Grief Counselling in North Sydney, NSW

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Loredana Punal
Psychotherapist, PACFA
Serves Area
Whether you are seeking counselling/therapy for the first time, or you are a veteran on this journey, I welcome you, all of you, with an open mind and open heart. Often making the decision to seek support is a crucial step towards healing and sustainable change.
Whether you are seeking counselling/therapy for the first time, or you are a veteran on this journey, I welcome you, all of you, with an open mind and open heart. Often making the decision to seek support is a crucial step towards healing and sustainable change.
(02) 9159 6746 View (02) 9159 6746
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David Sokol
Counsellor, ACA-L4
Serves Area
As a counsellor I cannot use Mental Health Care Plans. I provide Monday-Wednesday evening sessions. I specialise in supporting clients in all aspects of relationship: family counselling, pre-marriage counselling, couples counselling, and post-relationship counselling. Clients have said working with a male counsellor often brings a different perspective. With over 20 years experience and over 15,000 sessions completed, I have worked with individuals and couples, locally, interstate, and overseas who are experiencing difficulties in their relationship. I offer face-to-face and online sessions. Find my website for more details
As a counsellor I cannot use Mental Health Care Plans. I provide Monday-Wednesday evening sessions. I specialise in supporting clients in all aspects of relationship: family counselling, pre-marriage counselling, couples counselling, and post-relationship counselling. Clients have said working with a male counsellor often brings a different perspective. With over 20 years experience and over 15,000 sessions completed, I have worked with individuals and couples, locally, interstate, and overseas who are experiencing difficulties in their relationship. I offer face-to-face and online sessions. Find my website for more details
(02) 9538 7081 View (02) 9538 7081
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Linda Bartolone Sydney
Counsellor, MC, ACA-L2
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
I’m a warm, down-to-earth Sydney CBD counsellor supporting people with anxiety, stress, grief, and relationship challenges.
I support people navigating overwhelm, work stress, heartbreak, anxiety, people-pleasing, grief and big life transitions. I also provide couples therapy and am Gottman Method trained, helping partners strengthen communication, reduce conflict, rebuild trust, and create healthier patterns together.
I’m a warm, down-to-earth Sydney CBD counsellor supporting people with anxiety, stress, grief, and relationship challenges.
I support people navigating overwhelm, work stress, heartbreak, anxiety, people-pleasing, grief and big life transitions. I also provide couples therapy and am Gottman Method trained, helping partners strengthen communication, reduce conflict, rebuild trust, and create healthier patterns together.
0468 008 048 View 0468 008 048
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Anna Rostosky
Counsellor, ACA-L2
Serves Area
I work with adults navigating complex grief, neurodivergent identity, and life transitions.
Together, we’ll make space for your experience in a way that doesn’t require you to explain or justify how you grieve. My approach blends person-centred, narrative, and psychodynamic work, with elements of inner child exploration and EFT (tapping). I can help you shift long-held patterns and offer the right support to do so—without pressure.
I work with adults navigating complex grief, neurodivergent identity, and life transitions.
Together, we’ll make space for your experience in a way that doesn’t require you to explain or justify how you grieve. My approach blends person-centred, narrative, and psychodynamic work, with elements of inner child exploration and EFT (tapping). I can help you shift long-held patterns and offer the right support to do so—without pressure.
(02) 9100 0925 View (02) 9100 0925
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Sanchana Venkatesh
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Ed. Psych.
North Sydney, NSW 2060
I have a special interest in working with adolescents and adults experiencing anxiety, imposter syndrome, depression, adjusting to chronic health illnesses, grief and loss, life transitions (e.g. career, stage of life, migration, relationship breakdown), PTSD, OCD, tics & Tourettes.
I have been practising as a psychologist since 2008 & have worked extensively with adolescents & adults from culturally & linguistically diverse backgrounds with a wide range of presentations. I am trained in a cognitive-behavioural therapy called Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) in Australia & overseas & also use DBT & compassion-focussed approaches.
I have a special interest in working with adolescents and adults experiencing anxiety, imposter syndrome, depression, adjusting to chronic health illnesses, grief and loss, life transitions (e.g. career, stage of life, migration, relationship breakdown), PTSD, OCD, tics & Tourettes.
I have been practising as a psychologist since 2008 & have worked extensively with adolescents & adults from culturally & linguistically diverse backgrounds with a wide range of presentations. I am trained in a cognitive-behavioural therapy called Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) in Australia & overseas & also use DBT & compassion-focussed approaches.
(02) 9100 0086 View (02) 9100 0086
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Marijn Cugati
Psychologist, MSc, PsyBA General
North Sydney, NSW 2060
I work with a wide range of presentations, including depression, anxiety (generalised, social, phobias, panic), substance use, trauma, obsessive-compulsive disorders, and grief, anger, stress and self-esteem concerns.
