Grief Counselling Market Report 2024

This Grief Counselling market report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market’s historic and forecast market growth by geography.

The grief counselling market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $3.04 billion in 2023 to $3.34 billion in 2024 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.8%. The growth observed during the historic period can be attributed to several factors, including economic downturns, shifts in cultural norms, changes in healthcare policies, increased transparency around mental health, and rising social anxiety.

The grief counselling market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $4.88 billion in 2028 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10%. The projected growth during the forecast period can be attributed to increased mental health awareness, the expansion of bereavement support programs, shifts in healthcare policies and cultural attitudes towards grief, evolving societal attitudes, and growing mental health awareness. Key trends expected during this period include the integration of teletherapy services, a focus on cultural sensitivity, the adoption of evidence-based practices, and the expansion of support networks through digital platforms.

The growth of the grief counseling market is expected to be driven by the increasing emphasis on mental health. Mental health pertains to the overall well-being of the mind, often requiring specialized treatment for optimal care. Rising awareness of anxiety and depressive disorders has led to more open discussions about mental health and reduced stigma associated with mental illness. Grief counseling plays a crucial role in supporting mental health by helping individuals process their emotions, alleviate feelings of isolation, and develop effective coping strategies after a loss. For example, according to NHS Digital, a US-based government agency, the number of individuals under 18 in England using NHS mental health services increased by 29.2% in the year 2021-2022, reaching 992,647, up from 768,083 in 2020-2021. This growing emphasis on mental health is driving the expansion of the grief counseling market.

Key players in the grief counseling market are focusing on technology-driven solutions, such as online bereavement support services, to enhance accessibility and provide personalized care. Online bereavement support services encompass digital platforms and tools that offer emotional and practical assistance to individuals dealing with loss. These services include virtual counseling sessions, support groups, self-help resources, and educational content accessible via the internet. For instance, in January 2022, St Elizabeth Hospice, a UK-based provider of hospice and healthcare services, introduced LivingGrief, a free online bereavement support service. Funded by Hospice UK, this initiative supports individuals in East Suffolk who are grieving, even if they have not previously interacted with the hospice. LivingGrief offers six standalone sessions via Zoom, webinars, training, and practical tools for community groups and care homes.

In January 2024, Acentra Health, a US-based provider of comprehensive mental health and counseling services, acquired EAP Consultants LLC for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition aims to enhance Acentra Health's Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offerings by integrating advanced technology and mental health expertise to address the mental health crisis, improve employee support and productivity, and comply with federal guidance for EAP services. EAP Consultants LLC is a US-based healthcare consulting firm specializing in grief counseling services.

Major companies operating in the grief counselling market are Cleveland Clinic, LifeStance Health, GoodRx Inc, VITAS Healthcare, TRICARE, Thriveworks Counseling, Talkspace, Doctor On Demand, OptumHealth, Heart to Heart Hospice, Evergreen Health Solutions Ltd, Brightside Counseling Services, 7 Cups of Tea Co., Australian Centre for Grief and Bereavement, PlushCare Inc, Calmerry, Amwell Inc, Aetna Behavioral Health, Cigna Behavioral Health, Mind Voyage, Samaritan Counseling Center, Verywell Mind, Lifeline Chaplaincy.

North America was the largest region in the grief counselling market in 2023. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the grief counselling market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.

The countries covered in the grief counselling market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

Grief counseling is a form of therapy designed to assist individuals in managing the emotional, cognitive, physical, and social responses to loss, particularly the death of a loved one. It involves providing support, guidance, and strategies to help navigate the grieving process, promote healthy mourning, and adjust to life without the deceased.

The primary types of grief counseling are personal counseling and group counseling. Personal grief counseling involves one-on-one therapy sessions with a trained counselor or therapist, aimed at helping individuals cope with and process their grief. This type of counseling is suitable for both children and adults and can be applied in various settings, including funeral agencies, hospices, counseling agencies, and others.

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The grief counseling market includes revenues earned by entities by providing services such as individual therapy, family counseling, cognitive-behavioral therapy, expressive therapies, and spiritual support. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.


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