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What is grief & trauma?

Grief and trauma coaching provides skilled, compassionate support for navigating loss, bereavement, and the aftermath of difficult experiences. You don't have to carry it alone, and you don't have to figure out how to move forward without help.

Sessions with a grief or trauma coach create a steady, non-judgmental space to process what has happened and gradually find your footing. Your coach won't rush your grief or tell you you should be over it. They work at your pace, using trauma-informed approaches that recognise how the body holds grief and loss, not just the mind. Sessions are typically 50–60 minutes, often weekly especially in the early stages.

People come to this work in many situations: the death of someone they loved, the end of a marriage or relationship, a miscarriage or infertility journey, the grief of a serious health diagnosis, recovery from abuse, or the ambiguous loss of estrangement. There is no hierarchy of grief. Whatever has broken your heart or left you feeling unmoored, you deserve skilled support.

The most important thing to know about grief and trauma coaching is this: you don't have to stay where you are. Not by pretending it didn't happen. Not by rushing toward "closure." But by doing the real, gradual work of integration, so that what happened becomes part of your story rather than the thing that stops it. People who do this work find, over time, a quality of aliveness and depth that loss, strangely, can open in us.

What to expect

✓A pace set entirely by you, no rush, no timeline for how long grief "should" take
✓A trauma-informed approach that includes the body, not just the mind
✓Gentle but real challenge when you're ready, not just sitting with the pain indefinitely
✓A genuine human presence that can hold what you're carrying

Who works with a grief coach

→Someone who has experienced a significant loss and feels stuck in it, unable to move
→A person navigating complex or unacknowledged grief, from miscarriage, estrangement, or other non-death losses
→Anyone recovering from trauma who wants skilled support outside of traditional therapy
→A person who has "moved on" outwardly but knows the grief is still quietly running things

Questions to ask a grief coach before booking

1.What is your training in grief support and trauma-informed practice?
2.Do you have personal experience with loss, and if so, has that informed your practice?
3.What modalities do you use, somatic work, narrative approaches, parts work?
4.How do you decide when to refer to a therapist rather than continuing with coaching?
5.How long do most clients work with you and what does progress look like?

Frequently asked questions

What's the difference between grief coaching and grief therapy?

Grief therapy is a clinical intervention typically offered by licensed therapists for complex grief, trauma and mental health conditions. Grief coaching is more accessible and forward-focused, supporting you through the practical and emotional navigation of loss. The two work well together, and a coach will always refer to clinical support if that's what the situation calls for.

Is it too soon to get grief coaching?

There is no "too soon." Many people find that having skilled support from the beginning, rather than waiting until they're overwhelmed, makes a significant difference. Your coach will meet you wherever you are.

My loss isn't a death, can coaching still help?

Absolutely. Grief coaching supports all kinds of loss, divorce, infertility, estrangement, job loss, health challenges, loss of identity after a major change. Any significant loss deserves care and support.

How do I know if I need coaching or therapy for my grief?

If you're experiencing severe depression, suicidal thoughts, or feel unable to function in daily life, please seek clinical support from a therapist or your doctor first. For many people navigating grief and its aftermath, coaching provides exactly the right level of support. A free discovery call will help clarify what makes sense for you.

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