Bereavement and traumatic grief counselling
Bereavement and traumatic grief counselling: working through loss and finding a way forwards – you don’t have to deal with it alone
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Bereavement counselling explained
Bereavement and grief is a response to loss, particularly involving death. This type of emotional response can also affect us physically and socially. There are other types of loss such as the end of a relationship or losing a home or a job. There’s no right or wrong way to feel. All can feel overwhelming but it is completely normal to experience such intense feelings.
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How might you feel?
People respond to loss in different ways, responses and symptoms include:● shock and numbness● overwhelming sadness, with lots of crying● tiredness or exhaustion● anger – towards the person you’ve lost or the reason for your loss● guilt – for example, guilt about feeling angry, about something you said or did not say, or not being able to stop your loved one dyingThese feelings may not be there all the time, you may experience them at different times, and some of the more powerful feelings may appear unexpectedly.
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“There are lots of different stages to the grieving process – all of which are perfectly natural. However, sometimes we can get stuck at one particular stage or the effects can be delayed. Our bereavement therapy can not only help you to gain a better understanding of your experience, but also help you to move on in a constructive way”
Richard Reid – CEO, Therapist & Coaching Psychologist
Our approach to bereavement therapy and traumatic grief counselling
We understand that everyone responds differently to loss and can experience grief in distinctive ways. Our approach to bereavement therapy and grief counselling is tailored to your circumstance. We create a safe environment for you to express yourself freely. Our aim is to help you accept your loss, and give you the tools to get you back on track.
A bereavement and traumatic grief case study
Patricia, a single mother, had recently experienced the traumatic grief of her father’s death. She was struggling to face work because of the immense pressure she felt with now having to support and care for her elderly mother as well as her two young children.Patricia had no one she felt she could talk to about the loss of her father. The thought of caring for two young children and her mother both financially and emotionally were overwhelming and Patricia began to feel she was sinking.During our sessions, I encouraged her to talk about how she was feeling about the death of her father. I provided practical advice on allowances that Patricia would be entitled to, along with details of local care centres that could help her and her mother.
Together, our network of therapists have treated thousands of patients
Client success stories
“I just wanted to thank you for all your help. I really feel like I’m getting better and starting to become the person who I really am.”
“I’m so grateful to Pinnacle for giving me the chance to get rid of my fears and for my new found confidence.”
“The best investment I have ever made, how can you put a price on quality of life? Would recommend for anyone suffering from anxiety.”
Treatments and therapies for bereavement counselling
At Pinnacle we use a range of different therapies to bereavement. We know that ‘one size doesn’t fit all’ and that each of our clients is different and has their own set of unique needs and circumstances. Typically we use a combination of therapies, these include CBT and EMDR as well as psychotherapy and counselling techniques.
What can you expect from a CBT for anxiety therapy?
Our therapy sessions are tailored to suit your needs. We work with individuals, couples, teens, and groups. Our sessions usually last from 30 minutes to an hour; and our courses usually consist of around 6 to 12 sessions.
