Grief & loss counselling Belmont, Geelong
Many people seek therapy to deal with grief and loss. Grieving is a process that can come from any form of loss, for example losing an important friendship, a job that you loved, a home that you lived in your whole life, or even losing your autonomy or sense of identity as a result of injury. Losing a loved one is one of the most traumatic and painful experiences of loss. Grief is a very personal experience and can affect people very differently. There are some common emotional responses to grief:
- Shock
- Guilt
- Anger or irritability
- Deep sadness and mood swings
- Feeling helpless or numb
- Feeling disconnected
- Loss of appetite
- Loss of motivation
- Poor concentration or forgetfulness
- Disrupted sleep
- Loneliness
Sometimes after a loss these emotions feel overwhelming and it is difficult to function normally. It can help with the healing process to explore and work through your feelings with a supportive and empathic therapist who understands the grieving process.
Grief counselling can help with:
- Processing painful thoughts, feelings and memories associated with the loss
- Finding ways to manage feelings associated with grief
- Accepting and moving forward with your life
- Finding joy in your life again
The psychologists at Mindwell are able to help in dealing with grief and loss so please reach out andĀ make an appointment.
Contact Mindwell Psychology for grief counselling or other services including anxiety counselling and trauma and abuse therapy in Geelong.