Virtual Grief Therapy in Ontario
Grief can feel overwhelming, disorienting, and deeply isolating.
You might be moving through the loss of a loved one, a relationship, or a version of life you thought you would have. Some days feel heavy and slow, while others feel confusing, like you’re expected to move forward when part of you is still holding on.
Grief doesn’t follow a timeline. And you don’t have to go through it alone.
At Havenwood Psychotherapy, we provide virtual grief therapy across Ontario, offering compassionate, trauma-informed support to help you process loss in a way that feels safe and meaningful.
How Grief Shows Up
Grief is not just sadness, it can impact every part of your life. You may be experiencing:
Emotional waves such as sadness, anger, guilt, or numbness
Difficulty concentrating or feeling present
Changes in sleep, energy, or motivation
A sense of disconnection from yourself or others
Overlapping experiences of trauma, anxiety, or depression
For some, grief is also tied to traumatic experiences, making it harder to process and move through.
Who This Therapy Is For
Grief therapy can be helpful for anyone navigating the death of a loved one, a relationship ending, a career shift, a health change, or any significant life transition. It is especially meaningful for those who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure how to carry grief alongside the responsibilities and routines of daily life.
Our Approach
Our approach to grief therapy in Ontario is gentle, relational, and tailored to your experience.
We don’t try to “fix” your grief or rush the process. Instead, we support you in:
Making sense of your emotions
Processing painful memories and experiences
Reconnecting with your body and sense of self
Finding ways to carry your loss while continuing to live meaningfully
As a practice grounded in trauma therapy and EMDR therapy in Ontario, we also recognize that grief and trauma are often connected. When appropriate, we integrate evidence-based approaches to support deeper healing.
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ACT helps you engage with grief in a way that doesn’t require pushing it away or “getting over it.” Instead, you learn to notice difficult emotions without being consumed by them, creating space to act in ways that honour both your loss and your life. Over time, this approach supports living fully alongside grief, rather than feeling trapped by it.
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IFS views your inner world as made up of different parts, each carrying emotions, memories, or protective roles. In grief, some parts may feel intense sadness, guilt, or anger, while others attempt to keep you functional. IFS helps you relate to these parts with compassion, softening internal conflict and allowing grief to be experienced in a way that feels contained and manageable.
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EMDR supports the brain in processing the emotional impact of loss, helping memories and experiences associated with grief feel less overwhelming. By reprocessing these experiences, EMDR can reduce intrusive distress, ease emotional intensity, and create a greater sense of stability, making space for both sorrow and presence in daily life.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Grief therapy provides a supportive space to process loss, understand your emotions, and adjust to life after a significant change. Through grief therapy, we help you move through feelings like sadness, anger, guilt, or numbness at your own pace.
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You might benefit from grief therapy if:
Your grief feels overwhelming or stuck
You’re experiencing intense emotions or numbness
You’re struggling with daily functioning
Your loss is connected to trauma
You feel alone in your experience
You don’t need to wait until things feel unmanageable to reach out.
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Yes. We support individuals experiencing prolonged or complicated grief through virtual therapy, helping you process your loss and reconnect with your life in a meaningful way.
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There is no set timeline for grief. Some people benefit from short-term support, while others engage in longer-term grief therapy. We move at a pace that feels right for you.
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You may benefit from grief therapy if you feel stuck in your grief, experience intense sadness, difficulty functioning, or struggle to cope with the loss of a loved one over time.
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Grief therapy, also called bereavement counselling, is specifically designed to help people process loss. Approaches like talk therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), EMDR, and emotion-focused therapy can support healing and help you cope with the loss of a loved one.
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The 3 C’s of grief are commonly described as Choose, Connect, and Communicate. This means choosing to seek support, connecting with others, and communicating your feelings as part of the healing process.
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There is no set timeline for grief. It can last weeks, months, or longer depending on the person and the loss. Therapy can help you move through grief at your own pace.
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Common grief symptoms include sadness, crying, fatigue, anger, guilt, difficulty concentrating, and changes in sleep or appetite. These are natural responses to loss.
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Yes, grief can sometimes lead to anxiety or depression, especially if the loss is sudden or overwhelming. Therapy can help you process these emotions and reduce distress.
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In grief therapy, you’ll talk with a therapist about your loss, emotions, and experiences. You’ll receive support, learn coping strategies, and find ways to adjust to life after loss.
You don’t have to face grief alone
If you are ready for a compassionate, thoughtful space to navigate your loss and rebuild connection with yourself and your life, we invite you to reach out.
Book a free consultation to begin the conversation.