Online Grief Counselling for
young adults who have lost a Parent
A nurturing space where you can tend your grief and reclaim your life
Losing your parent young is a unique experience
It turns your world upside down in ways that are hard to put into words.
At a time in your life where you were just finding your feet, building your life and figuring out who you are - losing your parent can change everything.
Maybe you're feeling:
❂ Untethered and lost - like the ground has disappeared beneath you and you don't know how to steady yourself anymore
❂ Isolated in your grief - your friends still have their parents, and they can't really understand what you're going through
❂ Anxious about the future - facing big life decisions, milestones, and moments without their guidance or presence
❂ Numb and disconnected - struggling to find enjoyment in the things you used to, feeling like "what's the point" and things that once meant something to you seeming unimportant
❂ Guilty when you laugh or find joy - worried that moving forward means leaving them behind or forgetting them
❂ Stuck between who you were and who you're becoming - your old self before they died, and this new version of you that grief has created
This grief isn't ever something you "get over" or move on from. But it is something you can learn to live alongside - with more peace, more ease, and with their love still woven through your life.
You don't have to carry this alone.
My Story
I lost my Mum when I was 24, and my Dad ten years later. Losing both of my parents by the age of 34 changed me in ways I could never have prepared for.
At times I've felt lost, anxious, and “too young” to be without them. Like the anchor that had been holding me steady has disappeared - leaving me feeling completely untethered.
What I longed for most in those years was support that didn’t make me feel like I had to “be strong” or “move on,” but instead gave me the space to be with my grief and find my own way through it, at my own pace.
This is what has led me on my own journey to supporting others in the ways I wish I'd had when trying to find my way through my grief...
Having walked this path myself, I truly understand the loneliness of losing a parent young and the way it shifts everything. Your identity, your sense of safety, your place in the world.
This lived experience, combined with my training in grief counselling and grief tending, is what I bring to my work.
Not just as a therapist who's learned about grief , but someone who knows what it means to navigate life without both parents while still finding ways to live in a fulfilling and meaningful way.
"Grief and love are sisters, woven together from the beginning. Their kinship reminds us that there is no love that does not contain loss and no loss that is not a reminder of the love we carry for what we once held close."
- Francis Weller
How I can support you
As a BACP-registered Therapeutic Counsellor, I offer 1:1 grief support that honours your whole experience - mind, body, heart, and soul.
I weave together a blend of therapeutic counselling and grief tending practices that helps you process your grief in deeper, more meaningful ways.
Together, we'll explore:
❂ How grief is impacting your life
Understanding the ripples your loss has created - in your relationships, your work, your sense of who you are, and how you move through the world. We'll work through the difficult emotions: the anger, the guilt, the anxiety, the sadness - and how these show up in your life.
❂ Tools to navigate the waves of grief
Developing your own practices and coping tools that support you when grief feels overwhelming. This might include breathwork techniques to soothe your nervous system, journaling prompts to process emotions, or rituals to maintain connection with your parent.
❂ Ways to tend to your grief, not just cope with it
Moving beyond traditional counselling to create space for your grief to be expressed, held, and witnessed. Through ritual, reflection, and remembrance, we'll explore how to honour your parent's memory while also honouring your own needs.
❂ How to move forward while carrying them with you
Discovering that living a full, meaningful life doesn't mean leaving your parent behind. Learning how to hold both grief and joy, sadness and hope - and that you're not betraying them by allowing yourself to experience happiness again.
My approach draws on:
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Person-centred and psychodynamic counselling tailored to your unique journey
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Grief tending practices rooted in ritual, nature wisdom, and spiritual connection
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Breathwork and gentle somatic practices for nervous system regulation
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A compassionate, trauma-informed approach that meets you exactly where you are
I also welcome other forms of grief...
While my lived experience supports me to specialise in supporting young adults through parent loss, I work with clients experiencing many forms of grief.
Including anticipatory grief, loss of other loved ones, complicated or traumatic losses, and the grief that comes with life transitions and change (like the loss of a job, relationship or health).
If you're carrying grief and something about my approach resonates with you, I'd love to explore whether we're a good fit to work together.
Join a Grief Tending Circle
I also hold online and in-person grief tending circles - intimate group spaces where you can share your grief with others who understand.
These circles include grounding breathwork, meditations, reflective practices, and gentle sharing. They're a beautiful complement to individual counselling or a place to find community if you're not yet ready for 1:1 work.
What happens next?
1. Book a Free 15-Minute Connection Call
We'll talk about what you're going through and explore whether we're a good fit to work together. There's no pressure - just an opportunity to see if this feels right for you.
2. Schedule Your First Session
If we both decide we'd like to go ahead, we'll book your first 50-minute session. We'll meet online via video call (or phone if you prefer).
3. Begin Your Journey
We'll work together weekly or fortnightly, for as long as feels right for you.
You don’t have to do this alone
Grief is heavy, but it can be lighter when it’s shared. You deserve a space where your loss is acknowledged, your feelings are valid, and your grief can be tended to with care.
If you're feeling lost, stuck, or simply need support from someone who gets it, you're in the right place.
You and your grief are welcome here.
Questions you may have...
Q: How do I know if I'm ready for grief counselling? A: There's no timeline for when you "should" be ready for grief support. If you're here reading this, some part of you is seeking support - and that's enough. You don't need to have everything figured out or be "falling apart" to benefit from counselling. We can start wherever you are, even if that means exploring whether you're ready as part of the process itself.
Q: Will talking about my grief make it worse? A: It's natural to worry that opening up will intensify the pain. Of course talking about our grief may bring to the surface things we have been pushing down, which can sometimes feel difficult. However, we'll work at your pace to help you process these feelings gradually and in a way that feels contained. Many clients find that unexpressed grief actually takes more energy than processed grief, and that having a safe space to tend to it brings relief rather than more pain.
Q: I'm worried I'll fall apart if I really let myself grieve. How do you help with this? A: I understand it can feel unsettling to think about really connecting with your grief, and that you're probably using a lot of energy to hold it all together right now. The truth is, suppressed grief often leaks out in unexpected ways (anxiety, numbness, anger, disconnection). In our work together, we build your emotional capacity gradually, so you can handle the feelings without being overwhelmed. We also use breathwork and somatic practices to help regulate your nervous system when things feel too big.
Q: How long does grief counselling typically last? A: Everyone's grief journey is unique, and there's no set timeline. Some clients work with me for a few months, others for a year or more. We'll work together for as long as feels right for you. We'll check in with your progress and when you feel ready to step back from regular sessions, and you can always return if you need support in the future too.
Q: Is online counselling as effective as in-person? A: Yes - I'm specifically trained in online and telephone counselling to ensure I can still hold a supportive space for you online. Many clients actually prefer the convenience and comfort of being in their own space. Online sessions allow you to access support from anywhere in the UK, and the therapeutic relationship we build can be just as deep and meaningful as it would be in person.
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