Bereavement Counselling in Washington

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Beverley Ann Colman
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
I have experience in supporting and helping clients overcome mental health issues including; bereavement, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties and trauma.
I will offer you an accepting, compassionate and confidential space, where you can talk freely about anything that is troubling you without judgement. An opportunity for you to explore your thoughts and feelings and help you begin your journey towards a better and more positive future.
I have experience in supporting and helping clients overcome mental health issues including; bereavement, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties and trauma.
I will offer you an accepting, compassionate and confidential space, where you can talk freely about anything that is troubling you without judgement. An opportunity for you to explore your thoughts and feelings and help you begin your journey towards a better and more positive future.
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Bettina McKinnon
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
I have experience supporting clients with a wide range of issues, including trauma, grief, bereavement, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, domestic violence, narcissistic abuse, and relationship dynamics.
Do you need a safe and calm space to talk openly about what’s been on your mind—whether it’s emotional challenges, relationship, or family issues, or simply feeling stuck? I’m here to help you make sense of your thoughts and feelings. Together, we can gently uncover the root of your emotions and building a path toward healing. As an Integrative Counsellor, my approach is grounded in the Person-Centred model, while also drawing on CBT and mindfulness techniques to support your unique needs. I believe therapy should be tailored to you—your pace, your goals, and your story.
I have experience supporting clients with a wide range of issues, including trauma, grief, bereavement, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, domestic violence, narcissistic abuse, and relationship dynamics.
Do you need a safe and calm space to talk openly about what’s been on your mind—whether it’s emotional challenges, relationship, or family issues, or simply feeling stuck? I’m here to help you make sense of your thoughts and feelings. Together, we can gently uncover the root of your emotions and building a path toward healing. As an Integrative Counsellor, my approach is grounded in the Person-Centred model, while also drawing on CBT and mindfulness techniques to support your unique needs. I believe therapy should be tailored to you—your pace, your goals, and your story.
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Joanne Maddison
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
I also have experience in helping clients with stress, coping with grief, loss and help with life changes.
I work with clients who are in need of a little bit of support with their anxiety or low mood
I also have experience in helping clients with stress, coping with grief, loss and help with life changes.
I work with clients who are in need of a little bit of support with their anxiety or low mood
0191 743 3586 View 0191 743 3586
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Gillian Barton
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
Areas I work with include: anxiety and depression, low mood, low self-esteem and confidence issues, mental wellbeing and childhood issues, stress and workplace stress, bereavement and loss, anger, bullying and school related issues, family issues, relationship difficulties, life’s transitions and suicidal ideation.
cohesive relationships, past or present. I offer face-to-face, online via Zoom and telephone appointments from my practice in Co-Durham. If you are feeling overwhelmed with feelings of desperation and helplessness then I am the therapist for you. I understand that taking the time to find the right therapist that fits your needs can be overwhelming
Areas I work with include: anxiety and depression, low mood, low self-esteem and confidence issues, mental wellbeing and childhood issues, stress and workplace stress, bereavement and loss, anger, bullying and school related issues, family issues, relationship difficulties, life’s transitions and suicidal ideation.
cohesive relationships, past or present. I offer face-to-face, online via Zoom and telephone appointments from my practice in Co-Durham. If you are feeling overwhelmed with feelings of desperation and helplessness then I am the therapist for you. I understand that taking the time to find the right therapist that fits your needs can be overwhelming
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Deborah Dixon
Counsellor, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Are you feeling stuck or overwhelmed, tired of existing and not living? Is there something preventing you from moving forward? There are times in everyone’s life when things become too much and it is during these times it is important to know that you are not alone. I am passionate about supporting you to heal, to identify solutions and make changes, to help you to create a happier, healthier and peaceful life. I work with both adults and children, helping to overcome a wide range of emotional difficulties. I currently have limited availability for new clients from August and offer a free, no obligation consultation.
Are you feeling stuck or overwhelmed, tired of existing and not living? Is there something preventing you from moving forward? There are times in everyone’s life when things become too much and it is during these times it is important to know that you are not alone. I am passionate about supporting you to heal, to identify solutions and make changes, to help you to create a happier, healthier and peaceful life. I work with both adults and children, helping to overcome a wide range of emotional difficulties. I currently have limited availability for new clients from August and offer a free, no obligation consultation.
