Free Matching Service
Find a Grief Coach
Finding the right grief coach is hard, and it is difficult to tell who is actually qualified. The INBGC matching service makes it simple.
Tell us who the support is for and what you are working through, and we connect you with a Board Certified Grief Coach whose focus fits your situation.
Every coach we match you with holds an active Board Certified Grief Coach (BCGC) credential from the Independent National Board for Grief Coaching. You never have to wonder whether they are qualified.
01 | The Problem
Why finding a grief coach is hard
If you have searched for a grief coach, you already know the problem. Anyone can use the title. There is no license required to call yourself a grief coach, and very little way to tell who has real grief-specific training, who works within a clear and appropriate scope, and who is the right fit for the person who needs support.
Grief coaching is not one size fits all. Support after a death is not the same as support through a divorce, a serious diagnosis, a job loss, an estrangement, or a major life change. The focus matters. The situation matters. The fit matters.
That is what this service solves. Instead of guessing from a list of search results, you tell us what you need, and we match you with a certified grief coach whose focus fits your situation.
02 | The Process
How the matching service works
A simple, free process that connects you with the right grief coach.
Tell us what you need.
Complete a short form describing who the support is for, the kind of loss or life change involved, your location, your preferred session format, and anything specific you want the coach to understand. It takes a few minutes.
We find your match.
We review your request and identify the Board Certified Grief Coach whose focus, experience, and availability best fit your situation.
You receive your match.
We email you a personal recommendation for a coach who is ready to help. There is no fee and no obligation.
03 | the assurance
What board certification means for you
You should never have to wonder whether your coach is qualified. With INBGC, you do not have to.
Verified competency, not just attendance.
Every coach in our network has passed a proctored Board Examination through the Independent National Board for Grief Coaching, not simply attended a training.
A real, verifiable credential.
Each coach holds a BCGC credential with a unique number you can confirm in the INBGC public registry.
A published code of ethics and scope.
Board Certified Grief Coaches agree to INBGC's Code of Ethics and Scope of Practice, which gives you a clear standard and a path for accountability.
A defined, non-clinical focus.
Grief coaches provide forward-focused support for loss and life change. Certification confirms the coach understands where coaching helps and where clinical care is the right referral.
04 | Areas of Focus
The kinds of grief we match across
Tell us your situation, and we match you with a coach who works in that area.
05 | An Important Distinction
Grief coaching and therapy are different, and that matters
A grief coach provides non-clinical, forward-focused support for loss and life change. A therapist is a licensed clinician who can diagnose and treat mental health conditions. The two often work well alongside each other.
If what you are carrying may need clinical care, a Board Certified Grief Coach is trained to recognize that and to point you toward the right support. Matching you with the right kind of help is part of what this service is for.
If you are in crisis or thinking about harming yourself, please contact a licensed professional or a crisis line right away.
Frequently asked questions
How do I find a grief coach?
Use the free INBGC coach matching service. Tell us who the support is for and what you are working through, and we match you with a Board Certified Grief Coach whose focus fits your situation. Every coach we match you with is board certified by the Independent National Board for Grief Coaching, so you do not have to guess whether they are qualified.
What is a Board Certified Grief Coach?
A Board Certified Grief Coach (BCGC) has met INBGC's eligibility requirements, passed a proctored Board Examination, submitted verified practice hours, and agreed to a published code of ethics and scope of practice. The credential reflects verified competency in non-clinical grief support and is maintained through annual renewal and continuing education.
Is the matching service free?
Yes. The matching service is completely free, with no fee and no obligation. Complete the form and we send you a personal match with a Board Certified Grief Coach. Coaches set their own rates, which you discuss directly with your matched coach.
What kinds of grief can a grief coach help with?
Grief coaching supports many kinds of loss and life change, including the death of a loved one, divorce, serious illness and caregiving, job loss and career transition, estrangement, and major identity or life transitions. Describe your situation on the form and we match you with a coach who focuses on that area.
Is grief coaching the same as therapy?
No. A grief coach provides non-clinical, forward-focused support for loss and life change. A therapist is a licensed clinician who diagnoses and treats mental health conditions. They often work well together, and a Board Certified Grief Coach is trained to recognize when clinical care is the right referral. See Grief Coach vs. Therapist for the full distinction.
Can you match me with a grief coach near me or online?
Yes. The INBGC network includes coaches who offer both in-person and virtual sessions. Choose your preferred format and location on the form, and we match you with a coach who fits.
How do I know a grief coach is actually certified?
Every coach we match you with holds an active BCGC credential you can confirm yourself. Search the INBGC public registry by the coach's credential number to verify that the credential is active and in good standing.
Free, No Obligation
Get matched with a grief coach
Tell us a little about what you need. We review every request personally and email you a match with a Board Certified Grief Coach who fits your situation. Free, with no obligation.