Grief and Loss Counselling - Sarah Tinsley Counselling

Grief and loss counselling in Chorley, Lancashire

Grief is like our world has been upside down and we no longer know which way is up.

Grief can feel overwhelming, painful and even frightening. It can feel dark, heavy and almost impossible to carry. Maybe you feel stuck in an endless loop of painful emotions that just keep coming. Perhaps all the joy has gone and you are wondering if you will ever smile again. Maybe motivating yourself to do anything is difficult, or the opposite, sitting still and not in a constant state of busy is impossible.

How you might be feeling ....

Each person’s experience of grief is unique and doesn’t stay the same.

You feel lonely, even when you are with others.
You lost the joyful feelings that you used to have in life.
You feel dread, fear, strange thoughts, and a pounding heart.
You feel anxious about the future.
You feel exhausted.
You feel angry.
You notice physical aches and pains that are new, or worse than they were before.
You feel like you are in a bubble with the rest of the world rushing on around you.

Perhaps some or all sound true for you, maybe there’s others you would add to this list.

Even though it’s incredibly painful, grief is a healthy and normal way of reacting to a loss. However, if you are feeling along, isolated or stuck with your grief, seeking help through counselling can really help.

Step Back And Focus On Healing

I will give you the time and the space to talk about were you are and how this really is for you.

You won’t upset me as you might fear you might when talking to family or friends. I won’t judge or compare you to others. I will really listen to you, your experiences and memories.

Counselling can help you understand these complicated and often overpowering thoughts and emotions. It won’t stop the tsunami of emotions being there at times but it can make them feel more manageable when they do come.

Grief is something that never ends but it does change over time, if we allow it to. Together we can explore how you can allow your grief to be a part of you, rebuilding your life around it.

Grief is personal

The way that we grieve is deeply personal. Maybe you have experienced grief before but this feels different somehow. There is no right or wrong way to grieve, just your way. I am here to help you work out what your way is.

I’ll be alongside you as you make sense of your loss, connect with your memories in a meaningful way and figure out where you go from here.

Whether you are grieving for a parent, child, life partner, sibling, friend, pregnancy or pet, I am here for you. Maybe you are grieving the loss of childhood, a relationship, or how life used to be or how you wanted it to be. You are not alone.

My name’s Sarah and I am a grief and loss specialist who is here to help.

The Next Step

If you would like to consider starting grief therapy with me, I invite you to arrange an introductory call (either by phone or by zoom). When you get in touch, either my assistant or I will be in touch to arrange a time for us to meet.

Typically an introductory call lasts around 20 minutes, It’s an opportunity for us to get to know each other, for you can ask any questions you might have and for us to see if the way that I work is a good fit for you.

There is no obligation to start therapy with me but if we do both feel that we would work well together and our diaries match up, we can arrange our first session together.

Grief and loss counselling in Chorley, Lancashire

How you might be feeling ....

Step Back And Focus On Healing

Grief is personal

The Next Step

Let's work Together