Hello, I'm Marijn, Psychologist in North Sydney with a strong passion for my work. My approach is friendly, respectful, open, and non-judgemental. I have a strong and genuine interest in people and their life stories. I like to work collaboratively, working through what is going on for you, desired outcomes, and what can be done to achieve a required change. While working through this, I encourage a broad perspective, addressing emotional, physical, intellectual, social, occupational, and spiritual aspects which impact psychological wellbeing.
I work with a wide range of presentations, including depression, anxiety (generalised, social, phobias, panic), substance use, trauma, obsessive-compulsive disorders, and grief, anger, stress and self-esteem concerns.
Hello, I'm Marijn, Psychologist in North Sydney with a strong passion for my work. My approach is friendly, respectful, open, and non-judgemental. I have a strong and genuine interest in people and their life stories. I like to work collaboratively, working through what is going on for you, desired outcomes, and what can be done to achieve a required change. While working through this, I encourage a broad perspective, addressing emotional, physical, intellectual, social, occupational, and spiritual aspects which impact psychological wellbeing.
(02) 9100 0717 View (02) 9100 0717
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Step Counselling
Counsellor, MA, ACA-L2
Online Only
If you are facing a significant life change, struggling with depression or anxiety, have suffered loss, feel emotionally reactive or overwhelmed - I encourage you to take the first step.
I am a Registered Counsellor and a Christian. My WHY: To be an empathetic listening ear, to create a space where you can reflect, process, heal, and grow. I offer faith based counselling according to client's individual preferences. I operate my own practice, 'Step Counselling' and also work in community mental health.
If you are facing a significant life change, struggling with depression or anxiety, have suffered loss, feel emotionally reactive or overwhelmed - I encourage you to take the first step.
I am a Registered Counsellor and a Christian. My WHY: To be an empathetic listening ear, to create a space where you can reflect, process, heal, and grow. I offer faith based counselling according to client's individual preferences. I operate my own practice, 'Step Counselling' and also work in community mental health.
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Bethany Samantha Fortuin-Hathway
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
North Sydney, NSW 2060
Bethany has supported clients faced with anxiety, depression, grief and personal issues.
The therapeutic alliance is is a very important component to therapy success. Bethany builds rapport easily with clients and ensures open and transparent communication. Each client needs are different and Bethany tailors the therapy sessions to reflect this and align with therapy goals.
Bethany has supported clients faced with anxiety, depression, grief and personal issues.
The therapeutic alliance is is a very important component to therapy success. Bethany builds rapport easily with clients and ensures open and transparent communication. Each client needs are different and Bethany tailors the therapy sessions to reflect this and align with therapy goals.
(02) 9100 0778 View (02) 9100 0778
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Amanda Georges
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
1 Endorsed
North Sydney, NSW 2060
I am a registered Clinical Psychologist under the Australian Health Professional Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and a full member of the Australian Psychological Society. I have graduate and post-graduate degrees in Psychology and Clinical Psychology. I have a wealth of experience across both private and NSW Health public settings, working with acute, moderate to severe, and complex mental health presentations.
I am a registered Clinical Psychologist under the Australian Health Professional Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and a full member of the Australian Psychological Society. I have graduate and post-graduate degrees in Psychology and Clinical Psychology. I have a wealth of experience across both private and NSW Health public settings, working with acute, moderate to severe, and complex mental health presentations.
(02) 9100 0442 View (02) 9100 0442
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Kristy Singh
Counsellor
1 Endorsed
North Sydney, NSW 2060
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.
(02) 4075 9893 View (02) 4075 9893
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Delphine Marina Psychotherapy
Psychotherapist, MA, PACFA
Serves Area
Hello, I am an experienced Clinical Psychotherapist, Counsellor, and Coach with a profound commitment to guiding individuals on their transformative journeys. Trained in the intricacies of Soul Centred Psychotherapy (SCP), a Jungian-based modality, I specialise in fostering a vital connection with the whole self. In the realm of SCP, I can orchestrate a delicate dance between the everyday sense of self and the myriad layers of consciousness. This therapeutic approach illuminates the internal dynamics that shape our thoughts, moods, and behaviours in both personal and interpersonal realms.
Hello, I am an experienced Clinical Psychotherapist, Counsellor, and Coach with a profound commitment to guiding individuals on their transformative journeys. Trained in the intricacies of Soul Centred Psychotherapy (SCP), a Jungian-based modality, I specialise in fostering a vital connection with the whole self. In the realm of SCP, I can orchestrate a delicate dance between the everyday sense of self and the myriad layers of consciousness. This therapeutic approach illuminates the internal dynamics that shape our thoughts, moods, and behaviours in both personal and interpersonal realms.
