Bereavement Counselling in Cheltenham

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Rachel Hunter Counselling
Counsellor, MBACP
Online Only
Special areas of interest are working with those suffering with anxiety and depression, bereavement and loss, anger, relationship breakdown and divorce, low self esteem and LGBTQIA+ related struggles.
Professional Couples and Individual Zoom counselling from the comfort of your own home. No travel time, no parking. Establishing a good counselling relationship is vital so that feelings can be explored in a safe, confidential space. I won’t judge you and will listen to your own unique story with empathy and kindness. I will endeavour to help you process pain from the past and present and reinforce your resilience and hope for the future. The longer-term aim is to help you to move forward towards your personal goals. I work with women, men, non-binary people and couples. LGBTQIA + and all clients warmly welcomed.
Special areas of interest are working with those suffering with anxiety and depression, bereavement and loss, anger, relationship breakdown and divorce, low self esteem and LGBTQIA+ related struggles.
Professional Couples and Individual Zoom counselling from the comfort of your own home. No travel time, no parking. Establishing a good counselling relationship is vital so that feelings can be explored in a safe, confidential space. I won’t judge you and will listen to your own unique story with empathy and kindness. I will endeavour to help you process pain from the past and present and reinforce your resilience and hope for the future. The longer-term aim is to help you to move forward towards your personal goals. I work with women, men, non-binary people and couples. LGBTQIA + and all clients warmly welcomed.
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Chris Matcham
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP Accred
Loss of a loved person or pet, or a once-wished-for future that now feels very difficult to imagine, our work can help these difficulties feel more manageable.
Let's work together to figure out the next steps to feeling better: Seeking help, as you are doing by searching this site, is a brave and important step in satisfying your own needs - in doing this, you are already creating some relief and a pathway towards yourself as you wish to be. You may feel lost or confused as to what comes next, but you have already shown that you can think in new ways and adapt in order to change a situation which isn’t working for you. Our task is to get in touch with feelings that can further open up your awareness, to allow change to happen.
Loss of a loved person or pet, or a once-wished-for future that now feels very difficult to imagine, our work can help these difficulties feel more manageable.
Let's work together to figure out the next steps to feeling better: Seeking help, as you are doing by searching this site, is a brave and important step in satisfying your own needs - in doing this, you are already creating some relief and a pathway towards yourself as you wish to be. You may feel lost or confused as to what comes next, but you have already shown that you can think in new ways and adapt in order to change a situation which isn’t working for you. Our task is to get in touch with feelings that can further open up your awareness, to allow change to happen.
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Anne Coats
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, PNCPS Acc.
If you suffer with depression, anxiety,relationship issues, grief, trauma or anger management, I am hear to support you.
I work with both adults and children, having over 20 years' experience of working with young people and adolescents. I'v also worked with bereaved clients for 10 years. ​ The aim of psychotherapy is to explore the issues you are experiencing, looking at your thoughts and feelings. enabling you to have long-lasting change and help guide you in the future.
If you suffer with depression, anxiety,relationship issues, grief, trauma or anger management, I am hear to support you.
I work with both adults and children, having over 20 years' experience of working with young people and adolescents. I'v also worked with bereaved clients for 10 years. ​ The aim of psychotherapy is to explore the issues you are experiencing, looking at your thoughts and feelings. enabling you to have long-lasting change and help guide you in the future.
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Cheltenham’s Counselling Centre
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, BACP
I have experience with working with adults of all ages, teenagers and younger children on a wide range of issues including: anxiety, identity, depression, trauma, low self-esteem, stress, grief, domestic abuse, sexual abuse, relationship issues, eating disorders, self-harm, and more
Hello my name is Shelley and I am a qualified adult and child Therapeutic Counsellor. I have a vast amount of experience as a pastoral worker working in schools and as a counsellor working for a charity. I am a member of the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy) and offer face to face or online sessions . These sessions provide a confidential, supportive environment where clients can feel safe and explore the work through any emotional or life difficulties. I believe by offering online counselling this gives each individual the ability to reach their true potential within the safety of their chosen space.
