Grief & Loss
Grief isn’t just about death; it’s about loss in all its forms. It can come from losing a loved one, a beloved pet, a relationship, a job, a dream for your life, a part of your identity, or even a sense of safety you once had. Sometimes grief is tied to someone who hurt you deeply, and the feelings are complicated and confusing.
Grief has no timeline and no correct way to be lived. It is deeply personal, and it often moves in waves. It may arrive as sadness, anger, numbness, longing, or as an ache that has no clear words. Grief can feel isolating and overwhelming, especially when the world expects you to move forward before you are ready.
In our work together, your grief is welcome in all its forms. There is room for tears, silence, confusion, questions, and even moments of laughter that can surface unexpectedly in the midst of sorrow. I will sit with you at your pace, without trying to fix, explain, or rush what needs time and care.
Grief does not exist in isolation from the wider contexts of our lives. It is shaped by culture, history, identity, and the systems we live within. If you are South Asian, an immigrant, BIPOC, 2SLGBTQIA+, or part of a marginalised community, your grief may carry additional layers. These may include cultural expectations about how loss should be expressed, experiences of exclusion or discrimination, or the weight of intergenerational and historical trauma. These realities are not separate from your grieving. They are part of it, and they deserve space and acknowledgement.
I support clients who are navigating experiences such as:
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Feeling alone or unseen after a loss
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Carrying guilt, regret, or unanswered questions
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Living with a persistent sense of absence or incompleteness
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Experiencing anger, resentment, or emotional volatility
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Feeling anxious, panicked, or constantly on edge
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Struggling with family or cultural expectations around grief
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Noticing how earlier trauma or systemic harm shapes present loss
Grief changes us. It asks something of us. With patience, compassion, and support, it does not have to close us off from life. Over time, grief can become something we learn to carry with more gentleness, woven into the ongoing story of who we are rather than something that defines or diminishes us.