Making Space for Loss in All Its Forms
Grief is one of the most universal yet intensely isolating human experiences. Society often expects us to "stay strong" or return quickly to normal routines, leaving little room for the profound weight, disorientation, and sorrow that accompany loss. Grief is not a problem to be solved or a checklist to finish; it is love, attachment, and adaptation seeking expression.
Loss comes in many forms—not only the death of a beloved person or pet, but also the loss of physical health, fertility, career identity, marriage, or the safety of a former life. Whatever loss you are holding, your grief is valid and deserving of gentle companionship.
Who Grief & Loss Counselling Is For
Our virtual grief therapy supports individuals in Surrey, Delta, Metro Vancouver, and throughout British Columbia navigating:
- Bereavement & Death: Mourning the death of a parent, partner, child, sibling, friend, or cherished companion animal.
- Anticipatory Grief: Navigating the prolonged, painful transition of a loved one diagnosed with a terminal illness or cognitive decline.
- Loss of Health & Ability: Adapting to chronic pain, illness, or collision injuries—supported with our ICBC & MVA recovery care.
- Disenfranchised & Ambiguous Loss: Miscarriage, infertility, estrangement, divorce, or relocation where grief is often unacknowledged by others.
- Complicated & Traumatic Grief: Shocking, sudden, or violent losses requiring delicate trauma & PTSD support alongside grief processing.
Rimsha's Compassionate Companioning Approach
Rimsha Qureshi, MACP, Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC #29320), walks alongside you rather than trying to "fix" your grief. Our work is grounded in companioning philosophy, narrative reflection, and somatic attunement.
We create a safe sanctuary where you can speak the unspeakable, express anger, regret, or numbness, and discover ways to carry your love forward into life without losing your connection to what mattered most.
What to Expect in Your Sessions
Sessions are 50 minutes long, conducted via secure virtual video or phone anywhere in BC. We move at your pace, allowing silent pauses when emotions arise and introducing gentle nervous system grounding when the waves of grief feel overwhelming.
Virtual appointments allow you to mourn in your own sanctuary without the pressure of driving or meeting people in public waiting rooms. Review our fees and direct billing or reach out through our contact form.
Frequently Asked Questions About Grief Counselling
Is there a "right" timeline or way to grieve?
No. Grief does not follow neat, predictable stages. It comes in unpredictable waves. We honor your personal pace and unique relationship with what was lost, without imposing arbitrary deadlines or expectations to "move on."
Can grief cause physical symptoms?
Yes. Profound grief deeply impacts the physical body. Many people experience heavy somatic fatigue, chest tightness, digestive issues, insomnia, brain fog, and lowered immune function as the nervous system processes loss.
What is disenfranchised grief?
Disenfranchised grief refers to a loss that is not openly acknowledged, socially mourned, or validated—such as early pregnancy loss, pet loss, estrangement, health loss, or the end of a non-traditional relationship. We provide a welcoming, valid space for all forms of loss.
Explore Related Therapeutic Support
Grief frequently overlaps with other facets of mental health. Explore our related services:
- Trauma & PTSD Counselling — Support for sudden, traumatic, or unresolved shock.
- Anxiety & Depression Counselling — Stabilizing deep sadness, panic, and emotional depletion.
- Relationship Challenges — Healing interpersonal rupture, estrangement, and relational changes.
A Steady Space to Hold Your Grief
Book a free 15-minute consultation to talk with Rimsha and see how compassionate grief counselling can support you.