Grief and Loss Therapy in Ontario
There's no right way to grieve, and no deadline for it. Our therapists offer grief counselling in person in Mississauga and online across Ontario, so you can take the time you need.
There's no time limit on grief
The outside world often tells you it's time to move on. We don't. You don't have to get through grief quickly. Whether your loss happened last month or years ago, we sit with you and let you take the time you need to process it.
The death of a family member or friend
The loss of a pet
A miscarriage
A relationship that ended
A big move, from one city or country to another
A job you lost
The life you expected to have
Grief isn't only about death. You might be grieving:
Grief looks different for everyone. You might be:
Unsure how to move forward
Emotionally drained, or numb
Struggling to find meaning
Carrying guilt or regret
Feeling disconnected from yourself and the people around you
Stuck in painful memories
Avoiding things that remind you of who or what you lost
Struggling to accept the loss
Overwhelmed with sadness
How grief can show up
How grief affects your body, mind and spirit
In your body
Physical exhaustion
A heaviness in your body
Trouble sleeping
A hard time concentrating
Loss of appetite
In your feelings
It's normal to feel relief, anger, or even nothing at all after a loss, and then feel guilty about it. We don't judge those feelings. Using Emotion-Focused Therapy, we try to understand why they're coming up for you. Often, what you feel on the surface is just the tip of the iceberg. Together, we gently explore the feelings underneath.
In your faith and beliefs
Loss can bring up big questions about faith, meaning and why this happened. If your faith or spirituality is part of how you grieve, we welcome it in your sessions. It's something we explore with you, not something we shy away from.
Before a loss, too
You can grieve someone who is still here. If a loved one is very ill and you're already feeling the loss, we can support you through that anticipatory grief.
When should you reach out?
Whenever it feels right for you. That might be right after a loss, or six months, a year or two years later. It often depends on how stuck you're feeling and how much grief has taken over your life. There's no wrong time to get support.
How grief counselling works with us
We make space for you to talk about whatever is on your mind: what the loss means to you, and, when someone has died, how to keep a connection with them rather than being told to let go.
Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT)
EFT focuses on the feelings you're having right now. Instead of suppressing them or trying to let go faster, we work through them together and explore what sits underneath the sadness.
Narrative therapy
Grief can take over your story. Narrative therapy helps you separate yourself from the problem and gently re-author your story. That includes reclaiming lost stories: the good moments you may have forgotten. After a death, it's common to remember only the painful experience of losing someone. Together we bring back the moments of happiness too.
Grieving together
Grief counselling is usually one-on-one. If your therapist also works with couples, your partner may be able to join for a session or two, so you can support each other through the loss, for example after a miscarriage. Ask about this during your free consult.
Why People Across Ontario Trust The Therapy Couch
Since 2023, we've supported 300+ clients, most of them South Asian women working through family pressure, marriage, boundaries and burnout. Every therapist on our team is a South Asian woman who understands the balance you're trying to find.
300+ clients supported since 2023
We have many years of experience as therapists
Registered Psychotherapists and RPs (Qualifying) with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO)
Evening and weekend sessions to fit around work and family
The right fit matters. If it doesn't feel right, you can switch to another therapist on our team.
Sliding-scale fees with every therapist
We service clients across Ontario, online. Whether you're in Toronto, Mississauga, Oakville, Markham, Burlington, Milton, Ajax, Whitby or Pickering, you can meet with us by secure video from wherever you feel comfortable.
Meet the Clinicians
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Maryum Rahman-Registered Psychotherapist, MA.
Languages: Hindi and Urdu
Offers virtual therapy
Works with: Individuals and Couples
Specialties: Anxiety, family issues, marriage counselling and depression
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Rida Ahmad-Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MA
Languages: Hindi and Urdu
Offers virtual therapy
Works with: Individuals
Specialties: anxiety, self doubt, caregiver burnout, depression and postpartum mothers
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Sukhmeet Brar Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MACP
Languages: Hindi and Punjabi
Offers virtual therapy and In person
Works with: Individuals
Specialties: anxiety, family issues, depression, low self esteem, and burnout
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Alia Siddiqi Registered Psychotherapist, MC
Languages: Hindi and Urdu
Offers virtual therapy
Works with: Individuals and Couples
Specialties: Life transitions, burnout, family issues, depression and anxiety
Our Step-By-Step Therapy Process
Step 1: Reach Out
Book online, submit a form or call (416)-710-1381. Tell us a little about what's going on, in your relationship or with family, friends, or work and whether you're coming as a couple or on your own.
Step 2: The Free 15-Minute Consult
We'll talk about what's going on. In your relationship or with family, friends, or work and answer your questions. No pressure, no commitment.
Step 3: Your First Session
We'll explore what's bringing you in, the patterns you keep running into, and what you want to change. Together, we'll set clear goals for your work.
Step 4: Ongoing Sessions
Sessions are virtual, from anywhere in Ontario. We use an integrative approach to help you reach your goals, working on what's underneath the conflict and giving you practical tools to use between sessions. Book and manage appointments through our Client Portal.
Step 5: Moving Forward
Every journey is different. Some clients feel relief within a few months; others choose longer-term therapy to keep growing. You decide the pace.
Frequently Asked Questions
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here's no time limit. Grief doesn't follow a schedule, and you don't have to rush it.
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Yes. Grief can resurface at any time, and it's never too late to get support.
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Yes. A miscarriage, a breakup, a move, a job loss or the life you expected can all bring real grief.
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Grief work is usually one-on-one. If your therapist also sees couples, your partner may be able to join for a session or two.
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Yes. All of our therapists see clients online across Ontario. Sukhmeet also sees clients in person in Mississauga.
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$180 per 60-minute session, with sliding-scale fees for every therapist. We provide receipts for insurance.
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Yes. If your faith or spirituality helps you grieve, we explore it with you.
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Yes. We support anticipatory grief, when someone you love is very ill.
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Yes. Those feelings are often the tip of the iceberg, and we help you understand what's underneath, without judgment.
How to Get Started?
Start with a free consultation. Ask your questions and see if we’re the right fit. Book online with the Book a Free Consult button below, or send us a message using the form.
Other ways to connect with us:
Call us: (416)-710-1381
Email us: admin@therapycouch.ca
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