Grief Counselling in Willoughby, NSW
I specialise in supporting people who are experiencing change or loss, whether that be in their career, family structure, or due to the ageing process and for women in particular, the impacts of Menopause.
I have many years of experience working with people who have been through difficult change, grief and loss. I have specialist training in understanding bereavement and am a certified Griefline Counsellor. I work with your strengths and take a compassionate approach to your experiences.
I specialise in supporting people who are experiencing change or loss, whether that be in their career, family structure, or due to the ageing process and for women in particular, the impacts of Menopause.
I have many years of experience working with people who have been through difficult change, grief and loss. I have specialist training in understanding bereavement and am a certified Griefline Counsellor. I work with your strengths and take a compassionate approach to your experiences.
Hi, I’m a client-centred counsellor and psychotherapist who helps young people and adults move through challenges they may be facing such as stress, relationship breakdowns, anxiety, depression and grief and loss.
I use a wide range of therapeutic techniques to help clients explore their emotions, thoughts and behaviours and develop greater personal awareness. Being trauma sensitive and by focusing on strengths, clients develop strategies and skills to handle difficult situations and become empowered to take action and implement solutions that feel authentic to them.
Hi, I’m a client-centred counsellor and psychotherapist who helps young people and adults move through challenges they may be facing such as stress, relationship breakdowns, anxiety, depression and grief and loss.
I use a wide range of therapeutic techniques to help clients explore their emotions, thoughts and behaviours and develop greater personal awareness. Being trauma sensitive and by focusing on strengths, clients develop strategies and skills to handle difficult situations and become empowered to take action and implement solutions that feel authentic to them.
Counselling approach is trauma-informed and person-centred, utilising evidence-based therapy with people who are experiencing relationship issues, are stressed, grieving, or experiencing mental health concerns.
Jennifer uses a person-centred trauma-informed approach to therapy, integrative in approach, drawing on modalities that resonate with her clients; Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Family Systems Therapy, Gottman's Therapy, Compassion Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, and Mindfulness.
Counselling approach is trauma-informed and person-centred, utilising evidence-based therapy with people who are experiencing relationship issues, are stressed, grieving, or experiencing mental health concerns.
Jennifer uses a person-centred trauma-informed approach to therapy, integrative in approach, drawing on modalities that resonate with her clients; Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Family Systems Therapy, Gottman's Therapy, Compassion Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, and Mindfulness.
“I believe that every individual will experience challenges throughout their lives and that those experiences can shape the way a person can feel, think and behave with the world around them and in their interpersonal relationships. Often we attempt to protect ourselves from feeling difficult emotions through behaving in a way that is taking us away from living the life we want. I believe that building a deep understanding and connection to the core of our emotional experience can provide understanding and clarity to promote emotional and behavioural change and mental wellbeing.”
“I believe that every individual will experience challenges throughout their lives and that those experiences can shape the way a person can feel, think and behave with the world around them and in their interpersonal relationships. Often we attempt to protect ourselves from feeling difficult emotions through behaving in a way that is taking us away from living the life we want. I believe that building a deep understanding and connection to the core of our emotional experience can provide understanding and clarity to promote emotional and behavioural change and mental wellbeing.”
Want to create the life you want and reach your potential? Could you do with a little help to solve your problems? Need some support to fast track some of your goals? Well that's what I'm all about! I'm an experienced counsellor and psychotherapist and I work from a trauma-informed and client-led perspective. I'm kind but direct when needed, and support in a solutions focused manner. I love to laugh, and enjoy helping people work through challenges and achieve their goals. I'm a certified DBT (Dialectical Behaviour Therapy) practitioner and run DBT Skills groups or individual DBT sessions in person & online.
Want to create the life you want and reach your potential? Could you do with a little help to solve your problems? Need some support to fast track some of your goals? Well that's what I'm all about! I'm an experienced counsellor and psychotherapist and I work from a trauma-informed and client-led perspective. I'm kind but direct when needed, and support in a solutions focused manner. I love to laugh, and enjoy helping people work through challenges and achieve their goals. I'm a certified DBT (Dialectical Behaviour Therapy) practitioner and run DBT Skills groups or individual DBT sessions in person & online.
