Grief and Loss Counselling with
Gabriella Dilorenzo,
M.A., B.A. Hons. RP (Qualifying)
Gabriella Dilorenzo is a Registered Psychotherapist licensed with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario. Previously, Gabriella has obtained her undergraduate degree within Neuroscience along with the completion of a Masters in Counselling Psychology. She provides evidence-based, up-to-date practice care grounded in current research to guide her work. The therapeutic interventions used in session will aim to alleviate symptoms for individuals experiencing OCD, PTSD, trauma and abuse, autism, grief and loss, anger management concerns, anxiety, self-esteem challenges, and ADHD.
Grief and Loss Counselling
Experience empathetic and professional bereavement support in Toronto. We provide a structured environment to honor your loss and explore healing, whether in person or through virtual care.
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Expert Guidance: Every session is conducted by a Registered Psychotherapist (RP) licensed in Ontario.
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Individualized Pace: We offer a compassionate space free from external expectations or rigid schedules.
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Versatile Access: Choose between our tranquil Danforth office or our secure, remote video platforms.
Compassionate Support for Your Journey Through Healing
Grief is not a problem to be solved or a disease to be cured. It is a multifaceted, deeply personal process that requires patience, room to breathe, and gentle support.
If you are feeling overwhelmed, numb, or exhausted after a major loss, please know that what you are experiencing is a completely normal response to an abnormal event. You do not have to carry the weight of this transition entirely on your own.
While our physical office is located on Danforth Avenue in Toronto, we offer secure virtual services to clients across Ontario, ensuring that expert support is accessible no matter where you are located.
How We Support You Through Grief
We tailor our therapeutic approach to match exactly where you are in your journey. We offer dedicated care across three specialized pathways:
General Grief & Loss Counselling
Loss takes many shapes. Whether you are navigating the end of a meaningful relationship, a significant career pivot, a life-altering health diagnosis, or a vague, heavy sense of sorrow, our therapists provide the structured support you need to process your changing world.
Bereavement & Mourning Support
Losing a family member, partner, or close friend can feel like the ground has shifted beneath your feet. Our bereavement care focuses deeply on helping you navigate the complex waves of acute mourning, honor your loved one's memory, and gently figure out how to move forward.
Virtual & Online Grief Therapy
When grief leaves you with very little energy, leaving the house can feel like an impossible task. We offer secure, fully confidential online video therapy across Toronto and Ontario, allowing you to access dedicated clinical support from the safety and comfort of your own home.
We utilize evidence-based modalities to help you understand and manage the impact of grief on your life and relationships.
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Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT): Helps you make room for difficult emotions without letting them completely anchor or paralyze your daily life.
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Compassion-Focused Therapy: Reduces the internal guilt, anger, or self-blame that frequently complicates the natural mourning process.
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Narrative Therapy: Allows you to safely explore and share the story of your loss, honoring the ongoing bond with what was lost.
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Interpersonal Therapy (IPT): We focus on the "here and now," examining how your loss affects your current connections and helping you find ways to re-engage with the world.
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Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT): This approach helps in identifying and shifting the thought patterns that may leave you feeling "unmoored" during a life transition.
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Grief-Focused Support: We create space to honour every emotion, recognizing that acknowledging sorrow is essential for strengthening bonds and finding a way forward.
Specialized Care for All Types of Loss
Grief manifests differently for everyone. Our team is experienced in supporting:
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Individual Counselling: Dedicated one-on-one sessions for adults navigating personal loss.
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Family & Couples Support: Helping families navigate grief together and strengthening communication during difficult transitions.
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Life Role Disputes: Support for those mourning the end of a career or a long-term relationship.
