Grief Counselling in Toronto
When you’ve lost someone or something important, the world keeps turning, but your world feels completely different. We offer in-person grief therapy in Toronto’s East End and virtual support across Ontario to help you move through your grief gently and at your own pace.
When life keeps moving forward, but you’re not sure how you can.
After a loss, the world doesn’t pause. The dishes still pile up. Emails still need answering. People still ask how you’re doing, expecting a simple answer. But inside, everything has changed. You might feel frozen, disconnected, or like you’re just going through the motions while everything around you keeps moving. Even simple things like eating, sleeping, or answering messages can feel like too much. And while others might expect you to be okay by now, you’re still hurting.
At TPS Therapy, we offer grief counselling in Toronto to give you space to breathe, fall apart if you need to, and begin to move forward on your own terms.
When it’s hard to put your grief into words...
- You’re functioning on the outside, but falling apart inside
- You feel numb or flat, and you’re not sure if you’ll ever feel joy again
- You’re grieving someone (or something) you don’t know how to talk about
- You question whether your grief is “normal” or “too much”
- You feel stuck in the past or afraid to move forward
- You carry guilt, anger, regret, or love with nowhere to put it
Grief counselling in Toronto helps you make space for what you’re feeling, explore it without judgement, and start to find your footing again, even if everything still feels unfamiliar.
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What Is Grief Counselling?
Grief has a way of reshaping everything. It slows you down, makes the world feel unfamiliar, and leaves you carrying an invisible weight that others can’t always see. It’s not something you can outrun, push aside, or solve. It doesn’t just affect your emotions; it touches every part of your life. It can shake your identity, your relationships, and your ability to function. One moment you feel okay, and the next you’re completely undone by a song, a smell, or a memory.
Our therapists in Toronto use supportive, evidence-based approaches like Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), Narrative Therapy, Complicated Grief Therapy, mindfulness, and nervous system support. We tailor your grief counselling sessions to what you need, whether that’s a space to cry, to be quiet, to make meaning, or to just not feel so alone.
Some days in therapy might be about naming the pain. Other days, it might be about finding ways to stay connected to who or what you’ve lost, or imagining what healing could look like, even in the presence of grief. Either way, we are here for you through it all.
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Match With a Grief Therapist In Toronto
Find the right fit for you. Our licensed psychotherapists & social workers are available for in-person grief therapy in Toronto and offer online grief counselling across Ontario.
Shannon Bellefeuille
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Holly Jamieson
Registered Psychotherapist, Music Therapist,
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Types of Grief We Support
Losing a loved one, whether expected or sudden, can bring heartbreak, shock, and an ongoing ache that shows up in everyday moments. You may be grieving a parent, partner, friend, child, or someone who felt like home.
The loss of a beloved animal can be just as painful as losing a person. Pets are family, and pet grief is real and worthy of care.
Letting go of a relationship can feel like letting go of a part of yourself. There may be grief for the person, the future you pictured, and the identity you held in that connection.
Losing work you valued, or having your identity shift because of retirement or change, can lead to grief, even if it was your choice.
These losses are often private and misunderstood. Grief therapy creates space to grieve what others may not see but what you deeply feel.
Chronic illness, diagnosis, or life changes that alter how you move through the world can bring grief for who you were and what you thought life would look like.
Not all losses are clear-cut. You might be grieving someone who’s still alive but changed, a dream that didn’t come true, or a loss others don’t understand. That grief still matters.
We work with clients of all ages and life stages to help them feel seen, supported, and more grounded in the midst of loss.
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Approaches We Use In Grief Counselling
At TPS Therapy, we draw from a variety of therapeutic approaches that honour the complexity of grief and support healing on your terms. Your grief counselling sessions are shaped around your story, your needs, and your pace.
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Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT)
To gently explore and process deep, painful emotions. -
Narrative Therapy
To help you make sense of your story and find meaning in your experience. -
Complicated Grief Therapy
To support clients who feel stuck in intense or prolonged grief. -
Mindfulness & Nervous System Support
To help you stay grounded and calm in the waves of emotion. -
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
To address unhelpful thoughts like guilt, blame, or fear of forgetting. -
Self-Compassion and Grief Education
To reduce shame, normalize your experience, and help you treat yourself with more kindness.
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Grief Counselling: FAQs
Is what I’m feeling normal?
Yes. Grief can show up in so many different ways, and there’s no “right” way to grieve. Some people feel intense sadness, while others feel numb. Some cry every day; others don’t cry at all. You might feel anger, guilt, relief, confusion, or even moments of joy. All of it is valid. Grief is deeply personal, and your response doesn’t have to look like anyone else’s. Grief counselling in Toronto can help you make sense of what you’re feeling and give you space to heal, wherever you are in your process.
How long will this pain last?
There’s no set timeline for grief. While the intensity may soften over time, it rarely moves in a straight line. Grief often shows up unexpectedly, around anniversaries, holidays, or places tied to your memories. The goal isn’t to stop feeling the loss, but to learn how to live with it in a way that honours your experience and allows healing to happen at your own pace.
Will I ever feel like myself again?
You may not feel like the same version of yourself, but that doesn’t mean you won’t feel whole again. Grief changes us. It can shift how we see the world and ourselves. But with the right support, many people find themselves growing into a deeper understanding of life, love, and who they are becoming. Grief counselling in Toronto can help you reconnect with purpose, feel more grounded, and begin living in a way that feels true to who you are now.
What if I start to forget them?
It’s a fear a lot of people have, even if they don’t say it out loud. As time passes, some details may get fuzzy; how their voice sounded, the little things they used to say, and that can feel heartbreaking. But forgetting them isn’t the same as losing them. You don’t just stop loving someone because time has passed. In grief counselling in Toronto, we can explore ways to keep their memory alive in a way that feels meaningful to you.
It seems like everyone around me has moved on, so why am I still grieving?
Grief doesn’t have a deadline. Just because others seem okay doesn’t mean your timeline is wrong. Your grief is shaped by your unique relationship with what (or who) you lost, and that’s not something anyone else can define. Society tends to rush people through their pain, but real healing takes time. In therapy, your grief is welcomed; not rushed, minimized, or judged. You deserve support, even if your pain feels invisible to those around you.
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Positive Outcomes From Grief Counselling
Every grief journey is different. There’s no map, no finish line, and no quick fix. But with support, things can begin to feel a little lighter. Over time, you might start to notice:
- A little more energy to get through the day
- Less guilt, confusion, or emotional overwhelm
- A deeper connection to your memories and your present life
- Moments of peace, connection, or even joy, without guilt
- More confidence navigating relationships and hard days
- Tools to cope when waves of grief hit unexpectedly
- A quiet sense of hope that doesn’t feel forced
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How To Get Started
647-267-8920
info@tpstherapy.ca
Our Address (by appointment only):
421 Danforth Ave Unit 1, Toronto, ON M4K 1P1
In-person appointments available in Toronto, virtual appointments available across Ontario