Grief Psychologists and Therapists in Caringbah South, NSW

Robyn Thomas
Verified Verified
Serves Area
She specialises in assessment and therapy for anxiety and panic, ADHD, Autism (ASD), depression, chronic stress, burnout, bipolar disorder, grief and loss, adapting to change, rebuilding self after a breakup, insomnia, chronic pain, migraines, and chronic fatigue.
Robyn is proficient in a variety of evidence-based therapeutic modalities, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), sensory modulation, and integrates social prescription, mindfulness, and technology such as bio/neurofeedback or VR to make therapy interesting and fun.
She specialises in assessment and therapy for anxiety and panic, ADHD, Autism (ASD), depression, chronic stress, burnout, bipolar disorder, grief and loss, adapting to change, rebuilding self after a breakup, insomnia, chronic pain, migraines, and chronic fatigue.
Robyn is proficient in a variety of evidence-based therapeutic modalities, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), sensory modulation, and integrates social prescription, mindfulness, and technology such as bio/neurofeedback or VR to make therapy interesting and fun.
(02) 9538 7564 View (02) 9538 7564
Jocelyn Koukoumas
Counsellor, ACA-L3
Serves Area
I help clients manage Childhood & Adult Trauma, Anxiety through the lifespan, Stress, Grief/ Loss, Depression, Self-Esteem, Impulse Control, Anger Management, Relationship Problems & Distorted Thinking.
I am able to taylor various techniques from well researched and empirically tested therapies such as Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Emotion Focused Therapy, Mindfulness & DBT to suit the clients needs. My speciality is being able to engage with the client in a way that enhances the therapeutic process, backed by testimonials from past and present clients.
I help clients manage Childhood & Adult Trauma, Anxiety through the lifespan, Stress, Grief/ Loss, Depression, Self-Esteem, Impulse Control, Anger Management, Relationship Problems & Distorted Thinking.
I am able to taylor various techniques from well researched and empirically tested therapies such as Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Emotion Focused Therapy, Mindfulness & DBT to suit the clients needs. My speciality is being able to engage with the client in a way that enhances the therapeutic process, backed by testimonials from past and present clients.
(02) 7501 0626 View (02) 7501 0626
Jessica Lau
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Serves Area
As a Registered Psychologist, I have a passion for helping individuals navigate the complexities of life, I am committed to providing a compassionate and supportive environment for all my clients. My approach is grounded in kindness and empathy, recognising that each person’s journey is unique and deserving of respect.
As a Registered Psychologist, I have a passion for helping individuals navigate the complexities of life, I am committed to providing a compassionate and supportive environment for all my clients. My approach is grounded in kindness and empathy, recognising that each person’s journey is unique and deserving of respect.
(02) 9538 7005 View (02) 9538 7005
Dr Gaye Cameron
Psychotherapist, ACA-L4
Serves Area
Dr Gaye Cameron - Sydney NSW. Professionally Registered Psychotherapist & Accredited Social Worker, offering professional services to busy people. Gaye's career spans over 30+ years, including Government & Private Enterprise, she possesses both Graduate & Post Graduate Degrees including Psychological Science, Counselling & Social Work, as well as Master Business Administration. Gaye understands that people may be experiencing difficulties in life for varying reasons, and taking the time to talk to a professional can help you resolve and put at ease your concerns.  Reach out today, the phone call is the start to getting support now.
Dr Gaye Cameron - Sydney NSW. Professionally Registered Psychotherapist & Accredited Social Worker, offering professional services to busy people. Gaye's career spans over 30+ years, including Government & Private Enterprise, she possesses both Graduate & Post Graduate Degrees including Psychological Science, Counselling & Social Work, as well as Master Business Administration. Gaye understands that people may be experiencing difficulties in life for varying reasons, and taking the time to talk to a professional can help you resolve and put at ease your concerns.  Reach out today, the phone call is the start to getting support now.
(02) 8074 1636 View (02) 8074 1636

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Julie Smith
Counsellor, MA, PACFA
Sydney, NSW 2000
I work with adults navigating anxiety, relationship challenges, grief and loss, trauma, addiction, burnout, ADHD, and major life transitions with a particular interest in supporting individuals to process trauma.
