Grief Psychologists and Therapists in Byron Bay, NSW
Jennifer Lalor Somatic Psychotherapy/EMDR
Counsellor, MA, PACFA
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
Whatever your situation, I know you are a unique individual with your own blend of needs. I create a non-judgemental space for you to explore whatever has brought you to seek my support and I can help you discover the next steps for your life.
Whatever your situation, I know you are a unique individual with your own blend of needs. I create a non-judgemental space for you to explore whatever has brought you to seek my support and I can help you discover the next steps for your life.
Sometimes we experience overwhelm, feel unsure of ourselves or feel stuck in life. Whether you are facing immediate challenges or are looking for a deeper self-understanding you don’t have to do it alone. I offer therapy in a safe, warm, gentle, creative and nature based environment, working both inside, and outside where we let the natural world take part in our explorations. I am offering a client centred approach, meeting you where you are as well as support and opportunities to discover and reconnect with your own rhythm.
Together we will explore the challenges you face and find ways to move towards a more fulfilling life.
Sometimes we experience overwhelm, feel unsure of ourselves or feel stuck in life. Whether you are facing immediate challenges or are looking for a deeper self-understanding you don’t have to do it alone. I offer therapy in a safe, warm, gentle, creative and nature based environment, working both inside, and outside where we let the natural world take part in our explorations. I am offering a client centred approach, meeting you where you are as well as support and opportunities to discover and reconnect with your own rhythm.
Together we will explore the challenges you face and find ways to move towards a more fulfilling life.
• You are experiencing sorrow regarding life-altering circumstances, health issues, loss of meaning, aging
Counselling and psychotherapy are about finding your way toward a life of contentment and purpose. Drawing on the various psychological, psychotherapeutic, and counselling skills I have learned, will support you through challenging times. This support can guide you to to inner strengths, awareness of repeating pattern and their root causes.
• You are experiencing sorrow regarding life-altering circumstances, health issues, loss of meaning, aging
Counselling and psychotherapy are about finding your way toward a life of contentment and purpose. Drawing on the various psychological, psychotherapeutic, and counselling skills I have learned, will support you through challenging times. This support can guide you to to inner strengths, awareness of repeating pattern and their root causes.
Cody works with a range of presentations including anxiety, stress, trauma and childhood trauma, life adjustments, depression, grief & loss, coping skills, life coaching, interpersonal or relationship difficulties and supervision.
She has worked with infants to adults during her career and ensures her practice is culturally appropriate and trauma informed. Cody's approach is integrative she she uses therapies like CBT, ACT, Psychodynamic therapy, Interpersonal therapy, Schema therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS) and EMDR. Cody also provides board approved supervision.
Cody works with a range of presentations including anxiety, stress, trauma and childhood trauma, life adjustments, depression, grief & loss, coping skills, life coaching, interpersonal or relationship difficulties and supervision.
She has worked with infants to adults during her career and ensures her practice is culturally appropriate and trauma informed. Cody's approach is integrative she she uses therapies like CBT, ACT, Psychodynamic therapy, Interpersonal therapy, Schema therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS) and EMDR. Cody also provides board approved supervision.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, grief, or life’s transitions?
I specialise in supporting adults and adolescents with trauma, anxiety, grief, life transitions, and depression. Using a client-centred approach, I combine traditional talk therapy with expressive modalities like Sandplay and somatic exploration. Together, we will uncover your strengths, build coping strategies, and create a path toward emotional well-being.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, grief, or life’s transitions?
I specialise in supporting adults and adolescents with trauma, anxiety, grief, life transitions, and depression. Using a client-centred approach, I combine traditional talk therapy with expressive modalities like Sandplay and somatic exploration. Together, we will uncover your strengths, build coping strategies, and create a path toward emotional well-being.
My ideal clients are individuals and couples ready to explore what's keeping them stuck — in old patterns, relationship struggles, or simply a life that no longer feels their own. Many carry early attachment wounds that quietly shape their present. I work relationally, creating a space where clients feel genuinely safe and heard. Together we explore what drives their patterns, rebuild trust in themselves and others, and find a way forward with greater clarity and freedom.
My ideal clients are individuals and couples ready to explore what's keeping them stuck — in old patterns, relationship struggles, or simply a life that no longer feels their own. Many carry early attachment wounds that quietly shape their present. I work relationally, creating a space where clients feel genuinely safe and heard. Together we explore what drives their patterns, rebuild trust in themselves and others, and find a way forward with greater clarity and freedom.
My integrative approach is designed for those who know there’s more available to them. Creating greater clarity, fulfilment and aligned success, but feel something unseen is holding them back.
This bridges mindset mastery, emotional regulation, behavioural evolution, and somatic intelligence to create lasting transformation from the inside out.
