Bereavement Counselling in Portsmouth
Counsellor Specialist;
Sudden and/or Traumatic Loss
Welcome, my name is Grant Lake (Trustee) and I focus on Primary Immunodeficiency Disorders (PIDS). Therapy is offered as an equal partnership between a client and a therapist with the emphasis on you being in control of what is discussed and the way in which sessions develop. Registered Accredited Counsellor and Psychotherapist Volunteer
Counsellor Specialist;
Sudden and/or Traumatic Loss
Welcome, my name is Grant Lake (Trustee) and I focus on Primary Immunodeficiency Disorders (PIDS). Therapy is offered as an equal partnership between a client and a therapist with the emphasis on you being in control of what is discussed and the way in which sessions develop. Registered Accredited Counsellor and Psychotherapist Volunteer
I embrace and believe as a Humanistic counsellor that all people have inherent worth and deserve respect and sensitivity. I hold faith that over time, we all have an innate tendency to move forward realizing our potential for growth, understanding and acceptance. I believe that we are all organically creative and highly individual and we all have the right to experience emotional challenges in our own way and in our own time-eventually resulting in psychological wellness and/or acceptance and my hope - inner peace.
I embrace and believe as a Humanistic counsellor that all people have inherent worth and deserve respect and sensitivity. I hold faith that over time, we all have an innate tendency to move forward realizing our potential for growth, understanding and acceptance. I believe that we are all organically creative and highly individual and we all have the right to experience emotional challenges in our own way and in our own time-eventually resulting in psychological wellness and/or acceptance and my hope - inner peace.
'It's ok not to be ok... Your issues, conflicts, feelings and emotions are always valid. Even if it seems like other people have experienced ‘worse’ or experienced the same and don’t feel affected by them. Even if what troubles you happened a long time ago, even if no one knows, your hurting is real and you deserve a space to talk about it. It isn’t desperate or needy or attention-seeking, it’s self-care and probably the bravest thing you’ll ever do...'
'It's ok not to be ok... Your issues, conflicts, feelings and emotions are always valid. Even if it seems like other people have experienced ‘worse’ or experienced the same and don’t feel affected by them. Even if what troubles you happened a long time ago, even if no one knows, your hurting is real and you deserve a space to talk about it. It isn’t desperate or needy or attention-seeking, it’s self-care and probably the bravest thing you’ll ever do...'
Do you wish to feel empowered and be in an environment that promotes equality, acceptance and values you positively as a person? Marble White Counselling offers a professional service working with Adults, Couples, Families, Young People and Children. Due to age limits on video platforms, face-to-face home visits in the Waterlooville/Cosham areas are available for children under 13.
I am empathic, non-judgmental and genuine. I will support you through your journey by being alongside you and listen attentively in order to understand and hear your experience.
Do you wish to feel empowered and be in an environment that promotes equality, acceptance and values you positively as a person? Marble White Counselling offers a professional service working with Adults, Couples, Families, Young People and Children. Due to age limits on video platforms, face-to-face home visits in the Waterlooville/Cosham areas are available for children under 13.
I am empathic, non-judgmental and genuine. I will support you through your journey by being alongside you and listen attentively in order to understand and hear your experience.
Issues that have been brought to me in the past include but are not limited to: low mood, anxiety & depression, study/work stress, self-harm, sexuality & gender identity, bereavement & pre- bereavement, suicidal ideation, addiction, sexual assault, eating disorders, & relationship breakdown.
I trained from a person-centred perspective &, through years of training, have adopted humanistic & holistic methods in my approach to counselling. No two people are the same which is why our sessions would be led by you. I'm an integrative counsellor & I’m here to listen, hear & validate your story. My priority is building a trusting, confidential relationship & to listen without judgement. With my help & guidance, the work we do together will help you to find answers inside, enabling internal healing in a safe & secure space. 'Therapy should not be theory driven, but relationship driven.' Irvin Yalom
Issues that have been brought to me in the past include but are not limited to: low mood, anxiety & depression, study/work stress, self-harm, sexuality & gender identity, bereavement & pre- bereavement, suicidal ideation, addiction, sexual assault, eating disorders, & relationship breakdown.
