"Helping you make sense of a 'new normal' when loss changes your life forever"
Pre-bereavement, post-bereavement, loss of a child, loss of a pet...wherever you are in your grief experience I offer support following bereavement and loss caused by many factors.
Some events may be particularly traumatic such as suicide, murder or Covid-19.
Whatever your circumstance, it can be really helpful to find a safe space to process your feelings;
to feel heard and respected, free from judgment or blame.
The therapeutic space to 'just be' can provide relief.
By working together, we can explore how grief impacts you now;
and examine what your 'new normal' may look and feel like.
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I offer online support that
clients say they find as good as a face to face meeting, but with added convenience.
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"Our sessions
are really
helping me"
Client SC
"Our grief is as individual as our lives." - Dr. Elisabeth Kubler-Ross
About Me:
I am a highly qualified and experienced
Bereavement & Loss Counsellor with an established online practice, located in Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire.
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Having personally experienced the traumatic death of a close family member,
I really understand the shock, pain, isolation and anger that can be experienced. At that time, I was lucky to find a therapist who could help me process my feelings around the loss.
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Put simply, I know that therapy works, and I want it to work for you too.
I strongly believe that with the right support, it is possible to regain a sense of hope for your future.
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I trained as a Specialist Bereavement Counsellor with Cruse, the largest UK bereavement charity.
I have featured on both local and national BBC Radio, and contributed to academic research studies and books.
Training, Qualifications & Experience
- Specialist Bereavement Counsellor, Cruse Bereavement Care, Oxford
- Sudden and Traumatic Death Certificate, Cruse Bereavement Care, Oxford
- Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling, AIM Awards
- Advanced Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling, Chrysalis
- Universal Safeguarding for Children Certificate, Time to Talk/Adviza,Reading
- Youth Counsellor, Time to Talk/Adviza, Reading
- BA Honours 1st class: European Humanities
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"I feel you
understand"
Client CB
What can I help you with?
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Bereavement: I support clients process grief-related reactions after someone dies. I also offer support for those going through pre-bereavement, in anticipation of the death of someone.
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​Loss: I help clients process feelings after major loss other than death. Life-changing events like redundancy, illness, or a relationship breakdown can trigger feelings such as fear, panic and worthlessness.
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Grief and loss-related reactions may also include: Generalised Anxiety - Mild to moderate depression - Feeling sad - Loss of self confidence.
If your self-esteem, confidence or hope has been shattered by trauma or loss, I can work with you at your own pace, to recover some sense of a 'new normal'.
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"Honest listening is one of the best medicine we can offer the dying and the bereaved"
Jean Cameron
How I Work:
Having qualified as an Integrative counsellor, I focus on a Person-Centred approach for bereavement work.
Practically, this encourages you to process your thoughts and feelings at your own pace; you will be heard with empathy, compassion and respect.
Throughout our time together, you will receive emotional support via non-judgmental yet active listening. Occasionally if appropriate, I may gently encourage you to explore something in more depth, where this may be helpful. The choice will always be yours.
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Talking therapy enables us to work with whatever issues you choose to bring to a session. The act of speaking plus the art of active listening can combine to produce positive results such as better insight, deeper understanding and inner peace.
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Treatment will be tailored to your needs at all times: you will always be in control of your therapy and its duration. This adheres to the BACP Code of Ethics guideline that a client should experience autonomy regarding their therapeutic process.​
"Grief is the price we pay for love" - Colin Murray-Parkes
Next Steps:
"I think it really helps to talk it through"
Client JA
- To get started, please contact me by phone or email. I will respond to voicemails as quickly as I can, so please do leave a message.
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- During a free 10-15 minute telephone assessment, we can discuss how we may work together.
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- The following initial consultation may take up to 75 minutes.
- Regular weekly sessions lasting 50 minutes will be at an agreed time each week.
- I offer appointments on Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday between 4-8pm.
The total duration of your therapy will be regularly assessed until ended by mutual agreement.
Fees for 2025:
- Telephone Assessment (10-15 minutes) : Free
- Initial Consultation (around 75 minutes) : £75
- Regular Session fee (50 minutes) : £75
Fee payment is appreciated on the day of treatment, by bank transfer - thank you!
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24 hours notice is required for cancellations. A 50% fee for late cancellations and missed appointments will be charged. Subject to availability, I may offer an alternative appointment in the same week, to avoid a charge.
Contact:
phone: 07312 120660
"Everything that has a beginning has an ending.
Make your peace with that and all will be well."
Buddhist saying
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