Bereavement Counselling in East London

Welcome

Thank you for visiting our website. If you’re here, you may be grieving the loss of someone important to you. Grief can feel overwhelming, unpredictable and deeply personal. There is no right or wrong way to grieve, and no set timeline for when you may need support.

The City and East London Bereavement Service (CELBS) is a community-based charity in Tower Hamlets. We offer specialist counselling and support to help you through your grief whenever you’re ready. Whether your loss was recent or many years ago, we are here to listen, support and walk alongside you.

“The pain of grief is just as much part of life as the joy of love: it is perhaps the price we pay for love, the cost of commitment.”

Our founder, Colin Murray Parkes

How we can help

One-to-one counselling

Up to 12 free sessions with a trained bereavement counsellor, at a pace that suits you.

Early bereavement support

Up to four flexible sessions in the first weeks and months after a loss, for emotional and practical support.

Grief Café

A free monthly gathering for anyone in our area to meet others who understand. Booking is needed.

Community events

Walks, runs, bake sales and more, bringing people together and supporting our work.

See all our services

1. Get in touch

Call us on 020 3022 5177 or email admin@celbs.org.uk. Your GP or another health professional can also refer you.

2. We take some details

We will ask for some basic information and offer you a counselling assessment.

3. Your support begins

We will arrange the support that suits you, such as counselling, early bereavement support or our Grief Café.

Our small staff team includes

Counsellors (paid and voluntary)

CELBS volunteer counsellors are either qualified or in training. All volunteer counsellors have attended a specialist, assessed CELBS induction training and have demonstrated that they meet the high standards required to be a CELBS volunteer counsellor.

Clinical Lead

Sheridan is our clinical lead and has been associated with CELBS since 2014. Sheridan is a BACP Accredited Counsellor and a Clinical Supervisor and has extensive experience managing and leading third sector organisations.

“I am passionate about the work CELBS does. It’s a much needed service, and working for a small, specialist independent charity allows us to stay client focused, ensuring we are flexible and truly able to offer a service to many who otherwise may not get the support they need. I have seen, first hand, on numerous occasions the positive impact it has for clients.”

Clinical Supervisors

As part of our professional commitment, our Counsellors meet with their qualified clinical supervisor twice a month. This allows the counsellor to reflect in depth about all aspects of their practice in order to work as effectively, safely and ethically as possible. Counselling sessions may be discussed in supervision but the identity of the client is kept confidential.

Trustees

The Charity is overseen by our Board of Trustees which is led by Catherine.

“It is a real privilege to be involved with CELBS and see the positive impact the work of our team has on those struggling with loss. The impact of the pandemic is still being felt at a time when bereavement services are becoming less available, which is why CELBS remains committed to providing accessible, specialist bereavement counselling and support to the community. We are very grateful to our funders, supporters and volunteers, because without them we wouldn’t be able to continue the work”.

If you are interested in becoming a Trustee please email Catherine:

catherine.tollington@celbs.org.uk

Welcome

“The pain of grief is just as much part of life as the joy of love: it is perhaps the price we pay for love, the cost of commitment.”

Our founder, Colin Murray Parkes

How we can help

One-to-one counselling

Early bereavement support

Grief Café

Community events

How to get support

1. Get in touch

2. We take some details

3. Your support begins

About us

Our small staff team includes

Our Status

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