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Cruse Bereavement Care

Cruse Bereavement Care is a charity which: Offers free information and advice to anyone who has been affected by a death Provides support and counselling one to one and in groups Offers education, support, information and publications to anyone supporting bereaved people Increases public awareness of the needs of bereaved people through campaigning and information services
Area serviced:  Nationwide
Address:  Cruse Bereavement care
Cruse House, 126 Sheen Road
Richmond, Surrey
TW9 1UR
Telephone:  0870 167 1677 (helpline) 0808 808 1677
Email:  helpline@crusebereavementcare.org.uk
Website:  www.crusebereavementcare.org.uk
Sector:   Voluntary
Last updated:  13/10/2009

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Expand/collapse icon Advice/Information

These sessions provide an opportunity for people to access the service to get information, seek advice, and be provided with support on mental health issues. Individual appointments can be offered for specific interventions including support planning, advice and information.

Expand/collapse icon Bereavement

Bereavement describes the experience of a profound loss. It is usually used when someone dies to describe the process of mourning - numbness, anger and sadness can all be a part of this.

Expand/collapse icon Counselling

Counselling can help people deal with a range of issues, from day-to-day worries or concerns to more serious, long-term psychological problems.There are many different types of counselling that are available in a range of different formats, each is suitable for a different situation. Counselling can take place face-to-face or over the telephone or, in some cases, by email. It may be a single session,a short-term course of sessions for a few weeks or months, or as a longer term arrangement that may last for months or even years. Counselling can help people come to terms with distressing or traumatic events, such as the loss of a loved one, divorce, or confusion about identity or sexual orientation. It can also be an effective way of dealing with long-term mental health problems, such as depression and anxiety. Counselling can be a positive way of addressing any unresolved issues. It can help people to achieve a better understanding of their problems and can also help people to gain a better understanding of other people's points of view.