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Grief doesn’t follow a timeline, and it rarely looks the way people expect. It can arrive in waves, ease and return, or settle in as a quiet heaviness that colours everything. Whether you’ve lost someone you love, are facing an anticipated loss, or are grieving something harder to name, you don’t have to carry it alone. At GreenValley Counselling Services in Brantford, we offer grief counselling that gives you space to feel what you feel, at your own pace, with someone alongside you.
There’s no single right way to grieve, and no feeling that’s out of place. Grief can show up as:
Grief isn’t only about death. People come to counselling grieving a relationship, a marriage, a pregnancy, a beloved pet, their health, or a future they’d expected. Whatever the loss, your grief is valid.
Grief counselling isn’t about “getting over” a loss or being fixed. Loss changes us, and healing isn’t a return to how things were — it’s finding a way to carry the loss and live fully alongside it. Our role isn’t to take your pain away or move you through stages on a schedule; it’s to walk alongside you, to be present to what you’re feeling, and to help you find your own footing amid the waves. You’re the one who leads — we follow, at your pace. Sometimes that means talking things through; sometimes it means simply not having to be okay for an hour.
All of our Brantford grief therapists work with both adults and children. You can see the full team on our Brantford office page.
Children and teens grieve too, but they rarely grieve the way adults do. A child may seem fine one moment and distraught the next, or express their loss through play, behaviour, or physical complaints rather than words. Teens may withdraw, or carry their grief privately. Younger children especially often don’t have the language for what they’re feeling — so we meet them where they are, through play and creative expression, helping them process loss in the ways that come naturally to them. Our Brantford grief therapists are all trained in child-centred play therapy, so a grieving child can be supported by the same team. Throughout, we keep parents and caregivers informed and offer practical ways to support your child’s grieving at home.
Getting started begins with a quick conversation with one of our client care coordinators, who will listen to what you’re looking for and match you with a therapist who fits. From there you can book a session directly, or arrange a free introductory call first — whichever feels more comfortable. Early on, your therapist will take a little history and give you space to talk about your loss and how you’re carrying it. There’s no agenda you have to keep to and no right way to grieve — the work follows you, gently and at your own pace.
Our Brantford office at 99 Wayne Gretzky Parkway has therapy rooms on the main floor and upper floors, reached by elevator. There’s a small fee for the on-site lot, with free parking nearby. We’ll let you know exactly where to go before your first visit.
There’s no right time. Some people come in the first raw days, others months or years later when the grief resurfaces or feels stuck. Whenever you reach out, that’s the right time for you.
Almost certainly yes. Grief includes far more than sadness — anger, numbness, guilt, relief, and moments of feeling fine can all be part of it. A large part of grief counselling is simply hearing that what you’re experiencing makes sense.
Yes. Children and teens grieve differently, often through play and behaviour rather than words, and we offer support designed for how young people actually process loss. We keep you informed as a parent and give you practical ways to support your child’s grieving at home.
There’s no set course. Some people come for a few sessions around a specific loss; others value longer support as they adjust. You and your therapist will check in on what’s helping.
Sessions start at $170, and many extended health plans cover therapy. It’s worth checking your coverage.
Grief is one of the heaviest things we carry, and it helps to have someone alongside you. When you’re ready, a short conversation with one of our client care coordinators is all it takes to get started — they’ll listen to what you’re looking for and match you with the right therapist.
Contact our Brantford office in a way that feels comfortable to you:
Call: 548-901-1775
Toll Free Call: 888.699.7817
Email us at: info@greenvalleycounselling.com
Text: 226.916.5309
99 Wayne Gretzky Parkway, Brantford, ON. N3S 6T6
