Bereavement Counselling in Lincoln

Debbie Washington
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Lincoln LN5
Hello, my name is Debbie I am an experienced psychotherapist and trainer. My belief is relationship is the key to successful therapy as this allows trust, respect and mutuality to build resulting in an open, honest, safe space in which to work. I aim to create a space that will allow you to explore your difficulties and challenges in an impartial and independent way no matter how large or small the problem.
Hello, my name is Debbie I am an experienced psychotherapist and trainer. My belief is relationship is the key to successful therapy as this allows trust, respect and mutuality to build resulting in an open, honest, safe space in which to work. I aim to create a space that will allow you to explore your difficulties and challenges in an impartial and independent way no matter how large or small the problem.
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Beth Jackson
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Lincoln LN1
I specialise in anxiety, stress and bereavement.
All of us, at times, find ourselves in a place of challenge, pain or trauma, or perhaps simply wanting to see a way forward and change the situation we’re in. Looking for a counsellor takes courage and is hugely positive too because it shows you’re ready for the changes you want to see happen in your life. I am a person-centred psychotherapist ready to support you in that change, and happy to work with you face to face or online, and at whatever pace works best for you.
I specialise in anxiety, stress and bereavement.
All of us, at times, find ourselves in a place of challenge, pain or trauma, or perhaps simply wanting to see a way forward and change the situation we’re in. Looking for a counsellor takes courage and is hugely positive too because it shows you’re ready for the changes you want to see happen in your life. I am a person-centred psychotherapist ready to support you in that change, and happy to work with you face to face or online, and at whatever pace works best for you.
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Mary Watson
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Lincoln LN4
I work with adults (18+) experiencing anxiety, low mood, confidence and self-worth difficulties (including perfectionism), life transitions such as menopause or divorce, pet loss and bereavement.
My approach integrates CBT and person-centred therapy. Together, we look at both what’s happening now and the patterns underneath — not just to understand them, but to gently shift them. Sessions are collaborative and tailored to you. Sometimes we’ll focus on practical tools; other times we’ll take a step back and explore things more deeply.
I work with adults (18+) experiencing anxiety, low mood, confidence and self-worth difficulties (including perfectionism), life transitions such as menopause or divorce, pet loss and bereavement.
My approach integrates CBT and person-centred therapy. Together, we look at both what’s happening now and the patterns underneath — not just to understand them, but to gently shift them. Sessions are collaborative and tailored to you. Sometimes we’ll focus on practical tools; other times we’ll take a step back and explore things more deeply.
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Heather Neil
Counsellor, BACP
1 Endorsed
Lincoln LN6
I offer integrative counselling for anxiety, loss, trauma, neurodiversity, and more — supporting adults and young people (16+) with empathy, calmness, and care.
I have completed additional training in DBT and baby loss, including rainbow baby and infertility support. I have experience working with adults and young people experiencing anxiety, depression, bereavement, trauma, ADHD, autism, terminal illness and the challenges of caring for others.
I offer integrative counselling for anxiety, loss, trauma, neurodiversity, and more — supporting adults and young people (16+) with empathy, calmness, and care.
I have completed additional training in DBT and baby loss, including rainbow baby and infertility support. I have experience working with adults and young people experiencing anxiety, depression, bereavement, trauma, ADHD, autism, terminal illness and the challenges of caring for others.
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Caroline M Cakebread
Psychotherapist, MSc
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
I am a level 7 person-centred psychotherapist, with experience working with for example; bereavement, substance use, domestic abuse, trauma, relationship issues and neuro-diversity.
Psychotherapy: Making the decision to come to therapy/counselling can be difficult and sometimes anxiety provoking, and finding someone who you feel comfortable with can be a positive and reassuring start. I offer an initial, no commitment 30 minute session where we can begin to get to know each other, and begin to look at what you would to focus on in the work that we may do together. Part of the first session will include an outline of how I work, what to expect, discussing a working agreement which covers confidentiality etc, but it is mainly an opportunity to talk and be heard in a respectful, non-judgmental space.
I am a level 7 person-centred psychotherapist, with experience working with for example; bereavement, substance use, domestic abuse, trauma, relationship issues and neuro-diversity.
Psychotherapy: Making the decision to come to therapy/counselling can be difficult and sometimes anxiety provoking, and finding someone who you feel comfortable with can be a positive and reassuring start. I offer an initial, no commitment 30 minute session where we can begin to get to know each other, and begin to look at what you would to focus on in the work that we may do together. Part of the first session will include an outline of how I work, what to expect, discussing a working agreement which covers confidentiality etc, but it is mainly an opportunity to talk and be heard in a respectful, non-judgmental space.
