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Talk it through.
The first 20 minutes are free. You don't need a diagnosis, or a reason that sounds big enough.
If you're in crisis, call or text 9-8-8 (Suicide Crisis Helpline) or go to your nearest emergency department. P.A.T.H. is not a crisis service.
What grief can feel like
There is no right way to grieve. It often comes in waves. You might notice:
- sadness, anger, guilt or numbness, sometimes all in one day
- trouble sleeping, eating or concentrating
- feeling like others expect you to be over it
- replaying what happened, or what you wish you had said
- feeling lost about who you are now
Grief can also be complicated by the relationship you had, or by how the loss happened.
How grief counselling can help
Grief counselling is not about moving on or forgetting. It's about finding ways to carry the loss and still live your life. Many people find it helps simply to say things out loud to someone who isn't also grieving.
Your therapist may help you tell the story of your loss, work with painful emotions using Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), and use CBT skills when grief gets tangled with guilt or worry.
What working with P.A.T.H. looks like
Grief doesn't follow a schedule. You can meet as often as feels right, and pause when you need to.
- Online, from home. Sessions happen by video, so you can talk from a place where you feel comfortable.
- Qualified therapists. Each therapist's professional designation is on their profile.
- The same therapist over time. You work with one therapist who gets to know you, so you don't start over each session.
- A free first conversation. Start with a free 20-minute consultation to see if the fit feels right. There is no commitment.
- Clear pricing. $175 per session ($220 in Alberta). Free 20-minute consultation. Receipts for extended health benefits. Many extended health plans cover psychotherapy or counselling. Check with your plan which credentials it accepts.
If you've had a psychedelic experience
Some people seek support after a psychedelic experience that brought grief, or memories of someone they lost, to the surface. Our therapists also offer integration therapy: ordinary psychotherapy to help you make sense of a past experience and what it brought up. Read more about integration therapy after a psychedelic experience.
P.A.T.H. provides psychotherapy only. We do not sell, supply, prescribe, administer, dose or supervise psilocybin or any other psychedelic. Any psychedelic experience is arranged independently by the client and is not part of our service.
