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Grief & loss

Grief that doesn't seem to get easier: how counselling can help

There is no timetable for grief. If a loss still feels as raw as it did at the start, you don't have to carry it alone.

Grief is one of the most human experiences there is, and there is no right way or right timeline to grieve. People often expect it to fade steadily, but it rarely works like that. Feelings can come in waves, and anniversaries, songs or ordinary moments can bring them back.

When grief feels stuck

Sometimes grief doesn't seem to soften at all. You might feel unable to accept the loss, numb, angry or guilty, or find that life feels empty months or years later. Grief can also come from losses other than a death, such as a relationship ending, a move abroad or a change in health.

What grief counselling offers

  • A calm, private space to talk about the person or what you have lost
  • Room for feelings that are hard to share with family or friends
  • Support with guilt, regret or things left unsaid
  • Help to find a way of carrying the loss while living your life

Counselling isn't about 'moving on' or forgetting. It is about finding a way to live alongside your loss, at your own pace.

Support in English or Romanian

I offer counselling in Windsor and online anywhere in the UK, in English or Romanian. If you'd like to talk, send me an email or a message and I'll get back to you.

About the author

Claudia Meresca is a psychotherapist & counsellor in Windsor, Berkshire & online. Person-centred psychotherapist, EMDR trained (EMDR Academy for Trauma-Focused Therapy).

More about me

This article is general information, not a substitute for professional advice. If you are in immediate danger, call 999. For urgent support, call NHS 111, or Samaritans free on 116 123 (24 hours, UK and Ireland). This practice cannot offer crisis support.

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