Grief Psychologists and Therapists in Cessnock, NSW
Anxiety and depression, social isolation, relationship issues, grief and loss, weight issues, pain and illness.
I have rooms in East Maitland offering face to face appointments. I also offer telephone and zoom counselling appointments. I see clients throughout the Hunter Valley Region of New South Wales. My approach to therapy is generally person-centred, unique to the client, guiding and supporting clients to create positive change in their life.
Anxiety and depression, social isolation, relationship issues, grief and loss, weight issues, pain and illness.
I have rooms in East Maitland offering face to face appointments. I also offer telephone and zoom counselling appointments. I see clients throughout the Hunter Valley Region of New South Wales. My approach to therapy is generally person-centred, unique to the client, guiding and supporting clients to create positive change in their life.
With over 25 years working in family and community services, Beth brings a compassionate and person-centred approach to her counselling practice.
As a registered counsellor Beth understands difficulties within the family structure and can offer sensitive family counselling to assist individuals, parents, caregivers and children for successful outcomes within the families’ difficulties.
Beth’s counselling room offers a warm and welcoming space where you can feel comfortable and safe, and welcomes all people, abilities, identities and cultures.
With over 25 years working in family and community services, Beth brings a compassionate and person-centred approach to her counselling practice.
As a registered counsellor Beth understands difficulties within the family structure and can offer sensitive family counselling to assist individuals, parents, caregivers and children for successful outcomes within the families’ difficulties.
Beth’s counselling room offers a warm and welcoming space where you can feel comfortable and safe, and welcomes all people, abilities, identities and cultures.
People who feel stuck in repeating patterns, disconnected in relationships, or unsure how to move forward often come to see me. You might notice you overthink, shut down, react quickly, or feel not quite like yourself. Many clients are navigating the impact of past experiences, even if they wouldn’t call it trauma. Couples often feel caught in the same arguments or distance and want to understand what’s happening underneath and find a different way forward.
People who feel stuck in repeating patterns, disconnected in relationships, or unsure how to move forward often come to see me. You might notice you overthink, shut down, react quickly, or feel not quite like yourself. Many clients are navigating the impact of past experiences, even if they wouldn’t call it trauma. Couples often feel caught in the same arguments or distance and want to understand what’s happening underneath and find a different way forward.
Specialising in children, youth and individuals who are stressed, anxious and generally overwhelmed with life’s curve balls. Do you have children with behaviours that are challenging, diagnosis’ of ADHD, Autism or similar? Do you have teens that feel like no one understands them? Do you want to create a sense of contentment in your life? To gain some connection within your family, to feel a greater sense of self-worth and self-acceptance? To understand and not vilify the many different parts of who you are? Congratulations on taking the first and often most difficult step in your well-being journey!
Specialising in children, youth and individuals who are stressed, anxious and generally overwhelmed with life’s curve balls. Do you have children with behaviours that are challenging, diagnosis’ of ADHD, Autism or similar? Do you have teens that feel like no one understands them? Do you want to create a sense of contentment in your life? To gain some connection within your family, to feel a greater sense of self-worth and self-acceptance? To understand and not vilify the many different parts of who you are? Congratulations on taking the first and often most difficult step in your well-being journey!
The service is for clients under a Mental Health Care Plan and clients accessing care through Victims Services NSW. My professional background is predominantly in mood disorders and trauma informed care.
The service is for clients under a Mental Health Care Plan and clients accessing care through Victims Services NSW. My professional background is predominantly in mood disorders and trauma informed care.
Stephanie is dedicated to supporting clients who are navigating the challenges of anxiety, depression, loneliness, grief and loss, and significant life transitions.
Stephanie is a warm and compassionate listener who creates a friendly and safe space for you. She understands that reaching out for help can be overwhelming and is dedicated to making your journey easier. Together, you’ll explore your feelings and experiences, gaining insights and working towards positive changes. Using a client-centered approach, she integrates techniques like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Narrative Therapy, and Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy to support you along the way.
