Grief Counseling & Therapy in Toronto

Grief is one of those experiences that feels impossible to put into words—and yet it demands to be felt. It’s not just the loss of a person; it’s the loss of a role, a routine, a future you thought you knew. Maybe it’s the silence that follows a once-familiar laugh or the way the world keeps moving when your life feels like it stopped. Grief doesn’t arrive neatly; it shows up uninvited and reshapes everything.

What Grief Feels Like

Grief isn’t a one-size-fits all emotion. It can be sharp and overwhelming one moment, then quietly ache in the background the next. You might feel:

Sadness or emptiness – a heavy sense of loss that feels impossible to shake
Anger or frustration – at the world, yourself, or at the unfairness of it all
Guilt – wondering if you could have done more or done something differently
Physical symptoms – exhaustion, sleeping problems, a loss of appetite
Longing for the person you lost, the life you shared, or the version of yourself that existed before

“Grief isn’t just about missing someone; it’s about the learning to live with the empty space they left behind.”

The Many Faces of Loss

Grief isn’t just about death. It comes in many forms:

The end of a relationship: Mourning the life you imagined with someone
Losing a job or role: Feeling untethered without the identity or purpose it gave you
Health changes: Facing limitations or realities you didn’t choose
Anticipatory grief: The ache of knowing a loss is coming but not yet here

How Therapy Can Help with Grief & Loss

Therapy isn’t about erasing grief; it’s about creating a space to hold it. Our therapists help you explore the layers of your loss, untangle the emotions, and find a way to keep moving forward—even when forward feels impossible.

Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), for example, focuses on how loss affects your connections with others and helps rebuild a sense of stability.

Living With Grief

Grief doesn’t have an endpoint. Over time, it changes shape. The sharp edges soften, and it becomes part of your story instead of all of it. Moments of sadness will still come, but so will moments of connection, purpose, and even joy. Healing isn’t about forgetting; it’s about learning to coexist with what you’ve lost.

Take the Next Step

You don’t have to navigate grief or loss alone. Therapy offers a space to honour your loss, explore your feelings, and take small, meaningful steps toward healing. At CITC, we provide in-person therapy in Toronto and virtual sessions across Ontario. If you’re ready, we’re here to walk with you, every step of the way. Contact us today with any questions or to get started