Grief Counselling in Alberta

Grief doesn’t follow a straight line. It can show up as sadness, numbness, anger, guilt, exhaustion, or even moments of relief that feel confusing or uncomfortable. You may feel pressure to “move on” or appear okay when inside you’re still hurting.

There is no right way to grieve — and there is no timeline.

At Petals to Wings Counselling, I offer gentle, compassionate grief counselling to support you through loss in all its forms. Whether you are grieving the death of a loved one, a relationship, a role, or a future you imagined, you deserve a space where your experience is honoured.

Grief counselling is not about fixing or rushing your pain — it’s about helping you carry it with care and understanding.

Through counselling, we can work together to:

Understand how your loss is affecting your emotions, body, relationships, and daily life.

Have a space where you can speak openly without feeling judged, rushed, or misunderstood.

Grief often includes mixed or conflicting feelings. Therapy helps you explore these safely.

Develop strategies to manage overwhelming waves of grief and moments of emotional intensity.

Over time, we explore how to move forward while still honouring what — or who — you’ve lost.

Each session is paced with care and guided by what you’re ready for.

Sessions may include:

• Talking about your loss in a supportive, contained space
• Exploring how grief shows up emotionally and physically
• Learning grounding techniques for moments of overwhelm
• Understanding the non-linear nature of grief
• Identifying ways to honour memories while caring for yourself
• Supporting you through anniversaries, milestones, and life transitions

You do not need to have the “right words.” You only need to show up as you are.

I offer grief counselling that is compassionate, trauma-informed, and individualized. My approach integrates:

• Narrative Therapy – helping you make meaning of your story
• Gestalt Therapy – supporting emotional awareness and presence
• Solution-Focused Therapy – identifying small, supportive steps forward
• CBT & DBT-informed strategies – for emotional regulation and coping

Grief is not something to “get over.” It’s something to be supported through.

People seek grief counselling for many reasons, including:

• Loss of a loved one
• Anticipatory grief
• Relationship loss or separation
• Pregnancy or fertility loss
• Loss of identity, health, or role
• Complicated or prolonged grief
• Feeling “stuck” or overwhelmed by grief

All forms of grief are valid — including those that others may not fully understand.

Grief can change you — but with support, it doesn’t have to break you.
Counselling offers a steady, compassionate space to feel, remember, and slowly reconnect with life in a way that honours your loss and your healing.

There is room here for your pain, your love, and your story.