[email protected] | 07743 648488
Free 20-minute initial consultation by Zoom or telephone
Grief counselling in London and online

You do not have to carry this alone

Sadly, grief and bereavement are a natural part of everyday life. Yet even knowing this, experiencing a loss can bring an overwhelming wave of emotions - whether through the death of a loved one, the end of a relationship, or the loss of a cherished pet.

Grief can feel overwhelming, confusing, and sometimes isolating. You might be wondering if what you are feeling is "normal," or telling yourself you should be coping better by now. There is no right way to grieve - and you do not have to figure it out on your own.

I offer a calm, supportive space where you can talk freely, at your own pace, about whatever feels most important to you. Whether your loss is recent or from years ago, you are welcome here.

You do not need to have the right words. You do not even need to know where to begin.

A calm, supportive space where you can talk freely without pressure to explain everything neatly.
Confidential support London and online No pressure to have the right words
A gentle place to begin

In our sessions, we can:

At your pace

There is no expectation, no timeline, and no judgment.

Space to talk freely

You do not need to have the right words. You do not even need to know where to begin.

Support for many kinds of loss

Whether your loss is recent or from years ago, you are welcome here.

In our sessions, we can:

  • Make sense of complex or overwhelming feelings.
  • Explore the impact of your loss in your own time.
  • Sit with what is difficult, without pressure to "fix" it.
  • Find ways to carry your grief that feel more manageable.

There is no expectation, no timeline, and no judgment.

Taking the first step

Reaching out can feel like a big step. If you are unsure, that is completely okay.

You are welcome to get in touch for a brief, no-obligation chat to see whether this feels right for you.

Common types of loss I support

A starting-point guide to the kinds of grief people ask about.

If your grief has a more specific shape, the pages below are a good starting point.

Parental Loss

Losing a parent is more than losing someone you love - it can feel like losing the person who knew your story best, the connection to your past, and part of who you are.

Read more

Sudden Loss

Discovering this page may mean you are going through one of the hardest moments of your life. A sudden loss - whether caused by an unexpected medical emergency or an accident - can affect every part of your world. Alongside grief, there is often disbelief, confusion, and the overwhelming impact of life changing in an instant.

Read more

Gradual Loss

When grief begins long before the ending, such as when you may be caring for someone.

Read more

Complicated Loss

When grief does not fit the usual expectations, it does not mean you are grieving incorrectly. It may simply mean the weight you are carrying is deeper and more complex.

Read more

Loss of your pet

Welcome to a compassionate space created to support you through the heartbreak of losing a cherished pet. Whether you are facing anticipatory grief, coping with a recent loss, or finding the pain still lingering weeks or months later, you do not have to go through it alone.

Read more
About Peter

Support that is calm, grounded, and led by you.

Counselling is often the space where people are finally able to talk about the things they have been carrying for a long time. Grief can feel isolating, confusing, or hard to put into words. This work is about making room for that, without forcing it into neat answers.

Peter Collins portrait
Contact

When you are ready, reach out in the way that feels easiest.

You do not need to have it all figured out before you get in touch. A short email or message is enough.