Coping With Loss

How do you carry on when you've lost something that mattered?

Loss doesn't always arrive as a funeral. It can be a relationship that ended, a family member you no longer speak to, a job that defined you, a country you left behind, or a future you'd pictured and now won't have. Sometimes you're grieving someone who is still alive, and that can feel especially lonely, because there's no ritual for it and few people who understand.

What does grief actually feel like?

It's rarely tidy. You might notice waves of sadness, anger, guilt or numbness, trouble concentrating, a pull to withdraw from people, tiredness, disrupted sleep, and a sense that the world no longer makes sense the way it did.

Is there a right way or a right timeline?

No. Grief isn't a straight line, and it doesn't move through neat stages on a schedule. However yours looks, it's valid, and you don't need to compare it with anyone else's.

What kinds of loss can bring this on?

•      Bereavement

•      The end of a relationship, or estrangement from someone

•      Losing a job or a career path

•      Leaving home, or moving countries

•      Losing a sense of who you were

•      A future you hoped for that isn't going to happen

How can therapy help?

It gives you a space to process what's happened, make sense of what you're feeling and find a way forward, at your own pace and without being told how you should feel.

What is BWRT, and why might it suit grief?

BrainWorking Recursive Therapy (BWRT) is a method that works with how the brain processes painful experiences. It doesn't require you to recount events in detail or analyse them at length. It can be used alongside other approaches, and many people find they feel relief within a few sessions.

Can I do this from home?

Yes. Sessions run online via Zoom, FaceTime, WhatsApp or Messenger, on whatever device suits you, from wherever you are.

How do I take the first step?

Email me or call 0409 254 500 to arrange a free, no-obligation consultation. We'll talk about what you're going through and whether working together feels right.