I provide a warm, supportive space where we can explore the emotional patterns, experiences and relationships that shape how you experience yourself and the world around you. With a certificate in Trauma Treatment, I work to clients build insight, better manage difficult emotions, strengthen relationships, and create meaningful and lasting change.
I work with adults navigating anxiety, relationship challenges, grief and loss, trauma, addiction, burnout, ADHD, and major life transitions with a particular interest in supporting individuals to process trauma.
I provide a warm, supportive space where we can explore the emotional patterns, experiences and relationships that shape how you experience yourself and the world around you. With a certificate in Trauma Treatment, I work to clients build insight, better manage difficult emotions, strengthen relationships, and create meaningful and lasting change.
0421 029 353 View 0421 029 353
Michael Elwan
Social Worker, AASW
Online Only
What brings people here is usually anxiety that will not settle, grief that has outlasted everyone else's patience, the long aftermath of trauma, or a quiet disconnection that crept in while carrying more than was sustainable.
I am an award-winning Accredited Social Worker and PhD candidate in mental health, working online across Australia with adults and couples. Sessions run in English, in Arabic, or in both. My background spans direct mental health practice, suicide prevention, and senior leadership, alongside lived experience of migration and caregiving.
What brings people here is usually anxiety that will not settle, grief that has outlasted everyone else's patience, the long aftermath of trauma, or a quiet disconnection that crept in while carrying more than was sustainable.
I am an award-winning Accredited Social Worker and PhD candidate in mental health, working online across Australia with adults and couples. Sessions run in English, in Arabic, or in both. My background spans direct mental health practice, suicide prevention, and senior leadership, alongside lived experience of migration and caregiving.
(08) 9515 5138 View (08) 9515 5138
The Woven Self Counselling & Connections
Social Worker, AMHSW
1 Endorsed
Summer Hill, NSW 2130
At The Woven Self, I offer a compassionate, grounded space to explore what’s feeling heavy, unclear, or stuck. My approach is trauma-informed, collaborative, and rooted in curiosity. Together, we’ll untangle old patterns, reconnect with your inner strengths, and begin to weave a life that feels more aligned and whole.
At The Woven Self, I offer a compassionate, grounded space to explore what’s feeling heavy, unclear, or stuck. My approach is trauma-informed, collaborative, and rooted in curiosity. Together, we’ll untangle old patterns, reconnect with your inner strengths, and begin to weave a life that feels more aligned and whole.
0478 522 944 View 0478 522 944
Jess O'Sullivan
Counsellor, MA, ACA-L2
1 Endorsed
Clovelly, NSW 2031
Whether you’re navigating anxiety, identity shifts, relationship challenges, grief, or a season of change that feels uncertain, you don’t have to move through it alone.
I am a registered counsellor with the Australian Counselling Association (ACA) and hold a Master of Counselling from the University of Canberra. My work is integrative and trauma-informed, drawing from Person-Centred Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Internal Family Systems.
Whether you’re navigating anxiety, identity shifts, relationship challenges, grief, or a season of change that feels uncertain, you don’t have to move through it alone.
I am a registered counsellor with the Australian Counselling Association (ACA) and hold a Master of Counselling from the University of Canberra. My work is integrative and trauma-informed, drawing from Person-Centred Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Internal Family Systems.
(02) 9100 0798 View (02) 9100 0798
Sarah Roberts
Counsellor
1 Endorsed
Online Only
You may be carrying grief, isolation, regret or identity loss that can feel hard to put into words.
My practice draws on Grief Therapy to process the losses that are often invisible, Narrative Therapy to help you -re-author a painful life story, Core Self Reclamation Therapy to rebuild identity and self-worth, and Solution Focused Therapy to explore possibilities for life now. Sessions are trauma-informed, person-centred, and shaped entirely around you.
You may be carrying grief, isolation, regret or identity loss that can feel hard to put into words.
My practice draws on Grief Therapy to process the losses that are often invisible, Narrative Therapy to help you -re-author a painful life story, Core Self Reclamation Therapy to rebuild identity and self-worth, and Solution Focused Therapy to explore possibilities for life now. Sessions are trauma-informed, person-centred, and shaped entirely around you.
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Kerryn Smith - Life Changes Tamworth Perinatal
Social Worker, AMHSW
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
Gentle, compassionate support for women & partners navigating fertility issues, loss, pregnancy & birth trauma.
