Bereavement counselling, online and in person

Grief can touch every part of life. It can bring sadness, but also anger, guilt, numbness or relief, sometimes all in the same day. There is no right way to grieve, and no timetable for it.

Bereavement counselling gives you time and space to talk about the person who has died, and about how you are coping, with someone who will listen.

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Who bereavement counselling can help

You may find it helpful if:

  • Someone close to you has died, recently or long ago
  • The death was sudden, or followed a long illness
  • You are struggling with feelings like anger or guilt
  • Grief is affecting your sleep, work or health
  • You feel you must stay strong for others

What we can work on together

  • Talking about the person who died and your relationship with them
  • Making sense of the feelings that come with grief
  • Getting through the hardest days
  • Adjusting to life without them, at your own pace

I trained in bereavement counselling with Cruse Bereavement Support and volunteered with them for four years.

Sessions and fees

Sessions are one-to-one, online or in person in Palakkad, in English, Malayalam, Tamil, Hindi or Telugu. Fees are ₹3,000 per session. Sessions are with me, Varada, a counselling psychologist and member of the British Psychological Society. Read more about me.

Frequently asked questions

Is it too soon, or too late, to come?

Neither. Some people come within weeks of a death, others years later. Whenever feels right is the right time.

Will I have to talk about the death in detail?

Only if you want to. You decide what we talk about.

Can I attend online?

Yes, from anywhere in India. In-person sessions are in Palakkad.

Are sessions confidential?

Yes, within limits I’ll explain at your first appointment, such as a serious risk of harm to you or someone else.

Our process

How it works

Four simple steps, at a pace that feels right for you.

1

Book a session

Choose a time that suits you, online or in person.

2

First conversation

Talk through what has brought you here and agree what you'd like support with.

3

Regular sessions

Explore thoughts and feelings at your own pace, with counselling, CBT or mindfulness.

4

Ongoing support

Work towards your goals and wellbeing, reviewing progress together.

Make an appointment

Fill in the form and I’ll get back to you to arrange a time. Sessions are online, or in person in Palakkad, and everything you share is confidential.

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