Grief Psychologists and Therapists in Oatlands, NSW

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Bridges Counselling
Counsellor, PACFA
1 Endorsed
Oatlands, NSW 2117
At Bridges Counselling, our team of psychologists, social workers, and counsellors brings expertise in mental health, trauma, and relationships. We provide personalised, compassionate support for adults, children, and couples, including NDIS, WorkCover, CTP, Victims Services, and psychological assessments. With clinics in both Parramatta and Norwest plus Telehealth options, we make counselling accessible, supportive, and convenient, helping clients feel understood, empowered, and guided toward meaningful, lasting change.
At Bridges Counselling, our team of psychologists, social workers, and counsellors brings expertise in mental health, trauma, and relationships. We provide personalised, compassionate support for adults, children, and couples, including NDIS, WorkCover, CTP, Victims Services, and psychological assessments. With clinics in both Parramatta and Norwest plus Telehealth options, we make counselling accessible, supportive, and convenient, helping clients feel understood, empowered, and guided toward meaningful, lasting change.
(02) 7804 4408 View (02) 7804 4408
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Bulent Bill Ada
Psychologist, Australian Association of Psychologists - Member
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
My ideal client is committed to personal growth and eager to engage in therapy for issues like anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, or relationship difficulties. They seek a safe, therapeutic space to explore emotions and build resilience. Utilising CBT, ACT, EMDR, DBT, and Schema Therapy, I guide them to develop practical coping skills and challenge unhelpful thought patterns. Their goals include overcoming mental health challenges and enhancing relationships. Motivated by a desire for a fulfilling life, they value the transformative journey that our integrated, evidence-based approaches facilitate towards lasting wellbeing.
My ideal client is committed to personal growth and eager to engage in therapy for issues like anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, or relationship difficulties. They seek a safe, therapeutic space to explore emotions and build resilience. Utilising CBT, ACT, EMDR, DBT, and Schema Therapy, I guide them to develop practical coping skills and challenge unhelpful thought patterns. Their goals include overcoming mental health challenges and enhancing relationships. Motivated by a desire for a fulfilling life, they value the transformative journey that our integrated, evidence-based approaches facilitate towards lasting wellbeing.
(02) 7804 4915 View (02) 7804 4915
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Katalin Janssens
Psychotherapist, MA, ACA-L3
5 Endorsed
Serves Area
I help adults navigate trauma, grief, anxiety, and life transitions in a space that is safe, grounded, and genuinely human.
I offer a warm, grounded space to explore your experiences and needs, working gently with the ways you’ve learned to cope with life’s challenges. Drawing on Internal Family Systems, Trauma-Focused Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and existential approaches, we’ll focus on emotional safety, self-compassion, and the skills that support lasting results.
I help adults navigate trauma, grief, anxiety, and life transitions in a space that is safe, grounded, and genuinely human.
I offer a warm, grounded space to explore your experiences and needs, working gently with the ways you’ve learned to cope with life’s challenges. Drawing on Internal Family Systems, Trauma-Focused Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and existential approaches, we’ll focus on emotional safety, self-compassion, and the skills that support lasting results.
0426 209 186 View 0426 209 186
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Rochelle Cini
Counsellor, ACA-L1
Serves Area
My background in critical workplaces gives me a deep understanding of stress, grief, and resilience.
I provide person-centred counselling that empowers people living with disability (NDIS), support teens under school pressure giving tools for anxiety and stress, support & help adults facing workplace stress, trauma, or major life changes, not only professional experience but lived resilience.
My background in critical workplaces gives me a deep understanding of stress, grief, and resilience.
I provide person-centred counselling that empowers people living with disability (NDIS), support teens under school pressure giving tools for anxiety and stress, support & help adults facing workplace stress, trauma, or major life changes, not only professional experience but lived resilience.
(02) 7804 4538 View (02) 7804 4538
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Dana Mitrovic
Psychologist, MPsych, MACPA
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
As a dedicated and authentic female clinical psychologist, I bring over a decade of therapeutic expertise to our meaningful connection. My unwavering commitment to integrity guides every step of our journey together. My ideal client is one who is experiencing difficulties in their life and seeking support in working through this. I work with clients from a large range of mental health presentations. I have a strong focus on the development of our adult selves through our early developmental experiences and working toward changing unhelpful patterns in your life to create a better present and future.
As a dedicated and authentic female clinical psychologist, I bring over a decade of therapeutic expertise to our meaningful connection. My unwavering commitment to integrity guides every step of our journey together. My ideal client is one who is experiencing difficulties in their life and seeking support in working through this. I work with clients from a large range of mental health presentations. I have a strong focus on the development of our adult selves through our early developmental experiences and working toward changing unhelpful patterns in your life to create a better present and future.
