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St Helena Hospice 2022-06-27 Person 5 5 0

I didn't know what to expect from bereavement counselling but I found the sessions incredibly useful and thought provoking. I told my counsellor that I don't think the sessions revealed anything I perhaps didn't already know but they certainly affirmed a few things and helped me work through some of the trauma of my partner's death, why I felt like I did and still do. We also had some useful discussion about strategies to support my grief, how I want to remember Nick on his "death day" and why I feel triggered by certain events, objects. I had heard good things about the bereavement service offered by the Hospice, which is why I referred myself and I feel so pleased that I did it. There is still a long road ahead but I feel a positive difference after the sessions although I now accept that feeling rubbish, angry, resentful or just ok is totally fine to. I guess it has given me confidence to grieve. Thank you

Nothing. My first session had to be over the phone and I may have felt differently if all my sessions had been this way but all the subsequent face to face sessions were fine. The surroundings were private, comfortable and the other staff in the center were friendly and kind. Parking was also good! (which can make a big difference when you are a little stressed about the first few sessions)