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James Barker
Psychotherapist, MBACP
2 Endorsed
Lincoln LN1
Hello, my name is James and I work as a counsellor, art psychotherapist and Jungian Sandplay therapist  I have over 15 years experience as a therapist working with children, teenagers and adults.  I provide a safe, no-judgemental space, where you are free to begin to explore what is happening in your life. Also, I work as a Jungian Sandplay therapist with both adults and children.  Jungian Sandplay is a form of therapy where you are invited to work in a tray of either wet or dry sand to make pictures and scenes that reflect what is happening I also am an HPCP registered Art Therapist working with both adults and children
Hello, my name is James and I work as a counsellor, art psychotherapist and Jungian Sandplay therapist  I have over 15 years experience as a therapist working with children, teenagers and adults.  I provide a safe, no-judgemental space, where you are free to begin to explore what is happening in your life. Also, I work as a Jungian Sandplay therapist with both adults and children.  Jungian Sandplay is a form of therapy where you are invited to work in a tray of either wet or dry sand to make pictures and scenes that reflect what is happening I also am an HPCP registered Art Therapist working with both adults and children
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Patricia O'Connor
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Life can be tough, sometimes, and overwhelming emotions can feel like too much to handle alone. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, or other life challenges, I'm here to offer a safe and supportive space. My confidential, non-judgmental therapy can help you work through your feelings and find practical solutions. I believe in a personalised approach, tailored to your unique needs. Together, we can explore your experiences and create a plan to find your own answers and your way forward.
Life can be tough, sometimes, and overwhelming emotions can feel like too much to handle alone. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, or other life challenges, I'm here to offer a safe and supportive space. My confidential, non-judgmental therapy can help you work through your feelings and find practical solutions. I believe in a personalised approach, tailored to your unique needs. Together, we can explore your experiences and create a plan to find your own answers and your way forward.
01923 695026 View 01923 695026
JWM Counselling
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
Have you been through a bereavement or loss that you're struggling to come to terms with?
I have specialist experience of working with grief and loss. I am also interested in working with Highly Sensitive people and people who have experienced emotional neglect. I worked for two years as a grief and loss counsellor with children and young people and one year with victims of rape and sexual abuse. My training is in Person-Centred counselling.
Have you been through a bereavement or loss that you're struggling to come to terms with?
I have specialist experience of working with grief and loss. I am also interested in working with Highly Sensitive people and people who have experienced emotional neglect. I worked for two years as a grief and loss counsellor with children and young people and one year with victims of rape and sexual abuse. My training is in Person-Centred counselling.
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Go Leor Therapy
Counsellor, MBACP
3 Endorsed
Online Only
Most people come to me when they have reached a point where insight alone is not enough. They are successful, capable and often appear very composed whilst privately they are overwhelmed with anxiety (often with a financial aspect), relational conflict, burnout, identity shifts, or long standing patterns they cannot seem to change. They have tried managing, coping and pushing through but something deeper needs to be understood. If this is where you find yourself, you are not alone and we can navigate this together. I work well with adults who are reflective and ready to understand themselves at depth.
Most people come to me when they have reached a point where insight alone is not enough. They are successful, capable and often appear very composed whilst privately they are overwhelmed with anxiety (often with a financial aspect), relational conflict, burnout, identity shifts, or long standing patterns they cannot seem to change. They have tried managing, coping and pushing through but something deeper needs to be understood. If this is where you find yourself, you are not alone and we can navigate this together. I work well with adults who are reflective and ready to understand themselves at depth.
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Melanie Hill Counselling
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Online Only
Are you struggling with a loss or bereavement?
I work with you in a person-centred way and will bring openness, acceptance, warmth, empathy and understanding to our work together. Together we'll explore and untangle what the loss means for you in your life. You can carry on with living with a firmer footing. This brings a sense of inner support - a very different place to that previous stuckness.
Are you struggling with a loss or bereavement?
I work with you in a person-centred way and will bring openness, acceptance, warmth, empathy and understanding to our work together. Together we'll explore and untangle what the loss means for you in your life. You can carry on with living with a firmer footing. This brings a sense of inner support - a very different place to that previous stuckness.
