The term 'counselling' is used in many and varied ways but essentially it helps people to adjust to a changed situation - 'it gives the client an opportunity to explore, discover and clarify ways of living more satisfyingly and resourcefully' (British Association for Counselling, 1984). Thus it can be very useful for people who are bereaved.

Its main features are that communication is always a

two-way process; it is non-judgemental and it focuses on the problems and difficulties identified by you.

Most importantly, counselling gives you an opportunity to be heard, time to talk, cry, shout or just think.

It may help you to look at your problems in a different way or bring relief by being able to talk to someone without being interrupted.

It may help you to sort out some of your feelings and confusion as a result of the death, and bring some order into your chaotic world.

Click here to visit the British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy website to find an accredited counsellor and further information on counselling in general.

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