Grief & Bereavement Counselling in Stratford & Online Across Ontario

Navigating Loss Together: Compassionate Support When You Need It Most

Grief is a deeply personal journey, and no two experiences are the same. Whether you're mourning the loss of a loved one, a relationship, or a significant life change, the weight can feel overwhelming. At Reclaim & Rise Counselling, we provide a safe and supportive space to help you process your loss and begin healing.

Understanding Grief

Grief can manifest in various ways, including:​

  • Intense sadness or emptiness

  • Feelings of guilt or regret​

  • Anger or irritability​

  • Difficulty concentrating or making decisions​

  • Changes in sleep or appetite​

  • Physical symptoms like fatigue or headaches​

It's important to recognize that these reactions are natural and part of the grieving process.

Grief Comes in Many Forms

Grief doesn’t just follow death. It can show up quietly, years later—or all at once, after a single moment that changes everything. Many of our clients come to therapy unsure if what they’re feeling “counts” as grief. The truth is: if it feels like loss, it matters.

Some of the most common reasons people seek grief counselling include:

  • The death of a loved one (recent or long ago)

  • Miscarriage, stillbirth, or pregnancy loss

  • Divorce, separation, or relationship endings

  • The loss of a pet or companion animal

  • Career loss or retirement

  • Estrangement from family or friends

  • Watching someone decline due to dementia or illness

  • Loss of identity, home, health, or future plans

  • Grief that others don’t understand—or that feels too complicated to explain

You don’t have to navigate it alone. Whatever you're carrying, there's space for it here.

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How Grief Counselling Can Help

Our experienced therapists offer personalized support to:​

  • Provide a non-judgmental space to express your feelings​

  • Help you understand and navigate the stages of grief​

  • Develop coping strategies to manage overwhelming emotions​

  • Assist in finding meaning and adjusting to life after loss​

  • Support you in honoring your loved one while moving forward​

We tailor our approach to meet your unique needs, drawing from therapies like Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Narrative Therapy, and Mindfulness-Based Strategies.

Why Choose Reclaim & Rise Counselling?

Specialized Expertise
Our therapists have extensive experience in grief and bereavement counselling, ensuring you receive compassionate and knowledgeable support.​

Personalized Approach
We understand that grief is a unique experience. Our counselling is customized to align with your personal journey and healing process.​

Welcoming Environment
Our therapy spaces are designed to be warm and inviting, providing a safe haven for reflection and healing.​

Flexible Accessibility
With options for in-person sessions in Stratford and virtual counselling across Ontario, support is available wherever you are.​

There’s no “right way” to grieve. But you don’t have to do it alone.

Grief changes everything—how you think, how you feel, how you move through the world. Whether your loss is fresh or quietly lingering, you deserve space to process it with care and without judgment.

If you're feeling lost, numb, or like no one truly understands... we do.

Let’s walk through this, together.