Bereavement is a normal reaction to loss in human beings in virtually every culture globally. There are no hard and fast rules for how long bereavement lasts as every single person experiences loss quite differently. That said for some, the loss of a loved one is overwhelming and has huge implications within their life on a day to day basis; feelings of sadness, insomnia, poor appetite and weight loss. The loss of someone we love and have an emotional attachment to have the potential to produce tremendous distress if left unprocessed it has the capability to lead to depression. An empathic therapist able to offer mindful suggestions for remembering your loved one and supporting you looking at different coping strategies. There isn’t a magic wand to fix everything but we’ve definitely got the right mix with the therapy of your choice, a commitment to change and prioritising your health and well-being.