What is grief, really?

Grief is love with nowhere to go. It’s the mind and body’s response to loss: emotional, physical, and spiritual. Grief is not a disorder. It’s a process, and we support you through it with care and compassion.

Do you support grief related to miscarriage, child loss, or fertility struggles?

Yes. We provide therapy for pregnancy loss, infant loss, and grief related to fertility challenges. These experiences are often minimized, and we aim to create space for your pain, your love, and your healing.

Can grief cause chronic pain or brain fog?

Yes. Grief affects the nervous system and can lead to fatigue, chronic pain, digestive issues, or difficulty concentrating (often called grief brain fog). Therapy helps by gently releasing emotional weight from the body and mind.

What about anger and rage in grief?

It’s normal to feel anger or even rage during grief. These emotions often hide unmet needs, deep hurt, or powerlessness. Therapy helps you express and understand them in a safe, constructive way.

Is it okay to grieve a pet or a breakup?

Absolutely. Pet loss, relationship loss, or even the grief of “what could have been” are all valid. These losses often carry deep emotional bonds, and we honour them fully in our work together.

How long does grief counselling take?

There is no fixed timeline. Some clients come for a few sessions, while others find longer-term support helpful. We'll tailor the process to your needs.

What kinds of therapy do you use for grief?

We use a blend of approaches, including EMDR, emotion-focused therapy, narrative therapy, and mind-body work. Your therapist will collaborate with you to find the most supportive fit.

How much does it cost? Do you accept insurance?

Individual sessions are $235 and couples sessions are $250. Some of our therapists can direct bill Medavie (RCMP, Veterans Affairs, Canadian Forces), Alberta Blue Cross, and are approved providers for Calgary Police Service. We also provide receipts you can submit to extended health plans.

Do you have grief counselling near me?

Yes. OBP Psychology offers grief therapy in Cochrane, Airdrie, and Calgary, with virtual sessions available throughout Alberta. You're not alone.

Grief and Loss Therapy
In Airdrie, Cochrane, & Calgary

Grief is Love in Disguise

Travelling the unknown terrain of loss can be overwhelming, painful, and disorienting. You may feel like you’re doing everything you can to move forward, yet still find yourself caught in waves of sorrow, anger, or numbness.

At OBP Psychology, we offer grief counselling in Cochrane, Airdrie, and Calgary to help you navigate the emotional weight of loss.

Whether you’re mourning the death of a loved one, a relationship loss, a miscarriage, a pet, or a change in career or identity, you deserve support. Your pain is not too much. And your grief has meaning.

We Understand How it Feels…

Grief doesn't follow a linear path.

It shows up in unpredictable waves and comes with a mix, a ball of emotions.

There is right way to grieve. But there is support.

Our Therapists are here so you don't have to carry is alone. We walk with you at your pace, helping you climb the "grief mountain" one step at a time.

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What Grief Can Feel Like

Sadness, shock, or guilt
Numbness or dissociation
Anger and rage that feel out of character
Chronic pain or fatigue
Difficulty concentrating (grief brain fog)
Feeling isolated, like no one truly understands
Harsh self-criticism about how you're “doing grief”

Types of Loss We Work With

Loss is personal, and all forms of grief are valid.

We work with:

Bereavement after the death of a partner, family member, friend, or pet
Miscarriage, stillbirth, or fertility grief
Breakups, divorce, or relationship estrangement
Job loss, retirement, or major identity transitions
Ongoing grief tied to chronic illness, caregiving, or life not unfolding as expected

We help you explore not only what you’ve lost, but what it meant to you—and how to carry that meaning forward.

How We Approach Grief Support

At OBP Psychology, grief counselling is:

Non-linear and non-judgmental
Emotionally safe and grounded in compassion
Focused on meaning-making, not “moving on”

We may use:

Emotion-Focused Therapy to explore and honour layered emotions
EMDR to process traumatic or complicated grief
Narrative therapy to reshape your story with grief
Somatic and mindfulness practices to reconnect with your body and ease chronic pain or tension

Connect In A Way That Feels Right

We offer a 10-minute call, email exchange, or direct booking, whichever feels best. This first step is about finding the right fit, with no pressure to continue if it doesn't feel aligned.

How It Works

To book your own appointment online at our Airdrie, Cochrane, or Calgary office, visit our online scheduler HERE.

To get started via an email exchange or 10-minute phone call, fill out our contact form below.

You can choose if you want your sessions to be in-office, online, or outdoors.

In your first session, we’ll get to know who you are and what matters most to you. Together, we’ll co-create a plan that supports your goals, using tools and approaches that feel meaningful and effective.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Grief and Loss Counselling in Calgary, Airdrie & Cochrane

You don’t have to keep carrying it all alone.

You don’t need to go through this alone. We offer free consults so you can connect with a grief counsellor near you and feel supported in your next steps.

Grief and Loss Therapy In Airdrie, Cochrane, & Calgary