Welcome to Grief Support Services
Specialising in traumatic grief
For the dying and bereaved
I currently have availability for you to get help immediately
Are you:
- struggling with feelings such as guilt, regret, shame or anger?
- are things changing and you feel out of control?
- stuck in emotional pain and it is affecting what you do or can’t do?
- finding that other relationships are affected by your grief?
If that is the case, I’m glad you are seeking help for it.
Come with your pain and vulnerability,
leave with courage and resilience.
We can gently walk the grief journey together until you feel able to continue that journey without me.
My Therapeutic Approach to Grief Support
Holding hope when you’re feeling fragile and helping in a way that’s right for you
Loss and grief is such a personal and unique experience. Expressing your story and the meaning it has for you is such an important part of the healing journey. I hold a protected space for you, with an attuned listening ear, to help you navigate the unexplored emotional landscape of your life. From this process, I will help you to find meaning, acceptance of ‘what is’ and the courage to carry on – so that you can experience relief from your emotional pain, distress and suffering to adapt and rebuild your life again.
I work with individuals, families and groups, both before death and afterwards, using a strengths-based approach to whole-person or whole-system care. I offer a space of hospitality that enables you to fully experience and express the breadth of your feelings, to fully cry or rage if you want, to learn & grow.
My Professional Journey in Grief Support
My professional experience in the field of trauma, loss, end-of-life and bereavement began 25 years ago. It started when I was employed privately to provide in-home emotional & spiritual support to a woman dying of cancer and her young child.
It was such a significantly moving experience, that afterwards I transitioned into supporting individuals and families with living losses from life changes, as well as life-limiting illnesses, end-of-life care and post-death bereavement. I have carried out this service in public healthcare, social care and community settings,
My Bespoke Grief Support Services
I now offer transition accompanying and counselling to children & young people, individual adults, and families (including couples, siblings and caregivers).
Additionally, I facilitate support groups; I coach individuals, families and groups; and offer educational training and consultancy to work teams.
Please see below for the various services I offer and testimonials from former clients.
contact@griefsupport.co
07707138114
contact@griefsupport.co
07707138114
Services are delivered online via:
● Video ● Telephone
● Email ● IM Text Chat
The fee across the services varies so please enquire.
For more information, please see the About Me page.
Free Initial Conversation
Have a 20-minute introductory conversation to discuss your needs
Grief Support Services are delivered online via:
● Video ● IM Text Chat
● Email ● Telephone
The fee across the services varies so please enquire.
For more information, please see the About Me page.
Free Initial Conversation
Have a 20-minute introductory conversation to discuss your needs
“You will lose someone you can’t live without, and your heart will be badly broken; and the bad news is that you never completely get over the loss of your beloved. But this is also the good news. They live forever in your broken heart that doesn’t seal back up. And you come through [and grow]. It’s like having a broken leg that never heals perfectly – that still hurts when the weather gets cold, but you learn to dance with the limp.”
– Annie Lamot
Transition Accompanying
Support for an expected loss from life-limiting illnesses ranging from long-term health conditions to end-of-life care.
Coaching 1-to-1 and Groups
Support for individuals and families in decision-making and to learn how to cope with transitions, living losses, and death.
Counselling & Talking Therapy
Unlimited weekly, fortnightly or monthly sessions of specialist support when in despair or unable to function well.
Facilitated Support Groups
- Adolescents
- Adults
- Dementia caregivers
- Conversation Cafés
- Resilient Parenting
Training & Public Speaking
For managers and employees to learn how to better support others in their organisational settings.
Testimonials
“I would definitely recommend Santou who has a wealth of understanding and knowledge in supporting those of us who have experienced loss, trauma or grief. She is non-judgemental and has shown me warmth, acceptance and empathy. She has provided emotional and practical support and helped me to become more self-aware and not give up hope. The incredible support I have received has helped me feel I am not alone, and I am truly grateful for and will always appreciate her care, attention and patience with me.”
– Julie
“She was able to help me reconcile my challenges with the fact that I am not alone and there are many others going through similar challenges. This gave me hope which, at the time, I was very short of. You would be amazed how much hope can help transform your physical, emotional and psychological state.”
– Fola
Blog
Having Conversations About Elderly Death Anxiety – the fear of dying
Discover the reasons for death anxiety, including the patient’s response, the family’s response, why it is so difficult to have these conversations with loved ones and where to get the help if you are personally finding it difficult.
“Santou gave me insight, hope and guidance. She was very supportive.”
– Sanah