Grief Psychologists and Therapists in Nelson Bay, NSW
I am a compassionate Psychologist who, for the past 15 years, has helped people learn about themselves in order to build confidence and resilience. I believe it is a privilege to work with people in this space so always aim to authentically connect in order to help them feel safe and heard. I use a combination of supportive, active listening skills as well as practical suggestions the client can easily implement.
I am a compassionate Psychologist who, for the past 15 years, has helped people learn about themselves in order to build confidence and resilience. I believe it is a privilege to work with people in this space so always aim to authentically connect in order to help them feel safe and heard. I use a combination of supportive, active listening skills as well as practical suggestions the client can easily implement.
Whether it is mental ill health, challenging life circumstances or simply times of change, life can sometimes feel tough. I work with adults and couples to help you understand yourself and grow through life's adversities. My area of interest is helping those who have experienced trauma or life transitions regain quality of life and a sense of self, helping women navigate the challenges of mid-life, and helping couples find each other again. I want to understand you, how you see yourself and your life and how you would like it to be different. Reaching out is all it takes to start creating the life you want.
Whether it is mental ill health, challenging life circumstances or simply times of change, life can sometimes feel tough. I work with adults and couples to help you understand yourself and grow through life's adversities. My area of interest is helping those who have experienced trauma or life transitions regain quality of life and a sense of self, helping women navigate the challenges of mid-life, and helping couples find each other again. I want to understand you, how you see yourself and your life and how you would like it to be different. Reaching out is all it takes to start creating the life you want.
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.
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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.
My focus is entirely on your unique relationship with your pet and supporting you through your loss.
My path to counselling has been shaped by a deep reverence for the bond between humans and their companions. I believe in the power of sitting with you in the “unknowing.” I don’t rush to find easy answers to life’s unfairness; instead, I offer a real, authentic relationship where you are seen and held exactly as you are.
My focus is entirely on your unique relationship with your pet and supporting you through your loss.
My path to counselling has been shaped by a deep reverence for the bond between humans and their companions. I believe in the power of sitting with you in the “unknowing.” I don’t rush to find easy answers to life’s unfairness; instead, I offer a real, authentic relationship where you are seen and held exactly as you are.
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.
I specialise in trauma, complex PTSD, grief, suicide bereavement, relationships, anxiety, depression, self-worth, stress management and purposeful living.
I offer an integrative approach towards healing and transformation that combines my lived experience of traumatic loss with my postgraduate studies in Holistic Psychotherapy and Counselling, Relationship Counselling with professional qualifications in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), bereavement counselling, nature therapy and somatic coaching.
I specialise in trauma, complex PTSD, grief, suicide bereavement, relationships, anxiety, depression, self-worth, stress management and purposeful living.
I offer an integrative approach towards healing and transformation that combines my lived experience of traumatic loss with my postgraduate studies in Holistic Psychotherapy and Counselling, Relationship Counselling with professional qualifications in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), bereavement counselling, nature therapy and somatic coaching.
I offer a supportive, confidential space for adults seeking help with life challenges, stress, grief and loss, interpersonal conflict, self-esteem and confidence.
I am passionate about helping and connecting with others. I believe that everyone deserves to be heard, validated and supported. I love that I'm able to offer a safe, compassionate space for clients to explore their thoughts and feelings with empathy and understanding.
I offer a supportive, confidential space for adults seeking help with life challenges, stress, grief and loss, interpersonal conflict, self-esteem and confidence.
I am passionate about helping and connecting with others. I believe that everyone deserves to be heard, validated and supported. I love that I'm able to offer a safe, compassionate space for clients to explore their thoughts and feelings with empathy and understanding.
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.
They live with anxiety, grief, the long aftermath of trauma, or the quiet disconnection that comes from years of carrying more than felt sustainable.
I am an Accredited Social Worker (AASW) and PhD candidate in mental health. My work is informed by lived experience of caregiving, migration, and suicide bereavement, alongside fifteen years in mental health and senior leadership. Recognition includes the AASW Social Worker of the Year (2025) and the 2026 Suicide Prevention Australia LiFE Awards.
They live with anxiety, grief, the long aftermath of trauma, or the quiet disconnection that comes from years of carrying more than felt sustainable.
I am an Accredited Social Worker (AASW) and PhD candidate in mental health. My work is informed by lived experience of caregiving, migration, and suicide bereavement, alongside fifteen years in mental health and senior leadership. Recognition includes the AASW Social Worker of the Year (2025) and the 2026 Suicide Prevention Australia LiFE Awards.
Hi, I’m Jake. Have you ever wondered what your life would feel like if you were able to understand yourself and the people around you in a different way? Sometimes all we need is to learn how to relate to ourself in a new way, which naturally brings forward our best qualities, making life more enjoyable and mentally calm.
I work with clients experiencing a variety of challenges, such as anxiety, low self-confidence, stress, addiction, relationship struggles and confusion around gender or sexual orientation. We will work together to gain deep insights into whatever you bring to therapy and then co-create the best strategy forward.
Hi, I’m Jake. Have you ever wondered what your life would feel like if you were able to understand yourself and the people around you in a different way? Sometimes all we need is to learn how to relate to ourself in a new way, which naturally brings forward our best qualities, making life more enjoyable and mentally calm.
I work with clients experiencing a variety of challenges, such as anxiety, low self-confidence, stress, addiction, relationship struggles and confusion around gender or sexual orientation. We will work together to gain deep insights into whatever you bring to therapy and then co-create the best strategy forward.
