Bereavement Counselling and Support in the South East of England
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Get help for bereavement at Priory
Grief affects everyone differently. If you're struggling to cope with bereavement, you're more likely to experience stress-related illnesses, and a range of physical and psychological symptoms. Bereavement counselling is advised if you're struggling to come to terms with your loss.
We understand that the loss of someone you love is one of the most difficult experiences you can go through, which is why our team of highly experienced bereavement counsellors and therapists work with you to understand the nature of your loss. We can then create a personalised treatment plan to help you cope with your grief and prepare for the future, enabling you to continue with your life and eventually reach acceptance.
Bereavement support near you
Our Priory sites in the South East specialise in supporting people with bereavement. We deliver lots of different types of therapies, including cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT). This is a form of counselling, or 'talking therapy', that can help you to manage your challenges by changing the way you think and behave.
We provide outpatient therapy at Priory Wellbeing Centre Canterbury, as well as residential treatment at our hospitals. Our leading UK bereavement specialists are committed to providing expert, tailored treatment, helping you to get back on track.
Help to overcome how you feel
Priory can help you cope following a bereavement. When you receive counselling with us, you'll benefit from:
- Expert advice on bereavement and mental health from a Priory specialist
- Therapy sessions to suit your work life and commitments
- Complete discretion and confidentiality
- A recommended treatment programme based on your individual needs
- Access to over 30 years' experience providing the highest quality mental health care
It is important to remember that there is no definitive length of time for mourning, or a particular way you are ‘supposed’ to feel during the grieving process. The emotional difficulties felt after the death of someone you cared about are completely normal, particularly if they played an important role in your daily life.
Further information
Support for bereavement at Priory
A common misconception about bereavement is that we can ‘get over’ losing someone we love. While this statement isn’t strictly true, with expert support you can reach a level of control over your emotions relating to the loss. This can help you to begin a new chapter of your life.
Bereavement counselling and therapy at Priory can help you reach this state of mind and arrive at a healthy conclusion. Our therapy techniques will help you to learn effective techniques to cope with feelings of stress, depression or anxiety that may be associated with the loss. Factors such as the nature of the person’s death and the age you were at the time of your loss can influence the type and length of bereavement support you receive.
Counselling for bereavement
Counselling for bereavement can take place either as an outpatient, inpatient, or as part of our day care programme. We can also offer online therapy to support with bereavement. You will be able to discuss which option is best for you with one of our specialists.
There are lots of different types of support for bereavement, including:
- CBT for bereavement
- Mindfulness for bereavement
- 1:1 therapy for bereavement
- Group therapy for bereavement
- Family therapy for bereavement
Outpatient support
During outpatient therapy, you will come to one of our hospitals or wellbeing centres for a set number of hourly sessions with a consultant or therapist. These usually happen on a weekly basis.
This type of treatment is useful because it means you can attend flexible appointments at a time and a place that’s convenient for you. You can start outpatient therapy straightaway or this can be used as a step-down from other forms of treatment, if needed.
Inpatient treatment
During inpatient treatment, you’ll stay at one of our hospitals on a residential basis and receive intensive bereavement support.
This type of treatment is helpful when you need more comprehensive support for your bereavement and grief.
The thought of coming into hospital can be daunting at first. However, this type of treatment can have a positive impact on your quality of life and help you to get well. It means you have the time, care and attention you need to address your loss and take steps towards a healthy future.
Day care
You can also receive bereavement counselling as part of our day care programme. During day care, you will come to one of our Priory sites for a certain number of days each week, where you will take part in bereavement counselling.
However, unlike inpatient treatment, you won’t stay at the hospital overnight but will go home following a day of treatment. Day care can be used as a step-down from inpatient treatment or a step-up from outpatient treatment, if needed.
Day care is useful if you don’t need 24-hour support, but still need some level of structured care.
Online therapy
We also provide online therapy, meaning you can access bereavement support from the comfort of your own home and at a time that's convenient for you.
Priory services in your region
Our sites across the UK provide specialist treatment for a range of mental health conditions. Our regional locations include:
