Grief and Loss Counselling for Adults in Squamish BC

When loss touches everything, even the quiet parts of your day

Grief doesn’t stay contained to one moment.

It shows up unexpectedly, in routines, memories, or small reminders that catch you off guard. Some days feel heavy and emotional. Others feel flat or distant.

You might feel exhausted, distracted, or unsure how to move through your day. Even simple things can take more effort than usual. For some people, grief also shows up physically, as heaviness in the chest, fatigue, or a persistent brain fog that makes it hard to focus.

There can also be a quiet sense that things don’t feel the same anymore, even within yourself.

Grief doesn’t follow a timeline, even when people expect it to

You may have been told that grief gets easier with time.

Sometimes it does soften, but it rarely moves in a straight line. It can come in waves, returning at moments you didn’t expect.

You might question how you’re coping. Wonder if you should be further along by now. Or feel unsure why certain emotions are still so strong.

Grief isn't something people simply move on from. Over time, many people find a way to integrate their loss into their life and carry it differently. But that process takes time, and it rarely looks the way others expect it to. Grief is shaped by your relationship, your history, and what this loss means to you.

Grief can come from more than one kind of loss

When people think of grief, death often comes to mind first. But loss takes many forms: separation or divorce, the end of a significant friendship, infertility or pregnancy loss, major life transitions, or the quiet grief of watching something you valued slip away.

Whatever brought you here, your experience is valid, and support is available.

Having a space to talk can change how grief feels

Grief can feel isolating, especially when it’s hard to put into words or when others don’t fully understand.

Grief often carries layers of emotional and physical responses, and trauma-informed counselling offers a way to gently process these experiences while feeling safe and supported.

In therapy, you don’t have to organize your thoughts or make sense of everything right away.

You’re allowed to bring what’s there, even if it feels unclear or overwhelming.

Over time, many people notice:

• A bit more space around intense emotions

• Less pressure to “handle it” a certain way

• A growing sense of steadiness, even while grieving

Why grief can feel so isolating

Grief can feel deeply alone, especially when it's hard to put into words, or when the people around you don't fully understand what you're carrying.

Research suggests that many grieving people want to talk about their experience but feel it isn't socially acceptable to do so. When grief goes unacknowledged or unrecognized, feelings of loneliness, confusion, guilt, or anger can quietly build.

Having a space where your grief is seen and taken seriously can make a real difference.

A gentle, grounded approach to grief

I work from a client-centred approach, using Emotion-Focused Therapy, attachment-based work, and somatic awareness.

This means we pay attention to your emotional experience, your relationships, and how your body is responding.

Grief can live in the body as much as in thoughts. Fatigue, tension, or heaviness are common.

By slowing things down and noticing these experiences, it can become easier to feel more settled over time.

You can come exactly as you are

You don’t need to have the right words.

You don’t need to explain your grief in a certain way.

Many people arrive unsure of what they need, only knowing something feels difficult or different.

We take the time to understand your experience together, at a pace that feels manageable.

Support that fits your comfort level

Some people prefer a quiet, in-person space in Squamish, while others feel more comfortable connecting from home, and you can book an in-person or online counselling session based on what feels most supportive.

Sessions are 50 minutes and offered in a private, respectful environment.

Questions people ask when grief feels confusing or overwhelming

Why does my grief come in waves when I thought I was starting to feel better?

Grief often moves in waves, with moments of relief followed by sudden returns of sadness or heaviness. Different reminders, memories, or stages of adjustment can bring emotions back to the surface. This doesn’t mean you’re going backwards. It means your mind and body are continuing to process what happened.

Is it normal to feel stuck in grief and not move on?

Yes, this is very common. Grief can affect your sense of direction and make it hard to imagine what comes next. Feeling stuck usually means your experience needs more space and support, not that something is wrong.

Why do I feel guilty or like I should have done something differently?

Guilt often shows up as the mind tries to make sense of loss. You might replay moments or question past decisions, even when there was nothing you could have changed. These thoughts are part of grief for many people, and talking through them can help reduce how heavy they feel.

Why does grief sometimes feel physical?

It's common to experience physical symptoms during grief — fatigue, heaviness, brain fog, or tension in the body. These responses are a normal part of how the mind and body process loss. If you're concerned about any physical symptoms, it's also worth checking in with your doctor to rule out anything that may need medical attention.

You don’t have to carry this on your own

Grief can feel isolating, but having support can make it feel more manageable.

If you’re unsure whether this kind of support feels right, you can reach out for a free 15-minute consultation to talk through what you’re experiencing and see if it feels like a good fit.