Grief Psychologists and Therapists in Sumner, QLD
I have expertise in diverse fields, including women’s wellbeing, sexual and reproductive health, parenting, gender and sexual diversity, grief and loss, addiction, life transitions and ageing.
Change can be frightening or exhilarating - or both. Whatever challenges come your way, and however you feel about them, having the support of a trusted counsellor can make a difference. Over thirty years in the mental health space, I have worked across diverse roles supporting people to navigate challenging situations and make life changes that are meaningful and sustainable. My counselling practice is founded on warmth and kindness, creating a trusting relationship that allows you to feel safe and comfortable enough to explore what really matters.
I have expertise in diverse fields, including women’s wellbeing, sexual and reproductive health, parenting, gender and sexual diversity, grief and loss, addiction, life transitions and ageing.
Change can be frightening or exhilarating - or both. Whatever challenges come your way, and however you feel about them, having the support of a trusted counsellor can make a difference. Over thirty years in the mental health space, I have worked across diverse roles supporting people to navigate challenging situations and make life changes that are meaningful and sustainable. My counselling practice is founded on warmth and kindness, creating a trusting relationship that allows you to feel safe and comfortable enough to explore what really matters.
I support adults with anxiety, depression, grief and loss, anger, relationship issues, narcissistic abuse recovery, and drug and alcohol dependence.
Through counselling and EMDR therapy, I offer a safe, professional space to heal, gain insight, and create lasting change—helping you feel more balanced, confident, and in control. In addition, I provide strategies to help you move forward with confidence.
I support adults with anxiety, depression, grief and loss, anger, relationship issues, narcissistic abuse recovery, and drug and alcohol dependence.
Through counselling and EMDR therapy, I offer a safe, professional space to heal, gain insight, and create lasting change—helping you feel more balanced, confident, and in control. In addition, I provide strategies to help you move forward with confidence.
I have a special interest in working with our first responders (QAS, QPS, QCS, SES and QFES), veterans, clients under Victim Assist, and those navigating workplace injuries and WorkCover claims.
Many of the people I work with are experiencing the effects of trauma, anxiety, depression, stress, or overwhelm. My approach is collaborative, trauma-informed, and strengths-based, with a focus on helping people regain a sense of safety, confidence, and direction. Together, we work to make sense of what has happened, build on your strengths, and help you move towards a life that feels more like your own again.
I have a special interest in working with our first responders (QAS, QPS, QCS, SES and QFES), veterans, clients under Victim Assist, and those navigating workplace injuries and WorkCover claims.
Many of the people I work with are experiencing the effects of trauma, anxiety, depression, stress, or overwhelm. My approach is collaborative, trauma-informed, and strengths-based, with a focus on helping people regain a sense of safety, confidence, and direction. Together, we work to make sense of what has happened, build on your strengths, and help you move towards a life that feels more like your own again.
I specialize in anxiety, grief and loss, relationships and Workcover.
I use a combination of Cognitive Behavioural, Narrative and Client Centred therapy. I have over a decade of experience having worked with trauma, adults, families, young adults and couples. The combination I bring allows me to be an empathetic, welcoming counsellor who prides herself in my ethical approach to getting the best results for my clients.
I specialize in anxiety, grief and loss, relationships and Workcover.
I use a combination of Cognitive Behavioural, Narrative and Client Centred therapy. I have over a decade of experience having worked with trauma, adults, families, young adults and couples. The combination I bring allows me to be an empathetic, welcoming counsellor who prides herself in my ethical approach to getting the best results for my clients.
Melanie is a registered psychologist who has experience working with a range of mental health issues and supporting individuals who are healing from aversive life events.
Melanie is a registered psychologist who has experience working with a range of mental health issues and supporting individuals who are healing from aversive life events.
Veronica Hellier
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Sumner, QLD 4074
Not accepting new clients
On leave until July 2026. I enjoy working with individuals who want to understand how unconscious processes and patterns are manifested in their present-day behaviour. I work with individuals who have past trauma that they would like to heal from; individuals who wish to be able to form nourishing and reciprocal relationships; individuals wanting to understand and accept all parts of themselves; and individuals who want to understand and process their childhood experiences to be able to approach parenting their own children differently.
On leave until July 2026. I enjoy working with individuals who want to understand how unconscious processes and patterns are manifested in their present-day behaviour. I work with individuals who have past trauma that they would like to heal from; individuals who wish to be able to form nourishing and reciprocal relationships; individuals wanting to understand and accept all parts of themselves; and individuals who want to understand and process their childhood experiences to be able to approach parenting their own children differently.
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Experiences such as childhood trauma, grief, loss, bereavement, relationship breakdown and shame can be explored gently, compassionately, and without judgement, to discover how to meet pain and move through it to live a full life that can be our best life.
With over 20 years experience working with individuals through life transitions, I work with you to find the life you prefer to live. Sessions can be 60 or 90 minutes in duration, with bookings for EMDR Intensives commencing in August 2024.
Experiences such as childhood trauma, grief, loss, bereavement, relationship breakdown and shame can be explored gently, compassionately, and without judgement, to discover how to meet pain and move through it to live a full life that can be our best life.
With over 20 years experience working with individuals through life transitions, I work with you to find the life you prefer to live. Sessions can be 60 or 90 minutes in duration, with bookings for EMDR Intensives commencing in August 2024.
Michelle is dedicated to providing affirming therapy to the LGBTIQA+ community, and has worked extensively with people living with anxiety, depression, relationships, loss and grief, women's health, trauma, adjustment issues and life transitions.
