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Grief Counselling in Scarborough
Grief can affect your body, relationships, identity, and sense of time. Counselling offers a place to speak honestly about loss without needing to rush your healing.
Who this is for
Support for what you are carrying
Death of a loved oneComplicated or traumatic griefLoss connected to relationships, health, work, or identityFeeling numb, overwhelmed, guilty, angry, or alone
How therapy can help
A steadier way forward
Make space for the full range of grief responses
Find language for what has changed
Build support and coping during painful moments
Move forward without minimizing your loss
Our approach
Evidence-based care, gently applied
Grief counselling
Trauma-informed therapy
Mindfulness
Narrative therapy
CBT-informed coping tools
What to expect in your first session
Your therapist will invite you to share what feels possible. You can talk about the loss, the practical impacts, or simply what has been hardest lately.
Insurance & payment
Start with a free 15-minute consultation. Direct billing is available for many insurance providers, and receipts can be provided for reimbursement when needed.
Therapist fit
Meet therapists who can support this work
Therapist fit matters. You can learn more about each clinician or visit the About page to meet the full team.
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In-person therapy in Scarborough, virtual therapy across Ontario
Grief counselling is available in Scarborough, Toronto, North York, Markham, Pickering, Ajax, and virtually across Ontario.
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FAQ
Common questions about grief counselling in scarborough
When should I start grief counselling?
There is no perfect timeline. Some people reach out soon after a loss, while others come months or years later when grief feels heavy or isolating.
Can grief counselling help if my loss was not a death?
Yes. Therapy can support many forms of loss, including relationship changes, health changes, immigration losses, or major life transitions.
Do you offer grief counselling in person in Scarborough?
Yes. Optima offers in-person therapy at 4544 Sheppard Ave East in Scarborough by appointment only.
Is virtual grief counselling available across Ontario?
Yes. We offer secure virtual therapy for clients across Ontario when it is clinically appropriate and a good fit for your needs.
Can I use insurance or direct billing?
Many extended health plans cover psychotherapy or social work services. Direct billing is available for many insurance providers, and receipts can be provided when needed.
Do I need a referral?
No referral is required. You can contact us directly to request a free 15-minute consultation.
Start with a free consultation.
If grief counselling in scarborough feels like the right next step, we can help you find a therapist fit and answer questions about in-person, virtual, and insurance options.
Book your free consultation