Grief + Loss Coaching
for life's hardest seasons.
Hi there! I am Melissa Sulley (she/her).
I’m a Certified Grief + Loss Coach and Bereavement Doula offering trauma-informed, intuitive grief support for folks navigating life after loss in all its forms. That includes miscarriage, stillbirth, infant loss, abortion, and TFMR. And also the grief of divorce, co-parenting shifts, faith deconstruction, identity loss, burnout, and the quiet ache of becoming someone new after life doesn’t go as planned.
I’m a single, co-parent to three living kiddos and seven babies in the stars. My first experience with pregnancy loss was in 2015, when I lost my son Josiah at 20 weeks.
Since then, I’ve endured four more second-trimester losses, three first-trimester miscarriages, and the unraveling that comes with rebuilding your life again and again.
Grief has touched every corner of my story, from my body to my beliefs to my relationships, and I know firsthand how isolating it can be to carry pain that others can’t see.
That’s why I do this work.
Through coaching, I hold space that’s laid-back, non-judgemental, and deeply human. I’m here to walk beside you in the mess, help you name what hurts, and empower you to move toward a future that actually feels like yours.
Are you ready to reclaim your life after loss?
GRIEF + LOSS COACHING
Why Work With Me?
Sometimes life feels heavy and hard and grief shows up in ways we don’t always expect.
As a Certified Grief + Loss Coach and Bereavement Doula, I offer intuitive, trauma-informed support through the messy middle of it all. If you're navigating loss of any sort, change, or a season that’s cracked you open, I’m here to gently guide you as you reclaim your life after loss.
Grief + Loss Coaching is for you if you...
- experienced a miscarriage, termination, still-birth or infant loss
- are navigating grief after a divorce, breakup, or major relationship shift
- are processing a loss of faith, leaving a religious community, or spiritual deconstruction
- are parenting or co-parenting through grief and big life changes
- are trying to conceive after loss, are pregnant again, or parenting after loss
- feel stuck in your grief and need tools to move forward
- want support working through grief triggers, anxiety, or emotional overwhelm
- are seeking ways to honour your journey and reconnect with yourself
- want help creating boundaries that support your healing
- are grieving an identity shift or life not unfolding the way you imagined
What to Expect with Grief + Loss Coaching
I offer intuitive, mindful, trauma-informed coaching. Our sessions are laid-back in a relaxed, non-judgemental setting via video call (for now). Together we co-create space to explore and honour your grief journey, while empowering you to move towards a future you feel at peace in.
DOULA SUPPORT
Pregnancy & Infant Loss (Bereavement) Doula Support is for you if you...
- are currently experiencing a miscarriage, termination, or stillbirth
- just learned your baby no longer has a heartbeat
- received news of a devastating diagnosis
- have decided to terminate a pregnancy for medical or personal reasons
I can work alongside you and your partner to provide information or resources regarding what to expect during a miscarriage or termination along with physical and emotional support. Support is offered in person or virtually.
GROUP SUPPORT
Grief Coaching Groups
Our virtual grief coaching groups provide a space for healing in a group setting, facilitated by empathetic coaches with a deep understanding of the challenges associated with Grief + Loss. These sessions offer a structured and affordable avenue for individuals to connect, share experiences, and derive strength from the collective journey. In this nurturing environment, every participant's story is valued, fostering a sense of shared understanding and support. Join us as we navigate the path to healing together, transforming shared narratives into a collective source of resilience.
Patreon
I like to think of this little corner of Patreon (a paid membership platform) as a 'grief greenhouse' for life's hardest seasons. A space planted with intention, for the slow, sacred work of healing after loss. Here, you don’t have to rush your grief. You don’t have to explain it, shrink it, or clean it up. This is a space to tend to your pain. To witness others in theirs. To feel a little less alone. Think of it as a soft landing place; a mini coaching portal and grief slow-living hub. A quiet rebellion against toxic positivity and the expectation to 'move on.' A sanctuary and a study circle. Where we rediscover ourselves and reclaim our lives after loss.
Events + Workshops
Navigating Grief + Loss in all its' forms can be extremely isolating. We want to provide a safe space for you to connect with others who just get it, who understand the pain and joy associated with life after loss. Our events + workshops are light-hearted in nature. We may drop a few curse words, cry, and then laugh till our bellies hurt. If this sounds like your jam, come join us!
MY QUALIFICATIONS
In addition to my lived experience with recurrent pregnancy loss, secondary losses, pregnancy after loss, and parenting after loss, I also bring the perspective of navigating grief through divorce, faith deconstruction, co-parenting, and identity shifts.
I hold the following credentials:
- Certified Grief + Loss Coach
- Certified Pregnancy & Infant Loss Doula
- B.A. Psychology and Bachelor of Education - Western University
- ILCT Grief Coaching Course
- Grief Counselling & Support Course - Western University
- Bereavement Support Groups: Advanced Facilitator Training Certificate - Laurier University
I have also spoken at community events about navigating life after loss, pregnancy after loss, and how to support others through loss. I have facilitated multiple peer support groups, and am an avid reader of all things grief-related. I am constantly learning, growing and adding new coping and healing tools to my tool-belt as a Grief + Loss Coach and Bereavement Doula.
*Please note that I am not a licensed mental health practitioner or medical professional.