Bereavement Counselling
If you would like to discuss Bereavement Counselling then please contact Deanna on
07958 666480
Counselling aids the grieving process by encouraging the bereaved person to articulate their memories and feelings.
It can be one of several important care therapies that allow them to come to terms with their loss. With the aim of them returning, as far as possible and practical, to an active social and economic life. The death of a loved family member or close friend is something that all adults will experience. However, bereavement affects everyone in different ways.
Whatever the circumstances surrounding the death, simply recognising the loss can be difficult for many people. Others exhibit a range of adverse reactions. For many this can extend from anger and frustration to feelings of hopelessness and depression. In addition, bereavement frequently presents a range of issues arising from the relationship that existed between the departed and the surviving party. Amongst the most common being guilt.
It is not unusual for these issues to emerge long after the initial trauma of the death. Children who become bereaved will experience similar feelings. However, they may not understand the true nature of death and they may become confused or try to isolate themselves from family and friends. This can lead to behavioural difficulties if the child is not supported sensitively.
Where the death, for whatever reason, is considered to have been premature, the reactions of the bereaved person can be more extreme. The focus of their loss to the exclusion of all else can also lead to the deterioration in their general health.
All Bereavement Counselling sessions are confidential and this will apply to any records which are kept in accordance with the Data Protection Act (Registration ICO No. Z3074748)