Compassion NavigatorContactGrief-informed presence for difficult hours
Someone to stay with you in the hardest parts of the day
Grief Companion Support offers one-to-one, grief-informed support for both the hard moments and the everyday functioning that grief disrupts. In Grief Companion Sessions, we can:
This is educational and supportive—not therapy. We don’t diagnose or treat. We focus on helping you understand what you’re living through and giving you practical ways to move through the day with less self-blame.
A different kind of help
Many grieving people don’t want to burden friends or family. Others are surrounded by people who think deep grief means they’re “mentally ill” or should be in the hospital. Some have no one who understands, or they’ve exhausted the patience of those around them. They’re not looking for someone to fix their grief. They’re looking for someone who knows loss and will stay with them while they do what the day demands.
Clear expectations
What it is
What it isn’t
Support shaped around real life
Sessions are shaped around what your day actually looks like. Here are some of the ways people use Grief Companion Support:
Birthdays, death dates, holidays, graduation seasons, court dates, and other “circle the calendar” days. We plan ahead for how you’ll move through the day, and I stay near you by phone or video during the most difficult parts so you’re not alone.
You’ve held yourself together all day—at the office, around other parents, or in front of people who don’t understand. Our session gives you a safe place to cry, say their name, talk about what hurt, or simply sit with someone who gets it.
Grocery stores, school parking lots, playgrounds, church, or the mall can feel unbearable after a loss. We can be on audio while you walk in, choose only what you can manage, and leave without having to explain why you’re struggling.
For holidays, birthdays, weddings, showers, and reunions, schedule a session or check-in during or just after the event. It gives you a natural way to step out, breathe, and be with someone who understands without pushing you to “be okay.”
Clean out one drawer, go through one box, make one phone call, send one email, or walk into one office. I stay with you while you begin, notice when you’re overwhelmed, and help you pause or stop without shame.
Together we look at what’s on your plate, choose a few realistic tasks, build in rest, and adjust expectations so you’re not trying to live as if nothing has changed.
Sometimes the session is simply sitting together on video or audio while you rest, cry, or stare out the window. You don’t have to talk the whole time or perform. You get to feel how it is, with someone there.
You drive or walk to the cemetery while we’re on the phone or video. I don’t tell you what to feel or say. I stay with you while you arrive, walk, sit, and leave, so you don’t have to do it entirely alone.
Small anchors for ordinary life
Grief doesn’t just hurt emotionally—it makes ordinary life feel impossible. In Grief Companion Sessions, we can work on tiny, realistic skills that help you feel a little more capable without pretending you’re “back to normal.”
These are not about “fixing” grief. They’re about giving your mind and body small anchors so you can survive today—and maybe feel a tiny bit less overwhelmed.
A place to be honest
This is for people who are trying to function in the world while carrying a loss that most people around them don’t fully understand. You might have some support, but you don’t want to keep leaning on the same friends and family, or they’re starting to worry you’re “not coping” instead of recognizing that grief is heavy and real.
Simple, transparent options
$75
One 50-minute session by phone or video
$195
Three 50-minute sessions over 2–4 weeks
Pricing reflects non-clinical, grief-informed support. If you need or already have a therapist, Grief Companion Sessions can sit alongside that care as extra day-to-day support. If cost is a barrier, reach out—we can discuss options.
Working alongside other care
Grief Companion Support is not therapy and does not replace licensed mental health care. I don’t diagnose, prescribe, or create treatment plans. Many people use this alongside therapy, support groups, spiritual care, or other services—as focused help for getting through the day.
If at any point it seems like you’d benefit more from therapy or crisis support, I’ll say so kindly and help you find appropriate resources.
One difficult moment at a time
If you’d like support for a specific date, event, or stretch of time, we can start with one session or a three-session bundle. You don’t have to know exactly what you need; you just have to know it’s too heavy to keep carrying alone.
Request Grief Companion Support Not sure if this is the right fit? Send me a note, and we’ll decide together.About Nicole
I’m Nicole, a bereaved parent and grief support professional with more than twenty years of experience sitting with people in loss. Compassion Navigator grew from what I’ve learned about what truly helps—and what quietly hurts. Grief Companion Support is my way of walking with you through the parts of the day you shouldn’t have to face entirely alone.