(02) 9630 0451 View (02) 9630 0451
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Maria Hamidi
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Hello! I'm an experienced psychologist offering evidence-based therapy sessions to adults at Psychmind in North Parramatta and via telehealth Australia-wide. I have a genuine and warm approach to my clinical work. I am passionate about providing meaningful, tailored psychological treatment that teaches practical skills and improves your mental wellbeing. Most of my clients are working professionals, parents, or young adults navigating life transitions and challenges such as past trauma, family stressors, dating and relationship issues, work stress, low mood, anxiety, unclear life goals, and poor life satisfaction.
Hello! I'm an experienced psychologist offering evidence-based therapy sessions to adults at Psychmind in North Parramatta and via telehealth Australia-wide. I have a genuine and warm approach to my clinical work. I am passionate about providing meaningful, tailored psychological treatment that teaches practical skills and improves your mental wellbeing. Most of my clients are working professionals, parents, or young adults navigating life transitions and challenges such as past trauma, family stressors, dating and relationship issues, work stress, low mood, anxiety, unclear life goals, and poor life satisfaction.
(02) 7804 4885 View (02) 7804 4885

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Sandra Dallimore
Counsellor, ACA-L2
Serves Area
It may be dealing with a relationship issue or breakup, or dealing with grief at the loss of someone or something, or experiencing anxiety, depression, stress or being diagnosed with a chronic illness or condition.
My approach is always person-centred and strength-based. You are the expert in your life and my job is to support you, challenge your thinking, use interventions that will move you from any stuckness and move forward. And sometimes, my job is to simply listen and allow you to process your feelings.
It may be dealing with a relationship issue or breakup, or dealing with grief at the loss of someone or something, or experiencing anxiety, depression, stress or being diagnosed with a chronic illness or condition.
My approach is always person-centred and strength-based. You are the expert in your life and my job is to support you, challenge your thinking, use interventions that will move you from any stuckness and move forward. And sometimes, my job is to simply listen and allow you to process your feelings.
(08) 6010 4664 View (08) 6010 4664
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Jennifer Lalor Somatic Psychotherapy/EMDR
Counsellor, MA, PACFA
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
Whatever your situation, I know you are a unique individual with your own blend of needs. I create a non-judgemental space for you to explore whatever has brought you to seek my support and I can help you discover the next steps for your life.
Whatever your situation, I know you are a unique individual with your own blend of needs. I create a non-judgemental space for you to explore whatever has brought you to seek my support and I can help you discover the next steps for your life.
(02) 5602 4089 View (02) 5602 4089
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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
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Barry Medwell
Counsellor
Online Only
Many of my clients are thoughtful people navigating uncertainty, loss, major life decisions, or periods where life simply feels stuck.
Sometimes the hardest part isn't deciding what to do. It's making sense of what's happening.
Many of my clients are thoughtful people navigating uncertainty, loss, major life decisions, or periods where life simply feels stuck.
Sometimes the hardest part isn't deciding what to do. It's making sense of what's happening.
(03) 5905 7682 View (03) 5905 7682
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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
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Felicity Johnson
Social Worker, AMHSW
1 Endorsed
Sydney, NSW 2000
I've spent my counselling career in grief and loss, supporting clients through illness, bereavement, caring, and the various losses that come with major life transitions. I'm not into toxic positivity – sometimes life really is hard – but I can offer a space to laugh and cry and rage and vent, and find ways together to keep moving forward.
I've spent my counselling career in grief and loss, supporting clients through illness, bereavement, caring, and the various losses that come with major life transitions. I'm not into toxic positivity – sometimes life really is hard – but I can offer a space to laugh and cry and rage and vent, and find ways together to keep moving forward.
0422 126 557 View 0422 126 557
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Solas & Thryve Counselling
Counsellor, MC, ACA-L2
Online Only
Whether you are navigating grief, relationship concerns, stress, anxiety, life transitions, or pursuing deeper self-understanding, my practice is responsive to your unique needs.
I offer a flexible, strengths-focused approach tailored to your communication style and preferences. Through attentive listening and thoughtful conversation, I help clarify your thoughts, deepen emotional insight, and support you in reframing patterns. My goal is to nurture resilience, confidence, and purposeful progress across a broad range of concerns.
Whether you are navigating grief, relationship concerns, stress, anxiety, life transitions, or pursuing deeper self-understanding, my practice is responsive to your unique needs.
I offer a flexible, strengths-focused approach tailored to your communication style and preferences. Through attentive listening and thoughtful conversation, I help clarify your thoughts, deepen emotional insight, and support you in reframing patterns. My goal is to nurture resilience, confidence, and purposeful progress across a broad range of concerns.
0483 772 084 View 0483 772 084
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Stefan Durlach
Psychologist, MA, PsyBA Endorsed
Sydney, NSW 2000
We may feel uncomfortable talking to family and friends about things like grief we still experience following the death of a significant person many years ago, or abuse we’ve suffered in our childhoods.
