Grief is a natural emotional response to significant loss, and it can affect every aspect of your mental, emotional, and physical wellbeing. Loss may occur through the death of a loved one, miscarriage or pregnancy loss, the breakdown of a relationship or friendship, redundancy or job loss, or the loss of independence, identity, or ability.

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Grief is often experienced as an emotional rollercoaster, involving feelings such as shock, disbelief, anger, sadness, guilt, confusion, and emotional numbness. During grief, many people experience sleep disturbance, appetite changes, loss of pleasure, emotional reactivity, and unexplained outbursts toward those closest to them.

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While grief is a normal and deeply human process, some individuals can become stuck in prolonged or unresolved grief. This may lead to unhelpful coping strategies such as alcohol use, withdrawal, isolation, heightened irritability, or emotional shutdown. When grief remains unsupported, it can also contribute to depression, anxiety, and ongoing emotional distress.

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Seeking professional grief and loss counselling provides a safe, compassionate space to process your experience, regulate intense emotions, and develop healthy coping strategies. With skilled therapeutic support, you can navigate grief in a way that honours your loss while gently moving toward healing, resilience, and renewed emotional wellbeing.