Grief and Loss Counselling

Have you experienced a loss in your life which is threatening to overwhelm you? There are times when the memory of a person, pet, place, object, job or even an experience causes you so much pain, you feel sad, empty and alone. Or perhaps these feelings of sadness are disguising themselves as anger, resentment or guilt.

It is important to know that the process of grief is different for everyone and there is no one size fits all in this complex roller coaster of thoughts, feelings and emotions during this time.

Remember: you do not have to be alone in your grief.

We are here to listen and be with you during this time.

Grief exists because, as humans, we form emotional, and psychological, attachments to other people, pets, locations, ability, and self. Grief is a natural reaction to losing an important aspect of a person’s life. Losing these aspects requires an adjustment to living without this aspect of your life, however this is quite a difficult process because of the intense negative emotional turmoil.

Grief is not a mental illness that requires evidence based theoretical approaches. While it may be difficult to believe, time is the best thing for those grieving, as it allows the individual to come to terms with life without that bond.

Okay Counselling can offer support systems through our Grief and Loss Counselling service to assist in navigating through this extremely tough time. We are dedicated to providing a unique and tailored service to all clients, especially for those feeling vulnerable.

As there are so many varieties of grieving, it is essential to have discussions with the client to ensure there is a tailor-made service that is beneficial. An Okay Counselling counsellor will discuss with you, your life before and after the loss, and your current support systems in place. This discussion is to highlight the main concerns that need to be addressed, that a grieving individual may not be able to attend to. These concerns can range from ensuring that the grieving individual eats daily, to making sure dependable children are taken care of and bills are paid.

The main goal for Okay Counselling is to ensure your quality of life will not decrease while you are grieving. Everybody deserves to grieve in peace and at their own pace. There may be some instances where medical treatment options may be required for those with extended periods of grief or previous physical and mental health conditions. This option is to be considered at the recommendation of general practitioners and psychiatrist and should only be a last resort.

For most individuals, being able to manage the grief stages without medications and treatment therapies is actually more beneficial as those options can extend the grieving stage. Okay Counselling is available to provide support for grieving individuals, and groups, and be there for you every step of the way.

At Okay Counselling, our caring and qualified counsellors provide Grief and Loss Counselling services in Adelaide, South Australia. We are also available for phone and video sessions for those located interstate. If you are considering counselling, please contact us via phone, or, feel welcome to get in touch through our contact form and we will call you back for a friendly chat to discuss your needs.