Whether you’re building a career, nurturing relationships, navigating health challenges, or striving toward personal growth, this work helps you dissolve internal barriers, strengthen resilience, and reconnect with your true potential.
My integrative approach is designed for those who know there’s more available to them. Creating greater clarity, fulfilment and aligned success, but feel something unseen is holding them back.
This bridges mindset mastery, emotional regulation, behavioural evolution, and somatic intelligence to create lasting transformation from the inside out.
Whether you’re building a career, nurturing relationships, navigating health challenges, or striving toward personal growth, this work helps you dissolve internal barriers, strengthen resilience, and reconnect with your true potential.
Dr Christine
Psychologist, PsychD, Australian Association of Psychologists - Member
Byron Bay, NSW 2481
I believe all people have an innate capacity for wisdom and, with this, a natural capacity for healing. I aim to empower people by supporting their connection to this inner wisdom while gently addressing the barriers that may limit access to it and prevent them from living a full and enriching life. Many people experience difficulties related to unresolved issues from the past, stressful relationship dynamics, work-related challenges, self-defeating behavioural patterns, and self-critical ways of thinking. Psychological counselling can help to develop insight, build on your strengths, and support meaningful and lasting change.
I believe all people have an innate capacity for wisdom and, with this, a natural capacity for healing. I aim to empower people by supporting their connection to this inner wisdom while gently addressing the barriers that may limit access to it and prevent them from living a full and enriching life. Many people experience difficulties related to unresolved issues from the past, stressful relationship dynamics, work-related challenges, self-defeating behavioural patterns, and self-critical ways of thinking. Psychological counselling can help to develop insight, build on your strengths, and support meaningful and lasting change.
I love working with people who are seeking change and therapy in a supportive non judgmental space. I am able to support everyday issues and more severe psychological distress by viewing people in their whole being. Goals of treatment not only involve reducing emotional distress, and the absence of illness, but the ability to flourish in life.
I am a board approved supervisor and am experienced working discretely with professionals and other clinicians who are experiencing their own mental health challenges.
I love working with people who are seeking change and therapy in a supportive non judgmental space. I am able to support everyday issues and more severe psychological distress by viewing people in their whole being. Goals of treatment not only involve reducing emotional distress, and the absence of illness, but the ability to flourish in life.
I am a board approved supervisor and am experienced working discretely with professionals and other clinicians who are experiencing their own mental health challenges.
I offer warm, holistic psychology for chronic stress, burnout, anxiety, depression, trauma/ loss, health issues, ADHD, chronic pain, existential and spiritual crises, low self-worth, eating concerns, relationship issues, and attachment and bonding issues for parents and families.
My approach to treatment is holistic, strength-based, client-centred, compassionate and evidence based, using the latest evidence-based treatment modalities such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Body Psychotherapy (Hakomi, Somatic Experiencing, Internal Family Systems).
I offer warm, holistic psychology for chronic stress, burnout, anxiety, depression, trauma/ loss, health issues, ADHD, chronic pain, existential and spiritual crises, low self-worth, eating concerns, relationship issues, and attachment and bonding issues for parents and families.
My approach to treatment is holistic, strength-based, client-centred, compassionate and evidence based, using the latest evidence-based treatment modalities such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Body Psychotherapy (Hakomi, Somatic Experiencing, Internal Family Systems).
Self-compassion begins a process that creates deep and profound transformation in our lives & relationships. Trained in Buddhist Psychology, Gestalt Therapy, Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT), the Enneagram & a Clinical Supervisor, I bring a wealth of experience, knowledge, joy and enthusiasm to working with others. The process of personal growth & transformation is not a solitary journey. With skillful support, we can transform our suffering into the good stuff.... like love, joy creativity and intimacy!
Self-compassion begins a process that creates deep and profound transformation in our lives & relationships. Trained in Buddhist Psychology, Gestalt Therapy, Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT), the Enneagram & a Clinical Supervisor, I bring a wealth of experience, knowledge, joy and enthusiasm to working with others. The process of personal growth & transformation is not a solitary journey. With skillful support, we can transform our suffering into the good stuff.... like love, joy creativity and intimacy!
I work with people who are navigating the complexity of being neurodivergent, the inner critic, anxiety, grief, sexual wellbeing, and relationship issues.
In our sessions, we pay attention not just to what you’re saying, but to what your body might be holding. This can help bring clarity to emotions, patterns, and needs that may have gone unspoken or unnoticed. Together we'll explore your experiences with curiosity instead of judgement, supporting you to be who you are, not who you think you 'should' be.
I work with people who are navigating the complexity of being neurodivergent, the inner critic, anxiety, grief, sexual wellbeing, and relationship issues.