I trained from a person-centred perspective &, through years of training, have adopted humanistic & holistic methods in my approach to counselling. No two people are the same which is why our sessions would be led by you. I'm an integrative counsellor & I’m here to listen, hear & validate your story. My priority is building a trusting, confidential relationship & to listen without judgement. With my help & guidance, the work we do together will help you to find answers inside, enabling internal healing in a safe & secure space. 'Therapy should not be theory driven, but relationship driven.' Irvin Yalom
My personal experience has been of depression, anxiety, bereavement and relationship issues as well as a variety of other life challenges.
The changing times we are living in seem to offer uncertainty meaning, for many different reasons and in all sorts of ways, we could find ourselves placed under increasing pressure and faced with unreasonable expectations. Life can suddenly be turned upside down by unexpected life altering events which you may not have the energy to deal with, feel less able to cope and may lead to impacting your relationships with family, peers and also work colleagues. Counselling can help when faced with challenges, overwhelmed by feelings of distress, confusion and anxiety about past issues or finding it hard to make decisions in the present.
My personal experience has been of depression, anxiety, bereavement and relationship issues as well as a variety of other life challenges.
The changing times we are living in seem to offer uncertainty meaning, for many different reasons and in all sorts of ways, we could find ourselves placed under increasing pressure and faced with unreasonable expectations. Life can suddenly be turned upside down by unexpected life altering events which you may not have the energy to deal with, feel less able to cope and may lead to impacting your relationships with family, peers and also work colleagues. Counselling can help when faced with challenges, overwhelmed by feelings of distress, confusion and anxiety about past issues or finding it hard to make decisions in the present.
I am experienced in the field of bereavement, specifically surrounding cancer, diagnosis, and young people.
Hello, thank you for looking at my profile. My name is Nichola, and I am a qualified Gestalt Counsellor; I also have training to utilise the CBT and Humanistic approaches alongside my main modality. Currently, I am offering telephone and online sessions. This will be reviewed regularly. I have familiarity in working with a wide variety of people from different backgrounds, from the ages of 12+. I place individuality at the forefront of my sessions and value autonomy. With this, I also provide a safe, confidential environment that encompasses exploration.
I am experienced in the field of bereavement, specifically surrounding cancer, diagnosis, and young people.
Hello, thank you for looking at my profile. My name is Nichola, and I am a qualified Gestalt Counsellor; I also have training to utilise the CBT and Humanistic approaches alongside my main modality. Currently, I am offering telephone and online sessions. This will be reviewed regularly. I have familiarity in working with a wide variety of people from different backgrounds, from the ages of 12+. I place individuality at the forefront of my sessions and value autonomy. With this, I also provide a safe, confidential environment that encompasses exploration.
The world we live in can throw many curveballs at us, grief, anxiety, depression and addiction, to name but a few.
I will work with you, offering respect and without judgment. I’ll be honest and transparent about how I experience your world with empathy and support.
The counselling room is a unique space where you can express all your thoughts and feelings freely, possibly for the first time.
The world we live in can throw many curveballs at us, grief, anxiety, depression and addiction, to name but a few.
I will work with you, offering respect and without judgment. I’ll be honest and transparent about how I experience your world with empathy and support.
The counselling room is a unique space where you can express all your thoughts and feelings freely, possibly for the first time.
I am a highly experienced counsellor and my aim is to create a positive, trusting environment in which I help you to help yourself. I provide a safe and caring professional counselling and psychotherapy service. I am an empathic and approachable person working in a non-judgemental and confidential way. By exploring your past, the causes of present day problems are often revealed. We can't change the past, but we can gain understanding allowing you to relate differently to yourself, others and problems in order to choose to make changes or find acceptance.
I am a highly experienced counsellor and my aim is to create a positive, trusting environment in which I help you to help yourself. I provide a safe and caring professional counselling and psychotherapy service. I am an empathic and approachable person working in a non-judgemental and confidential way. By exploring your past, the causes of present day problems are often revealed. We can't change the past, but we can gain understanding allowing you to relate differently to yourself, others and problems in order to choose to make changes or find acceptance.
