Grief and Loss 

Grief isn’t a mental health diagnosis; it's a natural reaction to losing someone we deeply cared about. Whether it's the end of a relationship or death, the depth of grief often mirrors the depth of love. The bigger the loss, the bigger the grief, and that’s entirely valid.
 

Why It Hurts (Literally)

When we’re separated from someone we love, our brain lights up in the same way it does during physical pain. Naomi Eisenberger’s pioneering work shows that social separation activates regions in the brain that are the same areas that signal physical pain. In other words, heartbreak feels like heartache, and that neurological overlap is real.
 

Why It Matters

Although grief isn't a mental health condition, it can trigger stress, anxiety, depression, or even prolonged grief reactions in some people. That doesn’t mean your grief is disordered; it means the person you're grieving for mattered, and the impact is significant. Getting the right support can make a difference. 
 

Need Urgent Help Right Now?

If things feel urgent and it's out of hours, support is available 24/7:

• Samaritans: 116 123 (free, 24/7) NHS

• Urgent Mental Health Helpline: Call 111 and press option 2

• Open Mental Health Somerset (24/7): 01823 276 892 ​

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Want to speak to a therapist in Yeovil?

Life can carry on after loss- you might go back to work, see friends, and get through the day, but still feel like you’re carrying something heavy inside. For some, grief eases over time; for others, it lingers or feels stuck, sometimes becoming prolonged or complex grief. You don’t have to face it alone. Our Yeovil therapy team offers a safe, confidential space to keep talking about your experience. Whether your grief is new or long-standing, we're here to help. 

Thereapy with us:

• £70 for individual therapy (trauma informed) 

• £80 trauma specialist therapy online and in-person

• £120 per session for couples therapy

• £30 per session with a student counsellor(ideal for clients with moderate mental health needs, life transitions, everyday challenges, or feeling stuck or lost). Student counsellors are in the final stages of training and work under close supervision.