I have experience with working with adults of all ages, teenagers and younger children on a wide range of issues including: anxiety, identity, depression, trauma, low self-esteem, stress, grief, domestic abuse, sexual abuse, relationship issues, eating disorders, self-harm, and more
Hello my name is Shelley and I am a qualified adult and child Therapeutic Counsellor. I have a vast amount of experience as a pastoral worker working in schools and as a counsellor working for a charity. I am a member of the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy) and offer face to face or online sessions . These sessions provide a confidential, supportive environment where clients can feel safe and explore the work through any emotional or life difficulties. I believe by offering online counselling this gives each individual the ability to reach their true potential within the safety of their chosen space.
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Debbie Barron
Counsellor, MBACP
I have a personal interest in working with bereavement.
We all need help as it can be hard when you are struggling with issues in life and with stressful situations. You might be feeling anxious, stuck or even overwhelmed and unable to tackle life's challenges on your own. I'm a qualified, BACP registered and experienced Humanistic counsellor practising in Cheltenham and West London. I offer non-judgemental, supportive and understanding counselling, provided in a safe space, where you can explore and express what is troubling you. I am committed to helping my clients make sense of and work through their difficulties to make changes that are important to them.
I have a personal interest in working with bereavement.
We all need help as it can be hard when you are struggling with issues in life and with stressful situations. You might be feeling anxious, stuck or even overwhelmed and unable to tackle life's challenges on your own. I'm a qualified, BACP registered and experienced Humanistic counsellor practising in Cheltenham and West London. I offer non-judgemental, supportive and understanding counselling, provided in a safe space, where you can explore and express what is troubling you. I am committed to helping my clients make sense of and work through their difficulties to make changes that are important to them.
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Paul Gould
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
1 Endorsed
When someone looks for a counsellor it is often because there is something happening in life they want to explore, this maybe: low self-worth, lacking in confidence, generally feeling of unhappiness, depression, anxiety, stress, grief, or other mental health concerns.
I am an Accredited member of the BACP (British association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists) I work with individuals and also offer couples counselling. EMDR is a therapy I use for PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) and also for high levels of anxiety as well as for Phobias. Please contact me if you are unsure about any of the above modalities.
When someone looks for a counsellor it is often because there is something happening in life they want to explore, this maybe: low self-worth, lacking in confidence, generally feeling of unhappiness, depression, anxiety, stress, grief, or other mental health concerns.
I am an Accredited member of the BACP (British association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists) I work with individuals and also offer couples counselling. EMDR is a therapy I use for PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) and also for high levels of anxiety as well as for Phobias. Please contact me if you are unsure about any of the above modalities.
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Claire King
Counsellor, MBACP
​Counselling can help with difficult feelings like anxiety, depression, grief, anger, loneliness and low self-esteem.
I am a qualified, experienced integrative counsellor/psychotherapist - this means i have a wide range of skills and techniques to draw on so I can offer counselling tailored to you and your needs, including CBT and EMDR.
​Counselling can help with difficult feelings like anxiety, depression, grief, anger, loneliness and low self-esteem.
I am a qualified, experienced integrative counsellor/psychotherapist - this means i have a wide range of skills and techniques to draw on so I can offer counselling tailored to you and your needs, including CBT and EMDR.
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Nicola Holmes
Counsellor, MBACP
I am also a Cruse Bereavement Supervisor.
Q. Is your ADHD driving the bus? By tuning into your energy and focusing on wins, we can identify the dominos and key focus for our sessions. Ending with take-aways. We will explore relationships, finances, fun, addictions, self care and your relationship with food to help us set goals and empower you to find your identity.
I am also a Cruse Bereavement Supervisor.
Q. Is your ADHD driving the bus? By tuning into your energy and focusing on wins, we can identify the dominos and key focus for our sessions. Ending with take-aways. We will explore relationships, finances, fun, addictions, self care and your relationship with food to help us set goals and empower you to find your identity.
