“Promptd brings the quality and transparency that the mental health domain deserves.”
Anas & Viktoriya
Co-founders of Promptd
Find Grief Counselling in Westmount
“Promptd brings the quality and transparency that the mental health domain deserves.”
Anas & Viktoriya
Co-founders of Promptd
90 Grief Counselling specialists in Westmount
Provider overview
90
Practitioners available
73
Accepting new clients
$171/h
Average session price
16h
Average response time
3
Therapy, Assessment and Family mediation
15
Languages spoken
About Promptd
In 2025, a therapist and a software engineer set out to raise the bar for mental health marketplaces
We looked at how people search for mental health services and thought: this could be so much better.
We bring tech to mental health so that finding the right provider feels as intuitive and personal as the experience you get on your favourite apps. Today, we represent clinics and independent mental health professionals across Montreal and its surrounding cities, in-person and online.
And we're just getting started.
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Your questions, answered
What is grief counselling and what kind of therapy is best for grief?
Grief counselling provides a compassionate space to process loss, adapt to new roles and routines, and move at a humane pace. The best approach depends on your situation. CBT therapy can help restructure patterns of avoidance or rumination, while other modalities like EMDR may suit traumatic loss. Your therapist will tailor the plan to your needs, values, and pace.
How does grief counselling help?
Providers normalize varied reactions and plan gentle steps that honor the relationship and values. You will learn communication, boundaries, and ways to re-enter activities safely. Depression counselling can help when grief contributes to persistent low mood, and Trauma & PTSD therapists may be relevant when the loss was sudden, violent, or retraumatizing.
How long does grief last?
There is no single timeline. Many find acute waves soften over months while moments of sadness persist. Grief can also cause physical symptoms like fatigue, brain fog, sleep disruption, and appetite changes. Counselling focuses on integration, not erasing grief, with skills for difficult dates and transitions.
What is complicated grief or prolonged grief disorder?
Complicated grief (also called prolonged grief disorder) involves intense longing, difficulty accepting the loss, and significant disruption to daily functioning that persists well beyond what is typical. It differs from normal grief in duration and intensity. If you also experience persistent anxiety alongside these symptoms, Anxiety therapists may be helpful in parallel. A therapist can assess whether specialized grief work or a broader treatment plan is needed.
What is anticipatory grief?
Anticipatory grief is the grief you experience before a loss actually occurs, often when a loved one has a terminal illness or progressive condition like dementia. It can involve sadness, guilt about grieving someone who is still alive, and exhaustion from caregiving. Counselling helps you process these emotions, set boundaries around your energy, and prepare for the transition ahead.
Can grief counselling help children and teens?
Yes. Caregivers receive developmentally appropriate guidance to explain death, maintain routines, and model coping. When kids or teens need more structured support, Child and adolescent counselling can complement grief-focused work.
Can grief counselling involve family sessions or be done online?
Yes to both. Grief can affect the whole household, and some people benefit from shared sessions to improve communication and rituals. If family dynamics are central, Family therapists is a good place to start. Counselling is also available by secure video through Online therapy, which can help maintain consistency when energy or mobility is low.