Stephanie is dedicated to supporting clients who are navigating the challenges of anxiety, depression, loneliness, grief and loss, and significant life transitions.
Stephanie is a warm and compassionate listener who creates a friendly and safe space for you. She understands that reaching out for help can be overwhelming and is dedicated to making your journey easier. Together, you’ll explore your feelings and experiences, gaining insights and working towards positive changes. Using a client-centered approach, she integrates techniques like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Narrative Therapy, and Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy to support you along the way.
We all carry stories about who we are & how our experiences have shaped us. Sometimes those stories feel limiting or out of step with the person we want to become. I support children, young people, & adults to move through challenges using a blend of narrative therapy, kinesiology, & mind–body approaches. Together we explore what’s getting in the way, strengthen what’s already working, & create new possibilities for how you want to live. I have extensive experience supporting young people with school, learning, & emotional regulation, as well as adults navigating relationships, mental health, parenting, work & life transitions.
We all carry stories about who we are & how our experiences have shaped us. Sometimes those stories feel limiting or out of step with the person we want to become. I support children, young people, & adults to move through challenges using a blend of narrative therapy, kinesiology, & mind–body approaches. Together we explore what’s getting in the way, strengthen what’s already working, & create new possibilities for how you want to live. I have extensive experience supporting young people with school, learning, & emotional regulation, as well as adults navigating relationships, mental health, parenting, work & life transitions.
I have been working on myself for the past 6 years and healing childhood trauma to make me the best version of myself I can be. Since starting my own private practice to assist women with these issues, I have had the opportunity to work with some amazing women and help them on this journey called life and bring them back to themselves to remember who they are before the world took that away from them. Life throws us curveballs and it is not until we sit back and look do we realise how much it affects our every day life, relationships, work and the list goes on. These deep rooted problems will trigger us before we know why.
I have been working on myself for the past 6 years and healing childhood trauma to make me the best version of myself I can be. Since starting my own private practice to assist women with these issues, I have had the opportunity to work with some amazing women and help them on this journey called life and bring them back to themselves to remember who they are before the world took that away from them. Life throws us curveballs and it is not until we sit back and look do we realise how much it affects our every day life, relationships, work and the list goes on. These deep rooted problems will trigger us before we know why.
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I believe that trust is the highest form of human motivation and tricky situations challenge it in ourselves. We can have strengths that are as salient and unique as the barriers we face. My clients can have a good insight into themselves or their situation. They may have qualities that set them up for life or have achievements and yet experience significant setbacks that impact their mental health. I work largely with women navigating their pregnancy, parents with young children (up to 4 yrs), immigrants or people of a multi-racial background navigating change in a personal or professional context.
I believe that trust is the highest form of human motivation and tricky situations challenge it in ourselves. We can have strengths that are as salient and unique as the barriers we face. My clients can have a good insight into themselves or their situation. They may have qualities that set them up for life or have achievements and yet experience significant setbacks that impact their mental health. I work largely with women navigating their pregnancy, parents with young children (up to 4 yrs), immigrants or people of a multi-racial background navigating change in a personal or professional context.
I work with adults, and adolescents and I have a strong interest in supporting people navigating anxiety, grief and loss, PTSD, developmental trauma, CTPSD and the myriad of life's challenges.
As an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker, I see people privately, through Medicare, WorkCover, Open Arms and Private Health. I am strongly experienced in Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) amongst other therapy modalities.
I work with adults, and adolescents and I have a strong interest in supporting people navigating anxiety, grief and loss, PTSD, developmental trauma, CTPSD and the myriad of life's challenges.
As an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker, I see people privately, through Medicare, WorkCover, Open Arms and Private Health. I am strongly experienced in Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) amongst other therapy modalities.
