Some people find that one of the best ways to help come to terms with feelings of loss is to talk about them to other people. You may want to talk to a friend or family member, or someone who has been in a similar position. You may consider joining a bereavement support group at your local hospice, or talk to a nurse or social worker about finding help and support. There are a number of other avenues of support you can also access:
Professional Counselling
You may consider professional counselling of some sort. Seeing a counsellor allows
you to talk through your feelings, and helps you feel more able to cope. There are a
number of voluntary agencies and private practitioners that offer counselling.
We suggest that if this is something you would like to consider, look for a counsellor
who specialises in bereavement, and meet them before committing.
Your local hospice or GP may be able to help with finding a counsellor, or contact the
British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy on 0870 443 5252 or
visit www.bacp.co.uk
Bereavement support organisations
Child Death Helpline
Administration Centre, York House, 37-39 Queen Square, London WC1N 3BH
Email: contact@childdeathhelpline.org
Website: www.childdeathhelpline.org.uk
Helpline: 0800 282986 (daily 1900-2200; Mon-Fri 1000-1300; Wed 1000-1600)
The Child Death Helpline offers emotional support to anyone affected by the death of a child from pre-birth to adult. The helpline is staffed by volunteer bereaved parents all of whom have suffered the death of their own child.
Childhood Bereavement Network
8 Wakley Street, London EC1V 7QE
Tel: 020 7843 6309
Email: cbn@ncb.org.uk
Website: www.childhoodbereavementnetwork.org.uk
The Childhood Bereavement Network offers a range of information, guidance and support services throughout the UK, including details of local/national bereavement support services and helplines.
Cruse Bereavement Care
Cruse House, 126 Sheen Road, Richmond, Surrey TW9 1UR
Tel: 020 8939 9530
Email: info@crusebereavementcare.org.uk
Website: www.crusebereavementcare.org.uk
Helpline: 0870 167 1677 Mon-Fri 0930-1700
Offers free bereavement support, advice and information to anyone bereaved. Has an extensive publications list and useful leaflets, and offers social contact along with specialist services to various bereaved groups.
Jewish Bereavement Counselling Service
8-10 Forty Avenue, Wembley, Middlesex HA9 8JW
Tel: 020 8385 1874
Email: jbcs@jvisit.org.uk
Website: www.jvisit.org.uk
Counselling and support in individuals’ homes for all members of the family who have been bereaved, provided by trained voluntary counsellors who are professionally supervised. Covers North and North West London and the outskirts of London.
Lesbian & Gay Bereavement Project
Healthy Gay Living Counselling, Unit 34, The Hop Exchange, 24 Southwark Street, London SE1 1TY
Helpline: 020 7403 5969 Mon & Thurs 1930-2200
Trained volunteers offer a listening ear to lesbians and gay men who have been bereaved, as well as to family, friends and colleagues. The project also provides a will pack for same-gender partners.
NAFSIYAT
Intercultural Therapy Centre, Top Floor, 262 Holloway Road, London N7 6NE
Tel: 020 7686 8666
Email: admin@nafsiyat.org.uk
Website: www.nafsiyat.org.uk
Nafsiyat is a voluntary organisation providing a psychotherapeutic service to people from ethnic and cultural minorities, and for people in mixed cultural relationships as well as people for whom cultural matters are an issue. It provides a low cost service, including bereavement counselling, to individuals, couples, families and groups. As well as self-referrals, health and social service contacts are received.
The Child Bereavement Trust
Aston House, High Street, West Wycombe HP14 3AG
Tel: 01494 446648
Email: enquiries@childbereavement.org.uk
Website: www.childbereavement.org.uk
The Trust provides resources and information for bereaved families and the professionals who care for them.
The Compassionate Friends
53 North Street, Bristol BS3 1EN
Tel: 08451 203785
Email: info@tcf.org.uk
Website: www.tcf.org.uk
Helpline: 08451 232304 1000-1600, 1830-2230 every day of the year
A nationwide organisation of bereaved parents offering understanding, support and encouragement after the death of a child. Help is offered to any parent whose child has died, at any age and through any cause and is extended to siblings and grandparents. Support is provided by bereaved parents.
Facing Bereavement
Website: www.facingbereavement.co.uk
Trying to deal with the death of a loved one can seem impossible. Here we give you guidance and advice on how to get through it and look to the future.
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