Camden, City, Islington & Westminster Bereavement Service (CCIWBS)
Bereavement counselling for individuals who are registered with a GP in Camden or Islington.
- Individual counselling support
Referrals are accepted once six months have passed since the most recent death. There is no upper time limit and we accept referrals no matter how long ago the death was.
Length of sessions: 10/12 weeks, 50 minute weekly sessions
- Early bereavement support for people processing their thoughts and emotions after a sudden and unexpected or traumatic death
Refer in the first three months after the death.
Length of sessions: 3 sessions, 50 minutes, weekly, same day and time
- Bereavement group counselling
Referrals accepted once 12 months have passed since the most recent death.
Length of sessions: 2.5 hours, 8 weeks
Contact details:
Email: admin@cciwbs.org.uk
Tel.: 0207 284 0090
Referral method: Self or via professional (eg. social worker, GP etc.). Referrals should be made directly by filling in the form on the website
Fee: Funded (free) service for clients with a GP in Camden or Islington, donations and voluntary contributions are welcome.
Clients with a GP outside of Camden/Islington can be referred for our low-cost contributions service (min £15 per session depending on financial status).
Update 30.09.25: Waiting time approx 6-8 weeks (Remote counselling- 3 to 4 months from assessment)
Claremont Psychotherapy Service, bereavement Service
Low-cost psychotherapy service using existential phenomenological approach
Contact details:
Tel.: 020 7837 3402
Address: 24-27 White Lion Street, London N1 9PD
Length of sessions: 6 weekly sessions, 50 minutes
Referral method: Formal referral is not required although GP may recommend.
Contact Rhianna Sahota (Manager for Psychotherapy Services) for more information on this psychotherapy service
(Tel.: 020 7689 8091
Email: rhianna@claremont-project.org)
Fee: £10-30 per session
Grief Encounter
Supports children, young people and families who are experiencing mild to moderate difficulties caused by the death of someone close, through 1:1 support, support group, creative therapies, etc.
Available to:
Children and young people (4-25 year olds) in England or Wales.
- Be at least 4 months bereaved (referrals can be submitted at any time)
- Have a gap of at least 3 months since taking part in any other therapeutic support
Contact details:
Tel.: 0800 802 0111 (Open weekdays 9:30am- 3pm)
Email: bereavementsupport@griefencounter.org.uk (Email with name, number, and best time to call to speak to Bereavement Support Team)
Address:
London Therapy Centre
Crystal House
Daws Lane
London NW7 4ST
(020 8371 8455
contact@griefencounter.org.uk)
Length of sessions: Unknown
Location of sessions:
Remote (depending on child’s age, recommended 9 years old)
Face to face in centre or in schools (4 years old and above)
Referral method: Self/ healthcare professional via telephone/ email
Fee: Free for children
Jewish Bereavement Counselling Service (JBCS)
Psychodynamic – Counselling available for the Jewish community.
Contact details:
Tel.:
020 8951 3881
Email:
enquiries@jbcs.org.uk
Address:
PO Box 875, Edgware, HA8 4WX
Length of sessions: 50min p/w, varied number of sessions.
Referral method: Self https://jbcs.org.uk/contact/
Fee: Voluntary contribution.
SANDS (Stillbirth and Neonatal Death Charity)
Support groups led by volunteer befrienders who have all experienced a neonatal death or stillbirth. All have been trained by SANDS. Groups meet once per month.
helpline@uk-sands.org
020 7436 5881
Length: unlimited
Referral: self
Fee: free
Update 30.06.20: Reduced service operating via online platforms. Information related to Covid, for professionals and individuals affected available to access.
Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide
Helpline or email support service, for anyone affected by bereavement by suicide (18+ only).
sobs.support@hotmail.com
03001115065
Length: unknown
Referral: self
Fee: free
Update 30.06.20: Reduced service operating groups via online platforms.
The Compassionate Friends
Helpline for bereaved parents and their families.
helpline@tcf.org.uk
0345 123 2304
Length: unknown
Referral: self
Fee: free
Update 30.06.20: Reduced service operating via online platforms. Covid specific resources available.
The Loss Foundation
Provides bereavement support following the loss of a loved one to cancer: support groups, therapy groups, Student groups, social events, weekend retreats, and how to support others.
Length: unknown
Referral: self
Fee: unknown
Update 30.06.20: Reduced service operating via online platforms. Specific Covid loss support available to access.
Suicide and Co.
A charity which provides low cost counselling and support for those who have been bereaved by suicide. Offer up to 12 sessions of counselling by self referral via their online form.
Website: Suicide Bereavement Counselling — Suicide&Co (suicideandco.org)
Tel (Helpline): 0800 054 8400
Email: info@suicideandco.org
