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Death of a Loved One
The loss of a partner, parent, child, sibling, close friend, or other significant person in your life.
Steady Heart Counselling provides grief counselling in Victoria, BC for individuals navigating loss, bereavement, pet loss, anticipatory grief, and major life transitions. Grief touches everyone differently, and there is no right way to move through it. Whether your loss is recent or something you’ve carried for years, counselling offers a compassionate space where you can be heard, supported, and gently begin making sense of your experience at your own pace.
Not sure if grief counselling is right for you? I offer a free 15–20 minute consultation so we can talk about what you’re going through and whether counselling feels like the right fit. There’s no obligation – just a chance to connect, ask questions, and see if working together feels right for you.
Grief counselling offers a compassionate space to make sense of your loss and the emotions that come with it. Whether you're grieving the death of someone you love, facing a major life transition, anticipating a loss, or mourning a beloved pet, therapy provides space to honour what matters to you without rushing the healing process. Rather than focusing only on the pain of what's been lost, grief counselling also creates room to reflect on the relationship, the meaning it holds, and how it continues to shape your life. Together, we move at your pace, making space for both your grief and your capacity to carry it forward.
Request AppointmentGrief counselling offers a compassionate space to make sense of your loss and the emotions that come with it. Whether you're grieving the death of someone you love, facing a major life transition, anticipating a loss, or mourning a beloved pet, therapy provides space to honour what matters to you without rushing the healing process. Rather than focusing only on the pain of what's been lost, grief counselling also creates room to reflect on the relationship, the meaning it holds, and how it continues to shape your life. Together, we move at your pace, making space for both your grief and your capacity to carry it forward.
Grief can touch every part of life, affecting your emotions, relationships, sleep, concentration, and ability to manage everyday responsibilities. It can also show up in quieter, less obvious ways that are difficult to put into words. Everyone experiences grief differently, but common experiences may include:
Grief counselling offers a compassionate space where your experience is honoured without pressure to move on, “get over it,” or grieve in a particular way.
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Loss comes in many forms, and every experience of grief is unique. Grief counselling at Steady Heart Counselling supports individuals navigating a wide range of losses, including:
The loss of a partner, parent, child, sibling, close friend, or other significant person in your life.
Grieving the death of a beloved animal companion whose presence and bond mattered deeply.
Coping with the emotional impact of an expected loss, such as a terminal illness or progressive decline.
Sudden, unexpected, or violent loss that may be accompanied by shock, trauma, or overwhelming emotions.
Separation, divorce, or the end of a meaningful relationship.
Grieving the loss of your health, career, identity, independence, or a way of life.
Losses that were never fully processed and continue to affect your life years later.
Steady Heart Counselling in Victoria, BC, offers support when loss feels overwhelming or isolating. Working with a grief counsellor can help you make sense of difficult emotions, cope with the impact of loss, and find steadier ground as you move forward.
Counselling is not about fixing grief, but about having support while you carry it.
In-person grief counselling sessions are offered in a private, welcoming office in Victoria, BC. For many people, stepping into a calm, dedicated space creates the opportunity to slow down, reflect, and talk about their loss in a way that may feel difficult elsewhere.
Online grief counselling is available across British Columbia. Virtual sessions are secure, private, and provide the same level of care as in-person appointments. For some people, being in the comfort of their own home creates a sense of safety that makes it easier to explore grief, share difficult emotions, and engage fully in the counselling process.
I support adults who are navigating grief, bereavement, and loss that feels heavy, confusing, or difficult to carry alone. My work focuses on creating a steady, respectful space where your experience is met with care rather than judgment.
My background in depth psychology, along with training in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Motivational Interviewing, informs an approach that supports emotional regulation, self-trust, and healing over time.
Grief counselling is a form of therapy that supports individuals as they navigate loss, bereavement, and significant change. It provides a space to talk openly about grief and its impact on emotions, relationships, and daily life.
No. Grief looks different for everyone and does not follow a set timeline. Counselling respects your individual process rather than trying to move grief along or define what it should look like.
Grief does not follow a set timeline. Whether your loss is recent or happened many years ago, unresolved grief can quietly affect your mood, relationships, and physical well-being. Counselling offers a compassionate space to explore what you are still carrying, honour what you have lost, and find a way forward at a pace that feels right for you.
Yes. Grief doesn’t follow a set timeline, and there is no right way to move through it. With the right support, it can soften over time, counselling helps you carry the loss while staying connected to what mattered most.
Yes. A free 15 to 20-minute consultation is available for anyone considering grief counselling. It’s an opportunity to briefly talk about what you’re going through and ask any questions before deciding whether to book a session.
Yes. Pet loss is a deeply personal experience, and the grief that follows is just as real and deserving of care as any other significant loss. Grief counselling also supports people experiencing anticipatory grief – the emotions that can arise before a loss has occurred, such as when a loved one is living with a terminal illness or progressive condition. Whatever form your grief takes, you don’t have to navigate it alone.
If you’re navigating loss and finding it hard to carry on your own, grief counselling can offer support, understanding, and space to adjust at your own pace.
Loss can change everything, and grief rarely moves in a straight line. Some days feel heavy, others feel numb, and sometimes it’s hard to explain what you’re carrying. You don’t need to rush the process or have the right words for it.
Grief counselling offers space to be supported as you move through loss in your own way and at your own pace. Sessions are available in person and online across British Columbia. A free 15 to 20-minute consultation is available when you’re ready to take that first step. If anxiety or low mood is also part of what you’re carrying, Adult Counselling Therapy and Anxiety Therapy are also available.