Bereavement Counselling
in Reading & London
Grief is not limited to death.
The loss of someone close can be deeply unsettling. Grief can also follow the end of a relationship, redundancy, changes in health, the death of a pet, or any significant life change that alters your sense of stability.
Whether you describe it as bereavement or grief, counselling offers space to process what has changed.
I provide bereavement and grief counselling in Reading and London, as well as online across the UK. Sessions offer a calm and confidential space to reflect without pressure or expectation.
How grief can affect you
Grief does not follow a clear pattern. You may experience:
Persistent sadness
Irritability or anger
Guilt or regret
Difficulty concentrating
Fatigue
Anxiety about the future
A sense that life feels unfamiliar
You may appear to be coping while feeling unsettled internally. Others may expect you to “move on” before you feel ready.
Counselling allows time to explore these responses without needing to justify them.
When loss changes your identity
Loss can affect more than your emotions. It can shift how you see yourself.
If you were a partner, who are you now?
If your role at work defined you, what happens when it ends?
If a pet was your daily companion, how does life feel without them?
Bereavement counselling can help you understand how loss impacts identity and how you begin to adjust to a changed reality.
Grief and men
Many men experience grief privately. There can be pressure to stay composed, practical or strong while your own feelings remain unspoken.
Talking may feel unfamiliar. Counselling provides a steady space to think openly, without judgement.
When grief feels complicated
Some losses carry additional weight:
Sudden or traumatic death
Suicide
Estranged relationships
Redundancy or retirement
Changes in health or independence
Multiple losses over time
Sometimes grief feels stuck. Sometimes it resurfaces months or years later. Sometimes it was never fully acknowledged.
Counselling offers space to make sense of these experiences at a manageable pace.
Practical details
I offer bereavement counselling in Reading and London, with online sessions available across the UK.
Sessions last 50 minutes and are usually held weekly or bi-weekly. If you are considering grief counselling in Reading or London, you are welcome to arrange an initial call to see whether working together feels right.