Grief and Bereavement 

Living with loss 

Grief is a natural response to losing someone or something important. It can affect emotions, body, relationships, and sense of identity. 

There is no right way to grieve. Some people feel deep sadness, others feel numb, angry, relieved, or confused. These feelings may come in waves and change over time. 

Grief does not follow a timetable. 

How grief can affect you 

You may experience: 

• Intense sadness or longing 

• Shock or disbelief 

• Guilt or unresolved feelings 

• Changes in sleep or energy 

• Feeling disconnected from others 

Grief can resurface during anniversaries or life changes, even long after a loss. 

Support through counselling 

Counselling does not aim to take grief away. Instead, it can offer: 

• A space to talk about the loss openly 

• Support with complicated or conflicting feelings 

• Help adjusting to life after loss 

• A sense of not being alone with grief 

Seeking support does not mean you are not coping — it means the loss matters.