Welcome to Turning Point Counselling and Psychotherapy

Grief is a natural response to loss, but it can also feel confusing, isolating, or overwhelming. Many people seek counselling when they notice that their emotions, routines, or relationships are being affected in ways that are hard to navigate alone. At Turning Point Counselling and Psychotherapy in St. John’s, Newfoundland, we offer compassionate, evidence-informed support for individuals experiencing grief and loss.

Grief can arise from many types of loss, including:

• The death of a family member, partner, friend, or community member
   
• Loss related to illness, health changes, or disability
   
• The end of a relationship or major life transition
   
• Changes to identity, employment, or roles
   
• Loss of a pet or companion animal
   
• Experiences of complicated or prolonged grief
   

Your response to loss is shaped by your history, relationships, beliefs, and circumstances. There is no “right” way to grieve, and therapy offers a space to understand your own process without judgment.

Grief counselling provides time and space to explore your emotions and experiences at a pace that feels comfortable. Counselling can help you:

• Make sense of difficult or conflicting feelings
   
• Explore the impact of the loss on your life and relationships
   
• Develop ways of coping during intense or unpredictable moments
   
• Reflect on what has changed and what remains important to you
   
• Build a sense of meaning and continuity while honouring your loss
   

Therapy does not aim to eliminate grief, but to support you in integrating it into your life with compassion and resilience.

At Turning Point, you can expect:

• A respectful and confidential therapeutic relationship
   
• A calm, grounding environment
   
• Gentle, thoughtful questions that help you reflect and understand your experience
   
• Approaches rooted in evidence-based practice, adapted to your needs
   
• Collaboration on goals that feel manageable and supportive
   

Our clinicians draw from person-centered therapy, emotion-focused approaches, trauma-informed practice, and meaning-centered grief work.

We offer grief counselling both in person at our St. John’s office and online for clients across Newfoundland. Some people prefer face-to-face sessions, while others find online therapy more accessible or comfortable. Both options provide the same level of care and confidentiality.

Many insurance plans in Newfoundland offer coverage for counselling with a Registered Social Worker. Coverage varies, so we encourage clients to confirm details with their provider before booking.

If you are seeking support as you move through grief, you are welcome to reach out for more information or to schedule an appointment. We are here to provide a safe, supportive space as you navigate the changes that follow loss.