In 2024, I launched a six-month partial probono bereavement counseling project dedicated to supporting those deeply grieving the loss of a loved one. Among the first round of clients were family members bereaved by suicide, young adults mourning the passing of grandparents, and young people coping with the death of parents.

Grief counseling is never easy—especially when confronting the complex sorrow brought by suicide. The unspoken guilt and the pain stigmatized by society often require a more professional space to be held. Just as I was hesitating whether to continue, a compassionate individual who also focuses on suicide prevention and postvention support offered partial funding. This allyship gave me the strength to decide: from June 1 to December 31, 2025, I will open a second round of one-on-one grief counseling for those experiencing loss (including suicide bereavement).

If you or someone you know is struggling with such a loss, please remember:
Here, no topic is taboo—only understanding exists.

Xiaojie Qin

2024年，我启动了一项为期半年的半公益哀伤辅导项目，专门支持那些因丧挚爱而深陷痛苦的群体。在第一轮的来访者中，有经历家人自杀离世的遗属，有失去祖辈的年轻人，也有失去父母的青年人。

哀悼咨询从来不是轻松的工作——尤其是当面对自杀带来的复杂性哀伤时，那些未说出口的愧疚、被社会污名化的痛苦，往往需要更专业的容器来承载。当我犹豫是否要继续时，一位同样关注自杀预防与后事支持的热心人士提供了部分资助。这份来自同盟者的力量，促使我决定：2025年6月1日至12月31日，将开启第二轮针对丧失（含自杀离世）的个体哀伤咨询。

如果您或您认识的人正因此类丧失而挣扎，请记住：这里的谈话没有禁忌，只有理解。

秦小杰

Details:

• The round of psychotherapy is partly finaced by a warmed-hearted contributer, and partly by therapist’s reduction of the therapy fee.


• Number: 2 spots / every three months for half a year


• Rate: 400rmb/session for 8 sessions in total. Any further continuation will be full price


• Eligibility:
  
  
  
  • For those who have lost someone, including pets, in the past 6 months. Loss could be natural death, death of accidents, death by suicide and etc.
  
  
  • For those who (may) experience prolonged grief disorder. (see below)
  
  
  • 1 spot is reserved for Chinese national only
  
  
  
  


• Language: English or Chinese, or a mixture of both


• Income: priorities given to those with monthly income less than 15000rmb. if you have employment benefits includes therapy services, you are encouraged to use those services first.


• Therapist profile: click on Xiaojie Qin, Psychotherapist, and Director of CandleX


• Inquiries or booking: xiaojieqin2020@163.com

详情：

• 此心理咨询为低价公益心理咨询，由匿名资助者以及咨询师减免部分咨询费得意启动。有效期：自2025年6月1日至2025年12月31日。


• 名额：每三个月放出2个名额，为期半年，共4个名额（其中一个指定预留给中国人）


• 费用：总共8次，每次咨询400元人民币（50分钟）


• 适用人群：
  
  
  
  • 过去6个月内失去亲人（包括宠物）的人士，无论是自然死亡、意外死亡等。
  
  
  • （可能）经历延长哀伤障碍的人士（延长哀伤障碍科普，请见此文）。
  
  
  • 优先考虑月收入低于15000元人民币的人士。如果您的就业福利包括心理咨询服务，建议您首先使用这些服务。
  
  
  
  


• 语言：英语或中文，或两者混合使用。


• 咨询师简介：秦小杰，心理咨询师，CandleX创始人及总监。详情请点击名字查看


• 咨询或预约：xiaojieqin2020@163.com

CandleX Resources

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Mental Health Pre-treatment Guidance
Coaching Support For Your Mental Health Story
Silent Meditation Circle
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