McQuaid Grief Counselling

09/08/2026

Grief can make self-care feel impossible.

On some days, getting out of bed, eating a meal, or answering a message can take all the energy you have. Self-care during grief isn’t about spa days or being positive. It’s about meeting yourself with compassion, one small step at a time.

Look for pockets of joy—those gentle moments that remind you life can still hold comfort, even alongside loss.

🌿 A cup of tea in the garden.
☀️ The warmth of the sun on your face.
🎵 A favourite song.
🐾 A walk with your dog.
💙 A genuine laugh with someone who understands

Or for me, a coffee and a catch up with a good friend.

These moments don’t mean you’ve forgotten the person you’ve lost. They don’t diminish your love or your grief.

They simply remind your nervous system that it’s okay to rest, to breathe, and to experience moments of peace.

Grief and joy are not opposites. They can exist side by side.

If you’re struggling to find those moments, you don’t have to navigate your grief alone. Counselling can provide a safe, compassionate space to process your loss and help you reconnect with hope at your own pace.

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04/08/2026

Sometimes the hardest part of grief is carrying it alone.

Loss changes us. Whether you’re grieving the death of a loved one, facing anticipatory grief, or struggling with a loss that others don’t always recognise, you don’t have to navigate it on your own.

At McQuaid Grief Counselling, I offer a compassionate, confidential space where you can:
• Talk openly without fear of judgement.
• Make sense of overwhelming emotions.
• Find healthy ways to cope with your grief.
• Move forward at your own pace while continuing to honour your loved one.

There is no “right” way to grieve, and there is no time limit on loss. Whatever your story, you deserve support.

If you’re ready to take the first step, I’d be honoured to walk alongside you.

💙 Get in touch to arrange an initial conversation and find out how grief counselling can help.

Email: [email protected]

Bereavement Counselling

22/07/2026

FREE seven week bereavement group course available to anyone who is struggling to cope with the loss of a loved one, whether recently or many years ago. Please Message me for more information or to book your place.

21/06/2026

Father's Day can be complicated.

While many people are celebrating today, others may be missing a father, grieving a child, remembering a partner who was a father, or navigating a relationship that never felt simple.

If Father's Day feels difficult, you're not alone.

Grief doesn't follow a timetable, and special occasions can bring emotions to the surface when you least expect them.

Take things one moment at a time today, and be gentle with yourself. Do whatever feels right for you.

If you feel you would benefit from support, bereavement counselling can provide a safe and confidential space to talk things through.

📩 Contact me to learn more.

[email protected]

Bereavement Counselling

12/06/2026

Childhood trauma doesn't stay in childhood. It can shape the way we grieve as adults.

When we've experienced neglect, loss, instability, criticism, or emotional unavailability growing up, grief can become more complicated than simply mourning what's been lost.

You might:
• Feel numb instead of sad
• Experience overwhelming emotions that seem bigger than the current loss
• Struggle to ask for support or trust others with your pain
• Feel abandoned, rejected, or unsafe after a loss
• Grieve not only the person or situation, but also unmet needs from childhood

Sometimes grief reopens old wounds. A present-day loss can awaken feelings connected to earlier experiences that were never fully processed.

Understanding this connection isn't about living in the past—it's about recognizing that our history influences how we carry pain today.

With awareness, support, and self-compassion, healing can include both the grief of the present and the hurt of the past.

💙 Grief is not just about who or what we've lost. Sometimes it's also about what we needed and never received.

If you would like support with your grief, either past or present, please get in touch for a free 10 minute informal chat to explore sessions options best suited to you.

Www.mcquaidgriefcounselling.co.uk
Email: [email protected]

09/05/2026

SPECIAL OFFER!!!

💙 Bereavement Counselling – Special Offer 💙

Grief is personal. Support should be too.

Whether you're coping with recent loss, grief that’s resurfaced over time or soon to be facing the loss of a loved one, I am here to help you through your grief – at your own pace.

In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Week (11-17 May 2026), I am offering NEW CLIENTS ONLY

💙 £10 OFF your first two Telephone Counselling Sessions
📅 Valid for bookings made before 17 May.
📍 Telephone appointments ONLY.
💻 Email at [email protected]
💻 Book at www.mcquaidgriefcounselling.co.uk
🧾 Use code MENTALHEALTH26 when booking

Gentle support. Safe space. Real healing. 💚

Ts&Cs:
- OFFER VALID FOR BOOKINGS MADE BEFORE 17 MAY 2026.
- NEW CLIENTS ONLY
- OFFER APPLIES TO £10 YOUR FIRST AND SECOND TELEPHONE SESSIONS ONLY.
- ANY FURTHER SESSIONS WILL BE CHARGED AT NORMAL RATE OF £45/HOUR. ALL OTHER SERVICES ARE CHARGED AT NORMAL RATE.
- APPOINTMENTS CAN BE SCHEDULED FOR ANY TIME BUT BOOKING AND PAYMENT MUST BE MADE BY 17 MAY 2026.

17/04/2026

We are up and running. Langtons Hall, Hornchurch - Bereavement Information and Support Day!

16/04/2026

Tomorrow at Langtons Hall in Hornchurch. A great opportunity for those grieving to find support resources and ask questions. Come find me and say hello!

14/03/2026

Life doesn’t always unfold the way we expect.

Sometimes we face moments that change everything — the loss of a loved one, the pain of anticipatory grief, the end of a relationship, or adjusting to a serious health diagnosis.

You don’t have to navigate these experiences alone.

I offer compassionate bereavement and life-transition counselling to support people through:

• Grief and bereavement
• Anticipatory loss (when a loved one is nearing end of life)
• Divorce and relationship breakdown
• Health loss or life-changing diagnoses
• Major life transitions and emotional overwhelm

This is a safe, confidential space to talk, process emotions, and find ways to move forward at your own pace.

Grief and change affect everyone differently. Whatever you’re carrying, support is here. 🤍

If you feel ready to talk, please get in touch to learn more or book an appointment.

Www.mcquaidgriefcounselling.co.uk
Email: [email protected]

06/03/2026

Humbled by this post. Thank you to everyone who has allowed me to walk alongside them in their grief. It is a privilege 🫶