About us
Onward life is a unique and inspirational organisation that focuses on post-traumatic stress and pre and post mental infirmities that can arise from personal responsibilities following the death of a loved one.
Our primary objective is to support and uplift individuals in the Caterham and neighbouring areas (Warlingham, Godstone, Woldingham, Coulsdon and Croydon) who have been affected by a lack of resources, support, and societal acknowledgment.
We intend to provide a one-stop-shop service of care, support and reliability that would help alleviate the added pressures that comes with the passing of the deceased.
Sprinkle Harrison-Girling
FOUNDER
Sprinkle Harrison-Girling, founder of Onward Life Limited is a compassionate and caring leader who stands by the credence that health is wealth and we all need to take care of our wellbeing especially in the event of a loss or bereavement.
Sprinkle relocated to the UK from Trinidad and Tobago in the year 2004. A strict believer ‘that knowledge is power,’ she continued her academic journey at the University of East London, garnering a bachelor’s degree in law. Her keen interest in employment law directed Mrs Harrison-Girling to pursue a career in Human Resource where she excelled beyond measure and successfully obtained her CIPD qualification and became an Associate Member of CIPD Association.
In 2021 her brother sadly passed away initiating a series of questions and research into the realm of loss and bereavement; particularly UK legislation and the recovery period after suffering a major loss.
Realising the absenteeism of Bereavement Leave Rights in the UK, Mrs Harrison-Girling embarked on a journey to aid those who are suffering from the after effects of loosing a loved one and more so to encourage great wellbeing and mental wealth through the transition process of returning to normality.
Sprinkle Harrison-Girling is a certified Greif and Bereavement Counsellor that brings to you a unique and holistic approach to the counselling world.
The vision of Onward Life Limited was not only to give discourse to the depression and anxiety aspect of dealing with loss and bereavement but to surround the individual with a full support system that will enable a stress free process from start to finish.
OUR VISION
“Support for all in need and to exist not because of humanity but for humanity”
Our Mission & Values
Compassion
We centre our services around the powerful value of compassion. Our counsellors empathise deeply, providing a safe space for you to share your grief journey. We believe in the healing power of understanding and kindness, offering a comforting hand during your toughest times.
Integrity
We believe that honesty and transparency are the foundation of our service. Our counselors are committed to acting with integrity, which means holding ourselves accountable to the highest ethical standards. We deal honestly with our clients, while respecting their personal beliefs and needs.
Diversity
We understand that every individual’s grief journey is unique, and that’s why Onward Life is committed to respecting and celebrating diversity. We welcome people of all races, religions, cultures, genders and sexualities into our safe space, providing no judgment.
Dignity
In the face of loss, maintaining one’s dignity can feel challenging. At Onward Life, we strive to uphold the dignity of every person we serve. We provide compassionate, personalised counselling that respects your individual grief journey, allowing you to process your emotions in a supportive and dignified manner.
Our aim
The most common stresses of bereavement is the balance of managing grief as well as all other duties that have been bestowed upon us as a result of losing someone. Our aim is to aid in all areas of our clients post death commitments, thus relieving stressors that derives from bereavement while they find solace, developing a new way of living and coping without their loved ones.