Bereavement Counselling
When we lose a loved one a huge change occurs in our life that we do not want to happen, so we experience negative change or loss on a scale that we never thought possible.
The feelings that are released in us can cause extreme anxiety, panic and anger resulting in our loss of ability to think clearly or function normally. It can be difficult to share these feelings with close friends, or other family members, as we are also trying to stay strong for them knowing that they may also be grieving, or may not know what to say to us.
Counselling helps unlock this emotional “stalemate position” in a safe and controlled way, and allows people to restore a different normality in their life once again.
How many sessions would I need?
This depends on many factors and the how far back the presenting issues extend. Most people begin to find some relief and positive change within the first 4 sessions of meeting on a weekly basis. By the end of the first session we would be in a position to decide how many sessions would be required in order to complete the work safely and effectively.
For issues of childhood or sexual abuse I would use a more psychodynamic approach, which would be upwards of 12 sessions.
For the majority of clients presenting with Life Events, Couples Counselling, Anxiety and Bereavement it would normally be between 6 – 12 sessions.
Ultimately; counselling cannot immediately change someone’s situation, but it can help to change the way we think about it and therefore reduce anxiety. Once we get into a calm space we can explore choices that help us become happier.
If you would like any further information or to clarify whether this is something you wish to try please give me a call on 07836 355 900 or email me at: apollopsychotherapy@gmail.com.
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