In our sessions, we pay attention not just to what you’re saying, but to what your body might be holding. This can help bring clarity to emotions, patterns, and needs that may have gone unspoken or unnoticed. Together we'll explore your experiences with curiosity instead of judgement, supporting you to be who you are, not who you think you 'should' be.
Hello! I am a qualified counsellor with a Master's of Social Work whose professional passion is supporting individuals recovering from trauma. I have experience in the treatment of anxiety, depression, alcohol and drug use, terminal illness, relational stress, family and domestic violence, and complex trauma. My approach is person-centred and trauma-informed and I offer compassionate engagement tailored to your unique needs. My priority is generating relational safety and a secure space to support growth and healing. I am also a Victim Services Approved Counsellor.
Hello! I am a qualified counsellor with a Master's of Social Work whose professional passion is supporting individuals recovering from trauma. I have experience in the treatment of anxiety, depression, alcohol and drug use, terminal illness, relational stress, family and domestic violence, and complex trauma. My approach is person-centred and trauma-informed and I offer compassionate engagement tailored to your unique needs. My priority is generating relational safety and a secure space to support growth and healing. I am also a Victim Services Approved Counsellor.
Specialist mental health, eating disorder, and trauma therapy for teenagers (13+) and adults - with an out-of-pocket gap fee of $90.50 when you have a MHCP or EDP and referral from your GP.
I provide individual therapy and, where appropriate, family-based support. Therapy can support change when anxiety, depression, PTSD/c-PTSD, disordered eating or other problems are impacting your life. Treatment focuses stabilisation, understanding the problem in the context of your life and relationships, supporting you to identify your preferred ways of being and living, and empowers you to take the needed steps forward.
Specialist mental health, eating disorder, and trauma therapy for teenagers (13+) and adults - with an out-of-pocket gap fee of $90.50 when you have a MHCP or EDP and referral from your GP.
I provide individual therapy and, where appropriate, family-based support. Therapy can support change when anxiety, depression, PTSD/c-PTSD, disordered eating or other problems are impacting your life. Treatment focuses stabilisation, understanding the problem in the context of your life and relationships, supporting you to identify your preferred ways of being and living, and empowers you to take the needed steps forward.
I work with women through life transitions including motherhood, loss (incl. pregnancy loss), anxiety and depression.
I have a Masters of Counselling with experience in humanistic, psychodymamic and behavioural approaches. I also have an interest in mindfulness-based somatic counselling; Imago dialogue therapy, Transpersonal Counselling and Emotionally-focused therapy.
I work with women through life transitions including motherhood, loss (incl. pregnancy loss), anxiety and depression.
I have a Masters of Counselling with experience in humanistic, psychodymamic and behavioural approaches. I also have an interest in mindfulness-based somatic counselling; Imago dialogue therapy, Transpersonal Counselling and Emotionally-focused therapy.
I work with sensitive, empathetic adults who are high-functioning, perfectionistic, and self-critical, often shaped by harsh or unpredictable parenting. If you appear composed but carry shame, self-criticism, or unprocessed emotions, therapy can be a space to gently explore old patterns at a pace that feels manageable and never forced. Using trauma-informed talk, somatic techniques, meditation, and interoception-building skills, we process triggers and stuck emotions. This work cultivates long-term self-compassion and embodied awareness, helping you build a grounded, lasting sense of self-worth.
I work with sensitive, empathetic adults who are high-functioning, perfectionistic, and self-critical, often shaped by harsh or unpredictable parenting. If you appear composed but carry shame, self-criticism, or unprocessed emotions, therapy can be a space to gently explore old patterns at a pace that feels manageable and never forced. Using trauma-informed talk, somatic techniques, meditation, and interoception-building skills, we process triggers and stuck emotions. This work cultivates long-term self-compassion and embodied awareness, helping you build a grounded, lasting sense of self-worth.
Elaine is a caring and compassionate Psychologist with a depth of experience and treatment focus in the following areas: anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), childhood abuse, complex trauma, grief and loss, separated parenting, couples counselling, adjustment issues, and low self-esteem.
Elaine provides evidence-based integrative treatment that focuses on the unique needs of each individual. Elaine's treatment approaches include: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) for trauma and Gottman Method Couples Therapy. Elaine is also a qualified Art Therapist and creativity coach.
Elaine is a caring and compassionate Psychologist with a depth of experience and treatment focus in the following areas: anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), childhood abuse, complex trauma, grief and loss, separated parenting, couples counselling, adjustment issues, and low self-esteem.
Elaine provides evidence-based integrative treatment that focuses on the unique needs of each individual. Elaine's treatment approaches include: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) for trauma and Gottman Method Couples Therapy. Elaine is also a qualified Art Therapist and creativity coach.