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Dr Stuart Sadler
Psychologist, PsychD, CPsychol
Serves Area
I specialise in helping people overcome problems such as depression, anxiety (whether due to worry, obsessive-compulsive disorder, health anxiety, or intrusive thoughts), and sleep disorders (such as insomnia, nightmares and early waking) so they can feel better and function better in day to day life again.
I specialise in helping people overcome problems such as depression, anxiety (whether due to worry, obsessive-compulsive disorder, health anxiety, or intrusive thoughts), and sleep disorders (such as insomnia, nightmares and early waking) so they can feel better and function better in day to day life again.
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Peter Robinson-Vernon
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
Specialising in anger management, bereavement, loss, stress, anxiety and depression, relationships and men's issues.
As a licensed anger management counsellor I offer counselling on a one to one basis, I deliver a a personalised approach and interventions to everyone. I also have a special interest in anxiety. I also have an understanding of depression in all its shades of colour.
Specialising in anger management, bereavement, loss, stress, anxiety and depression, relationships and men's issues.
As a licensed anger management counsellor I offer counselling on a one to one basis, I deliver a a personalised approach and interventions to everyone. I also have a special interest in anxiety. I also have an understanding of depression in all its shades of colour.
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More Therapists Nearby

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Deborah English
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MNCPS Acc.
My background is Mental health, Addictions, Trauma and Bereavement which I have over 15 years experience.
Offices based in Sunderland & Easington. Are you experiencing life changes that are causing you stress, low moods and anxiety? Are you struggling with your mental health? Are you struggling with past trauma? Perhaps your using substances or alcohol to cope with life’s pressures that are spiralling out of control? Do you feel ready to talk, explore and work through your issues in a safe and confidential space? I can help you address your concerns without any judgement and at your own pace while building a trusting authentic therapeutic relationship.
My background is Mental health, Addictions, Trauma and Bereavement which I have over 15 years experience.
Offices based in Sunderland & Easington. Are you experiencing life changes that are causing you stress, low moods and anxiety? Are you struggling with your mental health? Are you struggling with past trauma? Perhaps your using substances or alcohol to cope with life’s pressures that are spiralling out of control? Do you feel ready to talk, explore and work through your issues in a safe and confidential space? I can help you address your concerns without any judgement and at your own pace while building a trusting authentic therapeutic relationship.
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Jill Tsoi
Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP
Serves Area
My mission is to support healing, growth and transformation. My approach is practical, pragmatic and transpersonal, which includes emotional, and if you want it, higher self and spiritual aspects, to help you become more authentic and more content with your life. I work intuitively, sensitively and in a compassionate and friendly way, seeking to enable you to understand yourself and increase your awareness of your behaviours, thoughts, feelings and deeper aspects of your being.
My mission is to support healing, growth and transformation. My approach is practical, pragmatic and transpersonal, which includes emotional, and if you want it, higher self and spiritual aspects, to help you become more authentic and more content with your life. I work intuitively, sensitively and in a compassionate and friendly way, seeking to enable you to understand yourself and increase your awareness of your behaviours, thoughts, feelings and deeper aspects of your being.
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Eileen Moss
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
Suffering the loss of a loved one?
I have ten years experience working as a school counsellor. This includes working with bullying, self-harm, OCD, anxiety, anger, bereavement, bullying, domestic abuse, sexual abuse, family and behavioural problems and school anxiety. I have 14 years experience working with adults. Visit my website for further details of my practice.
Suffering the loss of a loved one?
I have ten years experience working as a school counsellor. This includes working with bullying, self-harm, OCD, anxiety, anger, bereavement, bullying, domestic abuse, sexual abuse, family and behavioural problems and school anxiety. I have 14 years experience working with adults. Visit my website for further details of my practice.
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Leon Francis
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
1 Endorsed
My approach is human centred, compassion focused, and trauma informed. I believe that every person is shaped by their life experiences and has their own unique strengths and challenges. As such, I do not use symptom lists, diagnostic labels, or manualised treatments. If you are looking for a therapist who works in this way, I may not be the best practitioner to support your needs. We will begin by exploring together what brings you to therapy and creating a shared understanding of your unique life story. From here, we can begin to make connections between your history and your present difficulties, whatever they may be.
