaptive to you.
Working with a local charity, I have offered counselling to those who have needed support with loss, grief and significant trauma.
It can feel like a big step to reach out when you need support. Counselling is a personal experience that can be potentially life changing. I offer Humanistic counselling that is driven by you. We focus on your experiences and your goals and, whether you choose long term or short term therapy, we keep the core conditions of empathy, congruence and unconditional positive regard are at the heart of our work together. My role is to support you to navigate your experiences, to support your own wellbeing. As an integrative, person centred counsellor, you will find that this type of therapy is adaptive to you.
I am a HCPC registered Clinical Psychologist. Clients who would be suitable: Someone who appears capable but feels stuck in familiar relational patterns or overwhelmed with emotions. They may feel unheard, misunderstood, or constantly doubting or blaming themselves. Beneath this, they want to understand why certain dynamics keep repeating. They need space to explore their emotional world, make sense of long-standing patterns, and move toward relationships and emotions that feel more balanced, connected, and authentic.
I am a HCPC registered Clinical Psychologist. Clients who would be suitable: Someone who appears capable but feels stuck in familiar relational patterns or overwhelmed with emotions. They may feel unheard, misunderstood, or constantly doubting or blaming themselves. Beneath this, they want to understand why certain dynamics keep repeating. They need space to explore their emotional world, make sense of long-standing patterns, and move toward relationships and emotions that feel more balanced, connected, and authentic.
My role is to walk alongside you as things begin to make sense—where anxiety, grief, or feeling stuck are not problems to eliminate, but signals worth listening to.
Most people aren’t broken. They’re just used to not being heard.
I work as a counsellor and psychotherapist from a person-centred perspective, grounded in a simple but often overlooked belief: people already hold the capacity to understand themselves, face what’s difficult, and change the direction of their lives.
In a culture obsessed with quick fixes and neat labels, I offer something different—a space where you don’t have to perform, explain yourself perfectly, or be anything other than real. A space built on honesty, empathy, and acceptance.
I don’t position myself as the expert on your life.
You are.
My role is to walk alongside you as things begin to make sense—where anxiety, grief, or feeling stuck are not problems to eliminate, but signals worth listening to.
Most people aren’t broken. They’re just used to not being heard.
I work as a counsellor and psychotherapist from a person-centred perspective, grounded in a simple but often overlooked belief: people already hold the capacity to understand themselves, face what’s difficult, and change the direction of their lives.
In a culture obsessed with quick fixes and neat labels, I offer something different—a space where you don’t have to perform, explain yourself perfectly, or be anything other than real. A space built on honesty, empathy, and acceptance.
I don’t position myself as the expert on your life.
You are.
I work with a wide range of issues, including anxiety, depression, stress, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, anger, loss, and life transitions.
Taking the first step towards counselling can feel daunting, especially if you’re used to coping on your own. You may be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, anxious, struggling in relationships, or simply finding life more difficult than usual. Whatever has brought you here, you’re welcome exactly as you are.
At the heart of my work is the belief that everyone deserves a space where they can talk openly and honestly without fear of judgement. Together we can explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences at your own pace. Many people come to counselling worried about being judged or misunderstood; with me, you will be heard and accepted.
I work with a wide range of issues, including anxiety, depression, stress, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, anger, loss, and life transitions.
Taking the first step towards counselling can feel daunting, especially if you’re used to coping on your own. You may be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, anxious, struggling in relationships, or simply finding life more difficult than usual. Whatever has brought you here, you’re welcome exactly as you are.
At the heart of my work is the belief that everyone deserves a space where they can talk openly and honestly without fear of judgement. Together we can explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences at your own pace. Many people come to counselling worried about being judged or misunderstood; with me, you will be heard and accepted.
You may be a high-functioning professional who may be very capable on the outside, yet internally struggling with anxiety, overthinking, perfectionism, or feeling stuck. You might be experiencing panic, OCD, health or social anxiety, low mood, or burnout. You may be navigating identity questions, life transitions, or the emotional impact of living between cultures. You want relief from constant mental pressure, a deeper understanding of yourself, and a way to feel calmer, more confident, and more connected to who you are.
You may be a high-functioning professional who may be very capable on the outside, yet internally struggling with anxiety, overthinking, perfectionism, or feeling stuck. You might be experiencing panic, OCD, health or social anxiety, low mood, or burnout. You may be navigating identity questions, life transitions, or the emotional impact of living between cultures. You want relief from constant mental pressure, a deeper understanding of yourself, and a way to feel calmer, more confident, and more connected to who you are.