I am a registered holistic counsellor offering a compassionate, integrative, and trauma-informed approach to support individuals and couples through life’s challenges. With advanced training in Level 3 Gottman Method Couples Counselling and Relational Life Therapy level 1, I help partners deepen connection, enhance communication, and navigate conflict and betrayal with empathy and skill. I also bring expertise in nervous system regulation, supporting recovery from trauma, chronic stress, and emotional overwhelm.
NOTE couples sessions are held in person only.
I am a registered holistic counsellor offering a compassionate, integrative, and trauma-informed approach to support individuals and couples through life’s challenges. With advanced training in Level 3 Gottman Method Couples Counselling and Relational Life Therapy level 1, I help partners deepen connection, enhance communication, and navigate conflict and betrayal with empathy and skill. I also bring expertise in nervous system regulation, supporting recovery from trauma, chronic stress, and emotional overwhelm.
NOTE couples sessions are held in person only.
A New Chapter IFS Therapy with Corene
Psychotherapist, MC, ACA-L2
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
Looking for a new therapist can be hard, especially when you really need help. I hope to help your search. I'm a warm, caring therapist here to help heal from trauma, anxiety, attachment, relationship, self-sabotage & self-worth issues.
Clients come to me compassionate, trauma-informed and neurodiversity-affirming therapy. I take pride in empowering my clients to create real, lasting & positive change in their lives.
Reaching out to a new therapist can feel daunting, but I hope you will take a moment to call or get in touch to see how I can help. I promise to make the process as welcoming and as easy as possible.
Looking for a new therapist can be hard, especially when you really need help. I hope to help your search. I'm a warm, caring therapist here to help heal from trauma, anxiety, attachment, relationship, self-sabotage & self-worth issues.
Clients come to me compassionate, trauma-informed and neurodiversity-affirming therapy. I take pride in empowering my clients to create real, lasting & positive change in their lives.
Reaching out to a new therapist can feel daunting, but I hope you will take a moment to call or get in touch to see how I can help. I promise to make the process as welcoming and as easy as possible.
I carry a deep reverence for life, death, and forces that move us.
Sometimes we experience a sense of stuckness in life and things can seem as though they are on a loop. We are bothered by inner resistance, doubt, restlessness, or anxiety. There may be challenges showing in our relationships, work, dreams and physical wellness. These symptoms could be signalling that something is emerging, something quite useful. It’s entirely possible that this is an invitation to grow, to learn, to change. I will support you to explore what is happening in a safe and meaningful way.
I carry a deep reverence for life, death, and forces that move us.
Sometimes we experience a sense of stuckness in life and things can seem as though they are on a loop. We are bothered by inner resistance, doubt, restlessness, or anxiety. There may be challenges showing in our relationships, work, dreams and physical wellness. These symptoms could be signalling that something is emerging, something quite useful. It’s entirely possible that this is an invitation to grow, to learn, to change. I will support you to explore what is happening in a safe and meaningful way.
Nearby Grief Therapists Searches for Byron Bay
- Alstonville
- Ballina
- Bangalow
- Billinudgel
- Brunswick Heads
- Lennox Head
- Lismore
- Mullumbimby
- Murwillumbah
- Ocean Shores
- Pottsville
- Suffolk Park
Grief Therapists
How long does therapy take for grief?
There is no exact timeline for grief counseling. Some people may start to feel better after just a few sessions, while others may take months or longer to feel relief. Some specific approaches, including some types of CBT, may involve a set number of sessions, or therapy may be open-ended until the patient determines they are ready to wrap up. Just as there is no right or wrong way to grieve, there is no right or wrong way to seek therapy for grief.
When should you seek therapy for grief?
Many people mistakenly believe that their grief needs to be debilitating or all-encompassing to warrant therapy. This is not the case. While people who experience severe, prolonged grief—particularly those who are considering self-harm or engaging in unhealthy substance use—are especially likely to benefit from therapy, so too are people whose grief is less intense but still interfering with well-being or daily functioning. In practice, almost anyone struggling to process a loss could benefit from grief counseling.
Can grief be managed without therapy?
Oftentimes, yes. Grief is a near-universal part of being human, and many find that their grief, while profound, does not stop them from participating in day-to-day life and steadily eases over time without outside help. For others, however, the harsh pain of early grief persists for months or years or leaves them unable to function. This group is especially likely to benefit from seeing a therapist, who can guide them through their grief and help them reconnect with the world.
What happens if grief is left untreated?
Because grief does not in itself necessitate therapy, untreated grief will often resolve on its own. However, for some people—particularly those who would qualify for a diagnosis of prolonged grief disorder—untreated grief can be a source of seemingly endless pain or lead them to withdraw from the world. In such cases, treatment can be indispensable, as it can help an individual adapt to the loss and start living again.