The relationship you had
There may be memories, conversations, love, conflict or unfinished questions that you want to explore. You can speak about the person as they were to you.
MEN TALK TOO · BEREAVEMENT, GRIEF & LOSS
Bereavement & grief counselling for men.
There isn't a particular way you're supposed to respond to losing someone. Counselling offers time to talk about the person, the loss and what life is like now, without needing to make sense of everything at once.
Explore grief counsellingBrighton & HoveIn person near Preston ParkOnline across the UKSessions via Google Meet£65 · 50 minutesFree 15-minute introductory call
Living with loss
Life carries on, even when something important has changed.
After someone dies, there can be a lot to deal with. There may be practical arrangements, family conversations and the ordinary demands of everyday life. At the same time, the person who was part of your life is no longer there.
Perhaps the loss is recent. Perhaps it happened years ago and you're noticing its impact differently now. You might want to talk about the person you've lost, what your relationship was like or things you never had the chance to say. You may also find that you don't know where to begin.
Grief can be connected to other losses too, including the end of a relationship, changes in health or the loss of a familiar way of life. These experiences aren't interchangeable. What they can share is the need to find your own way of living with something that has changed.
How grief can feel
There's no single way to experience loss.
Grief doesn't always look like sadness. It can affect how you feel, think, relate to others and move through the day. You might recognise some of the following, or none of them.
Missing someone at unexpected moments, even during ordinary routines
Feeling numb, distant or unsure what you're feeling
Experiencing anger, guilt, regret or questions that have no clear answer
Finding anniversaries, places or familiar objects particularly difficult
Wanting company at times and space from other people at others
Noticing changes in sleep, concentration, energy or your sense of direction
You might find yourself laughing at a memory one day and struggling with the same memory the next. Grief doesn't have to follow a sequence or become less significant according to someone else's timetable.
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Making space for the person, the loss and everything around it.
My approach is humanistic and relational. I won't ask you to follow stages of grief or set a deadline for feeling differently. We can talk about what has happened and how you're experiencing it, including the parts that feel contradictory or difficult to share.
What grief is like for you
We can pay attention to the feelings, thoughts and everyday experiences that come with your loss, without deciding how you should be grieving.
Life as it is now
Loss may affect your relationships, responsibilities and sense of who you are. We can explore what those changes mean and what matters to you now.
Counselling doesn't take away the significance of someone you've lost. It can offer a regular time to speak about them and your experience, whether the loss is recent or something you've lived with for a long time.
Sessions with MEN TALK TOO
Grief and bereavement counselling in Brighton & Hove and online.
I offer one-to-one counselling for adult men experiencing bereavement, grief and other forms of loss. You don't need to know what you want from counselling before we meet. Some sessions may involve talking about the person who died. Others may focus on relationships, everyday life or what has changed for you.
Sessions last 50 minutes and cost £65. I also offer a free 15-minute introductory call if you'd like to ask about my approach before arranging a session.
Frequently asked questions
Questions about bereavement and grief counselling.
Can bereavement counselling help if someone died a long time ago?
Yes. Grief doesn't follow a fixed timetable. A loss from years ago may still be important in your life, or you may be experiencing it differently now. We can explore what it means to you today.
What if I don't feel sad after a bereavement?
There's no required emotional response to a death. You may feel numb, angry, relieved, confused or several things at once. You might not have words for your experience. Counselling doesn't require you to feel or express grief in a particular way.
Will counselling help me move on from losing someone?
I wouldn't approach grief as something you need to finish or leave behind. Counselling can give you time to understand your experience and the continuing place that person has in your life, while also exploring what life is like now.
Can I talk about guilt or difficult feelings towards the person who died?
Yes. Relationships are rarely without complexity. You can talk about love, anger, regret, relief, unfinished conversations or anything else connected with the person and your loss, without being judged for it.
Is grief counselling only for someone who has died?
No. People can experience grief after a separation, a change in health, the loss of a role or another significant life change. Bereavement specifically refers to loss through death. We can explore the kind of loss that's relevant to you.
Do you offer grief counselling online across the UK?
Yes. I offer online counselling for men across the UK via Google Meet, as well as in-person sessions in Brighton & Hove.
How much does bereavement counselling cost?
One-to-one sessions cost £65 for 50 minutes. I also offer a free 15-minute introductory call if you'd like to ask a question before booking.
Contact MEN TALK TOO
Get in touch.
If you'd like to ask about bereavement or grief counselling, availability or how I work, you can send me a message using the form below. I'll reply as soon as I can.
You can also read more about me and MEN TALK TOO.
