Grief and bereavement - miscarriage, stillbirth and neonatal loss

Grief, Loss & Bereavement Therapy After Miscarriage, Stillbirth or Neonatal Loss

Losing a baby—whether through miscarriage, stillbirth, or shortly after birth—is a heartbreak that few words can truly capture. This kind of loss often brings intense and complicated grief, affecting not only your emotional wellbeing but also your sense of identity, relationships, and even your hopes for the future. It's important to know that you don’t have to navigate this pain alone.

Grief after baby loss is deeply personal. Some people feel numb, others feel waves of sadness, guilt, anger or emptiness. You might feel isolated or that others don’t quite understand the depth of your loss. Therapy can provide a compassionate space to talk freely, without judgment, and begin to make sense of what has happened in a way that feels safe and respectful to your experience.

Bereavement support with a perinatal clinical psychologist recognises the unique trauma of pregnancy and baby loss. Whether your loss was recent or many years ago, therapy can help you honour your grief, explore your emotions, and support you in finding ways to move forward at your own pace. We can also work through how this loss may be impacting any future pregnancies or your wider mental health.

If you are struggling after miscarriage, stillbirth or neonatal loss, please know that your grief is valid. Seeking therapy is a courageous step toward healing, and you deserve support that is both professional and deeply caring. You are not alone, and healing is possible—even if it doesn’t feel that way right now.