Introduction
Losing someone you love is one of life’s most difficult experiences. Grief can affect every part of daily living — from sleep and concentration to relationships and emotional well-being. While everyone processes loss differently, many people find it overwhelming to cope alone. This is where Bereavement Counselling can make a significant difference.
At the Irish Resilience Clinic, Caroline Goldsmith offers compassionate and professional bereavement support for both children and adults. With years of expertise in psychotherapy and grief counselling, Caroline helps individuals find strength, comfort, and healthier ways to process their emotions.
This article explores what bereavement counselling involves, why it is so important, and how working with Caroline Goldsmith can help you navigate loss with understanding and resilience.
Understanding Bereavement and Grief
Grief is a natural response to loss. It can be triggered by the death of a loved one, but also by other life changes such as:
- Divorce or the end of a relationship
- Loss of health or independence
- Miscarriage or infertility
- Redundancy or retirement
- Moving away from familiar places
Common Reactions to Grief
- Emotional: sadness, anger, guilt, numbness, or shock
- Physical: fatigue, headaches, digestive problems, disrupted sleep
- Cognitive: difficulty concentrating, forgetfulness, intrusive memories
- Behavioural: social withdrawal, changes in appetite, loss of motivation
While these reactions are normal, they can become overwhelming or long-lasting. Bereavement Counselling provides a safe space to process emotions and develop coping strategies.
Why Bereavement Counselling Matters
Grieving alone can sometimes lead to unresolved emotions or depression. Counselling offers structured support to:
- Understand the stages of grief and how they affect you personally
- Express feelings openly in a safe and confidential setting
- Reduce guilt, regret, or self-blame
- Learn coping strategies for emotional pain
- Rebuild daily routines and a sense of normality
- Foster resilience for future challenges
For example, a young client who lost a parent shared how they felt isolated because friends their age could not relate. Through therapy with Caroline Goldsmith, they found comfort in expressing feelings freely and gradually developed tools to manage anniversaries, birthdays, and difficult days.
Caroline Goldsmith’s Approach to Bereavement Counselling
Caroline Goldsmith provides counselling with empathy, respect, and professional expertise. Her sessions are tailored to the needs of each individual, recognizing that no two grief journeys are the same.
Key Features of Caroline’s Counselling
- Personalized Sessions: Focused on your unique experiences and challenges
- Compassionate Listening: A safe environment to share without judgment
- Practical Coping Tools: Techniques for managing overwhelming emotions
- Support Across Ages: Counselling for both children and adults
- Holistic Care: Attention to emotional, mental, and physical well-being
Whether in-person or online, Caroline ensures her clients feel supported every step of the way.
The Benefits of Bereavement Counselling
Engaging in Bereavement Counselling can help you:
- Regain a sense of stability in daily life
- Improve sleep and manage physical stress
- Strengthen personal relationships through better communication
- Process complex emotions such as anger or guilt
- Find meaning and purpose after loss
- Build long-term resilience to cope with future challenges
Counselling does not remove grief — but it helps transform pain into a journey of healing and growth.
Bereavement Counselling for Children and Young Adults
Children and teenagers experience grief differently from adults. They may struggle to understand the permanence of loss, or show emotions through behaviour rather than words.
Caroline Goldsmith specializes in supporting younger clients by:
- Using age-appropriate language and activities to explore feelings
- Helping children express themselves through art, play, or stories
- Teaching coping strategies to manage anxiety and sadness
- Working with parents and families to build supportive environments
This ensures young people feel heard, understood, and reassured during such a difficult time.
Costs and Accessibility
At the Irish Resilience Clinic, bereavement counselling is available at €85–€150 per session, depending on the type of therapy required. Sessions can be booked in-person or online, offering flexibility to suit individual needs.
The clinic also provides other psychological services, including:
Psychotherapy Services
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) €85–€150
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Treatment €85–€150
- Bereavement Counselling €85–€150
- Depression Treatment €85–€150
Diagnostic Services and Forms
- Autism Assessment €875
- DCA €75
- HMD1 €75
- Court Reports (Section 32, Section 20, Section 47) €750
This range of services ensures comprehensive care tailored to individual and family needs.
FAQs on Bereavement Counselling
How long does bereavement counselling take
The length varies depending on personal circumstances. Some may benefit from 6–8 sessions, while others choose longer-term support.
Is it normal to still feel grief years later
Yes. Grief has no fixed timeline. Counselling helps manage long-term emotions and anniversaries.
Can children benefit from bereavement counselling
Absolutely. With age-appropriate support, children learn to express and understand their emotions in healthy ways.
What happens in the first session
Caroline Goldsmith will listen to your story, explore your current challenges, and design a tailored support plan.
Is online counselling as effective as in-person sessions
Yes. Online bereavement counselling provides the same compassionate support and tools in a convenient format.
Conclusion
Grief may feel overwhelming, but you do not have to face it alone. With the right support, healing and resilience are possible. Bereavement Counselling with Caroline Goldsmith provides compassionate, professional guidance to help you process loss, manage emotions, and rebuild strength.
Whether you are a young person struggling with the loss of a parent, or an adult coping with the absence of a partner, counselling can provide comfort and direction. Each session is an opportunity to share, reflect, and grow stronger.
Loss will always be part of life, but with expert support, you can carry your memories with peace and find hope in moving forward.
