Grief and loss

Grief is not a problem to solve but a human experience to honour. During National Grief Awareness Week 2025, we’re reminded that loss can reshape us in quiet, meaningful ways. A person-centred approach to loss therapy offers space, empathy, and gentle support, helping us grow with grief rather than rush through it — allowing healing to unfold at its own pace.

Loneliness and social isolation affect millions in the UK, impacting mental health, wellbeing, and a sense of belonging. Humans are wired for connection, but modern life and social barriers — including for neurodivergent individuals — can make meaningful connection difficult. This article explores the emotional toll of isolation and offers practical tips to rebuild authentic, supportive relationships.

As a counsellor, I’ve walked alongside many people through their darkest moments—navigating heartbreak, trauma, and the deep, disorienting ache of loss. But in 2023, grief stopped being just something I helped others with. It became deeply personal.