There are many different ways in, which I engage with people in therapy depending on the needs of the individual and the moment. However, some central themes for me are ‘care of the soul’ and ‘Know thyself’ - being understood deeply in an environment of empathy, curiosity, compassion, and collaboration.
We may feel uncomfortable talking to family and friends about things like grief we still experience following the death of a significant person many years ago, or abuse we’ve suffered in our childhoods.
There are many different ways in, which I engage with people in therapy depending on the needs of the individual and the moment. However, some central themes for me are ‘care of the soul’ and ‘Know thyself’ - being understood deeply in an environment of empathy, curiosity, compassion, and collaboration.
(02) 9158 6693 View (02) 9158 6693
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Anne de Silva
Psychotherapist, PACFA
1 Endorsed
St Leonards, NSW 2065
You are infinitely more than your mind, so welcome to healing beyond words. As a Somatic Psychotherapist and Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, I apply a body-oriented approach to growth and change. We meet your intuitive knowing and deep curiosity by actively tapping into the connection between mind and body to ease suffering, renegotiate trauma and build resilience. Through safe therapeutic relationship, loving presence, and gentle guidance, together we re-pattern unhelpful imprints through experiences in the present. When we invite all of ourselves to show up and heal in a safe space, our strength and capacity for joy expand.
You are infinitely more than your mind, so welcome to healing beyond words. As a Somatic Psychotherapist and Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, I apply a body-oriented approach to growth and change. We meet your intuitive knowing and deep curiosity by actively tapping into the connection between mind and body to ease suffering, renegotiate trauma and build resilience. Through safe therapeutic relationship, loving presence, and gentle guidance, together we re-pattern unhelpful imprints through experiences in the present. When we invite all of ourselves to show up and heal in a safe space, our strength and capacity for joy expand.
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Alyssa Sterry
Counsellor, PACFA
Baulkham Hills, NSW 2153
Hi, I'm Alyssa a therapist with a strong desire to work with people dealing with trauma, grief and pain that others often do not understand.
I enjoy walking alongside people from all walks of life. I specialise in eating disorders, grief and trauma however support clients dealing with a range of concerns. I find it a privilege to provide people with the support, encouragement, guidance and learning to be able to move forward in their life.
Hi, I'm Alyssa a therapist with a strong desire to work with people dealing with trauma, grief and pain that others often do not understand.
I enjoy walking alongside people from all walks of life. I specialise in eating disorders, grief and trauma however support clients dealing with a range of concerns. I find it a privilege to provide people with the support, encouragement, guidance and learning to be able to move forward in their life.
(02) 8403 0915 View (02) 8403 0915
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Jemima Clarke, The Counselling Cove
Counsellor, MC, ACA-L2
2 Endorsed
Caringbah, NSW 2229
You might be navigating anxiety, burnout, grief, parenting pressures, perfectionism, relationship strain… or simply a season of life that feels heavier than you expected.
Whether we sit together in my private counselling room in Caringbah, walk side-by-side in nature in Walk & Talk Therapy, or connect online from anywhere in Australia, this is a space where you can put some of the pressures of life down. My clients tend to lead very busy lives so I offer flexible options such as weekday, evening and weekend appointments.
You might be navigating anxiety, burnout, grief, parenting pressures, perfectionism, relationship strain… or simply a season of life that feels heavier than you expected.
Whether we sit together in my private counselling room in Caringbah, walk side-by-side in nature in Walk & Talk Therapy, or connect online from anywhere in Australia, this is a space where you can put some of the pressures of life down. My clients tend to lead very busy lives so I offer flexible options such as weekday, evening and weekend appointments.
(02) 8105 5106 View (02) 8105 5106
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Mat Tibbenham
Social Worker, AMHSW
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Coping rather than living? And old patterns no longer work the way they used to? You may feel overwhelmed, lonely, disconnected, or unsure of who you are becoming. These experiences are more common than most people realise, and they often reflect a deeper internal shift or life reassessment. With over a decade of experience in mental health in Australia and the UK, I’ve seen how common these turning points are and how much relief comes from having a grounded, genuine space to talk about them.
Coping rather than living? And old patterns no longer work the way they used to? You may feel overwhelmed, lonely, disconnected, or unsure of who you are becoming. These experiences are more common than most people realise, and they often reflect a deeper internal shift or life reassessment. With over a decade of experience in mental health in Australia and the UK, I’ve seen how common these turning points are and how much relief comes from having a grounded, genuine space to talk about them.
(02) 5135 5340 View (02) 5135 5340
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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
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Fiona Koenig
Counsellor, PACFA
Online Only
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.
(02) 4012 6486 View (02) 4012 6486
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.