This is How We Journey Together
I specialise in supporting those experiencing grief and loss, guiding you through life’s most difficult moments.
While grief and loss are central to my practice, I also support individuals navigating other personal challenges, such as:
o Anxiety
o Depression
o Relationship struggles
o LGBTQ+ issues
o Other emotional and personal difficulties
Grief and loss can deeply impact us, but so can the challenges of daily life.
Whatever you are facing, we can work together to help you move toward a place of greater emotional well-being
Counselling
Walking Through Loss and Change Together
Grief and loss are universal experiences that touch all of us at some point in our lives.
Loss can take many forms—whether it’s the death of a loved one, the end of a relationship, a shattered dream, or a loss of identity or safety. There are countless ways to experience loss – it would be impossible to list them all.
Grief is often a reflection of a deep connection that has been severed.
The resulting loneliness—the feeling of having nothing to hold onto—can leave us with a profound emptiness. Regardless of its cause, any kind of loss can spark a grief response. However, grief isn’t one-size-fits-all; it manifests differently depending on the circumstances and the individual.
Here are some types of grief that might resonate with you:
Anticipatory Grief
This type of grief occurs before an actual loss happens. It often arises when we know a loved one is terminally ill or when a significant life change is on the horizon. Even though the loss hasn’t happened yet, we start grieving the future we had hoped for.
Disenfranchised Grief
Not all grief is openly acknowledged or supported by others. Disenfranchised grief occurs when society doesn’t recognise your loss as valid or significant, such as the loss of a pet, a miscarriage, or the end of a non-traditional relationship. This can make the grieving process feel even more isolating.
Cumulative Grief
Life can sometimes feel like one loss after another. Cumulative grief occurs when multiple losses happen in a short period, making it hard to recover from one before the next wave hits. Additionally, past grief that hasn’t been fully processed can bubble up during new losses, making the grieving process that much more difficult.
Grief expresses itself in a spectrum of emotions—
sadness, anger, fear, anxiety, regret, confusion, guilt, shame, rejection, numbness, or even relief.
It can feel as though things are falling apart and uncertainty surrounds us. Adapting to a major loss is a different journey for each of us, shaped by our background, our values, and our relationship to what was lost.
The pain will not always be like this. It will change.
Sometimes, we need someone to walk with us through the often unacknowledged rocky terrain of grief and loss.
As a Certified Grief Educator, I’ve trained with psychologist, best-selling author, and world-renowned grief expert David Kessler. Drawing inspiration from David’s unique methodology, tools, and decades of experience, I support people through their grief process.
Themes we may explore:
The Power of Connection
Grief can be isolating, but it needs to be witnessed. We often pretend everything is alright rather than explain our pain to those who may not understand. Together, we can break the isolation and connect, allowing your grief to be seen and validated.
Expressing Feelings as a Way to Heal
Healing begins with acknowledging your emotions, even when they feel overwhelming or unexpected. Exploring these feelings with curiosity rather than resistance allows them to guide us on the path toward healing.
Releasing the Burden of Guilt
Guilt often masks our deeper grief, giving us a false sense of control. It can trap us in the past and block true healing. Together, we’ll work to release this burden, allowing you to fully process and move through your grief.
Breaking Free from Old Wounds
We are all on our own healing journey from possible childhood trauma and primal wounds. Without addressing them, they don’t go away. Grief emphasises where the work needs to be done.
Integrating Pain and Love
Grief is not something to be overcome but integrated. Let us explore how pain and love can coexist, creating a life that honours your loss while making space for new beginnings.
Discovering Meaning After Loss
While meaning doesn’t erase pain, it provides a cushion. We’ll discover how to find meaning—not just in the loss, but in how you choose to live and grow afterward. This journey is about paying tribute to what you've lost through your actions, connections, and ongoing growth.
“If we do not take the time to grieve, we cannot find a future where loss is remembered and honoured without pain.”
— Acclaimed Psychologist William Worden
Speeding through grief always comes at a cost. When embraced, grief holds the power to heal. If we aspire to more than just alleviating suffering, we can not only survive but thrive, even in the face of the most devastating losses.
For me, this is one of the most fulfilling aspects of being a grief counsellor and therapist. My goal is to help people grieve fully and, in turn, live fully.
Breathwork
Healing Through Breath
In my journey as a counsellor, I’ve discovered that healing goes beyond just talking through challenges. Our bodies possess a deep wisdom—they know how to heal when given the right support and attention.
As a Certified Breathwork Coach with CPCAB (UK), I may combine talk therapy with somatic work to create a holistic approach that addresses both the conscious and subconscious experiences. Our entire being—mind, body, and spirit—stores thoughts, emotions, memories, and trauma in different ways. As the saying goes, “the body keeps the score," so it’s essential to access these stored experiences through multiple pathways for truly effective therapy.
When you own your breath, nobody can take your peace.
Breathwork is an empowering tool that helps regulate the nervous system and release internal blockages—whether they’re emotional patterns or deeply held energy. These patterns might stem from childhood, or they could be tied to more recent experiences, such as the acute grief of a loss. By practicing restorative breathing techniques, you can regain control over your internal state, transforming how you navigate your life externally.
George Chan - Counsellor, Grief Educator, Breathwork Coach