Starting grief counselling is like embarking on a journey without road signs. Some days, you may feel lost or stuck at an intersection of sadness, anger, or confusion. In counselling, we don’t rush toward a destination. Instead, we focus on being present, processing what arises, and making the journey more manageable. Together, we create a safe space where you feel seen and supported as you navigate unexpected turns, whether guilt, anger, loneliness, or moments of peace. You can pause, slow down, or change course whenever you need. Over time, you’ll understand your grief differently and find ways to carry it more easily. After each session, you may feel a sense of release, clarity, and a deeper connection to yourself and your loved one’s memories.
Hi, my name is Leena Mehta, and I’m glad you’re here. I hope you find what you’re looking for. I am a registered clinical counsellor in Burnaby (#19428) and am committed to supporting people through grief and loss. It’s okay to ask for help and start therapy. I’ve worked as a counsellor for over eight years, and during this time, I’ve supported people from all walks of life. Including professionals, married folks, cohabiting partners with no kids, seniors, young people, people of colour, immigrants and individuals from various religious backgrounds. The one thing these people had in common was that they were struggling to cope with all the grief and loss they felt.
I am a Burnaby therapist who works together with clients to help them heal from their loss. This happens in a safe, non-judgmental, and confidential space, both in person and online. Some people feel like they should be “over it by now,” while others feel overwhelmed and unsure how to continue. Regardless of your stage of grief, it deserves care, time, and understanding.
Struggling to carry your grief and loss? What if I told you that you don’t have to carry it alone and that support is available? Let’s work together so your load feels a little lighter, even just for a moment. I can’t take your sadness away, but we can work together to ensure you feel more in control.
At Ease Counselling in Burnaby, I work with you to help you achieve your goals and improve your mental health. Starting therapy and talking to a counsellor may bring up anxieties or worries. But let me reassure you, it takes strength and courage to access professional counselling support.
You may be a busy, successful professional who struggles with grief and loss. At work, you may have everything under control, and coworkers may admire how you engage in meetings. However, internally, you may be struggling with the end of your fourteen-year marriage. You may be lost, sad, depressed, lonely and embarrassed. You don’t share these feelings at work and continue to conduct yourself professionally. What if I told you that you are not the only one who struggles with sadness and low mood?
You may be a high-achieving student who struggles with grief and loss. At school, your peers and friends admire your ability to study and deliver coursework and presentations on time. However, internally, you may struggle with your parents separating and you feel sad, mad, lonely and stressed. You don’t feel comfortable sharing how you feel with your friends. What if I told you that you are not the only one grieving a loss?
You may be a stay-at-home parent or caregiver who struggles with grief and loss. At home, you may have everything under control and consistently meet your partner’s and children’s needs. However, internally, you may feel homesick and miss the city you grew up in. You feel sad, lonely and upset that your support network is far away. What if I told you that you are not alone?
At Ease Counselling in Burnaby, I offer a grounded and compassionate space to explore how your loss affects your life. It’s okay if you don’t feel okay. It’s okay to reach out and ask for support. As your counsellor, I validate and reassure you. I don’t judge you or tell you what to do. We can process your loss together.
Let’s work together in a safe space and make space for your grief and loss. As your counsellor in Burnaby, I understand that you may struggle to make space for the sadness you feel. At times, it may feel overwhelming, and you may want to run away or shut down. I’m here to support you every step of the way, and together we identify what your sadness needs. You are not too much or too sensitive. It makes sense that you’re emotional. Let me support you in providing a non-judgmental, compassionate space where your sadness feels seen, heard and understood.
Grief often affects more than just your feelings. It can impact your body, thoughts, and everyday life in ways you might not expect. Some common effects include:
As your Burnaby BIPOC counsellor, I ensure you feel seen, heard, validated, and accepted. Starting your healing journey takes courage, and I am here to support you every step of the way. I know it’s not easy to reach out and start counselling, but I’m here to help when you’re ready.
Burnaby grief and loss counselling provides a safe space to share, explore, and process your feelings of grief and loss. Together, we focus on your needs, which may include the following:
I need your help in determining which counselling modality is a good fit for you. It’s okay if you don’t know. I use a variety of different counselling modalities to support clients with grief and loss. Every client is different, and as a counsellor, I support each client with where they are in their healing journey. Counselling modalities that can help include:
ACT can help clients accept their thoughts and feelings without trying to change them. It can also help individuals change their behaviour so that it aligns more closely with their values. For example, saying no to others and maintaining healthy boundaries.
CBT can help individuals identify and challenge negative thought patterns. It can also help individuals challenge thinking traps. Sometimes clients struggle with black and white thinking, or they catastrophize. CBT can help shift these thought patterns.
DBT can help individuals with emotional regulation and distress tolerance by learning skills and strategies to help them cope. For example, noticing signs of sadness in the body and learning how to manage these feelings.