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Susannah Newell
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
As an experienced psychotherapist, I can help you manage current life challenges like sudden changes or losses; anxiety; relationship issues; bereavement; loneliness; parenthood; depression or past experiences intruding on your present.
As we are all unique, I don't offer 'one size fits all' psychotherapy and counselling. Rather I draw on different therapeutic approaches to best meet your individual needs. Some clients want to explore how their past limits their present, others prefer to focus on the now. Please see my website for more detail on how I work and can help you.
As an experienced psychotherapist, I can help you manage current life challenges like sudden changes or losses; anxiety; relationship issues; bereavement; loneliness; parenthood; depression or past experiences intruding on your present.
As we are all unique, I don't offer 'one size fits all' psychotherapy and counselling. Rather I draw on different therapeutic approaches to best meet your individual needs. Some clients want to explore how their past limits their present, others prefer to focus on the now. Please see my website for more detail on how I work and can help you.
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Sophie Page
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
I work with a variety of clients including those with anxiety, depression, bereavement and trauma.
Hello, I'm Sophie and I am a qualified, experienced counsellor working in a calm space in Central Cheltenham. I provide Face-to-Face counselling or online counselling, to suit your needs. It is not easy to make the decision to come to counselling and it takes courage to seek the help that you feel you might need. There are many reasons that someone might seek out counselling: Perhaps you are feeling stuck, finding it hard to make a change? Maybe you are feeling anxious, depressed or in a low mood that feels hard to shift? Perhaps there is something in your past which is having an impact on how you feel now in your life?
I work with a variety of clients including those with anxiety, depression, bereavement and trauma.
Hello, I'm Sophie and I am a qualified, experienced counsellor working in a calm space in Central Cheltenham. I provide Face-to-Face counselling or online counselling, to suit your needs. It is not easy to make the decision to come to counselling and it takes courage to seek the help that you feel you might need. There are many reasons that someone might seek out counselling: Perhaps you are feeling stuck, finding it hard to make a change? Maybe you are feeling anxious, depressed or in a low mood that feels hard to shift? Perhaps there is something in your past which is having an impact on how you feel now in your life?
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Hannah Cruttenden
Psychologist, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
I work with a range of issues, including anxiety, generalised anxiety disorder, depression, bereavement and loss, relationship difficulties (past and present), life transitions, low self-esteem, and trauma.
I work with clients collaboratively, paying attention to thoughts, feelings, and the body, to enable them to build self-awareness and resilience, and develop a greater sense of security and peace. I am particularly interested in how clients think about their past relationships and losses, and how this impacts their functioning in the present day.
I work with a range of issues, including anxiety, generalised anxiety disorder, depression, bereavement and loss, relationship difficulties (past and present), life transitions, low self-esteem, and trauma.
I work with clients collaboratively, paying attention to thoughts, feelings, and the body, to enable them to build self-awareness and resilience, and develop a greater sense of security and peace. I am particularly interested in how clients think about their past relationships and losses, and how this impacts their functioning in the present day.
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Diana Spencer
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
I have experience of working with bereavement, anxiety, depression, self-harm, suicide, loss, identity issues, anger management, stress, family relationships, bullying, and attachment issues.
Counselling offers time and space for you in a neutral, safe environment where I will listen to you and you will not be judged. Sometimes life's challenges can become overwhelming and it can be helpful to explore these challenges together with a view to making them more manageable.
I have experience of working with bereavement, anxiety, depression, self-harm, suicide, loss, identity issues, anger management, stress, family relationships, bullying, and attachment issues.
Counselling offers time and space for you in a neutral, safe environment where I will listen to you and you will not be judged. Sometimes life's challenges can become overwhelming and it can be helpful to explore these challenges together with a view to making them more manageable.
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Naomi Griffiths
Counsellor, MBACP
Whether you are experiencing mental health difficulties, relationship issues, work-related stress, bereavement, or you want to understand yourself better.
