When might counselling be needed?

Grief is a natural reaction to loss and recovering from it is also usually a natural process.
It takes time and it takes patience and support from those who are close to us.
Sometimes however a person my need the help of a professional Bereavement Counsellor to resolve issues that cause some distress to an individual.

This can occur if the bereaved feels that they cannot cope or don’t want to go on.
It can also occur if they are full of guilt because they weren’t able to help enough, say goodbye or just because they miss the person and can’t see any reason to live if it means going on without their loved one.  Probably one of the most painful losses is that of a child and often in such cases some professional counselling is needed to help a parent or even a grandparent come to terms with the loss.

 Counselling can assist by helping the individual understand what is happening to them and  also can help them find a way through the painful process of mourning. The Southern Highlands Bereavement Care Service offers counselling that is professional, supportive, confidential and aims to assist the individual to find their own way through the darkness of a terrible loss.