About Tabea

“Grief is love with nowhere to go.”

This quote has stayed with me, ever since I’ve experienced a sudden loss. During that period in my life I had been searching for a grief councellor that would fully understand me - and have learned just how hard finding that person can be.

This experience gave me the nudge, to start my journey as a grief councellor. Because perhaps I could be that person for someone else.

To me it’s fundamentally important to meet every person with care, true empathy and with patience.

I have spent my career working in animal wellfare, and I have experienced just how intense bonds between humans and animals - but also with each other can be. The bond that is forged as you work side by side can be as meaningful as any other. Loosing an animal companion, a loved one or experiencing a relationship break down, can make our lives feel shaky.

No matter which kind of grief you are experiencing: I’d be honoured to be part of your journey and support you as best I can.

Notable Careersteps

  • 2013 - Animal Caretaker

  • 2020 - Business Diploma

  • Since March 2025 in training to become a certified end-of-life carer and grief councellor

  • since 2025 in training to become a funeral speaker

FAQ

  • I offer individual sessions and family sessions, which can be either held in my office, or as a walk-talk along the river Töss.

  • Individual sessions last 60 minutes and offer support during the various stages of the grieving process. My support is provided on an equal footing, respectfully, and with care.

    • Initial consultation: CHF 50

    • Follow-up Sessions: CHF 60


    In justified cases, individual solutions can be agreed upon.

    I firmly believe that everyone should havethe option to have access to grief councelling and I am passionate about finding a solution if money is a concern.

  • No. This support does not replace psychotherapy or medical treatment. It is provided by a certified bereavement and grief counselor currently in training.

  • Grief is experienced in many forms – be it the loss of a loved one, a relationship, a job, or a pet. Every kind of grief is valid and deserves to be heard. The bereavement counselor supports all types of grief, with a particular focus on supporting people grieving the loss of their pet.

  • Family sessions last 90 minutes and accompany the grieving process within the family or group.

    The support is based on mutual respect, openness, and voluntary participation.

    I support the process but do not mediate or intervene in family conflicts.

    • Initial consultation: CHF 75

    • Follow-up sessions: CHF 85

      In justified cases, individual solutions can be agreed upon.

      I firmly believe that everyone should havethe option to have access to grief councelling and I am passionate about finding a solution if money is a concern.

    • Up to 24 hours in advance: free of charge

    • Less than 24 hours in advance: 50% of the fee

  • Yes. A contract will be discussed and signed on site before the first meeting.

  • Yes, I am currently training to become a certified bereavement and grief counselor. However, I hold a certificate in the fundamentals of spiritual and psychological counseling and can therefore offer professional support, even during my training.

A first conversation

Everything is welcome here – in a respectful and mindful environment.