Hi! I'm Naomi. I am a qualified counsellor based in Cheltenham, offering face-to-face or online counselling sessions. I work in a person-centred way, I strongly believe that everyone can find their own answers to their problems and that counselling can help client's to identify these answers. I aim to build a therapeutic relationship with clients based on trust and respect. I provide a non-judgemental, welcoming and confidential space for you to explore any issues that you may be experiencing.
Whether you are experiencing mental health difficulties, relationship issues, work-related stress, bereavement, or you want to understand yourself better.
Hi! I'm Naomi. I am a qualified counsellor based in Cheltenham, offering face-to-face or online counselling sessions. I work in a person-centred way, I strongly believe that everyone can find their own answers to their problems and that counselling can help client's to identify these answers. I aim to build a therapeutic relationship with clients based on trust and respect. I provide a non-judgemental, welcoming and confidential space for you to explore any issues that you may be experiencing.
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Elizabeth Shaw
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
Whether you're dealing with specific challenges like trauma, grief, anxiety, or depression, or facing more nebulous struggles such as difficulties in relationships or feelings of dissatisfaction, I'm here to help.
Life is often confusing, painful and overwhelming.  Therapy can provide a safe space to explore these feelings and manage them. Hi I’m Liz. I am a Relational Integrative Psychotherapist.  I can draw on a variety of therapeutic styles to meet your unique needs. I aim to provide a supportive, empathic and non-judgemental relationship, through which you can better understand yourself. I am here to listen. If you choose to call you can expect an initial consultation in which we will establish what you would like to address and whether you would like to work with me.
Whether you're dealing with specific challenges like trauma, grief, anxiety, or depression, or facing more nebulous struggles such as difficulties in relationships or feelings of dissatisfaction, I'm here to help.
Life is often confusing, painful and overwhelming.  Therapy can provide a safe space to explore these feelings and manage them. Hi I’m Liz. I am a Relational Integrative Psychotherapist.  I can draw on a variety of therapeutic styles to meet your unique needs. I aim to provide a supportive, empathic and non-judgemental relationship, through which you can better understand yourself. I am here to listen. If you choose to call you can expect an initial consultation in which we will establish what you would like to address and whether you would like to work with me.
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K Power Counselling
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Online Only
Autism, ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Bereavement, Self-esteem, Trauma I am passionate about creating a neuro-affirming therapeutic space to help individuals feel safe enough to explore their concerns, and work collaboratively to meet their needs and goals of therapy.
I am a BACP and NCPS (Acc.) Counsellor. I have personal and professional specialist knowledge and experience around neurodivergence, especially Autism and ADHD. Practicing over the years has allowed me to experience a variety of clients with diverse needs. This has informed a development in my practice to allow for a blend of approaches, providing an Eclectic counselling service that is bespoke to each client. I primarily work with people aged 18+.
Autism, ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Bereavement, Self-esteem, Trauma I am passionate about creating a neuro-affirming therapeutic space to help individuals feel safe enough to explore their concerns, and work collaboratively to meet their needs and goals of therapy.
I am a BACP and NCPS (Acc.) Counsellor. I have personal and professional specialist knowledge and experience around neurodivergence, especially Autism and ADHD. Practicing over the years has allowed me to experience a variety of clients with diverse needs. This has informed a development in my practice to allow for a blend of approaches, providing an Eclectic counselling service that is bespoke to each client. I primarily work with people aged 18+.
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Helen Smith
Counsellor, MBACP
They may feel trapped by past choices or have experienced a wake-up call or final straw such as a bereavement, relationship difficulties, or peri-menopause or menopause difficulties.
Whatever your problems and background, I aim to provide you with support and encouragement to face your feelings and find resources and hope for the future. I respect the courage it takes to come to therapy and will support you to live your life with a greater sense of authenticity and balance, and to help you find choices that feel right for you.
They may feel trapped by past choices or have experienced a wake-up call or final straw such as a bereavement, relationship difficulties, or peri-menopause or menopause difficulties.
Whatever your problems and background, I aim to provide you with support and encouragement to face your feelings and find resources and hope for the future. I respect the courage it takes to come to therapy and will support you to live your life with a greater sense of authenticity and balance, and to help you find choices that feel right for you.
