Grief Counselling London Ontario | This Thing Called Grief

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Your Path to Healing

Welcome to This Thing Called Grief

At This Thing Called Grief, we understand that your experience of loss is as unique as you are, touching every part of life in ways that are personal and profound.

Our team is here to support you - whether you're dealing with the heartbreak of losing a loved one or navigating the quieter, yet deeply impactful, life transitions that can change everything.

We are dedicated to helping individuals navigate the often overwhelming journey of grief and loss with compassion, understanding, and professional care.

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Online Support Group

Support While You Wait

Finding the right therapist or support group takes time, and we believe no one should have to navigate that waiting period alone. Our online support groups offer a compassionate, structured space where you can connect with others who understand what you are going through, right now, while you wait to be placed in the right long-term support.

Facilitated by our experienced team, these groups provide a safe environment to share, listen, and feel less alone in your grief journey. Whether you are grieving a loss, navigating a life transition, or simply carrying more than you can hold on your own, there is a place for you here.

Complete our short intake form to join the waitlist and we will connect you with the right group as space becomes available.

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How We Help

Compassionate Support Through Every Stage

Personalized grief counselling and emotional support designed to help individuals, couples, and families navigate loss with understanding, connection, and care.

Compassionate Care

We provide emotionally safe counselling grounded in empathy, understanding, and lived experience.

Individual Support

Personalized grief counselling tailored to your unique emotional journey and healing process.

Couples Guidance

Support for couples navigating grief, communication challenges, and emotional connection after loss.

MAiD Support

Compassionate emotional support for individuals and families experiencing medically assisted dying.

Safe Reflection

A calm and welcoming space to process emotions without pressure or expectation.

Local Connection

Serving London, Ontario and surrounding communities with accessible grief support services.

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How It Works

Navigate Grief with Compassion and Support

Our simple, caring process to begin your healing journey.

Schedule a Visit

Reach out and book your free 20-minute consultation. Meet with us to start your journey in a safe, welcoming space.

Personalized Support

Partner with us to create a plan tailored specifically to your unique needs, experiences, and healing goals.

Begin Your Healing

Feel supported, regain confidence, and move forward with greater emotional clarity and peace.

Areas of Support

Types of Grief We Help Navigate

Discover some of the types of grief, loss, and bereavement we often help individuals and families work through.

Death or Loss of a Child

Supporting parents through the unimaginable pain of losing a child.

Chronic Illness & Terminal Diagnoses

Navigating the grief that comes with illness and uncertain futures.

Loss of a Spouse or Partner

Compassionate care for those grieving the loss of a life partner.

Bereavement After Sudden Loss

Support for the shock and confusion of unexpected loss.

Loss Through Divorce or Separation

Acknowledging and processing the grief of relationship endings.

Loss of Identity Due to Illness

Helping rebuild sense of self after life-changing health events.

Grieving the Loss of a Pet

Honouring the deep bond and grief of losing a beloved companion.

Collective or Community Grief

Processing shared loss within communities and social groups.

Loss Due to Immigration

Supporting the grief of leaving home, culture, and connections behind.

While the examples listed above represent some of the areas in which we commonly provide support, grief and loss are as unique as a fingerprint. No two people experience loss in exactly the same way, and not every grief journey fits neatly into a category. Whether you are coping with a death, a life-changing diagnosis, a relationship change, a shift in identity, or another significant loss, your experience matters. We believe support should be as individual as the person seeking it. If you are struggling with a loss or life transition and are unsure whether we can help, we encourage you to reach out. We would be honoured to listen, learn about your unique situation, and help connect you with the support that best meets your needs.

Stories & Insights

From Our Blog

Educational resources and reflections on grief, healing, and growth.

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July 2026

The Weight We Were Never Meant to Carry

Our hearts were never designed to carry the grief of the entire world all at once. Compassion without boundaries becomes exhaustion.

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June 2026

Because We Are Human

We are products of our yesterdays while becoming who we are today. Every loss, every setback, every moment of joy, and every moment of heartbreak shapes us.

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