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Psychologist for grief and loss

We have 1314 psychologists with this specialty

Losing someone you love is one of life's most painful experiences. Most people go through a natural grieving process, but for some, grief can become complicated and stuck. A grief-specialized psychologist can help you process the loss, find meaning, and gradually return to everyday life without forgetting the person you have lost.

Key figures

Psychologist for grief and loss: 1,314 psychologists on FindPsyk. 469 hold a ydernummer, 766 offer online sessions, and the typical waiting time is 4 weeks.

Popular therapy methods

Kim Nygaard

Kim Nygaard

Aarhus C, Midtjylland

SpecialistVerified2 weeksIn-person
AnxietyDepressionStress+9
Marianne From Jakobsen

Marianne From Jakobsen

Frederikssund, Hovedstaden

Health insurance subsidySpecialistVerifiedOnlineIn-person
AnxietyDepressionStress+13
Louise Balslev Garnæs

Louise Balslev Garnæs

Frederiksberg, Hovedstaden

VerifiedOnlineIn-person
AnxietyDepressionStress+14
Melanie Bühne

Melanie Bühne

Snekkersten, Hovedstaden

1150–2100 kr

Verified1 weekOnlineIn-person
AnxietyStressADHD+3
Susanne Ottke

Susanne Ottke

Hejls, Syddanmark

SpecialistVerifiedNo waiting timeIn-person
AnxietyDepressionStress+12
Jacob Risbjerg Nørregaard

Jacob Risbjerg Nørregaard

Vejle, Syddanmark

SpecialistVerified3 weeksIn-person
AnxietyDepressionStress+7
Michala Sofie Lehrmann Nielsen

Michala Sofie Lehrmann Nielsen

København V, Hovedstaden

Verified2 weeksOnlineIn-person
AnxietyDepressionStress+12
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Ida Christine Tholstrup Gjøde

København K, Hovedstaden

Verified2 weeksOnlineIn-person
AnxietyDepressionStress+9
Kirstine Nielsen

Kirstine Nielsen

Aalborg, Nordjylland

Specialist3 weeksOnlineIn-person
AnxietyDepressionStress+12
Helene Dysgaard

Helene Dysgaard

København N, Hovedstaden

In-person
AnxietyDepressionStress+14
AK

Anne Krogh Jensen

Aalborg, Nordjylland

In-person
AnxietyStressADHD+11
Tenna Malmos

Tenna Malmos

Espergærde, Hovedstaden

Health insurance subsidySpecialist12 weeksOnlineIn-person
AnxietyDepressionStress+9
K. Tine Ravn Holmegaard

K. Tine Ravn Holmegaard

Risskov, Midtjylland

Specialist2 weeksOnlineIn-person
AnxietyDepressionStress+8
Mads Kjær

Mads Kjær

Vejle, Syddanmark

Specialist28 weeksOnlineIn-person
AnxietyDepressionStress+11
Julia Ahlbom

Julia Ahlbom

Vanløse, Hovedstaden

1 weekOnlineIn-person
AnxietyDepressionStress+10
Maria Møldal

Maria Møldal

Holbæk, Sjaelland

Health insurance subsidy20 weeksOnlineIn-person
AnxietyDepressionStress+9
Helene Lycke Erikstrup Artland

Helene Lycke Erikstrup Artland

Farum, Hovedstaden

Health insurance subsidy10 weeksOnlineIn-person
AnxietyDepressionStress+8
Lotte Sønderby

Lotte Sønderby

Vejle, Syddanmark

SpecialistSupervisor2 weeksOnlineIn-person
StressADHDPTSD/Trauma+10
Rikke Rahtkens

Rikke Rahtkens

Sorø, Sjaelland

Health insurance subsidySpecialist12 weeksOnlineIn-person
AnxietyDepressionStress+9
DL

Dorte Larsen

Frederiksberg, Hovedstaden

SpecialistSupervisor2 weeksOnlineIn-person
AnxietyDepressionStress+15
Stine Kallesø

Stine Kallesø

Odense M, Syddanmark

3 weeksIn-person
AnxietyDepressionStress+12
Flemming Rasmussen

Flemming Rasmussen

Roskilde, Sjaelland

SpecialistSupervisor2 weeksOnlineIn-person
AnxietyDepressionStress+9
Pernille Holmboe

Pernille Holmboe

Kolding, Syddanmark

SpecialistSupervisor24 weeksIn-person
AnxietyDepressionStress+9
Brian Rosenstrøm

Brian Rosenstrøm

Esbjerg N, Syddanmark

SpecialistSupervisorIn-person
StressADHDPTSD/Trauma+6

Frequently Asked Questions

What is complicated grief?

Complicated grief occurs when the grieving process becomes stuck and you cannot move forward after many months. Symptoms resemble depression but are specifically tied to the loss. You may experience intense longing, disbelief, bitterness, and difficulty finding meaning in life.

How long is it normal to grieve?

There is no fixed timeframe for grief, and everyone grieves differently. However, you should seek help if grief remains equally intense after 6-12 months and prevents you from functioning in daily life. A psychologist can assess whether you need support.

Can psychological help with grief prevent depression?

Yes, early processing of grief can reduce the risk of developing depression or other secondary conditions. A psychologist helps process the emotions and build new coping strategies so you can live with the loss.

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