Gentle, body-based therapy to help you feel safer, calmer, and more connected.
You might feel anxious, disconnected, overwhelmed—or like you’re holding it all together but never quite landing. Maybe your body feels tense or shut down. Maybe you long for more ease, more self-trust, or simply a space where you don’t have to work so hard to be okay. Whether you’re new to therapy or looking for a deeper, more embodied approach, you’re welcome here. Together, we move gently—toward safety, connection, and change that lasts.
Gentle, body-based therapy to help you feel safer, calmer, and more connected.
You might feel anxious, disconnected, overwhelmed—or like you’re holding it all together but never quite landing. Maybe your body feels tense or shut down. Maybe you long for more ease, more self-trust, or simply a space where you don’t have to work so hard to be okay. Whether you’re new to therapy or looking for a deeper, more embodied approach, you’re welcome here. Together, we move gently—toward safety, connection, and change that lasts.
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.
You may be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, struggling to manage stress or feel like yourself. Perhaps you're facing challenges across performance anxiety, perfectionism, athlete or leadership wellbeing. You might be navigating a life transition, you want to feel more like yourself, or you simply want to grow.
My clients tend to seek therapy to understand themselves more deeply, manage difficult emotions more effectively, and create a calmer, more connected and fulfilling life.
You may be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, struggling to manage stress or feel like yourself. Perhaps you're facing challenges across performance anxiety, perfectionism, athlete or leadership wellbeing. You might be navigating a life transition, you want to feel more like yourself, or you simply want to grow.
My clients tend to seek therapy to understand themselves more deeply, manage difficult emotions more effectively, and create a calmer, more connected and fulfilling life.
From collaborating with different people through therapy over the years, I have noticed that even everyday people feel the effects of modern life on their mental health. This is because modern life comes with a lot of complexity and demands. Today, people pursue a combination of identity, lifestyle, fulfilment, achievement, supportive relationships, a work-life balance, financial gain, career progression, a bigger world purpose, and more. The pursuit is wonderful, however navigating these demands can strain our mental health over time.
From collaborating with different people through therapy over the years, I have noticed that even everyday people feel the effects of modern life on their mental health. This is because modern life comes with a lot of complexity and demands. Today, people pursue a combination of identity, lifestyle, fulfilment, achievement, supportive relationships, a work-life balance, financial gain, career progression, a bigger world purpose, and more. The pursuit is wonderful, however navigating these demands can strain our mental health over time.
My approach is based on recognition of your uniqueness. Working together we can identify what is important for you, issues you may wish to explore, changes you may want to make, or developing a clearer understanding of who you are and what you need. You deserve the opportunity to share your worries, anxieties, your strengths and dreams in a safe and accepting space, and find pathways and hope for the future.
My approach is based on recognition of your uniqueness. Working together we can identify what is important for you, issues you may wish to explore, changes you may want to make, or developing a clearer understanding of who you are and what you need. You deserve the opportunity to share your worries, anxieties, your strengths and dreams in a safe and accepting space, and find pathways and hope for the future.
l work with grief, depression, anxiety, relationships and family problems.
Gabriela provides individual, couple. family and group therapy, supervision, consultations and training. She is a facilitator of Systemic Family Constellation Workshops and other clinical trainings for Grief/ Loss Attachment, Perinatal and Mental Health and Cross Cultural Psycholgy I also provide psychological assessments for legal matters
l work with grief, depression, anxiety, relationships and family problems.
Gabriela provides individual, couple. family and group therapy, supervision, consultations and training. She is a facilitator of Systemic Family Constellation Workshops and other clinical trainings for Grief/ Loss Attachment, Perinatal and Mental Health and Cross Cultural Psycholgy I also provide psychological assessments for legal matters
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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.
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.
