Compassionate Bereavement Counselling or Pre-Bereavement Counselling Services

About Me

Experienced Bereavement, Grief and Pre-bereavement Counsellor

At Lavender Path, I specialise in bereavement and grief counselling and pre-bereavement counselling, offering tailored support for individuals navigating their loss or processing pre-bereavement or anticipatory grief.

My extensive experience on both a personal level, having suffered several significant bereavements and also on a professional level allows me to work with both pre-bereaved and bereaved clients, ensuring a compassionate approach to your unique journey and I offer thoughtful, individual counselling services that are tailored to your specific needs.

I am trained in a variety of counselling modalities and I am also trained in both pre-bereavement and loss and I have experience of working with both. I am also an online and telephone counselling certified counsellor.

I have excellent inter-personal skills with the ability to engage with a spectrum of people of different personalities. I am an autistic informed practitioner as it is also important to me that I make counselling available for everyone when they need the support.

Whether you are struggling with loss and the mixture of feelings that are associated with bereavement like loneliness, anxiety, anger or depression, or you are dealing with pre-bereavement I am here to support you.

Each person's bereavement journey is unique and grief or pre-bereavement can feel lonely, but you do not have to navigate it alone. I am committed to walking alongside you as you process your grief and feelings. I am an empathetic counsellor, and I will help you find your path forward, providing support and guidance tailored to your individual needs. Your healing journey is my priority and it is your personal journey so the sessions are at a pace that feels right for you, and I am here to walk alongside you.

Qualifications

Level 5 Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling Practice (PROF. DIP PSY C.)
Level 4 Diploma in Counselling Skills and Theory (DIP CST.)
Level 3 Diploma in Hypnotherapy & Introduction to Counselling Skills (DIP HYP CS.)

Further Training:

Online and Telephone Counselling - The Counselling Tutor
Working Therapeutically with Autistic Clients – The Counselling Tutor
Working With Loss and Bereavement for Therapists and Counsellors - Cruse Loss and Bereavement Training
Anticipatory Grief - The Long Goodbye - Cruse Loss and Bereavement Training
Working with Adult Bereavement and Loss CPD
Grief Coach - Certified Excellence
An Introduction to Death, Dying and Grief - The Open University
Suicide First Aid - Asist (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training)

Active Volunteering:

Volunteer counsellor at St Barnabas Hospice since September 2023.

Professional Membership

National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society Accredited Registrant
National Hypnotherapy Society Registrant Member

Lavender Path

Bereavement and pre-bereavement counselling in a calm and supportive space

My Philosophy

At Lavender Path, my mission is to provide compassionate bereavement counselling and pre-bereavement counselling to those in need who are bereaved or pre-bereaved.

I believe that every individual deserves a safe space to explore their feelings and navigate their grief journey.

You do not have to face your grief or pre-bereavement alone

My Services

I provide flexible bereavement or grief counselling and pre-bereavement counselling and I offer both telephone and online counselling and I am always attentive and I utilise a variety of modalities tailored to each client's needs.

By empowering clients to take control of their sessions, we foster a soothing environment conducive to persona

By empowering clients to take control of their sessions, we foster a soothing environment conducive to personal understanding of feelings and allowing healing to progress.

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I walk alongside my clients on their bereavement and pre-bereavement journeys

My Approach

The sessions at Lavender Path are designed to be a calming sanctuary for clients. I understand that discussing loss or pre-bereavement can be challenging, and I aim to create a supportive atmosphere for healing.

You do not need to feel alone in your grief and I am ready to help you on the new path your life is taking.

counselling serviceS

Online Counselling

Integrative Counselling

Telephone Counselling

At Lavender Path, I recognise the importance of accessibility, which is why I offer online counselling.

This flexible format allows you to engage in counselling from the comfort of your own home.

Our online sessions provide the same level of care and support as in-person sessions and are tailored to meet your unique needs.

