Jeremy McConnell is seeing a counsellor as he struggles to cope with tragic deaths of his auntie and dad

JEREMY McConnell is seeing a bereavement counsellor in order to cope with the loss of his aunt and dad.

The Irish reality star has been encouraged by close friends to sit down with a professional in an attempt to overcome his recent heartache.

A source revealed: “Jeremy is in a really bad place at the moment.

“He’s still grieving from the loss of his dad and his auntie passing away has hit him hard too.

“He has been doing everything he can to stay on top of things and hopefully seeing a counsellor will help with the healing process.

“The counsellor and him have had a few sessions together already – everyone just wants him to feel better.”

Jeremy's seeing a counsellor following the recent loss of his auntie just days after burying his father.

His tragic loss comes amid reports he and ex Stephanie Davis are having vicious rows – just weeks after they reconciled for the sake of their son Caben-Albi.

A source said: “Jeremy lost his auntie on Friday – she was an old lady but it’s still come as a massive shock.

“He’s barely had time to grieve the loss of his dad before having to come to terms with another death in his family.

“He is doing everything he can to remain strong but it’s not easy given the horrific circumstances.”

Jeremy, who’s the father of Stephanie’s baby Caben-Albi, is currently renting a flat in Liverpool as the on-again couple vow to put their turbulent past behind them.

Despite the sudden loss of his dad and auntie Jeremy has still proven himself to be a good father by uprooting his life to be by Stephanie’s side.

She confirmed: “So far Jeremy is proving to be a great dad and quite hands on.

“He knows now how hard it is to have a new born so he’s determined to make up for lost time.

“They’ve already got such a special bond, it’s lovely to see.”

Jeremy has previously spoken about the tragic loss of his mother and siblings.

He said: “When I was fifteen I was at my cousin’s and my mum fell asleep.

“I got back about two hours later and she was gone – she had a brain haemorrhage.”

Within 15 months of his mother’s death, Jeremy also lost his brother and sister.

Jeremy continued: “Shortly after that my brother broke his neck in a motorbike accident.

“After that, my sister had a heart attack – she suffered with epilepsy. All in the space of fifteen months.

“Of course I miss them, I loved them dearly, but I think that’s what levelled me out a bit – I express myself the way I want to. I just grew up really fast.”