Choosing me as your counsellor. If you’re looking for a counsellor, you need to find someone who is going to be a good “fit” for you. I believe that the most important part of any counselling is having a good relationship with the therapist. You need to be able to trust me and feel comfortable talking to me about yourself. Otherwise you cannot get the best out of the experience. Contacting a counsellor for the first time can be daunting. You might be nervous or struggling to put things into words. It is okay if you are not quite sure what you want from this, I will do everything I can to put you at your ease.
Choosing me as your counsellor. If you’re looking for a counsellor, you need to find someone who is going to be a good “fit” for you. I believe that the most important part of any counselling is having a good relationship with the therapist. You need to be able to trust me and feel comfortable talking to me about yourself. Otherwise you cannot get the best out of the experience. Contacting a counsellor for the first time can be daunting. You might be nervous or struggling to put things into words. It is okay if you are not quite sure what you want from this, I will do everything I can to put you at your ease.
It may be that a life event has really impacted on you, such as a bereavement, trauma or loss of a job.
I believe that the Person Centred Approach to counselling can create a relationship which is therapeutic in it's self. My goal is to provide the ingredients for a healing relationship where you feel empowered to explore everything you need to. I aim to provide a space which feels safe and secure to get your counselling needs met.
It may be that a life event has really impacted on you, such as a bereavement, trauma or loss of a job.
I believe that the Person Centred Approach to counselling can create a relationship which is therapeutic in it's self. My goal is to provide the ingredients for a healing relationship where you feel empowered to explore everything you need to. I aim to provide a space which feels safe and secure to get your counselling needs met.
Or perhaps you are battling childhood trauma, grief, or depression, whatever your reason for looking at counselling I can work with you to support you through it.
As an experienced and qualified therapist, I use a number of modalities, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Humanistic Gestalt, and Mindfulness amongst others however, I am client led and believe the most important factor in therapy is the therapeutic relationship that we create.
Or perhaps you are battling childhood trauma, grief, or depression, whatever your reason for looking at counselling I can work with you to support you through it.
As an experienced and qualified therapist, I use a number of modalities, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Humanistic Gestalt, and Mindfulness amongst others however, I am client led and believe the most important factor in therapy is the therapeutic relationship that we create.
I have experience in working with anxiety, low self esteem, pre and post bereavement, fostering and adoption (life story work) neurodiversity and survivors of sexual assault
I am led by the likes and needs of each individual client. If you are into art, we can do some art, or creative writing, if you do just want to talk that is also fine. I will be led by you, maintaining respect at all times, and looking to build trust in order for you to be able to use the space as you need and in order to reach your goals.
I have experience in working with anxiety, low self esteem, pre and post bereavement, fostering and adoption (life story work) neurodiversity and survivors of sexual assault
I am led by the likes and needs of each individual client. If you are into art, we can do some art, or creative writing, if you do just want to talk that is also fine. I will be led by you, maintaining respect at all times, and looking to build trust in order for you to be able to use the space as you need and in order to reach your goals.
Anxiety, Alcohol/Drugs, Grief, Trauma, Abuse or Low Self-Esteem.
My journey through life, combined with a broad range of counselling experience means I can help you explore your difficulties with empathy and without judgment. My aim is to help you find a better way forward. My extensive work experience includes several years within residential mental health services and alcohol/drug rehab. Initial 50min meeting only £20.
Anxiety, Alcohol/Drugs, Grief, Trauma, Abuse or Low Self-Esteem.
My journey through life, combined with a broad range of counselling experience means I can help you explore your difficulties with empathy and without judgment. My aim is to help you find a better way forward. My extensive work experience includes several years within residential mental health services and alcohol/drug rehab. Initial 50min meeting only £20.
I work as a high intensity therapist currently for the military and in private practice . I treat a lot of trauma , anxiety ,depression and phobias as well as panic disorder , generalised anxiety disorder , Post Traumatic Stress Disorder , childhood abuse , chronic fatigue syndrome and OCD. I have experience also in working with Psychosis. I work with people in a compassionate focussed way focussed on their goals for treatment . Therapy is always geared to the clients goals and what they want /need to be different , this is reviewed regularly in therapy to ensure we are still working towards the goals that the client identified.