(03) 9111 2668 View (03) 9111 2668
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Sallyanne Aarons
Psychologist, MA, Australian Association of Psychologists - Member
Serves Area
Finding and maintaining a healthy relationship can be hard. Finding yourself joyfully and meaningfully is also hard. Wouldn't it be awesome to be secure and healthy in a wonderful relationship with yourself and the people you live with or work with?
Finding and maintaining a healthy relationship can be hard. Finding yourself joyfully and meaningfully is also hard. Wouldn't it be awesome to be secure and healthy in a wonderful relationship with yourself and the people you live with or work with?
(02) 8403 0499 View (02) 8403 0499
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Beverley Stewart - Counselling / Psychotherapy
Counsellor, ACA-L3
Serves Area
I continue to study in my special interest areas of anxiety, grief, resilience & empowerment
“This isn’t how I thought my life would turn out.” “This isn’t where I want to be!” When we’re feeling stuck or lost in our life circumstances, it can seem overwhelming and never ending. We feel alone. We can spend our days constantly thinking about what’s gone wrong, and our nights unable to sleep with all the worry. Each day becomes the same as the day before, There seems no end to it, no future without these dark thoughts. Making it harder is the fact that no one understands what we’re going through. No one knows how anxiety, hopelessness or dread can engulf us.
I continue to study in my special interest areas of anxiety, grief, resilience & empowerment
“This isn’t how I thought my life would turn out.” “This isn’t where I want to be!” When we’re feeling stuck or lost in our life circumstances, it can seem overwhelming and never ending. We feel alone. We can spend our days constantly thinking about what’s gone wrong, and our nights unable to sleep with all the worry. Each day becomes the same as the day before, There seems no end to it, no future without these dark thoughts. Making it harder is the fact that no one understands what we’re going through. No one knows how anxiety, hopelessness or dread can engulf us.
(02) 9100 0469 View (02) 9100 0469
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Julie Delmar Psychotherapy, Counselling & Hypnosis
Psychotherapist, PACFA
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Are you looking for help finding answers to difficult questions? Support as you navigate life’s challenges? Somewhere offering a safe, confidential and non-judgemental environment to explore your concerns? I provide personalised, experienced and supportive therapy, in an inclusive practice. Based in Sydney’s Inner West, appointments are available face-to-face by telephone or online. The most effective therapy starts with our relationship. For this reason I offer a FREE, 20 minute no obligation initial consultation. This allows you to discuss your goals and expectations, while discovering if you would like to work further with me.
Are you looking for help finding answers to difficult questions? Support as you navigate life’s challenges? Somewhere offering a safe, confidential and non-judgemental environment to explore your concerns? I provide personalised, experienced and supportive therapy, in an inclusive practice. Based in Sydney’s Inner West, appointments are available face-to-face by telephone or online. The most effective therapy starts with our relationship. For this reason I offer a FREE, 20 minute no obligation initial consultation. This allows you to discuss your goals and expectations, while discovering if you would like to work further with me.
(02) 8294 6994 View (02) 8294 6994
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Kristine Koh
Psychologist, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Serves Area
I have worked with individuals from diverse sociocultural backgrounds, with a wide range of presentations (such as depression, anxiety, complex trauma and grief).
I have a strong interest in working with individuals experiencing anxiety, chronic health conditions, chronic pain and life transitions (such as work roles, migration, or life stages). I am also passionate about working with individuals from different cultures (particularly South East Asia) and adjusting to living in Australia as a migrant or international student, who are exploring their sense of self and identity, and reconciling their values with their new identity. I see therapy as a safe, non-judgemental, calm space to explore the issues in depth.
I have worked with individuals from diverse sociocultural backgrounds, with a wide range of presentations (such as depression, anxiety, complex trauma and grief).
I have a strong interest in working with individuals experiencing anxiety, chronic health conditions, chronic pain and life transitions (such as work roles, migration, or life stages). I am also passionate about working with individuals from different cultures (particularly South East Asia) and adjusting to living in Australia as a migrant or international student, who are exploring their sense of self and identity, and reconciling their values with their new identity. I see therapy as a safe, non-judgemental, calm space to explore the issues in depth.
(02) 8403 0404 View (02) 8403 0404
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Claudia Caballero
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Couns. Psych.
Serves Area
Whether you're coping with personal loss, trauma, or significant life transitions, I will work with you to find strategies that bring you the peace and direction you need to move forward with confidence.
Therapy is a process of growth and self-discovery. So, I adjust the therapy to your needs, offering a range of evidence-based therapies under Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Psycho-education, Mindfulness-based therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Stress Management, Shema Therapy, Social Skills and Communication training, and Play Therapy.
