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Grief Counselling

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Grief Counselling

Grief can affect your sleep, focus, mood, and relationships. You might feel sadness, numbness, anger, guilt,
anxiety, or exhaustion that comes in waves. Counselling can help you process what you have lost and feel more
supported as you move through this season.

Therapy is not about rushing your grief. It is about helping you carry it with less overwhelm, more stability,
and more space to breathe.

All new clients begin with a brief intake so we can match you with the right therapist.

A person feeling steadier and supported while working through grief

Insurance coverage: Services are covered by most extended health insurance plans. Receipts are provided.

Canada-only: Services are provided virtually to clients located in Canada.

No referral required: A doctor’s referral is not typically required.

When grief counselling may help

  • Loss of a loved one or anticipatory grief
  • Pregnancy loss, miscarriage, or fertility-related grief
  • Relationship loss, separation, or divorce
  • Feeling stuck, numb, or overwhelmed by grief waves
  • Difficulty functioning at work, home, or in relationships

How grief counselling can help

Counselling helps you make room for grief in a way that does not swallow your whole life. Together we work on
stabilizing the present, supporting healthy coping, and processing the loss at your pace.

Over time, many people notice fewer spikes of overwhelm, improved sleep, and a stronger ability to move through
hard moments with more steadiness and support.

What you can work on in therapy

  • Processing grief waves and complicated emotions
  • Managing guilt, anger, anxiety, and intrusive thoughts
  • Sleep support and coping tools for hard days
  • Communication, boundaries, and relationship changes
  • Rebuilding routines and meaning over time

Ready to get started?

Complete the intake and we will contact you within one business day to match you with the right therapist.


Start Counselling

If you are in crisis, call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room.

Counselling Services in Your Area

Real Life Counselling provides secure online therapy to clients across Canada. Many people find us by searching for counselling in their city. Explore some of the communities we commonly serve below.

If your city is not listed above, please reach out to us. We provide online counselling to clients across Canada and are happy to help you find the right support wherever you are located.