Bereavement Counselling in Cowes

I also specialise in bereavement counselling offering a compassionate space to loss in all forms.
I am a registered counsellor supporting individual adults with a wide range of emotional and psychological difficulties. At the heart of my practice is the intention to create a calm, steady and non-judgemental space. A space where you can begin to unravel your thoughts, get a better understanding of what you are experiencing, and feel supported as you move towards greater clarity and emotional well-being.
I also specialise in bereavement counselling offering a compassionate space to loss in all forms.
I am a registered counsellor supporting individual adults with a wide range of emotional and psychological difficulties. At the heart of my practice is the intention to create a calm, steady and non-judgemental space. A space where you can begin to unravel your thoughts, get a better understanding of what you are experiencing, and feel supported as you move towards greater clarity and emotional well-being.
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Jennifer McKean
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP Accred
Online Only
I'm an accredited counsellor with a professional background in mental health services, offering therapy that's approachable and free from judgement. There’s no expectation to have the right words or to share everything - our work together is led by what you want to bring. Whether it’s having a good rant or gently exploring something you’ve been holding onto, we’ll start where it feels right for you. I work with all adults and students, navigating challenges such as stress, identity, confidence, anxiety, and life transitions.
I'm an accredited counsellor with a professional background in mental health services, offering therapy that's approachable and free from judgement. There’s no expectation to have the right words or to share everything - our work together is led by what you want to bring. Whether it’s having a good rant or gently exploring something you’ve been holding onto, we’ll start where it feels right for you. I work with all adults and students, navigating challenges such as stress, identity, confidence, anxiety, and life transitions.
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Lara Akers-Douglas
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
4 Endorsed
Cowes PO31
I'm Dr Lara Akers-Douglas, a Clinical Psychologist offering face-to-face therapy in Southampton and Cowes, as well as online appointments. I specialise in trauma and EMDR and work with adults who are struggling with anxiety, difficult memories, burnout, low mood or the lasting effects of difficult experiences. I offer evidence-based psychological therapy including EMDR, CBT and ACT, tailored to you and what you want to change. If you're feeling stuck or overwhelmed yourself, you don't need to have everything worked out before getting in touch. We can start with what's happening now and work together to understand what would he
I'm Dr Lara Akers-Douglas, a Clinical Psychologist offering face-to-face therapy in Southampton and Cowes, as well as online appointments. I specialise in trauma and EMDR and work with adults who are struggling with anxiety, difficult memories, burnout, low mood or the lasting effects of difficult experiences. I offer evidence-based psychological therapy including EMDR, CBT and ACT, tailored to you and what you want to change. If you're feeling stuck or overwhelmed yourself, you don't need to have everything worked out before getting in touch. We can start with what's happening now and work together to understand what would he
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Annie Macdonald
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP Accred
Serves Area
If you're feeling trapped by old patterns of behaviour, or if your life just doesn't feel fulfilling, or there are some problems - or some people - you find difficult to deal with :- then I can help you to discover new resources or unlock old ones. Together we can work towards creating a better future for you. I have helped hundreds of clients over more than 20 years to find more peace and satisfaction.
If you're feeling trapped by old patterns of behaviour, or if your life just doesn't feel fulfilling, or there are some problems - or some people - you find difficult to deal with :- then I can help you to discover new resources or unlock old ones. Together we can work towards creating a better future for you. I have helped hundreds of clients over more than 20 years to find more peace and satisfaction.
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Rebekah Jones Psychotherapy Supervision & Training
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
Serves Area
I am a UKCP accredited Clinical Psychotherapist, Certified EMDR Therapist, Trauma Therapist and CISM Practitioner (major trauma), who works with both individuals and couples. I have worked extensively with clients who have experienced a range of traumas in their lives, and specialise in working with those who identify as being neurodivergent. Our private practice is a training placement, and we welcome two Placement Counsellors each academic year. They work wholly under my supervision and provide low fee therapy to suitable clients, who are triaged and assessed by me before being allocated to their caseload.
I am a UKCP accredited Clinical Psychotherapist, Certified EMDR Therapist, Trauma Therapist and CISM Practitioner (major trauma), who works with both individuals and couples. I have worked extensively with clients who have experienced a range of traumas in their lives, and specialise in working with those who identify as being neurodivergent. Our private practice is a training placement, and we welcome two Placement Counsellors each academic year. They work wholly under my supervision and provide low fee therapy to suitable clients, who are triaged and assessed by me before being allocated to their caseload.
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Lin Siddorn
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Cherie Davies
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
dealing with a loss or bereavement?
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dealing with a loss or bereavement?
I can offer you a sensitive and secure place to work through whatever you are facing or feeling at the moment. I have experience of working with a broad variety of issues and have specialist loss and bereavement training. I also have experience of working with people who have health-related issues and changes to daily living or personal circumstances.
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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.