Havenwood Psychotherapy | Virtual Therapy in Canada
Virtual Grief Therapy
At Havenwood Psychotherapy, we offer online grief therapy across Ontario, British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and Quebec to help you cope with loss, process grief, and receive support during difficult life transitions.
Grief can arise after the death of a loved one, relationship loss, or other significant life changes, and it can impact your emotional well-being, energy, relationships, and sense of meaning. Grief counselling helps you understand your experience, process painful emotions, and find ways to adapt to life after loss while still staying connected to what matters most to you.
You may find yourself moving through your days while carrying a deep sense of loss that affects your energy, focus, and motivation. Even simple routines or responsibilities can feel heavier than usual, and waves of sadness, numbness, or emotional overwhelm may come and go without warning. Over time, grief can also bring exhaustion, self-criticism, isolation, or the feeling that life no longer feels familiar or manageable.
Grief therapy offers a supportive space to help you process loss in a way that feels safe and paced for you. Rather than feeling like you have to “move on” or hold everything together on your own, therapy can help you make sense of your emotions, understand how grief is affecting you, and find ways to cope with the ups and downs that come with loss.
At Havenwood Psychotherapy, we provide virtual grief therapy for adults across Ontario, British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and Quebec. Our therapists support you in gently processing grief, staying connected to what and who you’ve lost in a meaningful way, and rebuilding a sense of stability, grounding, and emotional support in your daily life.
When Grief Makes Everyday Life Feel Heavier Than It Should
HAVENWOOD PSYCHOTHERAPY | ONLINE THERAPY ACROSS CANADA
With support from Havenwood Psychotherapy, you can begin to:
Make space for your grief without feeling overwhelmed by it or needing to push it away
Understand the different emotions that can come with loss—sadness, anger, guilt, numbness, or confusion—and learn how to move through them at your own pace
Reduce feelings of emotional heaviness, isolation, or being “stuck” in grief so life feels more manageable again
Stay more present with your day-to-day life while still honouring your loss and what it means to you
Begin to rebuild a sense of steadiness, meaning, and connection as you adjust to life after loss
How Grief Therapy Can Help
Meet Our Team
Amanda Elston
Clinic Owner, RP (Qualifying), MACP, EMDR
Taylor Davis
Associate Therapist, RP (Qualifying), MACP
HAVENWOOD PSYCHOTHERAPY | ONLINE THERAPY ACROSS CANADA
Why Choose Havenwood Psychotherapy?
Amanda Elston, MACP, RP (Qualifying)
Founder, Registered Psychotherapist
Many of the people we work with are managing a lot behind the scenes. They may be navigating anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, or relationship challenges while still showing up for work, family, and daily responsibilities. Our virtual therapy services provide a space to slow down, feel supported, and explore what's beneath the surface. With flexible scheduling, including evening appointments, therapy can fit into your life—not the other way around.
Our work goes beyond symptom management. Through a relational and trauma-informed approach, we help you understand the patterns that may be keeping you stuck, strengthen your connection with yourself, and create meaningful, lasting change. At Havenwood Psychotherapy, therapy is about more than feeling better—it's about building a life that feels more balanced, connected, and aligned with who you want to be.
HOW TO GET STARTED
Taking the first step toward therapy can feel overwhelming, and we're here to make the process as simple and supportive as possible. Whether you're ready to book or would like to learn more first, we're happy to help you find the right fit.
Book a Free Consultation
We offer a free 15-minute consultation where you can ask questions, share what you're looking for, and determine whether Havenwood Psychotherapy is the right fit for you.
Schedule Online
Book your free consultation or first session through our secure online booking platform. With flexible daytime and evening appointments, you can access support from the comfort and privacy of your own space.
Begin Your Journey
Once matched with your therapist, you'll have a dedicated space to explore challenges, build insight, and work toward meaningful change at a pace that feels right for you.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Grief therapy provides a supportive space to process loss, understand your emotions, and adjust to life after a significant change. Through grief therapy, we help you move through feelings like sadness, anger, guilt, or numbness at your own pace.
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You might benefit from grief therapy if:
Your grief feels overwhelming or stuck
You’re experiencing intense emotions or numbness
You’re struggling with daily functioning
Your loss is connected to trauma
You feel alone in your experience
You don’t need to wait until things feel unmanageable to reach out.
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Yes. We support individuals experiencing prolonged or complicated grief through virtual therapy, helping you process your loss and reconnect with your life in a meaningful way.
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There is no set timeline for grief. Some people benefit from short-term support, while others engage in longer-term grief therapy. We move at a pace that feels right for you.
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You may benefit from grief therapy if you feel stuck in your grief, experience intense sadness, difficulty functioning, or struggle to cope with the loss of a loved one over time.
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Grief therapy, also called bereavement counselling, is specifically designed to help people process loss. Approaches like talk therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), EMDR, and emotion-focused therapy can support healing and help you cope with the loss of a loved one.
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The 3 C’s of grief are commonly described as Choose, Connect, and Communicate. This means choosing to seek support, connecting with others, and communicating your feelings as part of the healing process.
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There is no set timeline for grief. It can last weeks, months, or longer depending on the person and the loss. Therapy can help you move through grief at your own pace.
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Common grief symptoms include sadness, crying, fatigue, anger, guilt, difficulty concentrating, and changes in sleep or appetite. These are natural responses to loss.
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Yes, grief can sometimes lead to anxiety or depression, especially if the loss is sudden or overwhelming. Therapy can help you process these emotions and reduce distress.
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In grief therapy, you’ll talk with a therapist about your loss, emotions, and experiences. You’ll receive support, learn coping strategies, and find ways to adjust to life after loss.
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