01780 431063 View 01780 431063
Active Listening Therapies
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
Hello, my name is Louise. I offer private counselling with the aim of overcoming life challenges and making positive changes to your life. As an integrative therapist I pick the most appropriate counselling model to suit your needs and work with you to discover your path. I have a private practice located in Balderton close to Newark with a ground floor therapy room and off street parking. Your first session will be 1.5 hours allowing us to get to know each other and discuss your challenges, with regular sessions lasting 50 minutes. I look forward to hearing from you.
Hello, my name is Louise. I offer private counselling with the aim of overcoming life challenges and making positive changes to your life. As an integrative therapist I pick the most appropriate counselling model to suit your needs and work with you to discover your path. I have a private practice located in Balderton close to Newark with a ground floor therapy room and off street parking. Your first session will be 1.5 hours allowing us to get to know each other and discuss your challenges, with regular sessions lasting 50 minutes. I look forward to hearing from you.
07480 487618 View 07480 487618
Dr Kimberley Broom
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Online Only
I am a qualified Counselling Psychologist, Couples Therapist and Counsellor currently working in an NHS internationally renowned rehabilitation centre, supporting individuals and families to move forward in their lives and resolve difficulties that may be preventing them from progressing in the way that they would like. I offer short and long term therapy tailored to your needs
I am a qualified Counselling Psychologist, Couples Therapist and Counsellor currently working in an NHS internationally renowned rehabilitation centre, supporting individuals and families to move forward in their lives and resolve difficulties that may be preventing them from progressing in the way that they would like. I offer short and long term therapy tailored to your needs
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Inner Solutions
Psychotherapist, MNCPS Acc.
1 Endorsed
Lincoln LN2
My name is Sam. I am an Advanced Counsellor, CBT Therapist, EMDR Trauma Therapist, Supervisor, Trainer and Hypnotherapist, with over 16 years therapeutic experience, including working with the emergency services. I work with clients experiencing concerns such as Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Stress, Overwhelm, PTSD, Relationship issues, Divorce, Domestic Abuse, Self harm, Addiction, Low self esteem, Lack of confidence and many other challenges that you may be facing. If you are experiencing current or past problems that are having an impact on you, therapy will give you the opportunity to explore the best ways forward.
My name is Sam. I am an Advanced Counsellor, CBT Therapist, EMDR Trauma Therapist, Supervisor, Trainer and Hypnotherapist, with over 16 years therapeutic experience, including working with the emergency services. I work with clients experiencing concerns such as Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Stress, Overwhelm, PTSD, Relationship issues, Divorce, Domestic Abuse, Self harm, Addiction, Low self esteem, Lack of confidence and many other challenges that you may be facing. If you are experiencing current or past problems that are having an impact on you, therapy will give you the opportunity to explore the best ways forward.
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Bethany Tapp
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP
Online Only
Hi, my name is Beth! I'm a qualified person‑centred counsellor offering online counselling across the UK. I’ve been practising for five years and have built thousands of hours of experience working through an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), supporting a wide variety of clients with many different challenges.
Hi, my name is Beth! I'm a qualified person‑centred counsellor offering online counselling across the UK. I’ve been practising for five years and have built thousands of hours of experience working through an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), supporting a wide variety of clients with many different challenges.
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Dawn Morris H Dip P H Dip
Counsellor, MHGI
Lincoln LN6
Hello my name is Dawn, I understand that first contact and arranging a session and coming, takes a lot of strength, Many I have found is concerned about having to go into details of the concern they coming with or having to relive maybe a trauma. See therapy as painful. Therapy does not have to be painful, you do not have to go into details if did not wish to. Goals maybe to be able to look ahead to see there is a light, to feel heard, listened to, to be acknowledged. A place to feel safe and to look at all tools resources abilities already within to come away the the past and look to future which is preferred in a healthy way.
Hello my name is Dawn, I understand that first contact and arranging a session and coming, takes a lot of strength, Many I have found is concerned about having to go into details of the concern they coming with or having to relive maybe a trauma. See therapy as painful. Therapy does not have to be painful, you do not have to go into details if did not wish to. Goals maybe to be able to look ahead to see there is a light, to feel heard, listened to, to be acknowledged. A place to feel safe and to look at all tools resources abilities already within to come away the the past and look to future which is preferred in a healthy way.
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Sarah Waite
Counsellor, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Lincoln LN4
Waitlist for new clients
Are you exhausted by feeling constantly stuck in repetitive thinking and anxiety, maybe you're struggling to relax and sleep at night? Perhaps panic attacks have become all too familiar, leaving you drained and impacting your social or working life? I offer calm and supportive space where you can safely begin to get curious about the parts of yourself that feel weighed down, stuck or in pain. Together we can begin to understand what's happening beneath the surface, helping you feel more grounded, resilient, and able to move forward. We can work together, in-person, online or through walk and talk sessions outdoors.