Much of what shapes us lives below the surface — old patterns, shame, grief, relationships, the body’s responses.
My work is relational and depth-oriented, drawing on psychodynamic, humanistic and transpersonal traditions. Together we explore the stories your symptoms and patterns may be carrying. This isn’t about quick fixes, but about understanding yourself more deeply and finding a clearer, more grounded way of living.
Much of what shapes us lives below the surface — old patterns, shame, grief, relationships, the body’s responses.
My work is relational and depth-oriented, drawing on psychodynamic, humanistic and transpersonal traditions. Together we explore the stories your symptoms and patterns may be carrying. This isn’t about quick fixes, but about understanding yourself more deeply and finding a clearer, more grounded way of living.
Dr Emma Solomon, Consultant Clinical Psychologist
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
Need help to overcome symptoms of trauma or PTSD, recover from depression or low mood? Want to sleep better, deal with worry, or overcome anxiety, phobias or panic? Do you finally feel ready to release the root cause of your issues?
Psychologists are trained in treatments that change the impact of negative events. We can’t change ‘what’ happens but we can change the effect it has on you. Bringing you back to confidence, calm and believing you are able to achieve your life goals.
Whether you’ve had therapy before, or you’re only just starting, I can help. Set up a free consultation and I’ll explain how it can work for you.
Need help to overcome symptoms of trauma or PTSD, recover from depression or low mood? Want to sleep better, deal with worry, or overcome anxiety, phobias or panic? Do you finally feel ready to release the root cause of your issues?
Psychologists are trained in treatments that change the impact of negative events. We can’t change ‘what’ happens but we can change the effect it has on you. Bringing you back to confidence, calm and believing you are able to achieve your life goals.
Whether you’ve had therapy before, or you’re only just starting, I can help. Set up a free consultation and I’ll explain how it can work for you.
Are you finding life difficult right now? I can help and support you with this. Life can be challenging, feel really tough and leave us with a sense of helplessness and despair. Issues or problems in life can trigger anxiety, overthinking, depression and can impact self esteem. Are you feeling under pressure to deliver what's expected of you? Or perhaps you are having difficulties with relationships and would like to improve your personal /professional relationships. I am an experienced, BACP registered, Integrative Counsellor and can provide you with a high quality service which is tailored to your individual needs .
Are you finding life difficult right now? I can help and support you with this. Life can be challenging, feel really tough and leave us with a sense of helplessness and despair. Issues or problems in life can trigger anxiety, overthinking, depression and can impact self esteem. Are you feeling under pressure to deliver what's expected of you? Or perhaps you are having difficulties with relationships and would like to improve your personal /professional relationships. I am an experienced, BACP registered, Integrative Counsellor and can provide you with a high quality service which is tailored to your individual needs .
Often our anxieties and difficulties can weigh us down and we are unable to find a way forward. Perhaps we experience intrusive anxious thoughts or our inner critic is just too loud and holds us back. Maybe we keep repeating the same unhelpful behaviour again and again. Or perhaps past trauma feels too present and we are still experiencing its physical and emotional impact and the way it makes us behave. Our thoughts and feelings can be confusing and talking to friends and relatives may be too difficult. I provide a safe, respectful space in which you can explore your difficulties, gain insight and discover a way forward.
Often our anxieties and difficulties can weigh us down and we are unable to find a way forward. Perhaps we experience intrusive anxious thoughts or our inner critic is just too loud and holds us back. Maybe we keep repeating the same unhelpful behaviour again and again. Or perhaps past trauma feels too present and we are still experiencing its physical and emotional impact and the way it makes us behave. Our thoughts and feelings can be confusing and talking to friends and relatives may be too difficult. I provide a safe, respectful space in which you can explore your difficulties, gain insight and discover a way forward.
Maybe you’re at personal or professional cross-roads, family or relationship issues are leaving you stressed out, or you’ve experienced a loss which has knocked you sideways.
I cover a range of issues, including Anxiety, Bereavement, Relationships, Parenting and Loss. Each person's experience of these is different, based on their past history and present situation. Trained in several theories lets me tailor my approach to best suit your individual needs, supporting you and your unique circumstances.
Maybe you’re at personal or professional cross-roads, family or relationship issues are leaving you stressed out, or you’ve experienced a loss which has knocked you sideways.
I cover a range of issues, including Anxiety, Bereavement, Relationships, Parenting and Loss. Each person's experience of these is different, based on their past history and present situation. Trained in several theories lets me tailor my approach to best suit your individual needs, supporting you and your unique circumstances.
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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.