I work as a high intensity therapist currently for the military and in private practice . I treat a lot of trauma , anxiety ,depression and phobias as well as panic disorder , generalised anxiety disorder , Post Traumatic Stress Disorder , childhood abuse , chronic fatigue syndrome and OCD. I have experience also in working with Psychosis. I work with people in a compassionate focussed way focussed on their goals for treatment . Therapy is always geared to the clients goals and what they want /need to be different , this is reviewed regularly in therapy to ensure we are still working towards the goals that the client identified.
Past trauma, recent loss or life adjustment, interpersonal conflict, physical ill health or change in social circumstances, for example, can test our psychological coping.
I offer Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and mindfulness based therapy such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. I offer a period of assessment to gain a shared understanding before exploring therapeutic approaches that are in line with your personal desires for change. I aim to help you increase your psychological flexibility - for the short and long term.
Past trauma, recent loss or life adjustment, interpersonal conflict, physical ill health or change in social circumstances, for example, can test our psychological coping.
I offer Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and mindfulness based therapy such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. I offer a period of assessment to gain a shared understanding before exploring therapeutic approaches that are in line with your personal desires for change. I aim to help you increase your psychological flexibility - for the short and long term.
I don't believe I have an ideal client. I just think anyone that has the courage to come to therapy and face up to the challenges they are facing is the kind of client I want to work with.
I don't believe I have an ideal client. I just think anyone that has the courage to come to therapy and face up to the challenges they are facing is the kind of client I want to work with.
I am a BABCP registered Psychotherapist. It is my goal to facilitate and communicate with my clients as best as they can to uncover the essence of concerning issues and those that may arise. These issues can be challenging and overwhelming. My experience has shown that using a non-judgmental, open and honest approach enables clients to understand themselves and their lives better after understanding how to communicate. This skill begins on day one of therapy and can be applied to various life situations. I am honored to hear clients speak about what matters to them most, and to help them reach their full potential.
I am a BABCP registered Psychotherapist. It is my goal to facilitate and communicate with my clients as best as they can to uncover the essence of concerning issues and those that may arise. These issues can be challenging and overwhelming. My experience has shown that using a non-judgmental, open and honest approach enables clients to understand themselves and their lives better after understanding how to communicate. This skill begins on day one of therapy and can be applied to various life situations. I am honored to hear clients speak about what matters to them most, and to help them reach their full potential.
You may be wondering why you do some of the things you do, things that may be harmful to yourself or others, or that keep bringing you back to square one. Perhaps you feel lonely, even when you are with other people, or stuck in the process of making a difficult decision or transition. You may be struggling with depression or anxiety, or feel stressed and find it hard to relax. Whatever your reason for ending up at my page, your being here shows that you have, at the very least, a glimmer of hope that things could be better, and a sense that you need someone to help you on your journey.
You may be wondering why you do some of the things you do, things that may be harmful to yourself or others, or that keep bringing you back to square one. Perhaps you feel lonely, even when you are with other people, or stuck in the process of making a difficult decision or transition. You may be struggling with depression or anxiety, or feel stressed and find it hard to relax. Whatever your reason for ending up at my page, your being here shows that you have, at the very least, a glimmer of hope that things could be better, and a sense that you need someone to help you on your journey.
I also work in a long term therapy where we address more complex issues; such as grief/trauma.
Hi. My name is Krystyna. I am a counsellor who helps people who have experienced traumatic life events to break free from fear (anxiety) and build happy, full of contentment lives. I am fluent in English and Polish and I am confident to work in either language. As a fully qualified and experienced counsellor I can work effectively in a short-term solution-based therapy, (up to twelve sessions) or open-ended counselling, whereby the sessions are paced in line with clients' need and readiness to embrace positive change.
I also work in a long term therapy where we address more complex issues; such as grief/trauma.
Hi. My name is Krystyna. I am a counsellor who helps people who have experienced traumatic life events to break free from fear (anxiety) and build happy, full of contentment lives. I am fluent in English and Polish and I am confident to work in either language. As a fully qualified and experienced counsellor I can work effectively in a short-term solution-based therapy, (up to twelve sessions) or open-ended counselling, whereby the sessions are paced in line with clients' need and readiness to embrace positive change.
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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.