DR SHELLEY GILBERT MBE
Guiding Your Grief
I’m a leading psychotherapist specialising in children and young people’s traumatic grief. I lost my parents at a young age and have dedicated my life to providing the support that I wasn’t lucky enough to receive.
Having founded Grief Encounter, one of the leading bereavement charities in the UK, I now give independent advice to bereaved families, grief professionals and those supporting the bereaved.
DR SHELLEY GILBERT MBE
Guiding Your Grief
I’m a leading psychotherapist specialising in children and young people’s traumatic grief. I lost my parents at a young age and have dedicated my life to providing the support that I wasn’t lucky enough to receive.
Having founded Grief Encounter, one of the leading bereavement charities in the UK, I now give independent advice to bereaved families, grief professionals and those supporting the bereaved.
AS SEEN ON
HOW I CAN HELP
Different help for wherever you are on your grief journey
Discover more of what I can offer to those dealing with the traumatic loss of loved ones.
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TESTIMONIALS
KIND WORDS FOR THE GRIEF DOCTOR
“When I received one of the first copies of the Grief Encounter Workbook, I wept tears of joy and sadness. It gave us all permission to grieve for Holly until the day we die.”
Kevin Wells, father of Holly Wells
who was murdered in Soham aged 10
“She helped shine a light in the darkness and showed us that we could one day emerge from the shadows of grief.”
Ben Brookes-Dutton, Author Lifeasawidower.com
(son lost his mum aged 2)
Shelley Gilbert has been perfectly positioned to write this book with her background and expertise as a bereaved child herself, and her award-winning work within clinical practice, research and psychotherapy. The result is one of most relevant and practical grief books possible.
Dr Saul Hillman,
Anna Freud Centre
SPEAKING & MEDIA
Speaking & Media Appearances
Healing Through Grief
A personal journey through loss and recovery
Supporting Families in Crisis
Expert insights on grief and resilience
The Future of Grief Support
Innovation in therapy and mental health
PODCASTS
Listen to Dr Shelley
Real Women’s Stories Podcast
Discussing child bereavement, the spiral of grief, and how families can be supported through loss with Lisa Quait.
Griefcast
A thoughtful conversation about grief, children, and the work behind Mr Good Grief.
RECOGNITION
Awards & Achievements
2015
MBE
Services to bereaved children & families
2016/17
BACP/Wiley Researcher of the Year
Daily Mail Inspirational Woman of the Year
Other recognitions
2008 → Minerva Outstanding Woman of the Year
2007 → Bank of America Excellence Hero Award
2006 → Norwood Helping Hand Award
AOL Innovation in the Community Award
With friends & supporters
