Understanding Grief and Loss
Grief touches all our lives, yet it often arrives in unexpected ways. Beyond the profound sadness of losing a loved one, grief can emerge from many life changes - the end of a relationship, career transitions, health diagnoses, or the loss of a dream for the future. Each experience of loss is unique, leaving its own imprint on our lives, relationships, and daily routines.
When grief enters our world, it can affect every aspect of life - from sleep and appetite to our ability to focus at work or maintain relationships. You might find yourself feeling overwhelmed, isolated, or struggling to find your footing in a world that suddenly feels different. These reactions aren't just normal; they're a natural response to loss.
Types of Grief
Grief manifests in many forms, and our services are designed to address each of these in ways that are sensitive and supportive. Below are some of the common types of grief we work with:
Loss of a Loved One: This grief comes from the death of someone important to you, leading to deep sadness and emotional pain.
Anticipating a Loss: This type of grief happens when you expect a loved one to die, like during a serious illness. You may feel sadness and worry before the loss occurs.
Sudden or Traumatic Loss: When someone dies unexpectedly, such as in an accident, it can cause shock and confusion, with strong emotions that can be hard to handle.
Health or Disability Changes: Adjusting to changes in health or a new disability can make you feel like you’ve lost something, leading to sadness and frustration about what you can no longer do.
Loss of Safety and Trust: Experiencing trauma or betrayal can make you feel unsafe and distrustful, leading to grief over that loss of security.
Life Changes: Major life events, like divorce, moving, or becoming a parent, can bring feelings of grief as you adjust to new situations and let go of what was.
Late Diagnosis: Learning about a late diagnosis, such as ADHD or Autism, can lead to grieving missed opportunities or misunderstandings in your past.
Misdiagnosis: Discovering a misdiagnosis can lead to grief over lost time, missed opportunities, and the impact of inadequate support and treatment.
Pet Loss: Losing a pet can be just as painful as losing a person, as pets provide companionship and love that can leave a significant gap.
Multiple Losses: When you face several losses at once, it can feel overwhelming. This type of grief requires support to work through each emotion and memory.
We offer specialised support for each type of grief, ensuring a compassionate and appropriate approach.
For Individuals
Your Journey Through Grief
We offer a unique blend of grief therapy, coaching, and education that helps you:
- Make sense of your emotions and experiences
- Develop practical coping strategies for difficult days
- Find ways to honour your loss while moving forward
- Rebuild confidence and resilience
- Navigate relationships and work life during grief
- Create meaningful rituals and ways to remember
Your journey begins with a free 15-minute consultation where we'll discuss what brings you here and how we might work together. Our sessions blend therapeutic support with practical strategies, helping you process your grief while developing tools to navigate daily life.
Individual Support and Therapy Guidance
Choosing Your Therapist:
Emma Tomes: Emma brings both personal experience with loss and professional expertise to her work, creating a warm, understanding space where you can explore your grief journey. Her approach combines gentle therapeutic support with practical coaching strategies.
Matt Tomes: With a unique background in grief support and a warm, engaging style, Matt helps clients find their way through loss with understanding and practical guidance. His approach gently supports you in discovering your own inner strengths, helping you build resilience through your experience with grief.
Your Client Journey:
- Initial Consultation:
A free 15-minute chat to discuss your needs
- First Session:
Getting to know each other and creating a support plan
- Regular Sessions:
Weekly or fortnightly 50-minute sessions
- Ongoing Support:
Flexible arrangements to suit your changing needs
For Organisations
Supporting Your Team Through Loss
As HR professionals and leaders, we understand your commitment to supporting employees through life's most challenging moments. When grief affects your workplace, having specialist support makes all the difference - especially when traditional EAP services may not be enough.
We work with HR teams to create comprehensive grief support strategies, providing compassionate pathways for those returning to work. Our approach helps you deliver sensitive, practical support that acknowledges both the immediate and long-term impacts of loss on individuals and teams.
Organisational Support We Provide
One-to-One Support:
Specialist grief therapy for team members, providing:
- Professional support through various types of loss
- Practical strategies for managing work while grieving.
- Flexible online sessions to suit work schedules
- Regular progress reviews and adjustments
Return-to-Work Support:
Tailored guidance for managers and teams:
- Supporting employees returning after bereavement
- Creating accommodating work arrangements
- Building understanding among team members
- Developing long-term support strategies
Training and Workshops
Building Understanding and Compassion
Our workshops combine professional expertise with practical strategies, helping your team develop the knowledge and skills to support colleagues through grief and loss.
Popular workshops include:
- Understanding Grief in the Workplace
- Leading with Compassion
We can also develop tailored workshops for your organisation's specific needs, including:
- Supporting colleagues through life transitions
- Managing anticipatory grief
- Building workplace grief support networks
Ready to Take the First Step?
We know reaching out isn't easy. That's why we offer a free 15-minute consultation to help you decide if we're the right fit for you. Contact us to learn more, or click here to book your free consultation.