Telephone Counselling

Integrative Counselling

Telephone Counselling

Our counselling sessions are designed to be a safe haven for you to express your thoughts and emotions and for some clients this is achieved through telephone sessions.

Telephone sessions allow you to connect with me from the comfort of your own home and our sessions are always secure, private, and at a time which is convenient.

Integrative Counselling

Person-Centred Counselling

I am an integrative counsellor, which means I am trained in a variety of modalities including Humanistic Therapy (Person-Centred) and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT).

This variety of training allows for a more responsive and fluid approach to a client’s needs in the counselling sessions as I can use the most appropriate method for the client's needs.

Person-Centred Counselling

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

Person-Centred Counselling

Person-centred counselling works on the belief that the client knows themselves best and they are the expert in their own lives and feelings.

I work in a person-centred manner which enables me to offer tailored individual counselling sessions designed to support you through your bereavement or pre-bereavement. Each session creates a safe and nurturing environment for you to express your feelings and experiences without judgement.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy or CBT as it is often known as believes that a person learns to behave in a certain way and that the person can change how they behave to situations and people as a person’s thoughts, feelings, and behaviours are all linked.

CBT is a type of talking therapy and it can be used along other counselling modalities to help with grief and negative thoughts.

Hypnotherapy

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

I am also a qualified hypnotherapist and counselling and hypnotherapy can run alongside each other.

Hypnotherapy uses hypnosis therapeutically to help lessen symptoms or treat a variety of conditions.

It can help with various symptoms experienced when dealing with loss and pre-bereavement like anxiety, sleep issues, feelings of anger, confidence concerns and it can also help with general relaxation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Please reach me at charlotte@lavenderpath.co.uk if you cannot find an answer to your question.

Why the name Lavender Path?

Lavender has always been a flower that connects me with lost family members and its calming properties and fragrance enforces the type of space I want to create for my clients. Somewhere that is calming and relaxing whilst being supportive. Path was a natural fit as counselling to me is about being alongside a client as they are on their journey of grief or pre-bereavement and life.

When will I see the results from counselling sessions with Lavender Path?

Counselling is like grief in that there is no set timeframe and it is personal to every single person. I work with the client so that the number of sessions is suited to their requirements and there is no need to commit to an amount of sessions as your counselling journey will allow for changes and our sessions are tailored for what you as the client needs.

Who can I provide counselling services for?

I can offer bereavement counselling and pre-bereavement counselling services to any individuals who are going through pre-bereavement and are losing someone, have lost someone or are facing their own illness. I also work with clients who have experienced other loses like redundancy, relationships ending and pet bereavements. I work with clients who are 18 year of age and above.

Are online or telephone sessions better?

This is a personal choice but when deciding the type of session you would prefer the most important aspect is that you as the client feels safe and comfortable during our sessions.

How long are the counselling sessions?

Each session will last for 50 minutes. There is the option to have longer sessions, like an hour and a half and this is can be discussed further.

How much does a session cost?

The cost per the session is £50. I also offer concessional counselling sessions for £35 per session for OAPs, people on a low income, people who are unemployed, keyworkers, trainee counsellors and students.

How do I book a counselling session?

There are a couple of ways to book a counselling session with me. On the contact page you can message me via WhatsApp or complete a contact form and provide your details and I will reach out to you. Finally, please contact me directly on 07365 047912 or charlotte@lavenderpath.co.uk to find out about myself, Lavender Path and how I can work with you as you navigate grief or pre-bereavement and life.

How do I know if you are the right counsellor for me?

I offer free 20-minute introductory calls to enable you to ask any questions you may have and for us to chat through my services as it is incredibly important that you as the client feels comfortable working with me and to help you decide if I am the right counsellor for you.

How do I book a free introductory call

On the free introductory call booking page you can book a free 20-minute introductory call, or please contact me directly on 07365 047912 or charlotte@lavenderpath.co.uk.

Bereavement, grief and pre-bereavement counselling