Baby loss counselling (Held in Our Hearts)

Who is this for?

• Bereaved parents

Who provides this?

• Held in Our Hearts

Description

We offer a donation-based counselling service to support you with your grief

We offer specialised bereavement counselling for those who have experienced the loss of a baby or young child. Our goal is to make this support as accessible as possible by operating a donation-based service. Counselling provides a therapeutic relationship that allows you to explore your grief in a structured way. Our trained counsellors are here to guide you through the grieving process following the death of your precious baby. This service can be accessed on its own or alongside our other offerings, and it is completely confidential, governed by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy as well as COSCA, Counselling and Psychotherapy in Scotland.

Grief is something that everyone goes through at some stage in their life. However, this is not the case with the loss of a baby or child, as there are far fewer families who experience the death of their own child. This can lead to you feeling extremely isolated and alone in your journey. The grieving process is not linear, but it is a process that everyone who is experiencing grief will go through.  For some people, they may become stuck in the process and need a little help to enable them to move forward. The loss of a baby or child can lead to very complex thoughts and feelings, and counselling can help to explore these and make sense of what’s happened.

The relationship which you develop with your counsellor should offer you a safe, non-judgmental and empathic space to explore your loss and inevitably other factors within your life which contribute to you feeling stuck within the grieving process.

How do I access this?

• Self-referrals
• Referrals by third parties
• Service is appointment only

Is there a cost?

Free

Is there a waiting list?

Our waiting list is open, but sessions may not start immediately due to current availability.

Location information

• Public parking available
• Private parking available
• Wheelchair access
• Deaf interpreter can be booked if needed

Opening times