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Some endings don’t come neatly wrapped. A relationship might vanish overnight, a friendship fades without a word, or someone you love becomes distant - physically present but emotionally gone. These are moments that leave you suspended, grieving something that feels unfinished. Many people describe this as grieving someone who’s still alive. It’s a form of heartbreak that doesn’t have an ending . You may catch yourself replaying moments, hoping for answers, or wondering how s

Breakups and divorce are painful losses that can leave you grieving deeply. Healing isn’t a straight line - it’s a back-and-forth between sadness and rebuilding. This post explores why heartbreak hurts so much, gentle steps to move forward, and how counselling can support you through the ups and downs of recovery.

The end of a relationship can feel like the ground has shifted beneath you. The grief of relationship breakup comes with great complexities and counselling support can be valuable.

Grief is more than just sadness and can stir up a full range of emotions including anger, relief, loneliness, guilt and confusion. This blog outlines some of the emotions that can arise when you experience grief and loss, and how you can gain support.

In my work supporting people with a wide range of concerns, we often find that some of the heaviness sitting underneath what’s brought to counselling hasn’t been recognised for what it really is: unspoken grief. When we’re able to name a loss, something often clicks into place. The weight that’s been carried starts to make sense.

Loss - such a small word, yet anyone who has experienced it knows how profoundly it can shape a person. While loss is often associated with bereavement , it extends far beyond the death of a loved one. Loss can take many forms, each carrying its own weight and challenges. Loss is the experience of losing something or someone significant, often bringing grief, sadness, or emotional distress. It is not limited to death but can include: The loss of a loved one (bereavement) Th