Online bereavement counselling for when grief feels too heavy
Losing someone you love can turn your world upside down. Some days you may feel numb, others completely overwhelmed. Online bereavement counselling gives you time and space to grieve with a qualified therapist, from the comfort of home.
- Qualified, vetted therapists
- Evening & weekend sessions
- Talk from home
There's no right way to grieve
Grief is the natural response to losing someone or something important to you. It isn't only sadness. It can bring anger, guilt, relief, fear, loneliness and exhaustion, sometimes all in the same afternoon.
You may have heard of the "stages" of grief, but real grief rarely follows a neat order. It tends to come in waves. You might feel you're coping, then a song, a smell or a date on the calendar brings it all back. That's normal, and it doesn't mean you're going backwards.
Everyone grieves differently and on their own timeline. If your loss is weighing on you, whether it was recent or many years ago, expected or sudden, online bereavement counselling can help.
Grief touches every part of life
Loss changes things in ways people don't always expect. Counselling can help with all of them.
Your feelings
Waves of sadness, anger, guilt or numbness that can arrive without warning. Having somewhere to let them out safely can bring real relief.
Your body
Grief is physical. Tiredness, poor sleep, aches, changes in appetite and a heavy, drained feeling are all very common.
Your daily life
Work, routines and simple tasks can feel pointless or impossible. Practical changes after a death can add to the pressure.
Your relationships
People grieve differently, and that can cause tension in families. Friends may not know what to say, leaving you feeling isolated.
Finding a way to carry your grief
Online bereavement counselling isn't about forgetting the person you've lost or "getting over it". It's about finding a way to live alongside your grief, so it feels less raw and you can start to move forward while keeping them close.
Your therapist will listen without rushing you, help you make sense of what you're feeling, and support you through the harder days such as anniversaries and birthdays. If you're also struggling with low mood, our depression counselling may help too.
Starting is simpler than you think
Reaching out is often the hardest part. From there, we'll guide you through each step.
Get in touch
Fill in our short contact form and tell us the best time to call. Share as much or as little as you like.
We'll call you
We'll ring at the time you chose for a relaxed, no-pressure chat about what's going on and what you'd like help with.
Start your sessions
We'll match you with a therapist who suits you and send a secure video link. Then you just log on.
Questions about bereavement counselling
There's no set time. Some people want support straight away, while others find it helps more a few months on, once the initial shock has faded and others have stopped checking in. Whenever feels right for you is the right time.
Yes. Grief doesn't have an expiry date. An old loss can resurface with a new one, at a milestone, or simply when you finally have space to feel it. It's never too late to talk.
Yes. Children grieve differently from adults and may show it through behaviour rather than words. Our child counselling offers gentle, age-appropriate support. A parent or carer gets in touch first so we can talk about your child's needs.
Most people come to us after the death of someone close, but grief can follow other losses too, such as a pet, a pregnancy, a relationship or a way of life. If a loss is affecting you, it's worth talking about.
Your therapist will gently get to know you and the person you've lost, and ask what you'd like from counselling. You don't need to prepare anything, and it's fine if you get emotional.
You'll find our current prices on our fees page. Sessions last 50 minutes.
You don't have to grieve alone
Send us a message and we'll get back to you within 24 hours to arrange a call at a time that suits you.
Opening hours
- Monday – Friday9:00 – 20:00
- Saturday10:00 – 15:00
- Sunday10:00 – 15:00
We can't offer crisis support. If you're in danger or feel unable to keep yourself safe, call 999 or go to A&E. You can call Samaritans free, day or night, on 116 123, or NHS 111 (option 2 for mental health). See our crisis support page for more.