Understanding
Bereavement
Bereavement is the experience of losing someone or something significant, often leading to grief. Grieving is a natural process, but it can be deeply painful and affect all areas of life.
What does bereavement feel like?
Bereavement can feel like shock, numbness, or overwhelming sadness. Many experience tiredness, anger, guilt, or a sense of disbelief. Grief may come in waves and can affect sleep, appetite, and concentration. There is no right or wrong way to grieve.
How to overcome bereavement with therapy
Therapy offers a safe space to process loss, express emotions, and find ways to cope. At HeadHealth, our therapists support individuals through all stages of grief, helping them adjust and rebuild their lives.
Through bereavement counselling, you can:
Express and process complex emotions.
Understand the stages of grief.
Develop coping strategies for daily life.
Find meaning and hope after loss.
Step-by-step guide to managing bereavement
Acknowledge your loss: Allow yourself to feel and express grief.
Seek support: Talk to a therapist, trusted friend, or support group.
Practise self-care: Prioritise rest, nutrition, and gentle activity.
Set small goals: Focus on manageable daily tasks.
Allow time: Grief is a process-progress at your own pace, with support as needed.
Understanding
Bereavement
Bereavement is the experience of losing someone or something significant, often leading to grief. Grieving is a natural process, but it can be deeply painful and affect all areas of life.
What does bereavement feel like?
Bereavement can feel like shock, numbness, or overwhelming sadness. Many experience tiredness, anger, guilt, or a sense of disbelief. Grief may come in waves and can affect sleep, appetite, and concentration. There is no right or wrong way to grieve.
How to overcome bereavement with therapy
Therapy offers a safe space to process loss, express emotions, and find ways to cope. At HeadHealth, our therapists support individuals through all stages of grief, helping them adjust and rebuild their lives.
Through bereavement counselling, you can:
Express and process complex emotions.
Understand the stages of grief.
Develop coping strategies for daily life.
Find meaning and hope after loss.
Step-by-step guide to managing bereavement
Acknowledge your loss: Allow yourself to feel and express grief.
Seek support: Talk to a therapist, trusted friend, or support group.
Practise self-care: Prioritise rest, nutrition, and gentle activity.
Set small goals: Focus on manageable daily tasks.
Allow time: Grief is a process-progress at your own pace, with support as needed.
Understanding
Bereavement
Bereavement is the experience of losing someone or something significant, often leading to grief. Grieving is a natural process, but it can be deeply painful and affect all areas of life.
What does bereavement feel like?
Bereavement can feel like shock, numbness, or overwhelming sadness. Many experience tiredness, anger, guilt, or a sense of disbelief. Grief may come in waves and can affect sleep, appetite, and concentration. There is no right or wrong way to grieve.
How to overcome bereavement with therapy
Therapy offers a safe space to process loss, express emotions, and find ways to cope. At HeadHealth, our therapists support individuals through all stages of grief, helping them adjust and rebuild their lives.
Through bereavement counselling, you can:
Express and process complex emotions.
Understand the stages of grief.
Develop coping strategies for daily life.
Find meaning and hope after loss.
Step-by-step guide to managing bereavement
Acknowledge your loss: Allow yourself to feel and express grief.
Seek support: Talk to a therapist, trusted friend, or support group.
Practise self-care: Prioritise rest, nutrition, and gentle activity.
Set small goals: Focus on manageable daily tasks.
Allow time: Grief is a process-progress at your own pace, with support as needed.
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Ash is a fully qualified psychodynamic counsellor and registered member of the BACP. With a Postgraduate Diploma in Psychodynamic Counselling and Psychotherapy and extensive experience in mental health settings, including work with the national charity Mind and within hospice care, Ash offers thoughtful, reflective therapy rooted in curiosity, care, and emotional depth.
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Ash is a fully qualified psychodynamic counsellor and registered member of the BACP. With a Postgraduate Diploma in Psychodynamic Counselling and Psychotherapy and extensive experience in mental health settings, including work with the national charity Mind and within hospice care, Ash offers thoughtful, reflective therapy rooted in curiosity, care, and emotional depth.
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Gordon is a fully qualified psychodynamic counsellor with a dedicated private practice in central Manchester, delivering over 5,000 sessions to individuals and couples. Offering both in-person and online therapy, Gordon provides a calm and reflective space to explore the complexity of human experience. His approach is thoughtful, consistent, and rooted in deep respect for each client’s emotional world and life story.
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Ash is a fully qualified psychodynamic counsellor and registered member of the BACP. With a Postgraduate Diploma in Psychodynamic Counselling and Psychotherapy and extensive experience in mental health settings, including work with the national charity Mind and within hospice care, Ash offers thoughtful, reflective therapy rooted in curiosity, care, and emotional depth.
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£55.00 per session
Adults (18+)
Gordon is a fully qualified psychodynamic counsellor with a dedicated private practice in central Manchester, delivering over 5,000 sessions to individuals and couples. Offering both in-person and online therapy, Gordon provides a calm and reflective space to explore the complexity of human experience. His approach is thoughtful, consistent, and rooted in deep respect for each client’s emotional world and life story.
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£55.00 per session
£85.00 per session
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