Bereavement Counselling in Cornwall with Gentle, Personalised Support
Losing someone you love changes everything. Whether your grief is fresh or something you’ve carried for years, it can affect your emotions, thoughts, relationships and daily routines. There is no right way to grieve—only your way.
At Past 2 Present Counselling & Psychotherapy, we offer gentle, confidential bereavement counselling in Cornwall to help you make sense of your feelings and find ways to live alongside your loss. Our support is personal, flexible and always paced to suit you.
How Grief Affects You Emotionally and Physically
Grief is not just sadness—it can feel like confusion, guilt, anger, numbness or even relief. You may find that:
- You cry often or feel unable to cry at all
- You feel disconnected from others or emotionally flat
- Everyday tasks feel overwhelming
- You swing between deep pain and moments of normality
- You question your purpose or feel lost
- Your sleep, appetite or memory are affected
- You feel guilt for things said, unsaid or undone
Bereavement counselling offers a space to explore these experiences without judgement.
Therapy to Support You Through All Stages of Grief
Grief is not linear. You may move through shock, denial, sadness, anger, regret or acceptance in different ways and at different times. There is no fixed path. Therapy can help you:
- Make sense of your emotional responses
- Honour your relationship with the person you lost
- Find ways to cope with special dates or anniversaries
- Talk about your loss openly and safely
- Reconnect with yourself and the world around you
- Rebuild purpose and emotional strength in your own time
Whether your loss is recent or long ago, your grief is valid and your feelings matter.
Our Approach to Bereavement Counselling in Cornwall
We offer personalised, one-to-one counselling tailored to your comfort. You will never be rushed or pressured to talk before you're ready.
Available options include:
- Walk and Talk Therapy – Outdoor sessions in Cornwall offering a calm, natural space to reflect
- Online or telephone sessions – Ideal for those who prefer privacy or live further afield
- Person-Centred Counselling – Allowing you to lead the process in a warm, empathic setting
- Trauma-Informed Therapy – Supporting complex grief after sudden or traumatic loss
- Solution-Focused Therapy – Helping you gently explore ways to manage grief day by day
You may come to therapy weekly, fortnightly or on a flexible basis—whatever suits your needs.
When to Seek Bereavement Counselling
Everyone grieves differently, but it might be time to seek support if:
- You feel stuck in sadness or disconnected for an extended time
- You can’t talk about your loss with friends or family
- Guilt, regret or anger feel overwhelming
- The grief has affected your ability to work or socialise
- You are experiencing anxiety, depression or sleep problems
- You want to understand your feelings in a safe space
Therapy is not about moving on—it’s about learning to carry your grief with greater care and strength.
What Does This Mean for Your Healing?
Grief doesn’t end, but it does evolve. With the right support, you can find moments of peace, connection and even meaning again. Bereavement counselling helps you honour your loss while beginning to live in the present—without forgetting the past.
You deserve to be supported as you heal. Therapy offers the time, space and understanding to help you do just that.
Do I need to be recently bereaved to get help?
No. We support individuals grieving recent or long-past losses—grief has no time limit.
What if I feel guilty for grieving too much or not enough?
Therapy helps you explore these feelings without judgement. All grief responses are valid.
Can I talk about more than one loss?
Yes. Many people carry multiple bereavements. Each story is welcome and supported.
What if I don’t feel ready to talk?
That’s okay. Sessions move at your pace. Even silence can be healing.
Is Walk and Talk Therapy suitable for grief?
Yes. Being outdoors can help ease emotional tension and support reflection in a natural setting.
Is therapy confidential?
Yes. Everything you share is kept private and handled with sensitivity and care.