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Types of Grief you might not know about (And yes, they matter)
Sometimes, we’re carrying something heavy - and we’re not even sure why it feels so hard. We start telling ourselves: “Surely this...
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4 days ago4 min read


How to support someone who’s grieving
Sometimes, the greatest comfort is simply being there. Though you can’t change what’s happened, your kindness may just help to change the...
The Counselling Cove
Jul 55 min read


What is Grief Counselling, and how do I know if it's for me?
Grief is one of the most universal experiences we share as human beings - and yet, when you're in it, it can feel deeply personal,...
The Counselling Cove
Jul 35 min read


The Importance of 'Staying' alongside in Grief: Reflections from a Counsellor
There are no answers in grief. But there is healing in sitting alongside another regardless. Before I opened my private practice, I spent...
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Jun 94 min read


Demystifying Therapy: How to find the right fit for you
It’s not about getting therapy 'right'. It’s about finding someone who feels right for you. If you're debating whether to start...
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May 166 min read


Grief rewires your world — and your biology
Grief doesn’t just break your heart - it changes your brain Grief can feel like stepping into a parallel universe. Everything looks...
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May 154 min read


Between the Heartache and the Everyday: The back-and-forth of Grief
The quiet absurdity of grief: somehow the world keeps asking for ordinary things while you're anything but. Grief isn’t something we can...
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May 144 min read


Mother's Day isn't always what it's made out to be
It’s May - and that means Mother’s Day is nearly upon us once again. It's a day that stirs up mixed emotions. For some, it’s not a joyful...
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May 13 min read


Before the Goodbye: A compassionate guide to Anticipatory Grief
Even as everything changes, love finds a way to stay. Anticipatory grief is the ache we feel in the lead-up to a loss. It often arises...
The Counselling Cove
Apr 263 min read


Top 10 Grief Myths I hear in counselling (and why they’re untrue)
In my time as a grief counsellor , there are key themes that arise time and time again. Often, clients feel pressured by ideas of what...
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Apr 175 min read


The Importance of Being Seen in Grief
One of the most common struggles I hear from clients navigating grief is the profound disappointment and isolation they feel when those...
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Mar 263 min read
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