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GRIEF COUNSELLING & SUPPORT

You don't have to grieve alone

Grief is a deeply human response to love and loss. It is a natural reaction to a life-altering diagnosis or the ending of something that once brought meaning to our lives. In grief, it’s common to experience a range of emotions—sadness, anger, guilt, or numbness—as well as physical exhaustion or heaviness.

Grief is deeply personal and looks different for everyone. There is no right or wrong way to grieve, and no set timeline for bereavement. As we gradually adjust to a new reality, we learn to live while carrying the memory of those we lost.

Whether your loss is recent or long-carried, widely recognized or quietly mourned, your grief is valid, and you are welcome here.

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HOW I CAN HELP

A space to prepare for the end-of-life and grieve a loss through death 

Preparatory Grief

Support for those facing their own impending death and all that comes with saying goodbye.

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Anticipatory Grief

Guidance for families and friends navigating a loved one's terminal diagnosis.

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Loss of a Family Member

Compassionate support through one of the most painful losses a person can experience.

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Death of a Friend

A space to mourn the depth of this loss openly, even if it may not be openly acknowledged, socially validated, or publicly mourned.

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Pet Loss

Your animal companion was family. Your grief is real, and it deserves to be honoured.

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End of Life Education

Advance care planning, difficult conversations, and support for what lies ahead.

“Just where you are - 

That's the place to start !”

Pema Chodron

ABOUT ME

A counsellor who understands grief and the importance of preparing for end-of-life

I bring both professional training and lived experience to my work. I have navigated my own grief, and I know what it is to feel lost, unheard, and unsure of what comes next.

Those experiences and formal education enrich every conversation I have with those I have the honour to support.

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Ready to take the first step?

Reaching out is an act of courage.

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