You are the expert in your life and what is going on with you. I am a Christian Counsellor and open to all. My aim here is to meet people where they are at, spirituality is part of many of us who believe. So we can't leave that out of your health journey.
You are the expert in your life and what is going on with you. I am a Christian Counsellor and open to all. My aim here is to meet people where they are at, spirituality is part of many of us who believe. So we can't leave that out of your health journey.
My work has focused on helping individuals navigate grief and loss, anxiety, stress, relationship challenges, life transitions, and emotional wellbeing.
I have over 13 years of experience supporting people going through life transitions. My non-judgemental person centred approach is foundational in supporting my clients through a variety of modalities including Cognitive Bahavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Solution Focused Therapy.
My work has focused on helping individuals navigate grief and loss, anxiety, stress, relationship challenges, life transitions, and emotional wellbeing.
I have over 13 years of experience supporting people going through life transitions. My non-judgemental person centred approach is foundational in supporting my clients through a variety of modalities including Cognitive Bahavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Solution Focused Therapy.
Grief and loss can be associated with a number of life experiences.
I am open to assisting a range of people with a range of issues within my own experience and training.
Grief and loss can be associated with a number of life experiences.
I am open to assisting a range of people with a range of issues within my own experience and training.
Those closest to me would describe me as a kind and caring person who is a very good listener. I believe that’s because I’ve experienced my own share of life’s challenges and emotional pain. I’ve had times of feeling overwhelmed, hopeless, lost and alone. Through it all, my saving grace has been the support of some amazing counsellors and supervisors. It is these experiences that have inspired me to be the helper I am today. I’ve spent the past 22 years learning how to best help and offer hope to those in need. You can see a list of my credentials and experience here.
Those closest to me would describe me as a kind and caring person who is a very good listener. I believe that’s because I’ve experienced my own share of life’s challenges and emotional pain. I’ve had times of feeling overwhelmed, hopeless, lost and alone. Through it all, my saving grace has been the support of some amazing counsellors and supervisors. It is these experiences that have inspired me to be the helper I am today. I’ve spent the past 22 years learning how to best help and offer hope to those in need. You can see a list of my credentials and experience here.
I also provide therapy for people who may struggle with grief and loss, thoughts of self-harm, sense of worthlessness, challenges associated with neurodiversity (e.g. Autism and ADHD), life transitions and dilemmas, and relationship difficulties.
I have over 15 years of professional experience working with adolescents, adults and families within community mental health teams (e.g. CAMHS), hospitals, online and in private practice. I am trained in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Attachment-Based Family Therapy.
I also provide therapy for people who may struggle with grief and loss, thoughts of self-harm, sense of worthlessness, challenges associated with neurodiversity (e.g. Autism and ADHD), life transitions and dilemmas, and relationship difficulties.
I have over 15 years of professional experience working with adolescents, adults and families within community mental health teams (e.g. CAMHS), hospitals, online and in private practice. I am trained in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Attachment-Based Family Therapy.
Something feels off in the way you relate to people.
You might find yourself second-guessing what you say, holding things back, or trying to get it right so things don’t go wrong. You might also find yourself overthinking, trying to work out whether your reactions make sense, or if you’re overdoing it. Other times, you shut down, pull back, or feel flat.
Either way, it’s hard to feel like yourself.
You might already understand some of this. It just doesn’t shift.
Something feels off in the way you relate to people.
You might find yourself second-guessing what you say, holding things back, or trying to get it right so things don’t go wrong. You might also find yourself overthinking, trying to work out whether your reactions make sense, or if you’re overdoing it. Other times, you shut down, pull back, or feel flat.
Either way, it’s hard to feel like yourself.
You might already understand some of this. It just doesn’t shift.
I help those struggling with anxiety, low self-esteem, chronic pain and illness, grief and loss, intimacy and sexuality, struggles with faith or spirituality, PTSD and navigating life transitions.