Are you exhausted by feeling constantly stuck in repetitive thinking and anxiety, maybe you're struggling to relax and sleep at night? Perhaps panic attacks have become all too familiar, leaving you drained and impacting your social or working life? I offer calm and supportive space where you can safely begin to get curious about the parts of yourself that feel weighed down, stuck or in pain. Together we can begin to understand what's happening beneath the surface, helping you feel more grounded, resilient, and able to move forward. We can work together, in-person, online or through walk and talk sessions outdoors.
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James Lowe
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
Lincoln LN2
I work with individuals navigating grief, loss, trauma, depression and anxiety.
I offer integrative counselling grounded in person-centred therapy, with influences from existential, narrative, and creative approaches. I support clients in exploring emotions, making sense of their experiences, and understanding patterns, using tools such as storytelling, music, and reflection to help build insight, meaning, and lasting emotional change.
I work with individuals navigating grief, loss, trauma, depression and anxiety.
I offer integrative counselling grounded in person-centred therapy, with influences from existential, narrative, and creative approaches. I support clients in exploring emotions, making sense of their experiences, and understanding patterns, using tools such as storytelling, music, and reflection to help build insight, meaning, and lasting emotional change.
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Deborah Royce
Counsellor, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Lincoln LN2
You may be feeling overwhelmed, anxious, experiencing low mood or depression, stress, grief or loss, relationship difficulties, or finding it hard to cope with life's challenges.
I support clients with a wide range of difficulties, including anxiety, depression, grief and loss, relationship difficulties and the impact of past experiences. I also have particular experience supporting adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse, young people aged 11–25 and LGBTQ+ clients. Counselling is tailored to you and your individual needs.
You may be feeling overwhelmed, anxious, experiencing low mood or depression, stress, grief or loss, relationship difficulties, or finding it hard to cope with life's challenges.
I support clients with a wide range of difficulties, including anxiety, depression, grief and loss, relationship difficulties and the impact of past experiences. I also have particular experience supporting adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse, young people aged 11–25 and LGBTQ+ clients. Counselling is tailored to you and your individual needs.
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Rebecca Blanchard
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP Accred
Lincoln LN2
Whether your feelings are connected to a recent loss, breakdown in a relationship, anxiety related to work/studies, trauma, abuse or addiction – psychotherapy has the potential to help you.
I’ve worked with clients on a broad range of issues, including: depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, self-harm, trauma, relationship issues and loss. Over the last 3 years, I’ve worked in a London community-based practice with clients on a short and long term basis, across different ages, sexual orientations, religions and ethnic backgrounds.
Whether your feelings are connected to a recent loss, breakdown in a relationship, anxiety related to work/studies, trauma, abuse or addiction – psychotherapy has the potential to help you.
I’ve worked with clients on a broad range of issues, including: depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, self-harm, trauma, relationship issues and loss. Over the last 3 years, I’ve worked in a London community-based practice with clients on a short and long term basis, across different ages, sexual orientations, religions and ethnic backgrounds.
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Joe Callaghan
Psychotherapist, DCounsPsych, MBACP Accred
1 Endorsed
Lincoln LN1
I have experience of working in multiple communities including LGBT with problems related to bereavement, relationship breakdowns, sexuality, PTSD, obsessional compulsions, anxiety disorders and other symptoms of deeper problems that supress our potential.
I believe listening empathetically to your specific individual experiences and thoughts, enables a deeper understanding of why you may be feeling depressed, anxious, lonely and lack direction or purpose in your life. If you have experienced the trauma of abuse or neglect, you may be feeling isolated from others and carry a sense of shame about who you are. I have fifteen years of experience creating individualised approaches centred around the individual needs of people who are experiencing psychological difficulties.
I have experience of working in multiple communities including LGBT with problems related to bereavement, relationship breakdowns, sexuality, PTSD, obsessional compulsions, anxiety disorders and other symptoms of deeper problems that supress our potential.
I believe listening empathetically to your specific individual experiences and thoughts, enables a deeper understanding of why you may be feeling depressed, anxious, lonely and lack direction or purpose in your life. If you have experienced the trauma of abuse or neglect, you may be feeling isolated from others and carry a sense of shame about who you are. I have fifteen years of experience creating individualised approaches centred around the individual needs of people who are experiencing psychological difficulties.
020 4538 4738 View 020 4538 4738

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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.