Grief & loss counselling in north vancouver & online

Grief & Loss

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Grief Deserves Compassion, Not a Timeline

At Soma Clinical Counselling, we understand that grief is not something you simply “move on” from — it is something you learn to carry with support, compassion, and care. Whether you are grieving the death of a loved one, the end of a relationship, a miscarriage, a traumatic loss, or a major life transition, therapy can provide a space to process emotions that may feel overwhelming, confusing, or isolating.

Grief affects every part of us — emotionally, mentally, physically, and relationally. You may feel sadness, numbness, anger, anxiety, guilt, exhaustion, or even disconnected from yourself and others. There is no “right” timeline for healing, and no two grief experiences look the same.

Our therapists offer grief and loss counselling for individuals in North Vancouver and across British Columbia through a compassionate, trauma-informed, and attachment-based approach designed to help you feel supported while navigating profound change and emotional pain.

What Grief Can Look Like

Grief is not limited to death. Many life experiences can create deep emotional loss and disruption:

Death of a loved one

Anticipatory grief

Loss after illness or caregiving

Divorce or relationship breakdown

Infertility, miscarriage, or pregnancy loss

Loss of identity or purpose

Family estrangement

Pet loss

Career loss or retirement

Trauma and complicated grief

Major life transitions

Childhood grief experiences resurfacing in adulthood

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Our Approach to Grief & Loss Therapy

At Soma Clinical Counselling, we recognize that grief impacts both the mind and body. Our approach integrates evidence-based and nervous system focused therapies to support healing at a deeper level.

Depending on your needs, therapy may include:

  • Helping clients process emotions, attachment wounds, and relational pain connected to grief and loss.

  • Supporting nervous system regulation and helping clients reconnect with their bodies after trauma, shock, or prolonged emotional stress.

  • Exploring protective parts, unresolved pain, and inner experiences that emerge during grief.

  • Brainspotting works from a neurobiological and somatic perspective, helping clients notice and process emotional experiences held within the body.

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Grief, Attachment, and Relationships

Loss can deeply impact how safe and connected we feel in relationships. Grief often activates attachment wounds, fears of abandonment, loneliness, or emotional withdrawal. You may notice yourself pulling away from others, struggling to express emotions, or feeling fearful of future loss.

Attachment-focused therapy helps clients understand these emotional responses with compassion rather than judgment. Together, we explore how grief shapes your emotional world and relationships while helping you rebuild a sense of safety and connection.

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Book a Grief & Loss Counselling Consultation

If you are struggling with grief, loss, or a major life transition, therapy can help you feel supported, understood, and less alone in the process.

Soma Clinical Counselling offers in-person and online grief counselling for individuals, couples and families in North Vancouver and throughout British Columbia.

Reach out today to schedule a consultation and begin your healing journey.

Ready to embrace change?

Together, we can start your journey towards healing