My approach is human centred, compassion focused, and trauma informed. I believe that every person is shaped by their life experiences and has their own unique strengths and challenges. As such, I do not use symptom lists, diagnostic labels, or manualised treatments. If you are looking for a therapist who works in this way, I may not be the best practitioner to support your needs. We will begin by exploring together what brings you to therapy and creating a shared understanding of your unique life story. From here, we can begin to make connections between your history and your present difficulties, whatever they may be.
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Susan Ann Stuart
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
Online Only
Maybe you need somebody to speak to? An experienced accredited psychotherapist, counsellor, and supervisor, I have worked for more than twenty years with a wide range of environments (Private Practice, University and NHS settings). Whatever your needs, I will work with you in a safe, calm and confidential way online or by telephone. I am skilled in listening, identifying optimal treatment approaches, and working with symptoms resulting from trauma. I also offer supervision to trainee and qualified psychotherapists and counsellors, EMDR therapists, practitioners and consultants. Mentoring or consultation for allied professionals.
Maybe you need somebody to speak to? An experienced accredited psychotherapist, counsellor, and supervisor, I have worked for more than twenty years with a wide range of environments (Private Practice, University and NHS settings). Whatever your needs, I will work with you in a safe, calm and confidential way online or by telephone. I am skilled in listening, identifying optimal treatment approaches, and working with symptoms resulting from trauma. I also offer supervision to trainee and qualified psychotherapists and counsellors, EMDR therapists, practitioners and consultants. Mentoring or consultation for allied professionals.
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Dr Sophie Monaghan
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
1 Endorsed
Often this has been as a result of physical health issues, neurological conditions, life stage transitions, loss or traumatic events; resulting in understandable distress and overwhelm for the person.
I am a Consultant Clinical Psychologist with more than 16-years of qualified experience supporting people who are struggling with emotional and psychological distress. I provide a safe, therapeutic space to explore difficult experiences from the past, challenges in the present or fears for the future.
Often this has been as a result of physical health issues, neurological conditions, life stage transitions, loss or traumatic events; resulting in understandable distress and overwhelm for the person.
I am a Consultant Clinical Psychologist with more than 16-years of qualified experience supporting people who are struggling with emotional and psychological distress. I provide a safe, therapeutic space to explore difficult experiences from the past, challenges in the present or fears for the future.
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Mariusz Jargielo
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP Accred
Serves Area
I am a Person-centred counsellor offering sessions for individuals experiencing anxiety, grief, loss, life's major changes and symptoms of trauma.
Grief and life's major transitions can be deeply personal and there is no right or wrong way to experience it. You may feel overwhelmed, angry, or confused. Whatever you're feeling, I’ll meet you where you are, without judgment or pressure. My role is not to give advice but to walk alongside you, supporting you to explore your emotions at your own peace.
I am a Person-centred counsellor offering sessions for individuals experiencing anxiety, grief, loss, life's major changes and symptoms of trauma.
Grief and life's major transitions can be deeply personal and there is no right or wrong way to experience it. You may feel overwhelmed, angry, or confused. Whatever you're feeling, I’ll meet you where you are, without judgment or pressure. My role is not to give advice but to walk alongside you, supporting you to explore your emotions at your own peace.
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Andrew Fleming
Counsellor, BACP
Online Only
Hi, I'm Andrew, an integrative counsellor offering online and telephone support. I specialise in anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and LGBT+ issues. My approach is empathetic and client-centred, providing a safe, non-judgmental space for healing.
Hi, I'm Andrew, an integrative counsellor offering online and telephone support. I specialise in anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and LGBT+ issues. My approach is empathetic and client-centred, providing a safe, non-judgmental space for healing.
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Carrie Coggon
Counsellor, MBACP
3 Endorsed
Areas I often work with include anxiety, low mood, grief and loss, trauma, bullying, emotional dysregulation, sleep issues, and challenges related to neurodivergence.
Hello, I’m Carrie, a Psychotherapeutic Counsellor based in Whitley Bay. I support children, young people, and adults who are navigating a wide range of challenges. You might be feeling anxious, overwhelmed, low in mood, or unsure how to support your child through a tough time. My aim is to offer a safe, compassionate space where we can explore what’s going on and find a way forward together. I work integratively, which means I draw on different therapeutic approaches to suit each person’s unique needs.
