Grief can make life feel unfamiliar — even when everyone else thinks you should be coping.
Perhaps someone important has died, a relationship has ended, or life no longer looks like the future you expected. You may feel exhausted, numb, anxious, guilty or completely unlike yourself.
I’m Kelly, a therapeutic counsellor specialising in grief, bereavement and life transitions. I offer space to talk honestly about what’s happening, without having to hold everything together or find the right words.
For adults, children and young people. Online counselling and in-person sessions in Walthamstow, by arrangement.
50-minute sessions · £80 · Free 20-minute introductory call
Walthamstow E17 & online across the UK & Worldwide:
£80 - 50-minute session
You might be getting through the day, but it’s taking more than people realise.
Perhaps you:
Say you’re fine because explaining how you really feel seems too difficult.
Keep going for everyone else, then struggle when you’re finally alone.
Replay conversations or decisions, wondering whether you could have done something differently.
Feel guilty when you enjoy yourself, or worry that feeling better would mean forgetting.
Miss who you were before life changed and wonder how to find your footing again.
You may not even call what you’re feeling grief. A relationship ending, family estrangement, fertility difficulties or changes in your health can also mean losing something deeply important.
You don’t have to compare your experience with anyone else’s, or wait until things feel unbearable, to seek support.
Hi, I’m Kelly.
I know from my own experiences of loss how lonely grief can feel, especially when the world carries on and your own life feels completely different.
What matters to me is that you can be honest about how things really are. You don’t need to make your feelings easier for me to hear, worry about repeating yourself, or arrive with a clear story.
I’m warm, down-to-earth and interested in getting to know you: the relationships that matter to you, what you’re carrying, and what life feels like from your perspective.
We can talk, take time to find the words, or use writing, drawing and images if that feels helpful. We’ll find a way of working that suits you.
I’m a BACP-registered counsellor and a qualified teacher, with more than 13 years’ experience in education. My work across schools, colleges and counselling settings has shaped the care and patience I bring to people of different ages.
Worried about your child or teenager?
Perhaps they’ve become quieter, more anxious or quicker to anger. School or friendships may feel harder, and when you ask what’s wrong, you hear “I’m fine”.
You want to help, but it can be difficult to know when to ask questions, when to give space, or whether they need support beyond home. You may be managing your own feelings too.
I support children and young people with grief, loss, anxiety and difficult changes. Alongside talking, we can use creative activities to explore feelings that are hard to explain, without pressure to share everything straight away.
Looking for support for yourself as a young person? You’re welcome here too. You don’t need to know exactly what’s wrong or what you want to say before getting in touch.
Space for your grief. Room for your life.
Counselling gives you time to explore what your loss means to you, including feelings you may find difficult to share elsewhere.
We might talk about guilt or unanswered questions, changes in your relationships, or how to get through the days that feel particularly hard.
Over time, our work may help you feel less alone, understand your reactions with more kindness and find ways to make everyday life more manageable.
There can be room for connection, enjoyment and possibility alongside grief. That doesn’t require you to forget, stop caring or leave someone important behind.
How we begin
1. A free introductory call
We’ll spend 20 minutes talking about what’s brought you here. You can ask questions and get a sense of whether you feel comfortable with me. There’s no obligation to continue.
2. Arrange your first session
If we decide to work together, we’ll agree a suitable time and discuss whether online or in-person counselling would suit you. Sessions last 50 minutes and cost £80. In-person appointments in Walthamstow depend on room availability.
3. Begin wherever you are
Your first session is a chance for us to start getting to know each other. You can share what feels manageable, and we’ll talk about what you hope support might offer.
Book a free introductory call
Prefer to write first? You’re welcome to send me a message through my contact page.
Looking for learning support for your child?
I also offer personalised learning support for children and young people who are home educated, experiencing school anxiety or rebuilding confidence in learning.
Drawing on my teaching experience, I adapt sessions to the learner’s needs, interests and pace. This is an educational service, separate from counselling.
Something to explore in your own time
My Grief Support Workbook offers gentle prompts and activities to help you reflect on your experience. You can try the free sample whenever it feels right for you.