Through my therapeutic work I have realised that in order to heal and resolve our deep emotional wounds we must focus on the whole picture, our mind, body and our soul. If we want to create lasting transformation, we must switch off the autopilot, our habitual thoughts and behavioural patterns that have been working against us. We must be willing to take the first steps towards discovering who we truly are. Discovering our true authentic self and our worth, is the most empowering experience that we can achieve on our healing journey. In the words of E. Tolle, “You do not become good by trying to be good, but by finding the goodness
Through my therapeutic work I have realised that in order to heal and resolve our deep emotional wounds we must focus on the whole picture, our mind, body and our soul. If we want to create lasting transformation, we must switch off the autopilot, our habitual thoughts and behavioural patterns that have been working against us. We must be willing to take the first steps towards discovering who we truly are. Discovering our true authentic self and our worth, is the most empowering experience that we can achieve on our healing journey. In the words of E. Tolle, “You do not become good by trying to be good, but by finding the goodness
My primary clinical focus is on grief & loss, and associated issues of depression and anxiety.
These approaches emphasise present and future orientations in the incorporation of multiple focused psychological approaches in a strategic fashion. I am also strongly influenced by strength-based, developmental and system’s theory, allowing for the inclusion of a wide range of therapeutic approaches in most treatment interventions.
My primary clinical focus is on grief & loss, and associated issues of depression and anxiety.
These approaches emphasise present and future orientations in the incorporation of multiple focused psychological approaches in a strategic fashion. I am also strongly influenced by strength-based, developmental and system’s theory, allowing for the inclusion of a wide range of therapeutic approaches in most treatment interventions.
At The Woven Self, I offer a compassionate, grounded space to explore what’s feeling heavy, unclear, or stuck. My approach is trauma-informed, collaborative, and rooted in curiosity. Together, we’ll untangle old patterns, reconnect with your inner strengths, and begin to weave a life that feels more aligned and whole
At The Woven Self, I offer a compassionate, grounded space to explore what’s feeling heavy, unclear, or stuck. My approach is trauma-informed, collaborative, and rooted in curiosity. Together, we’ll untangle old patterns, reconnect with your inner strengths, and begin to weave a life that feels more aligned and whole
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.
Compassion for the human condition and the premise that we are not passive victims of our circumstances but have freedom to choose how we want to be, are the main foundations I work with. I believe that we all possess the natural self-healing capacity that is seated in the deep center of our being, and I see psychotherapy as the work of finding, unlocking and opening doors through which healing can flow, and seeds towards transformation can be nurtured. I also approach all the suffering and pain that clients present, as an opportunity to use the crisis for personal growth and as a pathway to a deeper connection with the true self.
Compassion for the human condition and the premise that we are not passive victims of our circumstances but have freedom to choose how we want to be, are the main foundations I work with. I believe that we all possess the natural self-healing capacity that is seated in the deep center of our being, and I see psychotherapy as the work of finding, unlocking and opening doors through which healing can flow, and seeds towards transformation can be nurtured. I also approach all the suffering and pain that clients present, as an opportunity to use the crisis for personal growth and as a pathway to a deeper connection with the true self.
I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor specialising in Trauma, Domestic and Family Violence (I am an Approved Counsellor with Victims Services NSW), Sexual Assault, Grief and Loss, Relationship Issues, Anxiety, Depression, LGBTQIA+ issues, Parenting Issues, and Infertility Issues, and a registered provider with the NDIS.
I offer effective and compassionate counselling to support people with issues including: • Trauma • Childhood Trauma • Grief/ Loss • LGBTQ+ • PTSD • Family Relationships • Self-Esteem • Relationship Breakdown issues • Divorce and Separation issues • Abusive Relationship issues •Stress Management • Infertility issues • Parenting Issues • Anxiety • Depression
I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor specialising in Trauma, Domestic and Family Violence (I am an Approved Counsellor with Victims Services NSW), Sexual Assault, Grief and Loss, Relationship Issues, Anxiety, Depression, LGBTQIA+ issues, Parenting Issues, and Infertility Issues, and a registered provider with the NDIS.
I offer effective and compassionate counselling to support people with issues including: • Trauma • Childhood Trauma • Grief/ Loss • LGBTQ+ • PTSD • Family Relationships • Self-Esteem • Relationship Breakdown issues • Divorce and Separation issues • Abusive Relationship issues •Stress Management • Infertility issues • Parenting Issues • Anxiety • Depression
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.
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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.