Frequently Asked Questions

I have a nice friendly space in Douglas to hold sessions. Face to face, online, or telephone sessions are available.

If it is more than 24 hours before your session, just send me a text and there will be no charge. Cancellations between 2 and 24 hours are charged at 50% of the session.  Cancellations under 2 hours are fully payable in full.

This is entirely up to you.  If you wish to retain a slot at a certain time of day/day of the week, we can book in 6 sessions and see how they are going at each session.  The sessions are only payable as they occur and so if you need to cancel the remaining sessions you can do so with no charge (noting the cancellation policy).

Sessions are client-led, meaning we focus on what you need to discuss. Generally, we’ll talk about your experiences, feelings, and challenges related to your loss. I’ll listen empathetically, ask questions to help you explore your thoughts, and offer strategies and perspectives to help you cope and move forward.

While friends and family offer invaluable support, a grief counsellor is a trained professional who provides an objective, confidential, and non-judgmental space. I offer specific tools, techniques, and insights into the grief process that can help you navigate its complexities in a structured way.

There’s no fixed timeline for grief. It’s a highly individual process, and its duration varies significantly from person to person and loss to loss. While acute pain may lessen over time, grief often evolves and integrates into life rather than disappearing entirely.

Yes, absolutely. Many emotions, even seemingly contradictory ones, are a normal part of the grief process. We can explore these feelings together in a safe space to understand them better.

While symptoms can overlap, grief is a natural response to loss, often coming in waves, with moments of relief or joy possible. Depression is a medical condition characterized by persistent low mood and a loss of interest or pleasure in most activities for an extended period. I can help you understand the distinction and guide you on when professional medical assessment might be beneficial.

It’s very common for grieving individuals to feel isolated, even when surrounded by supportive people. Your grief is unique, and sometimes it feels impossible to articulate. Counselling provides a space where you don’t have to explain yourself, and your feelings are understood and validated.

Grief counselling can be beneficial for any significant loss, whether it’s the death of a loved one, pet loss, divorce, job loss, health changes, or other major life transitions. If you’re experiencing profound sorrow or difficulty coping with a significant change, counselling can help.