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John Mosley
Counsellor, MBACP
1 Endorsed
All genders are welcome and I can help with a variety of presenting issues, including anxiety, depression, grief/ loss, loneliness, low self-esteem, abuse, self-harm, trauma and relationship problems.
I have a Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling and work integratively using Person Centred and Psychodynamic models of counselling. I also offer couple/relationship therapy having completed specialist training to be awarded The Grove’s Certificate in Couple/Relationship Therapy accredited by COSRT at Level 5. I have previously been a counselling lecturer.
All genders are welcome and I can help with a variety of presenting issues, including anxiety, depression, grief/ loss, loneliness, low self-esteem, abuse, self-harm, trauma and relationship problems.
I have a Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling and work integratively using Person Centred and Psychodynamic models of counselling. I also offer couple/relationship therapy having completed specialist training to be awarded The Grove’s Certificate in Couple/Relationship Therapy accredited by COSRT at Level 5. I have previously been a counselling lecturer.
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Cotswold Hypnotherapy
Verified Verified
I specialise in helping people with anxiety, weight loss, depression & smoking cessation
I love seeing my clients faces when i explain the process & something just clicks. They realise how simple it can be to start feeling better. Solution Focused Hypnotherapy is a great therapy to help you move on with your life by focusing on what you actually want rather than the problems or difficulties that led you to seek help in the first place.
I specialise in helping people with anxiety, weight loss, depression & smoking cessation
I love seeing my clients faces when i explain the process & something just clicks. They realise how simple it can be to start feeling better. Solution Focused Hypnotherapy is a great therapy to help you move on with your life by focusing on what you actually want rather than the problems or difficulties that led you to seek help in the first place.
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Clare Howlett
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
 I encourage authenticity in order to understand loss of confidence/self esteem, attachment issues, professional/life stresses and traumatic events.
I am a Psychotherapist (MSc) and Certified Transactional Analyst. I work with adults, young adults and couples in long and short therapy. I have specialised training in emotional regulation, high sensitivity, neurodiversity, attachment styles, growth mindset.
 I encourage authenticity in order to understand loss of confidence/self esteem, attachment issues, professional/life stresses and traumatic events.
I am a Psychotherapist (MSc) and Certified Transactional Analyst. I work with adults, young adults and couples in long and short therapy. I have specialised training in emotional regulation, high sensitivity, neurodiversity, attachment styles, growth mindset.
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Gemma Slobom
Counsellor, MBACP
I have extensive experience supporting people with Anxiety, Anxiety related disorders, Depression, Stress, Low Self Esteem, Relational Challenges, Family Issues, Bereavement, Bereavement by unusual circumstance, Caring Roles, living with Chronic Illness and Trauma.
Hello, I'm Gemma. I run a Private Practice in central Cheltenham, offering counselling to individuals. I support people with a wide range of issues, including anxiety and depression, relationship issues, and emotional issues. I work from an Intergrative perspective, which encompasses Psychodynamic theory, Person Centred Theory, Gestalt Theory and Transactional Analysis. I'm also a qualified Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) practitioner, and where appropriate, bring this into the work. EFT is also known as tapping and is highly useful in supporting people to calm and ground in their own bodies.
I have extensive experience supporting people with Anxiety, Anxiety related disorders, Depression, Stress, Low Self Esteem, Relational Challenges, Family Issues, Bereavement, Bereavement by unusual circumstance, Caring Roles, living with Chronic Illness and Trauma.
Hello, I'm Gemma. I run a Private Practice in central Cheltenham, offering counselling to individuals. I support people with a wide range of issues, including anxiety and depression, relationship issues, and emotional issues. I work from an Intergrative perspective, which encompasses Psychodynamic theory, Person Centred Theory, Gestalt Theory and Transactional Analysis. I'm also a qualified Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) practitioner, and where appropriate, bring this into the work. EFT is also known as tapping and is highly useful in supporting people to calm and ground in their own bodies.
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Bereavement 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.