What makes working with me different? I integrate my lived experience, with specialist perinatal & grief training, evidence-based therapies like EMDR, somatic practices & meditation. It isn’t a one-size-fits-all space; it’s a space where you can be yourself, feel what you need to feel, & find real, honest support that resonates with where you are right now.
Gentle, compassionate support for women & partners navigating fertility issues, loss, pregnancy & birth trauma.
What makes working with me different? I integrate my lived experience, with specialist perinatal & grief training, evidence-based therapies like EMDR, somatic practices & meditation. It isn’t a one-size-fits-all space; it’s a space where you can be yourself, feel what you need to feel, & find real, honest support that resonates with where you are right now.
(02) 5748 4723 View (02) 5748 4723
Anita Calic
Counsellor, ACA-L3
Through my therapeutic work I have realised that in order to heal and resolve our deep emotional wounds we must focus on the whole picture, our mind, body and our soul. If we want to create lasting transformation, we must switch off the autopilot, our habitual thoughts and behavioural patterns that have been working against us. We must be willing to take the first steps towards discovering who we truly are. Discovering our true authentic self and our worth, is the most empowering experience that we can achieve on our healing journey. In the words of E. Tolle, “You do not become good by trying to be good, but by finding the goodness
Through my therapeutic work I have realised that in order to heal and resolve our deep emotional wounds we must focus on the whole picture, our mind, body and our soul. If we want to create lasting transformation, we must switch off the autopilot, our habitual thoughts and behavioural patterns that have been working against us. We must be willing to take the first steps towards discovering who we truly are. Discovering our true authentic self and our worth, is the most empowering experience that we can achieve on our healing journey. In the words of E. Tolle, “You do not become good by trying to be good, but by finding the goodness
(02) 8000 1748 View (02) 8000 1748
Sandrine Lonchampt
Psychotherapist, PACFA
2 Endorsed
Online Only
I support adults, older adults and teenagers experiencing grief, loss, bereavement, trauma, migration, and major life transitions.
I am a person-centred, trauma-informed, and master-qualified psychotherapist, registered with PACFA. I offer individual online counselling and psychotherapy grounded in existential, psychodynamic, and narrative approaches (IFS-informed) and creative expression. Sessions are warm, reflective, and tailored to you.
I support adults, older adults and teenagers experiencing grief, loss, bereavement, trauma, migration, and major life transitions.
I am a person-centred, trauma-informed, and master-qualified psychotherapist, registered with PACFA. I offer individual online counselling and psychotherapy grounded in existential, psychodynamic, and narrative approaches (IFS-informed) and creative expression. Sessions are warm, reflective, and tailored to you.
0431 473 699 View 0431 473 699
Patricia Crosato
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
I am a Clinical Psychologist with a special interest in all areas of trauma and relationship difficulties. I focus on healing from the impacts of trauma, finding peace and thriving. I am passionate about empowering you to develop the skills needed for healthy and satisfying relationships.
I am a Clinical Psychologist with a special interest in all areas of trauma and relationship difficulties. I focus on healing from the impacts of trauma, finding peace and thriving. I am passionate about empowering you to develop the skills needed for healthy and satisfying relationships.
(02) 4501 7421 View (02) 4501 7421
Toni Leemen
Psychotherapist
1 Endorsed
Leichhardt, NSW 2040
I help people reconnect with their own resilience and I support complex grief and post traumatic growth.
I believe meaningful change doesn't come from trying harder or judging ourselves more harshly. I help you explore the nuances between your physical symptoms, emotions, sensations and patterns of thinking and experience. Slowing down, understanding and untangling your experience can create more room for healthy, life affirming choice, even in difficulty.
I help people reconnect with their own resilience and I support complex grief and post traumatic growth.
I believe meaningful change doesn't come from trying harder or judging ourselves more harshly. I help you explore the nuances between your physical symptoms, emotions, sensations and patterns of thinking and experience. Slowing down, understanding and untangling your experience can create more room for healthy, life affirming choice, even in difficulty.
(02) 9159 6502 View (02) 9159 6502
Nirekha De Silva
Counsellor, PhD, ACA-L3
3 Endorsed
Online Only
I support individuals experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship challenges, life transitions and addiction.
