​Individual Bereavement Support

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Every person's experience of grief is unique. Support is tailored to the individual and delivered within a safe, respectful, and understanding environment.

 

Support is available for autistic and neurodivergent individuals experiencing:

 

Bereavement Following the Death of a Loved One 

 

Supporting individuals to understand grief reactions, navigate change, process emotions, and develop practical coping strategies following bereavement.

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Anticipatory Grief

 

Supporting individuals preparing for the expected loss of someone close through illness, end-of-life care, or degenerative conditions.

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Sudden, Unexpected or Traumatic Loss

 

Providing structured support following sudden bereavement, accidents, suicide, traumatic events, or unexpected family loss.

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Complicated or Prolonged Grief

 

Supporting individuals who continue to experience significant difficulties adjusting following bereavement and who may feel "stuck" in the grieving process.

 

Disenfranchised Grief

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Recognising losses that are often overlooked or misunderstood by others, including:

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• Friendship loss

• Family estrangement

• Relationship breakdown

• Loss of community

• Loss of identity

• Significant life transitions

 

Loss, Change and Transition

 

Support is also available for individuals experiencing:

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• Family separation

• Relationship breakdown

• Loss of routine

• Educational transitions

• Employment changes

• Major life adjustments

• Feelings of loneliness, confusion, or isolation

 

Understanding Neurodivergent Grief

 

Emerging research and lived experience suggest that autistic and neurodivergent individuals may experience and express grief differently from neurotypical expectations.

 

This may include:

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• Delayed grief responses

• Difficulties identifying or expressing emotions

• Increased anxiety or overwhelm

• Changes in behaviour or routines

• Heightened sensory sensitivities

• Communication differences

• Intense focus on practical details

• Challenges understanding social expectations around death and mourning

 

Loss on the Spectrum recognises and respects these differences without pathologising them.

 

There is no "right" way to grieve.

 

Our Support Approach

 

David provides specialist bereavement mentoring and support informed by:

 

Autism-Affirming Practice

 

Recognising and respecting neurodivergent experiences of grief without attempting to change or normalise individual responses.

 

Developmental Psychology

 

Drawing on the work of John Bowlby and attachment theory, recognising the importance of relationships, connection, loss, and emotional security throughout life.

 

Meaning-Making & Continuing Bonds

 

Supporting individuals to develop healthy ways of remembering, honouring, and maintaining connections with those they have lost.

 

Neurodiversity-Informed Support

 

Understanding that grief may present through communication differences, behaviour changes, sensory responses, emotional overwhelm, or changes in routine.

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Personalised Bereavement Support Framework

 

David works collaboratively with each individual to develop a tailored support approach that may include:

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• Understanding grief reactions

• Exploring emotional experiences

• Building resilience and coping strategies

• Managing uncertainty and change

• Developing practical supports

• Reducing isolation

• Strengthening self-understanding

• Creating meaning following loss

 

Support Options

 

Free Initial Consultation

 

A free online consultation provides an opportunity to discuss your circumstances, explore support options, and determine whether Loss on the Spectrum is right for you.

 

Individual Support Session

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1 x 60-minute session – £80

 

Bereavement Support Package(s)

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5 x 60-minute sessions – £380

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10 x 60-minute sessions – £720

 

Sessions are available online [*with in-person support potentially available by specialised arrangement only]

 

Who Can Access Support?

 

Referrals and enquiries are welcomed from:

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• Self-referrals

• Parents and family members

• Carers and support workers

• Schools and colleges

• Universities

• Healthcare professionals

• Social workers and key workers

• Community organisations

• Charities and voluntary groups

• Mental health and wellbeing services