Would you like to grow in confidence and skill to deepen your connection to your self and the ones you love? Do you want to improve your relationships and wellbeing? If you could benefit from discovering how to be kinder to your self, learning skills like boundaries to improve your relationships or understand and heal from the effects of trauma then I might be the person to help you. Sometimes we need a guide to empower us to explore our inner world and discover tools to help us move forward.
I help those struggling with anxiety, low self-esteem, chronic pain and illness, grief and loss, intimacy and sexuality, struggles with faith or spirituality, PTSD and navigating life transitions.
Would you like to grow in confidence and skill to deepen your connection to your self and the ones you love? Do you want to improve your relationships and wellbeing? If you could benefit from discovering how to be kinder to your self, learning skills like boundaries to improve your relationships or understand and heal from the effects of trauma then I might be the person to help you. Sometimes we need a guide to empower us to explore our inner world and discover tools to help us move forward.
Robin, Masters level qualified counsellor, BA, GradDipCouns 2011, MCouns 2024, specialises in attachment and relationships, and is a grief and loss specialist.
Robin Schep—when people first speak with us, they express feelings like, desperate, angry, helpless, stressed, lost, no-sense-of–belonging, not-good-enough, overwhelmed, and not-knowing-where-to-start. You may be feeling desperate, finding your life has unravelled, and that you have lost your way… When we meet, you are inviting us alongside you on your journey seeking understanding, meaning, and direction.
Robin, Masters level qualified counsellor, BA, GradDipCouns 2011, MCouns 2024, specialises in attachment and relationships, and is a grief and loss specialist.
Robin Schep—when people first speak with us, they express feelings like, desperate, angry, helpless, stressed, lost, no-sense-of–belonging, not-good-enough, overwhelmed, and not-knowing-where-to-start. You may be feeling desperate, finding your life has unravelled, and that you have lost your way… When we meet, you are inviting us alongside you on your journey seeking understanding, meaning, and direction.
I provide neuroaffirming and gender-affirming psychological care for autistic and ADHD adults and for trans and gender diverse people. My work includes therapy as well as psychological assessments for ADHD, autism and access to gender-affirming medical care (Pubertal suppression, Gender-affirming hormonal therapy GAHT and surgery) WPATH and AusPATH aligned.
Many people I work with have spent years feeling misunderstood or unsupported within systems not designed for them, and I aim to provide a space where neurodivergence and gender diversity are understood and respected.
I provide neuroaffirming and gender-affirming psychological care for autistic and ADHD adults and for trans and gender diverse people. My work includes therapy as well as psychological assessments for ADHD, autism and access to gender-affirming medical care (Pubertal suppression, Gender-affirming hormonal therapy GAHT and surgery) WPATH and AusPATH aligned.
Many people I work with have spent years feeling misunderstood or unsupported within systems not designed for them, and I aim to provide a space where neurodivergence and gender diversity are understood and respected.
When a client sits with displacement, loss, or the terror of starting over, I do not need it explained.
My clients are adults carrying something for a long time without a name for it. Functioning on the outside. Holding careers, relationships, and families together. But underneath, something keeps surfacing in the same patterns, the same arguments, the same sleepless nights.
Many are navigating major transitions. A career change. A relationship ending. A move across countries or cultures. Some carry the invisible weight of expectations that were never theirs to own.
All of them have reached a point where something has to shift. I work with them to find what is underneath. Not to fix them. To help them finally see themselves clearly.
When a client sits with displacement, loss, or the terror of starting over, I do not need it explained.
My clients are adults carrying something for a long time without a name for it. Functioning on the outside. Holding careers, relationships, and families together. But underneath, something keeps surfacing in the same patterns, the same arguments, the same sleepless nights.
Many are navigating major transitions. A career change. A relationship ending. A move across countries or cultures. Some carry the invisible weight of expectations that were never theirs to own.
All of them have reached a point where something has to shift. I work with them to find what is underneath. Not to fix them. To help them finally see themselves clearly.
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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.