You may not be ready to start counselling, but there are resources you can access in the meantime.
https://bc.cmha.ca/programs-and-services/
https://helpstartshere.gov.bc.ca/mental-health
https://www.pac.bluecross.ca/mentalhealth
988 suicide crisis helpline
Burnaby grief and loss counselling focuses on gently understanding how your grief manifests emotionally, physically, and in your relationships. You might feel waves of sadness, irritability, numbness, or notice changes in sleep, appetite, or energy. As your Burnaby therapist, I unpack how these feelings, thoughts, and behaviours impact your close relationships, your work, and your life in general. These experiences can feel isolating, especially if others don’t seem to understand or acknowledge what you’re going through. Together, we create space to slow down and connect with your inner experience in ways that feel validating, supportive, and reassuring. I support you through each stage of your grief and invite you to be kind and patient with yourself.
Grief and loss counselling in Burnaby understands that everyone grieves differently, and your process doesn’t have to look a certain way. Some days, you may feel ready to talk; other times, silence will feel more natural. You may be holding onto feelings you haven’t had space to express, or you may not even know what you’re feeling. In our work together, we move gently, making room for curiosity, vulnerability, and reflection. There are five stages of grief: denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance. Clients move through these stages in different ways. As your counsellor in Burnaby, I will support you every step of the way. You set the pace, and I walk beside you as we explore what your grief needs. I invite clients to be extra patient and kind to themselves as they grieve their loss.
Grief and loss counselling in Burnaby supports your grieving and healing process. It means learning how to carry your grief in a way that honours what you’ve lost and nurtures your well-being. You’ll notice shifts, moments of clarity, self-compassion, or even relief as we work together. Some of our work together may focus on your accepting your feelings and thoughts without judgment. You build your resilience by allowing your feelings to surface and by learning to soothe and validate them. As a Burnaby therapist, I support clients with emotional regulation and becoming more attuned to physical sensations. We focus on tools and practices that support you as you rebuild your sense of self and connection to life. You don’t have to do it all at once, and you don’t have to do it alone.
There is no timeline for grief, and we all process grief differently. A parent who loses their child may take years to grieve, and a part of them may always miss their child. An adult who loses their parent may take a few years to grieve, but they may process this loss differently. As your Burnaby therapist, I support clients with unpacking and processing their loss in a safe, confidential space. There is no “right” way or “one” way to grieve the loss of a loved one.
Therapy can help you reduce your feelings of sadness and loss. Some people find talking and sharing their emotions helpful. Journaling or expressing your sadness through means like art or dance can help you channel your feelings and energy. As your Burnaby therapist, I support clients in identifying where in their bodies they feel sad, what physical sensations arise, what thoughts surface, and what behaviours they engage in. Sometimes clients share a desire to be left alone, and whilst this can help, at other times it helps to reach out to loved ones and feel connected with family or friends. I gently remind clients that they are not alone and support is available.
Yes, it is possible to heal from grief and loss. Every client has a unique healing journey, and while sometimes it takes time to process and recover, it is possible to heal. Counselling in Burnaby supports individuals who want to heal from their loss. As a Burnaby therapist, I have supported several clients in healing from loss, and I’ve supported them with emotional regulation.
Yes, it is not uncommon for clients to grieve the loss of their relationship with their parent or ex-partner. It can be painful and heartbreaking for people to come to terms with the fact that they didn’t have a loving relationship and connection with their parents growing up. Some people feel extremely sad, and they need to process this loss. Other clients grieve the loss of a romantic relationship and having to start over in life. As your Burnaby therapist, I help you unpack and process these feelings. Often, clients feel a sense of loss and are overwhelmed, but over time, they regain their confidence and make choices that align with who they are.
The number of sessions you may need varies from client to client. Every client I support as a Burnaby therapist is different, and their needs vary. I work with each client to establish goals, and we work together to achieve them. Clients who have been struggling for a while may need more sessions to help them unpack thought patterns and identify where they feel stuck. However, clients who have been struggling for a shorter period and seek support sooner may find they have less to unpack and process.
As a Burnaby BIPOC counsellor, sessions focus on meeting you where you are and working at your pace, alongside you, with compassion, kindness, and curiosity, both in-person and online.
As a Burnaby therapist, I incorporate evidence-based modalities in every session. I am trained in various evidence-based modalities, including Acceptance Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, and Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing. Each of these modalities equips me to support your unique needs, and we work together to achieve your counselling goals.
As a Burnaby therapist, I understand the impact of inequality and oppression, providing a safe, non-judgmental, and inclusive space in-person and online. People from all ethnic backgrounds, genders, and sexual orientations, including 2SLGBTQ+, are welcome. As a South Asian therapist, I create a culturally sensitive space, and I am curious to learn more about your culture, norms, and values.
