Grief & Loss Therapy in
Kingston

Something is missing, and the world keeps moving anyway. Grief therapy offers a steady place where you don’t have to be strong.

People Expect You to Be "Okay" by Now

To function. To cope. To get back to normal. But normal no longer exists.

Grief doesn’t fade in a straight line. It arrives in waves. Quiet moments. Sudden reminders. An empty chair. A date on the calendar. A smell, a song, a sentence that hits without warning.

Some days it’s sadness. Some days it’s numbness. Some days, it’s exhaustion you can’t explain.

And sometimes it’s guilt for laughing. Or fear that if you stop holding it together, you won’t stop at all.

Nothing about this means you’re doing grief “wrong.”

Grief is not a problem to solve. It’s a response to love, attachment, and loss. It exists in both the mind and the body.

It changes how you sleep. How safe the world feels. How close or distant relationships become.

That’s why time alone doesn’t always heal it.

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Grief Therapy Offers Something Different

A steady place where you don’t have to be strong. A space where nothing needs to be fixed or rushed. Support that honours what was lost while helping you find a way forward that doesn’t erase it.
This is not about “moving on.” It’s about learning how to carry what matters without being crushed by it. At your pace. On your terms. With compassion and structure.

Therapeutic Approaches

In Grief Therapy, We May Work With

Supportive Psychotherapy

Give your grief a place to land — with consistent, compassionate presence.

Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy

Ease patterns of guilt, fear, or self-blame that grief can create.

Mindfulness & Acceptance-Based Approaches

Stay present with what arises without being overwhelmed by it.

Narrative & Meaning-Focused Therapy

Make sense of loss without forcing closure or rushing your process.

Specialized Support for Complicated Grief

When the pain feels stuck or overwhelming, targeted support to help things move again.

There Is No Deadline Here

No expectation to feel a certain way. No pressure to let go of what you love.
Only space, understanding, and support for you to learn to live alongside your grief.
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You Don't Have to Know What You Need

If you’re unsure whether grief therapy is right for you, schedule a private call to talk things through — quietly, confidentially, and at your own pace. One conversation. A gentle starting point. Support without pressure.

Session Cost

$165–$185 per individual session

Location

In-person at 107-1020 Bayridge Drive, Kingston ON or virtual anywhere in Ontario

First Step

Free 15-minute phone consultation to see if we’re the right fit

Our Team

Meet the Therapists

These therapists have experience supporting clients through grief, loss, and bereavement.

rebecca bates

Rebecca Bates

Registered Social Worker

$185 / session

kavita brijpaul

Kavita Brijpaul

Registered Psychotherapist

$175 / session

jaime kempster

Jaime Kempster

Registered Psychotherapist

$175 / session

Kaylie Jansen

Kaylie Jansen

RP (Qualifying)

$165 / session

Affordable Therapy with Student Interns

Our supervised student intern therapists offer quality therapy at reduced rates — $80 per session with sliding-scale and pro bono spots available.

Our Space

Our Counselling Office in Kingston

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Ready To Start Your Healing Journey

Book a free 15-minute phone consultation. No commitment, no pressure — just a conversation about what you’re going through and how we can help.