Grief Works app

An app for people who are experiencing grief and loss and for those who are supporting them.
The Grief Works app can provide you with support in navigating the pain of grief and loss, and help you feel less alone in your journey and build strength over time.

Grief Works app	By Julia Samuel/PSYT
	Features Diary. Reminders. App community. An interactive app where you receive tailored responses and information, as well as gentle reminders and prompts if you wish.
Country of origin	United Kingdom
Clinical review	Read a clinical review below.
Security and privacy	Does the app: Collect medical information? No Require a login? Yes Have password protection? Yes Have a privacy policy? Yes Require internet access to use? Yes Read more about safety and security when using apps. Brochures: Tips to improve your privacy and security [PDF, 65 KB] Healthify He Puna Waiora, NZ Staying safe online(external link) Netsafe, NZ
Cost	Paid app.
Advertisements	This app contains no ads.
How to get the app	(external link) (external link) (external link)

This app was created in collaboration with Julia Samuel, a leading grief psychotherapist and author. It provides support to anyone who's experiencing the pain of grief, and those in support roles, including therapists. When you register, you're first asked what support you're seeking – for your own grief, supporting others or as a therapist. Based on your responses, this is followed by a tailored introduction video from Julia.

You're then asked to set up your daily reflections choosing what time of morning and evening you'd like to be prompted to do so.

A 28 session course is available and you can complete modules at your own pace. Each module starts with the option of a video or written explanation, and then a practise which allows you to enter personalised responses.

There are over 30 interactive tools including mindfulness, self compassion and reflective exercises.

You can join a community which links to a facebook page, you can sign up for regular live sessions where resources and advice are shared, and you have access to 24/7 live chat support with a therapist.

For the complete app description, go to the app website(external link), Google Play(external link), App Store(external link) or, for a more detailed review, see Reviews.

PROS	CONS
✔ Appealing graphics and audio content. ✔ 28 modules containing helpful information and 30+ interactive tools. ✔ Offers daily check in and personalised support options. ✔ Creates a sense of community including an online group, and access to individual support. ✔ 24/7 text chat support with a therapist. ✔ Mobile app for both Android and Apple devices.	✘ Interactive sessions are in UK time so this may make it difficult for NZ users to join. ✘ No desktop version. An iphone or Android phone is required which may restrict some users from accessing the app.

PROS

CONS

✔ Appealing graphics and audio content.

✔ 28 modules containing helpful information and 30+ interactive tools.

✔ Offers daily check in and personalised support options.

✔ Creates a sense of community including an online group, and access to individual support.

✔ 24/7 text chat support with a therapist.

✔ Mobile app for both Android and Apple devices.

✘ Interactive sessions are in UK time so this may make it difficult for NZ users to join.

✘ No desktop version. An iphone or Android phone is required which may restrict some users from accessing the app.

Clinical review

Reviewer: Rachel Massey, Registered Psychologist
Date of review: April 2025
Platform: Android and Apple
Version: 1.81
Comments: This is a great app, designed in collaboration with a leading expert on grief, Julia Samuel. It offers a warm and compassionate combination of modules that you can work through at your own pace, as well as tools to put lessons into real life action. Whilst acknowledging that every experience of grief and loss is unique and different, it offers guided informed advice to help you work towards your ‘new normal’.
It is a paid app but well worth the investment given the large amount of valuable interactive content that's tailored to your responses. It features excellent community and individual support, with regular group sessions offered and access to a text chat therapist.
Highly recommend – suitable for those experiencing bereavement, as well as those in support roles, including therapists.
Safety concerns: None.
New Zealand relevance: Yes, although this app is UK based, it is relevant to a New Zealand audience.

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