07365 047912 Charlotte@lavenderpath.co.uk
Compassionate Bereavement, Pre-Bereavement and Life Losses Counselling Services
Navigate your bereavement, grief,
pre-bereavement and other life losses journey in a compassionate and understanding space
About Me
Experienced Bereavement, Grief, Loss and Pre-bereavement Counsellor
At Lavender Path, I specialise in grief counselling, providing compassionate support for individuals navigating bereavement, including pre-bereavement counselling and anticipatory grief support. I am here to assist you through other significant life losses, such as redundancy or pet loss.
I offer tailored, compassionate care for those coping with loss or preparing for it.
My experience is both personal and professional. Having faced several significant bereavements myself, I bring deep empathy and understanding to my work. Professionally, I have supported many clients through both bereavement and pre-bereavement, always with a thoughtful, individualised approach.
Alongside my private practice, I also work as a helpline counsellor for a specialist crisis support organisation, providing confidential telephone counselling to people experiencing a range of emotional and personal difficulties. The organisation specialises in trauma aftercare, and my role is to offer a safe, supportive space to talk through what they are experiencing.
I am trained in various counselling modalities, am a trauma-informed practitioner, and am also a trained hypnotherapist, who is also certified in online and telephone counselling. My specialist training in pre-bereavement and loss allows me to meet clients wherever they are in their journey.
Additionally, I provide specialist pet-bereavement counselling. I truly understand the profound impact of losing a pet and can help you navigate your feelings at your own pace.
As an autistic-informed practitioner, I strive to make counselling accessible and inclusive. I possess strong interpersonal skills and connect well with people from all walks of life, respecting each person's unique personality and needs.
Whether you are coping with the complex emotions of grief - such as loneliness, anxiety, anger, or depression - or are facing the anticipatory grief of a loved one's decline, I am here to offer compassionate support.
Grief is deeply personal, and no two journeys are the same. You do not have to walk this path alone. I am committed to being by your side, providing empathetic guidance at a pace that feels right for you. Your healing is my priority.
I can support you in finding your path through grief, loss, and pre-bereavement with empathy, warmth, and care.
Volunteering
- Readers Panel Volunteer at Cruse Bereavement Support reviewing of resources from May 2026 to present.
- Volunteer counsellor at St Barnabas Hospice, working with bereaved and pre-bereaved clients from September 2023 to January 2026.
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:
- Trauma-Informed Practice – The Counselling Tutor
- 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
- Pet Bereavement Counsellor Diploma - Centre of Excellence
- Working with Adult Bereavement and Loss CPD
- Supporting Patients and their Families with Bereavement and Loss CPD
- Grief Coach - Certified Excellence
- Suicide First Aid - Asist (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training)
Professional Membership
- National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society Accredited Registrant
Lavender Path
My Philosophy
At Lavender Path, my mission is to offer compassionate bereavement, loss and pre-bereavement counselling to those navigating the pain of loss, anticipatory grief or life's other losses like pet loss.
I believe every person deserves a safe, supportive space to explore their emotions and find meaning in their grief journey. You don't have to
At Lavender Path, my mission is to offer compassionate bereavement, loss and pre-bereavement counselling to those navigating the pain of loss, anticipatory grief or life's other losses like pet loss.
I believe every person deserves a safe, supportive space to explore their emotions and find meaning in their grief journey. You don't have to face this alone - I am here to walk beside you as your life takes a new path.
I can offer support for your soul when life feels heavy.
My Services
I provide compassionate counselling to support you through life's most difficult moments. My services include:
- Bereavement Counselling - Helping you navigate the pain and complexity of grief after the death of a loved one.
- Pre-Bereavement Support - Offering guidance and emotional care during anticipatory grief, such as when facing a loved o
I provide compassionate counselling to support you through life's most difficult moments. My services include:
- Bereavement Counselling - Helping you navigate the pain and complexity of grief after the death of a loved one.
- Pre-Bereavement Support - Offering guidance and emotional care during anticipatory grief, such as when facing a loved one's or their own terminal illness.
- Specialist Pet Bereavement Counselling: Honouring the depth of human–animal bonds and the unique grief that follows their loss.
- Support for Other Life Losses - Including relationship breakdowns, health challenges, retirement and other significant transitions.
- Trauma‑Informed and Autistic‑Informed Practice: Creating a space that respects your nervous system, communication style, and lived experience.
My Approach
My Approach
At Lavender Path, our counselling sessions offer a calming sanctuary - a safe space where you can gently explore your emotions and begin to heal.
I understand that discussing bereavement or anticipatory grief can be overwhelming, which is why I provide compassionate support in a soothing environment that fosters personal reflection and emo
At Lavender Path, our counselling sessions offer a calming sanctuary - a safe space where you can gently explore your emotions and begin to heal.
I understand that discussing bereavement or anticipatory grief can be overwhelming, which is why I provide compassionate support in a soothing environment that fosters personal reflection and emotional healing.
Whether you are in need of grief counselling or pre-bereavement counselling, remember that you do not have to navigate this journey alone. I offer gentle, compassionate counselling to support you through life’s hardest moments.