You may notice that despite your best efforts, stress, conflict, or painful memories keep resurfacing. Your mind might race, your body may feel tense, or you may find it hard to stay present and calm. These experiences are not signs of weakness. They’re signs that your nervous system has been working hard to keep you safe. Over time, those protective responses can leave you feeling disconnected, on edge, or exhausted. Healing begins when we start to listen to these signals with curiosity and compassion, understanding what your mind and body are trying to tell you, and gently creating space for balance and renewal.
I support individuals experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship challenges, life transitions and addiction.
You may notice that despite your best efforts, stress, conflict, or painful memories keep resurfacing. Your mind might race, your body may feel tense, or you may find it hard to stay present and calm. These experiences are not signs of weakness. They’re signs that your nervous system has been working hard to keep you safe. Over time, those protective responses can leave you feeling disconnected, on edge, or exhausted. Healing begins when we start to listen to these signals with curiosity and compassion, understanding what your mind and body are trying to tell you, and gently creating space for balance and renewal.
(02) 4703 5394 View (02) 4703 5394
Tania Djipalo
Psychotherapist, MA, PACFA
Serves Area
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.
(07) 5655 7533 View (07) 5655 7533
Indigo Melrose
Psychotherapist, PACFA
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
My side passions include: co-hosting the 'Mothers at Midnight Podcast' and facilitating ' Grief & Loss' groups.
I can support you with: grief and loss, trauma, feminist therapy, life-altering diagnosis, and relationship transitions. Choosing a therapist that is right for you is essential. I encourage you to 'meet me' by visiting my website or call for a 15-min FREE chat.
My side passions include: co-hosting the 'Mothers at Midnight Podcast' and facilitating ' Grief & Loss' groups.
I can support you with: grief and loss, trauma, feminist therapy, life-altering diagnosis, and relationship transitions. Choosing a therapist that is right for you is essential. I encourage you to 'meet me' by visiting my website or call for a 15-min FREE chat.
(02) 3816 2220 View (02) 3816 2220
Lauren Hosier
Psychologist, PsyBA - Couns. Psych.
1 Endorsed
Cronulla, NSW 2230
Lauren works with clients experiencing anxiety, ADHD, grief and loss, as well as stress, burnout, and bereavement, including the loss of a beloved pet.
Lauren is a highly-skilled psychologist with over 10 years experience. Her approach integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Schema Therapy, and an attachment-informed, trauma-aware lens to help clients better understand longstanding patterns, strengthen emotional wellbeing, and create meaningful, lasting change.
Lauren works with clients experiencing anxiety, ADHD, grief and loss, as well as stress, burnout, and bereavement, including the loss of a beloved pet.
Lauren is a highly-skilled psychologist with over 10 years experience. Her approach integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Schema Therapy, and an attachment-informed, trauma-aware lens to help clients better understand longstanding patterns, strengthen emotional wellbeing, and create meaningful, lasting change.
(02) 7501 0381 View (02) 7501 0381
Sharlene’s Counselling Services
Counsellor, ACA-L2
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I hold two majors — Grief & Loss and Child Development & Effective Parenting — which allows me to support a wide range of clients, from those navigating deep emotional pain to parents wanting more confidence and connection with their children.
I offer compassionate, practical support tailored to each person’s unique needs.
I hold two majors — Grief & Loss and Child Development & Effective Parenting — which allows me to support a wide range of clients, from those navigating deep emotional pain to parents wanting more confidence and connection with their children.
I offer compassionate, practical support tailored to each person’s unique needs.
(02) 7804 4787 View (02) 7804 4787
Izumi Yamaguchi
Counsellor, MA, ACA-L4
Serves Area
I have experienced with a range of issues including depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, addiction, adjustment problems and relationship concerns.
I am passionate to help clients overcome their challenges and take meaningful steps toward a better future. By exploring clients' internal conflicts and working on underlying vulnerabilities, I assist clients in finding ways together to alleviate or solve them.
I have experienced with a range of issues including depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, addiction, adjustment problems and relationship concerns.
I am passionate to help clients overcome their challenges and take meaningful steps toward a better future. By exploring clients' internal conflicts and working on underlying vulnerabilities, I assist clients in finding ways together to alleviate or solve them.
(03) 7003 2420 View (03) 7003 2420
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.