Grief Matters Southwark will close for the Christmas Holidays from Friday 19th December, reopening on Monday 12th January 2026.
At Grief matters Southwark
We are a team of qualified counsellors has many years of experience in bereavement cases, and this is why we are able to specialise in complex bereavement. In this context ‘Complex Bereavement’ refers to the loss of a loved one through unnatural causes, such as murder, suicide or tragic accident. It can also relate to losing somebody of a very young age or suffering multiple bereavements, as well affecting people who have a predisposition to depression and/or who have suffered a series of traumas in their lives.
Grief Matters Southwark is a low-cost bereavement counselling service for all adult residents of Southwark. Losing a loved one is one of the most challenging things any of us can face. We are staffed by expert bereavement counsellors and our ethos is to be client-led, inclusive and life-affirming.
How we work
At Grief Matters Southwark, we understand that grief is something everyone may go through at some point. That’s why we approach grief with care and kindness.
Our therapies look at you as a whole person, not just a set of problems.
We believe everyone has the ability to heal themselves, and we are here to support you through your grief.
Our counsellors have a lot of experience dealing with complex grief, and we know that positive changes are possible.
They are trained and regularly supervised to ensure they provide the best help possible.
We adhere to the ethical standards set by The British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy and the United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy.
Our Team
Julie Sale
Deborah Binns
Counsellor
Zyan Jaffer
Our Mission is to provide a first-class bereavement counselling service to the people of Southwark. In order to do this, we have recruited a highly specialised team who have worked in a professional capacity in the field of bereavement counselling for several years, and a counselling supervisor who has over 40 years’ experience alone.
Our vision is that all residents in the London Borough of Southwark who are bereaved can access our specialised counselling service.
Our values are compassion-focused, non-judgemental, supportive and comforting. We place a high onus on respecting diversity and employ a workforce of staff that reflect the diversity of the community of Southwark.
We offer face-to-face & telephone counselling along with home visits to disabled or elderly people.
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