Whether you're coping with personal loss, trauma, or significant life transitions, I will work with you to find strategies that bring you the peace and direction you need to move forward with confidence.
Therapy is a process of growth and self-discovery. So, I adjust the therapy to your needs, offering a range of evidence-based therapies under Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Psycho-education, Mindfulness-based therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Stress Management, Shema Therapy, Social Skills and Communication training, and Play Therapy.
(02) 9100 0792 View (02) 9100 0792
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Jennifer Perkins Counselling & Psychotherapy
Psychotherapist, MSc, PACFA
Serves Area
EMDR Certified, IFS trained and a vision towards social justice, Jennifer is excellent with loss, PTSD, trauma, abuse and other difficult experiences.
Life is meant to be lived with joy. Let's help eliminate some barriers. Jennifer is an extremely well qualified therapist who works with you to help solve problems. She is trauma informed with a specialty in relationships. This means she is excellent at helping you work through a difficult family history, messy relationships, anxiety, stress & challenging work situations. If you are looking for strength + compassion, understanding + the blunt truth, empathy + solutions, you have found the right space. With a belief and passion that you are your best resource, she helps you find that inner strength & wisdom you thought was missing.
EMDR Certified, IFS trained and a vision towards social justice, Jennifer is excellent with loss, PTSD, trauma, abuse and other difficult experiences.
Life is meant to be lived with joy. Let's help eliminate some barriers. Jennifer is an extremely well qualified therapist who works with you to help solve problems. She is trauma informed with a specialty in relationships. This means she is excellent at helping you work through a difficult family history, messy relationships, anxiety, stress & challenging work situations. If you are looking for strength + compassion, understanding + the blunt truth, empathy + solutions, you have found the right space. With a belief and passion that you are your best resource, she helps you find that inner strength & wisdom you thought was missing.
(02) 8074 5705 View (02) 8074 5705
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Silvia Roberts
Psychotherapist, PACFA
4 Endorsed
Serves Area
Hello and welcome. Do you feel disconnected from yourself and others? Are you struggling to manage your overwhelming emotions? You might be experiencing relationship challenges causing you distress and find it difficult to express your needs and wants. Perhaps difficult past experiences impact your present circumstances leaving you feeling stuck and lonely. Or you might be concerned about your or someone else’s substance use, disordered eating, or suffering chronic pain. These experiences might leave you feeling powerless. I am here to support you in finding freedom from what holds you back and achieving true lasting transformation.
Hello and welcome. Do you feel disconnected from yourself and others? Are you struggling to manage your overwhelming emotions? You might be experiencing relationship challenges causing you distress and find it difficult to express your needs and wants. Perhaps difficult past experiences impact your present circumstances leaving you feeling stuck and lonely. Or you might be concerned about your or someone else’s substance use, disordered eating, or suffering chronic pain. These experiences might leave you feeling powerless. I am here to support you in finding freedom from what holds you back and achieving true lasting transformation.
(02) 9100 0288 View (02) 9100 0288
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Dr Emma Keaveny Cook
Psychologist, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Serves Area
Emma is an experienced Clinical Psychologist who enjoys working collaboratively with her clients to understand their current experiences and why they are seeking help. Emma is always keen to be guided by you as to how much we need to focus on the present and how much on the path that led you here.
Emma is an experienced Clinical Psychologist who enjoys working collaboratively with her clients to understand their current experiences and why they are seeking help. Emma is always keen to be guided by you as to how much we need to focus on the present and how much on the path that led you here.
(02) 8403 2765 View (02) 8403 2765
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Carolina Souto-Jones
Counsellor, PACFA
Serves Area
I draw on my many years of experience in helping clients gain skills and coping mechanism to help treat and resolve anxiety, addictions, PTSD, depression as well as grief and loss.
I work with a person-centred approach, within it I pull from my years of experience in all areas of mental health. The therapeutic strategies and interventions I predominantly work with are the behaviour focused therapies of Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, (DBT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, (CBT) and Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR). Above all I hold the up most importance in developing a good therapeutic relationship between client and therapist, within it a emotional bond of trust, caring and respect is created, which allows for a safe space where healing can take place.
I draw on my many years of experience in helping clients gain skills and coping mechanism to help treat and resolve anxiety, addictions, PTSD, depression as well as grief and loss.
I work with a person-centred approach, within it I pull from my years of experience in all areas of mental health. The therapeutic strategies and interventions I predominantly work with are the behaviour focused therapies of Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, (DBT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, (CBT) and Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR). Above all I hold the up most importance in developing a good therapeutic relationship between client and therapist, within it a emotional bond of trust, caring and respect is created, which allows for a safe space where healing can take place.
(02) 8403 0054 View (02) 8403 0054

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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.