Grief is a natural consequence of loss, and many people manage their bereavement using their own resources and their usual social network.
However, this support can decline over time and a space to talk freely about feelings can feel limited. St Luke’s bereavement counselling offers a safe non-judgemental place to come and navigate this most difficult experience.
We offer 1 -1 and group counselling sessions (after an initial assessment) to support this. We also have a 2 hour Friday support group at our Ecclesall Road South site where you can come to make new friendships. Another option is to have a call every few weeks from one of our trained bereavement volunteers.
Refer yourself via the form below, call 0114 235 7656 or email us at [email protected]. We are here to support, to advise when we can, and above all, to listen.
Children's Bereavement Service
We’re proud to launch our new Children’s Bereavement Service, building on the success of our recent pilot group. We have recently extended our bereavement support offer to include children and young people aged 5-16 following the loss of a loved one who received care from St Luke’s.
Delivered by our qualified counselling and art therapy team, with support from trained volunteers, support is tailored to each child's/young person's needs. Our Children's Bereavement Service offers age-appropriate group sessions for children aged 5-7 and 8-11 years, and 1 - 1 counselling or art therapy for those aged 12-16.
Through creative activities, peer connection and emotional support, children are helped to understand grief, build resilience, and find a safe space to explore their emotions and feelings around the loss of their loved one.
Accessing our services
If you, or a child or young person in your care, are recently bereaved and your loved one was a patient at St Luke's, please use the referral forms below to access our support.
The team will endeavour to give you a call within a week to two weeks of you making your referral. If you do not hear from one of our counsellors during this time, please feel free to call us on 0114 235 7656.