As a fellow human, I deeply understand that pain and suffering, although normal, can be exquisitely hard. I provide a safe space for you to explore the struggles in your life and how your backstory affects you today. Together we can discover and establish the story you want to lead going forward; one in which you can be at rest and flourish.
As a fellow human, I deeply understand that pain and suffering, although normal, can be exquisitely hard. I provide a safe space for you to explore the struggles in your life and how your backstory affects you today. Together we can discover and establish the story you want to lead going forward; one in which you can be at rest and flourish.
One of the barriers to self-care is allowing yourself to go into the depths of your experiences. Often, we are challenged to explore and understand this profound chasm, to touch what is held there, to hear its messages, and to connect with compassion to the raw emotions that have been lying dormant for years or just surfaced. By peering into the abyss, we can gain deeper understanding of ourselves and insight into the meaning of our lives; transforming and opening up possibilities the future could hold for us.
One of the barriers to self-care is allowing yourself to go into the depths of your experiences. Often, we are challenged to explore and understand this profound chasm, to touch what is held there, to hear its messages, and to connect with compassion to the raw emotions that have been lying dormant for years or just surfaced. By peering into the abyss, we can gain deeper understanding of ourselves and insight into the meaning of our lives; transforming and opening up possibilities the future could hold for us.
Therapy aims to better understand what's going on in a young person or adult's life that has led to current functioning. This is done through holding curiosity and exploring your early life experiences, family of origin, current context, and identifying your strengths and resources. Together we work on building a unique tool kit to support your care and wellbeing. Therapy takes courage and at times can feel uncomfortable. My aim is to create enough safety and collaboration that we can be open to new ways of seeing things or creating new pathways forward.
Therapy aims to better understand what's going on in a young person or adult's life that has led to current functioning. This is done through holding curiosity and exploring your early life experiences, family of origin, current context, and identifying your strengths and resources. Together we work on building a unique tool kit to support your care and wellbeing. Therapy takes courage and at times can feel uncomfortable. My aim is to create enough safety and collaboration that we can be open to new ways of seeing things or creating new pathways forward.
Are you struggling to communicate effectively with your partner and feeling stuck in the same unhealthy pattern? Or going through a difficult separation or divorce? I am an experienced Couples Counsellor and Separation / Divorce Mediator. I understand the importance of effective communication and conflict resolution. I became a counsellor to help people find their voice, validate their emotions, and gain a better understanding of themselves and their relationships.
Are you struggling to communicate effectively with your partner and feeling stuck in the same unhealthy pattern? Or going through a difficult separation or divorce? I am an experienced Couples Counsellor and Separation / Divorce Mediator. I understand the importance of effective communication and conflict resolution. I became a counsellor to help people find their voice, validate their emotions, and gain a better understanding of themselves and their relationships.
Will is a Psychologist and Occupational Therapist, with an extensive background in the delivery of individual and group therapy interventions in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Will's dual qualification promotes a holistic approach, with an understanding of how mental health issues impact people psychologically and functionally.
Will is a Psychologist and Occupational Therapist, with an extensive background in the delivery of individual and group therapy interventions in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Will's dual qualification promotes a holistic approach, with an understanding of how mental health issues impact people psychologically and functionally.
I am based in the Port Stephens area and work with clients across Australia via Zoom. I have experience working with trauma, addiction, codependency and a wide range of mental health issues such as anxiety and depression. Clients come to me with issues around self harm, suicidality and relationship concerns. I use a range of therapies to offer a unique experience. Not every space feels right and at times it is hard to open up in a way that actually helps. I offer a space where you can feel met and where you can start to make sense of what is keeping you stuck.
I am based in the Port Stephens area and work with clients across Australia via Zoom. I have experience working with trauma, addiction, codependency and a wide range of mental health issues such as anxiety and depression. Clients come to me with issues around self harm, suicidality and relationship concerns. I use a range of therapies to offer a unique experience. Not every space feels right and at times it is hard to open up in a way that actually helps. I offer a space where you can feel met and where you can start to make sense of what is keeping you stuck.
Do you feel stuck? Are you struggling? Would you like to deepen your understanding of yourself and what is important to you? Would you like to feel more confident? Would you like to make choices that better serve you? Would you like to explore your concerns using dialogue, 2 chair work, art, body wisdom or dreams? Would you like to deepen your self awareness and authentic experience? Do you want to work in a way and at a pace determined by your needs? All sessions are mutually respectful and confidential.
Do you feel stuck? Are you struggling? Would you like to deepen your understanding of yourself and what is important to you? Would you like to feel more confident? Would you like to make choices that better serve you? Would you like to explore your concerns using dialogue, 2 chair work, art, body wisdom or dreams? Would you like to deepen your self awareness and authentic experience? Do you want to work in a way and at a pace determined by your needs? All sessions are mutually respectful and confidential.
No matter how big or small your therapy goals are, I offer a safe, non-judgmental, and comfortable space. I work in-line with my values of collaboration and connection with clients to create a positive path forward using evidence-based treatment.
No matter how big or small your therapy goals are, I offer a safe, non-judgmental, and comfortable space. I work in-line with my values of collaboration and connection with clients to create a positive path forward using evidence-based treatment.
Nearby Grief Therapists Searches for Nelson Bay
- Broadmeadow
- Hamilton
- Mayfield
- Merewether
- Newcastle
- Newcastle East
- Newcastle West
- Port Stephens
- Raymond Terrace
- The Junction
- Waratah
- Wickham
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.