Grief is a natural response to loss. It’s the emotional suffering we feel when something or someone we love is taken away from us. Any loss can cause grief, and whatever your loss, it's personal to you. We experience grief in our own unique ways. There is no wrong or right way to grieve, and unfortunately, there is no quick fix. Grief is one of the hardest parts of the human experience. It looks and feels different for everyone, and it’s hard to know how to cope when there’s no one right way. You may not always feel like you know how to grieve, but your body does. When someone dies, you might experience many losses.

In grief and bereavement therapy, my approach centers around creating a safe and compassionate space for clients to process their emotions, explore their thoughts, and find meaning in their loss. Whether you are struggling with denial, anger, guilt, or feelings of emptiness, my therapy sessions are designed to help you process your emotions, develop healthy coping mechanisms, and find a renewed sense of purpose and meaning in life.

Part of grieving is about recognizing what you have lost, and loss comes with many changes

Depression is a common mental disorder. It involves a depressed mood or loss of pleasure or interest in activities for long periods of time. Depression is different from regular mood changes and feelings about everyday life. It can affect all aspects of life, including relationships with family, friends and community.

You may have trouble doing normal day-to-day activities, and sometimes you may feel as if life isn't worth living. More than just a bout of the blues, depression isn't a weakness and you can't simply "snap out" of it. Depression may require long-term treatment. But don't get discouraged. Most people with depression feel better with medication, psychotherapy or both.

Psychotherapy can help people with depression to:

• Pinpoint life events that contribute to their depression and help them find ways to change, accept or adapt to those situations
• Set realistic goals for the future
• Identify distorted thought processes or unhelpful behaviours that contribute to feelings of hopelessness and helplessness
• Develop skills to cope with symptoms and problems, and identify or prevent future episodes of depression

What is Anxiety?

Anxiety is essentially our body's alarm system. It kicks in when we perceive something as threatening or stressful. Normally, it's a useful tool,it keeps us safe and motivated. But when anxiety sticks around too long or shows up for no real reason, it can start messing with daily life.

It's that mix of fear and unease our bodies and minds produce to help us handle stressful situations. It becomes a disorder when it’s frequent and intense enough to interfere with daily life. Getting to the root cause is key; understanding the "why" can pave the way for relief and better management. How do you personally handle anxious moments?

The way people think influences the way they approach demanding, stressful events, and the way they react when facing these situations. To effectively manage anxiety, it's essential to understand why it occurs in the first place. It can have multiple causes, and pinpointing them can be the first step toward finding relief.