What is Pregnancy Loss Counselling?
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Pregnancy loss counseling provides a safe and compassionate space for you to process your grief, cope with the emotional and physical impact of the loss, and find a path toward healing. Whether you're struggling with feelings of sadness, guilt, anger, or numbness, therapy can help you navigate these complex emotions while honouring your unique experience of loss.
At Toronto Therapy Practice, we understand that pregnancy loss affects everyone differently, and there is no "right" way to grieve. Our goal is to meet you wherever you are in your healing process, providing the emotional support and practical tools you need to move forward. Through pregnancy loss counseling, you can:
Pregnancy Loss Counselling in Toronto
Losing a pregnancy is a deeply personal and heartbreaking experience that can leave you feeling overwhelmed with grief, confusion, and isolation. Whether you've experienced miscarriage, stillbirth, or another form of loss, the emotional toll can be profound, affecting not only your mental well-being but also your relationships and sense of self. At Toronto Therapy Practice, we offer specialized pregnancy loss counselling to support you through this painful time with care, understanding, and expert guidance.
1 in 4 pregnancies end in loss, making miscarriage more common than many people realize. However, despite its prevalence, pregnancy loss is often surrounded by silence and stigma, leaving many individuals and couples feeling isolated in their grief. By opening up about your experience and seeking support through counseling, you can begin to process the emotions and find a path toward healing—while also breaking down the barriers of silence for others going through similar experiences.
Who Can Benefit from Pregnancy Loss Counselling?
Anyone who has experienced a loss during pregnancy can benefit from counseling, whether it’s a recent event or something that occurred years ago. Pregnancy loss counselling is available for:
Individuals grieving a miscarriage or stillbirth
Couples seeking to reconnect and grieve together
Those feeling anxious about future pregnancies
Individuals dealing with secondary infertility after a loss
Anyone struggling with the emotional aftermath of ending a pregnancy
At Toronto Therapy Practice, our therapists are experienced in supporting individuals and couples through the unique grief of pregnancy loss. We offer a non-judgmental, empathetic space where you can feel safe to share your emotions, find comfort, and begin to heal. Our specialized knowledge in perinatal mental health ensures that we can guide you through the psychological, emotional, and relational complexities of pregnancy loss with the care and expertise you deserve.
Effective Therapy for Approaches for Pregnancy Loss
Grief Counseling:
Grief counselling provides a safe space to process the emotions associated with loss, helping individuals move through the stages of grief—denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance—at their own pace. This approach encourages expression and understanding of grief, validating the unique pain of pregnancy loss.
Mindfulness techniques, such as meditation and breathing exercises, can help individuals manage the intense emotional waves of grief and anxiety after a pregnancy loss. Mindfulness helps clients stay grounded in the present moment and develop self-compassion.
Pregnancy loss can strain relationships, often leading to miscommunication or emotional distance between partners. Couples therapy provides a space to share feelings openly, rebuild emotional connection, and develop strategies to support each other through grief.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT):
CBT helps individuals reframe negative thought patterns, like guilt or self-blame, that often arise after pregnancy loss. By identifying and challenging these thoughts, clients can develop healthier ways of coping and reduce anxiety or depression associated with their grief.
Narrative Therapy:
Narrative therapy encourages individuals to tell their story of loss in a way that makes sense to them, helping them reshape the narrative to find meaning and integrate the experience into their life. It helps individuals take control of their story and their emotional healing process.
Trauma-Focused Therapy:
For those who experience pregnancy loss as a traumatic event, trauma-focused therapy helps process and heal from the emotional and psychological impact of the loss. Techniques like Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) can be effective in addressing trauma-related symptoms.
We Can Support You With:
LET’S WORK TOGETHER
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Give yourself the time and space to express your emotions, whether that means talking openly or simply sitting with your feelings in a supportive environment.
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Therapy helps you let go of guilt, self-blame, or feelings of inadequacy. You’ll begin to develop a sense of compassion for yourself, recognizing that your loss is not a reflection of your worth or ability as a parent.
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Through guided conversations and compassionate support, you’ll find relief in expressing your grief, allowing yourself to experience emotions like sadness, anger, or confusion in a safe and non-judgmental space.
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Whether you're managing physical recovery or planning for future pregnancies, counseling offers guidance and support for the decisions and emotions ahead.
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Loss can strain relationships. We’ll help you and your partner navigate this experience together, fostering open communication and understanding.
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We offer a space where you can memorialize your loss, helping you honor your experience in a way that feels meaningful to you.
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While the pain of loss may never fully disappear, therapy can help you find a sense of peace, meaning, and hope for the future.
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Over time, therapy will help you integrate the experience of your loss, fostering a sense of peace and acceptance that allows you to continue your life with strength and resilience.
What to Expect From Pregnancy Loss Therapy
At Toronto Therapy Practice, our pregnancy loss therapy supports individuals and couples through the emotional, mental, and relational challenges of loss. We offer evidence-based therapies such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), and Interpersonal Therapy (IPT) to help process grief, manage anxiety, and navigate feelings of sadness, guilt, or isolation. Our approach provides practical tools for coping, fosters communication and connection between partners, and offers a compassionate space to honor your experience and find a path toward healing.
Our Services
Pregnancy Loss Therapy:
Experiencing a pregnancy loss can bring intense feelings of grief, sadness, and confusion. You may feel a profound sense of emptiness, guilt, or isolation as you process what has happened. At Toronto Therapy Practice, we offer a compassionate and nonjudgmental space to explore your emotions, make sense of your experience, and begin to heal. You don’t have to navigate this journey alone—our therapists are here to support you every step of the way.
SPACE TO GRIEVE AND HEAL
Supportive Partner Therapy
YOUR EXPERIENCE MATTERS TOO
When your partner is grieving a pregnancy loss, you might feel unsure of how to help or struggle to process your own emotions while being there for them. It’s common to feel overwhelmed, helpless, or disconnected during such a painful time. Our supportive partner therapy offers a safe space for you to express your feelings, understand your partner’s grief, and learn how to provide meaningful support while also taking care of yourself. Together, we’ll help you find strength and connection during this challenging period.
Couples Therapy:
NURTURING INTIMACY & CONNECTION
Pregnancy loss can deeply affect your relationship, sometimes creating emotional distance, communication struggles, or feelings of blame or misunderstanding. Couples therapy provides a safe and supportive environment to navigate these challenges together. By working through grief, rebuilding trust, and fostering mutual understanding, you and your partner can find a way forward. With our guidance, you can strengthen your connection and create space for healing as a couple.
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Meet the Team
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Rebecca Songhurst MSW RSW
Registered Social Worker and Psychotherapist
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Ruth Diemer MSW RSW
Registered Social Worker and Psychotherapist
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Emilie Baillarino MSW RSW
Registered Social Worker and Psychotherapist
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Alana Jackson MSW RSW
Registered Social Worker and Psychotherapist
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Mila Arsenijevic MSW RSW
Founder and Clinical Director, Registered Social Worker and Psychotherapist
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Caroline Nikiel MSW RSW
Registered Social Worker and Psychotherapist