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Grief Counselling in Surrey

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Why is Grief Counselling recommended

Grief can profoundly impact every aspect of your life. Whether you’re coping with the loss of a loved one, a relationship, a job, or a major life change, the emotions that follow can feel heavy and unpredictable. You may find it difficult to concentrate, stay motivated, or manage everyday tasks while navigating the emotional weight of loss.

At Forward Mind Counselling in Surrey, our registered clinical counsellors offer a supportive and grounded space to help you move through grief at your own pace. Our approach combines emotional support with practical tools that allow you to adjust, rebuild, and regain stability.

Navigating Grief and Its Impact

Even when time passes, grief can feel heavy and unpredictable. Grief counselling offers space to process your emotions at your own pace and understand how your loss is affecting your daily life, relationships, and sense of self.

Grief is a natural response to loss, but it can be one of the most challenging experiences to navigate. You may notice:

  • Waves of sadness or emotional heaviness
  • Trouble focusing or completing everyday tasks
  • Changes in appetite or sleep
  • Withdrawal from friends or social activities
  • Feelings of guilt, anger, or confusion

Grief can also arise after life transitions, such as divorce, career changes, or the loss of a sense of identity or stability. Counselling provides a space to understand what you’re feeling and to develop tools that support healing.

Our Therapy Approaches for Treating Grief

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
ACT supports you in acknowledging your grief while helping you reconnect with sources of meaning and stability. This approach encourages compassion for your experience and guides you toward gradual steps forward.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Grief can sometimes bring difficult thoughts like guilt, self-blame, or fear. CBT helps you examine these patterns and build healthier ways of thinking while still honouring the significance of your loss.

Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT)
EFT allows space to understand and express the emotional layers of grief. This approach helps you process your feelings in a grounded way and make sense of how the loss has shaped your experience.

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
For grief that feels stuck, traumatic, or overwhelming, EMDR may help reduce the emotional intensity of painful memories and support you in moving toward healing at a pace that feels safe.

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Benefits & Goals of Grief Counselling

With support, many people experience meaningful improvements such as:

  • Healthier Emotional Processing
    Gain clarity about your emotions and learn tools to help you move through grief in a steady, grounded way.
  • Improved Daily Functioning
    Counselling can help you re-establish routines and regain a sense of structure during a difficult time.
  • Reduced Feelings of Isolation
    Talking through your experience with a trained professional provides validation and reduces the sense of being alone.
  • Strengthened Resilience
    You’ll learn coping tools that support long-term healing and emotional well-being.
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Your Path Forward

Grief takes time, and there is no “right” way to move through it. What matters most is having space to process your experience with support, understanding, and practical guidance.

Forward Mind Counselling offers both virtual and in-person grief counselling in Surrey, making it easier to receive help in a way that fits your needs.

Book a confidential grief counselling session in Surrey today.

GRIEF COUNSELLING – Frequently Asked Questions

The first session gives you space to share your experience in a way that feels comfortable. We’ll explore how your loss is affecting your daily life, your emotions, and your sense of balance. You’ll also learn about the therapeutic approaches we may use and how grief counselling can support you through this period.

Grief doesn’t follow a set timeline, and therapy reflects that. Some people come for short-term support, while others continue for a longer period as they navigate different stages of their grief. We’ll move at a pace that feels appropriate for you, without pressure or expectations.

Not at all. Many clients come in simply knowing that life feels heavier than usual but aren’t sure why. Together, we’ll clarify what’s behind your stress and create a plan that fits your day-to-day life, even if the source isn’t immediately obvious.

Simply reach out to schedule an appointment. The first session is a chance to talk about what you’re going through and decide if working with a counsellor feels supportive for you during this time.