Sometimes grief is loud and obvious—someone you love dies and your whole world changes overnight. Other times it sneaks in quietly: the end of a relationship, a big life shift, the version of life you thought you’d have slowly slipping away. It doesn’t always wear black or come with sympathy cards. But it’s still grief.
Grief doesn’t follow a timeline. It doesn’t care if it’s been three days or three decades. And it doesn’t only show up after death. We’ve worked with people grieving parents they never had, futures that didn’t happen, relationships that were never quite right, people rebuilding after life threw a spanner in the works (or several). It all counts.
No two people experience grief the same way. And here’s the truth: you’re not meant to “get over it” or “move on.” But it can become something that reshapes you, rather than flattens you. You can learn to carry it differently—with more understanding, more space to breathe, and less pressure to pretend you’re fine when you’re clearly not.
Therapy gives you that space.
It’s somewhere you don’t have to put on a brave face or make it make sense. You can be angry, sad, confused, numb, relieved, all of the above—or none of the above—and we’ll work with that.
We see clients in Chesterfield, or online/by phone; sessions cost £50 per hour.
Grief is the guest nobody wants, but who keeps showing up anyway...
How We Work With Grief
We each bring our own experience, skills, and training to our work as grief therapists, and together we offer a unique combination of support. Our backgrounds in psychotherapy, bodywork, and clinical hypnotherapy allow us to meet people where they are — emotionally, mentally, and physically. Below, you can read more about who we are, how we work, and why we’re passionate about helping people navigate the difficult terrain of grief. As well as being therapists, we are also trainers, and create and deliver innovative training on grief support to some of the UK’s largest organisations.
Trudie Bamford has extensive experience supporting people through grief, identity challenges, and difficult life transitions. She is a trained psychotherapist with a focus on authentic, human-centered work that combines emotional insight with practical strategies for change. Drawing on her lived experienc and a commitment to meeting clients where they are, Trudie helps people navigate life’s difficult transitions with clarity, compassion, and a sense of agency. Her style is honest, down-to-earth, and tailored to the individual, making space for both the messiness and the growth inherent in the therapeutic journey. Click here to email Trudie.
Martin Roddis brings over 20 years of therapeutic experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, and life transitions. He is trained in Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy (REBT), clinical hypnotherapy, and massage therapy, giving him a versatile toolkit for addressing both the mind and the body. Martin draws inspiration from Stoic philosophy, helping clients cultivate resilience, perspective, and practical coping strategies alongside emotional exploration. His approach is grounded, human, and adaptable — combining evidence-based techniques with a deep understanding of the mind–body connection to meet each person where they are. Click here to email Martin. Or call on 07530 927400.