Gentle Support For Your Grief Journey
Kintsugi Your Heart: A poetry collection for when grief feels too big for words. Gentle words to help you feel understood, honour your emotions, and remember you're not alone.
Breathing Through Grief: Guided meditations to help calm your nervous system and ease emotional overwhelm.Each one is around 10 minutes, easy to return to whenever you need a moment of peace.
Grief and Loss Take Many Forms
Whether it’s the death of a loved one, the loss of a marriage, a pet, your health, or a future you imagined...
I help people navigate the emotional pain of grief.
Grief Doesn’t Only Follow Death
It can come when:
-A relationship ends
-Your health changes
-You lose a job or retire
-A pet dies
-A sibling is gone
-A parent cuts you off
-Life doesn’t go the way you imagined
These experiences can leave you feeling sad, angry, anxious, numb, or like you’ve lost your sense of self.
This is grief.
Hi,
I’m Carol Banens — a Grief and Loss Counsellor.
I am a certified Grief Educator, Grief To Gratitude Coach & published author.
I specialize in supporting people who are grieving and navigating the difficult transition from life before their loss to life after.
Grief can feel overwhelming, confusing, and incredibly isolating. Many people wonder if what they're experiencing is normal, why they're struggling so much, or why they don't seem to be coping the way others expect.
You don't have to figure it out alone.
Whether you're newly bereaved or feeling stuck years later, counselling and coaching offer a safe space where you can let your guard down, share your grief honestly, and receive support without judgment or pressure to grieve a certain way.
And remember, there is no right way to grieve.
"How lucky I am to have had something that makes saying Goodbye so hard."
- Winnie the Pooh
Loss changes everything. It can leave you feeling numb, anxious, exhausted, or like you're no longer yourself.
I understand those feelings because I’ve lived them too.
You might feel lost or unsure how to keep going.That’s normal. You’re grieving.
I offer a space where your experience is seen and respected. Where we gently explore what’s happening and work together toward what might help.
Counselling can support you through this.
Helping you understand your grief and find your way forward.
"From the very first call, I felt safe with Carol. She helped me understand what was
happening in my body and mind, and gave me simple tools that helped me take small
steps forward."
Cheryl G.
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Burst Meditation
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Have you experienced a Grief Burst?
It comes out of nowhere and stops you in your tracks.
I want to gift you a 5min meditation for exactly those times. Use this to bring you back to the present moment, and let the wave of grief wash over you so you can move through it and come to a place of peace.
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What Support Can Look Like
There is no roadmap for grief, and no timeline you need to follow.
Our work together begins with understanding where you are right now and what is making life feel difficult.
You may be struggling with loneliness, anxiety, guilt, loss of confidence, or the challenge of adjusting to a life you never expected.
You may be trying to find meaning, rebuild your identity, or simply get through each day with a little more ease.
Together, we'll explore what you're experiencing, identify practical ways to cope, and help you move forward in a way that feels right for you, while continuing to honour the person you love.
Would You Like To Talk?
Book a complimentary 30-minute call and let's explore whether counselling or coaching feels right for you.
Carol Banens
Certified Grief To Gratitude Coach
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