When we suffer a loss - whether a death, a move, a breakup, a firing

(just to name a few, this is by no means a complete list)

we are wounded. 

It affects us physically: we may sleep too much or not enough,

our appetites change,

we move more slowly,

we have difficulty thinking,

we may weep,

ruminate

and develop aches in our muscles, in our heads, our bones, not just our hearts.

 

It affects us spiritually - we may have a crisis of faith or confidence. 

 

Our identity comes into question:

 

Who am I now without (fill in the blank)?  

 

Who am I now that I've suffered this way?  

 

Who am I now that I'm not that anymore?

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"Rachel’s ability to listen deeply and ask poignant, direct questions while at the same time allowing you space to unravel your thoughts and feelings, supporting you with kindness and compassion, is truly life changing." - Tara F.

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So here it how it works:

I hold a metaphorical basket between us.

You pour in everything from your heart and mind and soul and body. 

Your thoughts

Darkest and brightest

Your secrets, things you think should stay unspoken

Your judgements

Your questions

All your emotions – sadness, joy, relief, anger, all of them

 

Then we look at them together.

 

Each one we will consider. 

 

You decide whether to keep, replace or let go.  

 

If we need to replace something, I’ll ask questions so you can come up with something that feels right for you. 

 

I gently hold you to account.

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"Rachel's approach is deeply caring and nurturing. At the same time she acts as a guide through difficult realisations and questions. Rachel works practically, including setting personal work outside the sessions and then coming together to investigate this work, with care and a deep sense of listening." - Fiona D.

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I will give you creative homework: journaling prompts or musical playlists to create, painting, whatever you are drawn toward.  

 

Creativity gets you into flow, a state where your heart can rest.  

 

It also engages your imagination. 

 

THIS IS THE WORK:

To envision your life with this loss, and to create it with intention, self love and self compassion.

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You will find your joy and your love again. 

You will release the anguish. 

This isn’t to say the pain will go away completely - it won’t! 

However, it won’t be so overwhelming,

and you will gain clarity and insight about who you are now

that you’ve been through this experience.

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"Her empathy, humour, intelligence and lived experience make her the perfect partner in journeying through grief. When I reached out to Rachel I was in the stormy waves of the recent loss of my brother, and Rachel offered a warm, dry lifeboat from which to navigate the grief. " - Kendra R.

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If you want to find out more, get in touch.  I would love to hear from you.

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"I was initially hesitant and a bit sceptical about discussing my feelings with a ‘stranger’, however from the first moment I spoke with Rachel, she did not feel like a stranger. She has a unique way of making you feel comfortable and at ease, and I shared more than I ever thought I would. If anyone is struggling with loss, I would highly recommend connecting with Rachel.

I would not be in the place I am now, had it not been for her." - Sinead Q.