Areas I often work with include anxiety, low mood, grief and loss, trauma, bullying, emotional dysregulation, sleep issues, and challenges related to neurodivergence.
Hello, I’m Carrie, a Psychotherapeutic Counsellor based in Whitley Bay. I support children, young people, and adults who are navigating a wide range of challenges. You might be feeling anxious, overwhelmed, low in mood, or unsure how to support your child through a tough time. My aim is to offer a safe, compassionate space where we can explore what’s going on and find a way forward together. I work integratively, which means I draw on different therapeutic approaches to suit each person’s unique needs.
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Sally Kay
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
I have extensive experience with issues of bereavement and grief, chronic illness, anxiety, depression, domestic abuse and self-confidence, to name but a few.
Are you unhappy? I provide face-to-face counselling in Nunthorpe to help you understand why. You want things to change, but you don't know what or how. Somewhere everything went off track. You’re not fulfilled but you don’t seem to have the time for anything you want to do. Perhaps you’re lacking confidence or don’t know where you’re trying to get to. You’re trying to ignore the nagging feeling of gloom, but it’s bringing you down. I can help you to understand what is holding you back. I can help you to see things more clearly, to be the best that you can be and make the happy and satisfying life you want to have a reality.
I have extensive experience with issues of bereavement and grief, chronic illness, anxiety, depression, domestic abuse and self-confidence, to name but a few.
Are you unhappy? I provide face-to-face counselling in Nunthorpe to help you understand why. You want things to change, but you don't know what or how. Somewhere everything went off track. You’re not fulfilled but you don’t seem to have the time for anything you want to do. Perhaps you’re lacking confidence or don’t know where you’re trying to get to. You’re trying to ignore the nagging feeling of gloom, but it’s bringing you down. I can help you to understand what is holding you back. I can help you to see things more clearly, to be the best that you can be and make the happy and satisfying life you want to have a reality.
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Lynn Elsdon-O'Brien
Counsellor, BACP
Hi, I'm Lynn and I'm glad you've found my page. Life involves struggle for all of us and it is a sign of courage and wisdom to seek support. Whatever it is that is bringing you to therapy, I know from personal experience the growth that comes from finding a balance of clarity and compassion in counselling. I aim to provide the best conditions to nurture your process of becoming unstuck. It is a privilege to be trusted with your story.
Hi, I'm Lynn and I'm glad you've found my page. Life involves struggle for all of us and it is a sign of courage and wisdom to seek support. Whatever it is that is bringing you to therapy, I know from personal experience the growth that comes from finding a balance of clarity and compassion in counselling. I aim to provide the best conditions to nurture your process of becoming unstuck. It is a privilege to be trusted with your story.
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Cheryl Fenech-Soler
Psychotherapist, MUKCP
I work with adults and children experiencing anxiety, trauma, low mood, eating distress and grief.
I offer a warm, collaborative space to explore thoughts, feelings, and behaviours. Using Integrative Psychotherapy and Transactional Analysis, we uncover how past experiences affect you in the here and now, and work on building self-awareness and coping skills. Therapy is tailored to you, focusing on your development, growth, and resilience.
I work with adults and children experiencing anxiety, trauma, low mood, eating distress and grief.
I offer a warm, collaborative space to explore thoughts, feelings, and behaviours. Using Integrative Psychotherapy and Transactional Analysis, we uncover how past experiences affect you in the here and now, and work on building self-awareness and coping skills. Therapy is tailored to you, focusing on your development, growth, and resilience.
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Sarah Hughes
Counsellor, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Maybe you're facing grief, depression, big changes or thoughts that feel scary to say out loud.
I believe therapy is a space where you get to slow down, breathe, and be exactly as you are - without judgement or expectations. My approach is warm, steady, and deeply human. I don't sit opposite you as someone with all the answers, but as someone willing to walk alongside you while you find your way forward.
Maybe you're facing grief, depression, big changes or thoughts that feel scary to say out loud.
I believe therapy is a space where you get to slow down, breathe, and be exactly as you are - without judgement or expectations. My approach is warm, steady, and deeply human. I don't sit opposite you as someone with all the answers, but as someone willing to walk alongside you while you find your way forward.
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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.