Kirke Kirs

Working language: Estonian

Kirke Kirs is a peer counsellor specialising in grief counselling and psychological support for those who are grieving. She gained her knowledge and skills at the Loov Ruum training centre, specialising in providing emotional and psychological support related to grief. Her approach is grounded in deep empathy and practical counselling methods that help those who are grieving cope with the complex emotions that accompany loss. Personal experience of losing a loved one at a young age has given Kirke a profound understanding of the individual nature of the grieving process. She recognises that grief can manifest in very different ways and emphasises the importance of creating a safe and supportive environment where those grieving can freely express and work through their feelings. Kirke takes a systematic approach to grief counselling, offering practical coping strategies, emotional support and guidance to help clients adapt to loss and find a new sense of balance and meaning in life. What concerns can you bring to Kirke Kirs? Coping with a significant loss after the death of a loved one; prolonged grief that interferes with daily life; guilt, anger, confusion or other intense feelings accompanying grief; concern that grief is negatively affecting mental or physical wellbeing; difficulty expressing or making sense of grief, especially when lacking a support network; major life changes related to loss; adjusting to a new stage of life after a significant loss; strained or conflict-ridden family relationships due to loss; the need to understand different ways of grieving within a family; support for those who feel “stuck” and unable to accept the loss; wanting to learn practical ways to better cope with one’s feelings.