Grief and loss counselling and psychotherapy in Tunbridge Wells and online
If you are experiencing grief or loss and are looking for support, then BEP Therapy is here to help. While we tend to associate grief with death, it can actually take many forms and affect our lives in lots of different ways. Some of the reasons that people come to BEP Therapy for grief and loss counselling and psychotherapy in Tunbridge Wells and online include:
Grief relating to relationships:
Bereavement following the death of a partner, parent, child, friend, colleague or pet
Divorce or relationship break up (this can include the end of friendships and working relationships as well as romantic relationships)
Estrangement from a child, parent, sibling or other family members
Anticipatory grief when someone you love has been diagnosed with a terminal illness
Grief relating to health:
Chronic illness and pain, particularly gynaecological issues such as endometriosis
Accident or injury that result in trauma or loss of physical function
Life changing illness such as cancer
Terminal diagnosis
Do I need counselling for grief?
Sometimes, even when you’re surrounded by people, you can still feel alone, especially if it feels too difficult to share what’s going on inside with friends, family, or colleagues. There can also be times, when you don’t want to burden others with what’s going on for you – especially if you know they are affected too. At other times, it feels like they just don’t get what you’re going through.
This is where talking to a counsellor can really help. Counselling gives you the chance to speak about what is happening with someone who really understands how you feel and how it is affecting you. There’s also a freedom that comes with having a set time each week that’s dedicated to you, where you don’t have to worry about anyone else.
Grief and loss counselling with BEP Therapy gives you a space where you can be raw and messy (if that’s what you need). It’s somewhere you can talk openly without censorship. Sessions are led by you, so we’ll always go at the pace that feels right for you, and you will never need to speak about anything you don’t want to.
We all have the ability to heal and grow. Sometimes we just need a little extra support from someone outside of our everyday lives.
Investment and availability
The investment for the initial session is £35.00.
Subsequent sessions are £70 per session.
Counselling and psychotherapy sessions last 50 minutes and will take place on a weekly basis at the same day and time either in person at our practice in Royal Tunbridge Wells or on line.
Why not arrange a free introductory call to discuss your situation and ask any questions to help you decide whether you’d like to make an initial appointment.
How counselling can help you…
Find balance
Counselling can give you space to pause, reflect, and regain balance when life feels overwhelming or uncertain. By exploring your thoughts, emotions, and experiences, you can begin to understand yourself more clearly and find steadier ground. Achieving a sense of balance in different parts of your life can help you feel more at ease and better able to navigate life’s challenges.
Find empowerment
Through counselling, you can uncover your own strengths and resources, helping you feel more confident and in control of your choices. It can support you in recognising unhelpful patterns, setting healthier boundaries, and making decisions that align with your needs. This process fosters a sense of empowerment and the belief that you can shape your own path forward.
Find purpose
Counselling can also be a place to reflect on what truly matters to you. By exploring your values, your hopes, and what gives you a sense of meaning, you can begin to see a clearer way forward. This process can bring direction and purpose, helping you move towards a life that feels more authentic and fulfilling.
Professional affiliations
Helen Eyley-Aboda, who founded BEP Therapy, is a fully qualified counsellor and psychotherapist and a registered member of the BACP. This means she adhere to their ethical codes and practices to ensure we give you the best possible service. Helen attends regular clinical supervision and undertakes CPD in line with the BACP ethical standards. Her registration number is 414426.
Crisis support
BEP Therapy can normally respond to your enquiry within 48 hours to arrange an appointment; however counselling and psychotherapy do not provide immediate crisis support.
If you or someone else is in immediate danger, please call 999.
For instant access to mental health support, the following organisations can help:
Samaritans: Free call 116123
Shout (text service): Text ‘Shout’ to 85258
SANEline (open 4pm to 10pm): 0300 304 7000