Why grief feels overwhelming

One moment you're fine. The next, you're sobbing in the supermarket. Grief can feel like losing your mind – but what you're experiencing is a normal response to an abnormal situation.

Counsellors who may be able to help

Joanne Reed
Counsellor Therapist
West Yorkshire
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Hello, I’m Joanne, a grief and loss counsellor specialising in bereavement and suicide loss. I provide calm, trauma-informed online and telephone counselling…

Why this counsellor may help
  • Works with affairs and betrayals, anxiety and more
  • Offers online sessions
  • Based in West Yorkshire (+13 areas)
Works with:BereavementRedundancyMiscarriageSuicidal thoughtsLow self-confidenceLGBTQ Plus counselling
Lisa Wastney
Professional Counsellor
North East Lincolnshire
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Hi, I'm Lisa - a person‑centred counsellor based in Grimsby and working online across the UK. I support adults navigating anxiety , low mood , overwhelm , loss…

Why this counsellor may help
  • Works with abuse, anxiety and more
  • Offers online and in-person sessions
  • Has 3 client testimonials
Works with:AbuseChronic illnessTraumaAnxietyFeeling sadFamily issues
Lisa Greensmith
Psychotherapist
Leicestershire
Online & In-personGoogle MeetPhone

Feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure of how to move forward? Perhaps you're carrying a weight that’s hard to put into words, or navigating a chapter of life…

Why this counsellor may help
  • Works with abortion, abuse and more
  • Offers online and in-person sessions
  • Has client testimonial
Works with:MoneySexual abuseObsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)AnxietyPerfectionismMiscarriage
Jean williams
Professional Counsellor
Surrey
Online & In-personMicrosoft TeamsPhoneSkype

A very warm welcome. My name is Jean Williams, Accredited Counsellor. Do you often experience feelings of anxiety, confusion, or entrapment? Are you currently…

Why this counsellor may help
  • Works with abortion, abuse and more
  • Offers online and in-person sessions
  • Has 3 client testimonials
Works with:Anger managementYoung carersPregnancy and birthNeurodiversitySeparation and divorceSexual abuse
Louise Knox
Professional Counsellor
Renfrewshire
Online & In-personMicrosoft TeamsPhoneZoom

I understand that reaching out for counselling can feel like a big step, and you don’t have to face it alone. I offer a calm, supportive space where you can…

Why this counsellor may help
  • Works with abuse, affairs and betrayals and more
  • Offers online and in-person sessions
  • Based in Renfrewshire (+3 areas)
Works with:Health anxietyChildless not by choicePhysical abuseLow self-esteemPanic attacksEmotional abuse
Caroline Ellison
Professional Counsellor
Hampshire
Online & In-personZoom

Hi, I’m Caroline Ellison. I offer both in-person and online counselling, EMDR Therapy, and Couples Therapy from my peaceful, air-conditioned counselling cabin…

Why this counsellor may help
  • Works with abortion, adhd and more
  • Offers online and in-person sessions
  • Has client testimonial
Works with:Low self-confidenceWork-related stressMiscarriageParanoiaBurnoutNarcissistic personality disorder

Experiences that may feel familiar

“The sessions I had with Caroline were quietly transformative. From the outset, she created an atmosphere of safety and I sensed a deep level of integrity that allowed me to be completely honest with...

“From the very first session, I felt held and heard by Caroline in a way I hadn’t experienced before. There was a depth of care, stillness and respect that allowed me to speak about my husband and my...

Deborah Chadbourn was an excellent grief counsellor for me. It is five years since my first wife died, and we explored how I am feeling now, and how to navigate new and old relationships while...