Michelle is a warm and compassionate psychologist, counsellor, and therapist, who works collaboratively with you to create a welcoming and safe counselling space. She supports and guides you towards a deeper understanding and insight of yourself and your situation, leading to personal growth, self-compassion, and deep transformation so that you can be freer to live your best life. With over 20 years of professional experience, Michelle has provided counselling services within diverse settings, including community health organizations, hospital outpatient services, and university environments.
Michelle is dedicated to providing affirming therapy to the LGBTIQA+ community, and has worked extensively with people living with anxiety, depression, relationships, loss and grief, women's health, trauma, adjustment issues and life transitions.
Michelle is a warm and compassionate psychologist, counsellor, and therapist, who works collaboratively with you to create a welcoming and safe counselling space. She supports and guides you towards a deeper understanding and insight of yourself and your situation, leading to personal growth, self-compassion, and deep transformation so that you can be freer to live your best life. With over 20 years of professional experience, Michelle has provided counselling services within diverse settings, including community health organizations, hospital outpatient services, and university environments.
I work with thoughtful, capable adults seeking trauma counselling, grief support or help with anxiety, overwhelm, chronic stress and burnout.
I offer online trauma-informed counselling and somatic therapy across Australia in English, Hindi and Gujarati. I am a PACFA Registered Clinical Counsellor, Somatic Practitioner and certified Trauma Centre Trauma Sensitive Yoga Facilitator. My work draws on attachment-aware, psychodynamic and body-based therapies, offered collaboratively without pressure.
I work with thoughtful, capable adults seeking trauma counselling, grief support or help with anxiety, overwhelm, chronic stress and burnout.
I offer online trauma-informed counselling and somatic therapy across Australia in English, Hindi and Gujarati. I am a PACFA Registered Clinical Counsellor, Somatic Practitioner and certified Trauma Centre Trauma Sensitive Yoga Facilitator. My work draws on attachment-aware, psychodynamic and body-based therapies, offered collaboratively without pressure.
Cody works with a range of presentations including anxiety, stress, trauma and childhood trauma, life adjustments, depression, grief & loss, coping skills, life coaching, interpersonal or relationship difficulties and supervision.
She has worked with infants to adults during her career and ensures her practice is culturally appropriate and trauma informed. Cody's approach is integrative she she uses therapies like CBT, ACT, Psychodynamic therapy, Interpersonal therapy, Schema therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS) and EMDR. Cody also provides board approved supervision.
Cody works with a range of presentations including anxiety, stress, trauma and childhood trauma, life adjustments, depression, grief & loss, coping skills, life coaching, interpersonal or relationship difficulties and supervision.
She has worked with infants to adults during her career and ensures her practice is culturally appropriate and trauma informed. Cody's approach is integrative she she uses therapies like CBT, ACT, Psychodynamic therapy, Interpersonal therapy, Schema therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS) and EMDR. Cody also provides board approved supervision.
This could be a teenager navigating school pressures, a young adult making career decisions, or an adult working through stress, anxiety, grief, or big life changes.
I bring over 15 years’ experience in counselling, youth work, and community services. I support clients with anxiety, stress, grief, life transitions, and career direction. My warm, practical approach provides a safe space to explore challenges, build resilience, and gain clarity to move forward with confidence.
This could be a teenager navigating school pressures, a young adult making career decisions, or an adult working through stress, anxiety, grief, or big life changes.
I bring over 15 years’ experience in counselling, youth work, and community services. I support clients with anxiety, stress, grief, life transitions, and career direction. My warm, practical approach provides a safe space to explore challenges, build resilience, and gain clarity to move forward with confidence.
My Specialties & Focus Areas: Neurodivergent Support: ADHD, Autism, AuDHD, and executive function differences; Grief and Loss of Loved Ones, Employment, Companions Animals & Pets, Relationships.
I believe therapy should speak your language. My practice integrates subcultures, gaming, art, music, anime, and diverse spiritual practices into our sessions. These are not distractions—they are powerful tools for validation, safety, and emotional expression.
My Specialties & Focus Areas: Neurodivergent Support: ADHD, Autism, AuDHD, and executive function differences; Grief and Loss of Loved Ones, Employment, Companions Animals & Pets, Relationships.
I believe therapy should speak your language. My practice integrates subcultures, gaming, art, music, anime, and diverse spiritual practices into our sessions. These are not distractions—they are powerful tools for validation, safety, and emotional expression.
Hi I’m Danielle! Im a registered trauma informed psychotherapist with a special interest in grief, relationships, attachment and developmental trauma. As a therapist with lived experience of grief, loss and trauma my practice is influenced with understanding and supported by therapeutic interventions to ensure the best outcomes for my clients.
I practice from a person-centred approach and utilise frameworks from psychodynamic, attachment and cognitive behavioural theories. In collaboration with you, I approach sessions with a gentle curiosity, ensuring comfortability and prioritising your safety.
Hi I’m Danielle! Im a registered trauma informed psychotherapist with a special interest in grief, relationships, attachment and developmental trauma. As a therapist with lived experience of grief, loss and trauma my practice is influenced with understanding and supported by therapeutic interventions to ensure the best outcomes for my clients.
I practice from a person-centred approach and utilise frameworks from psychodynamic, attachment and cognitive behavioural theories. In collaboration with you, I approach sessions with a gentle curiosity, ensuring comfortability and prioritising your safety.
I specialize in culturally informed trauma therapy for multicultural individuals navigating complex identities, intergenerational trauma, complex PTSD, unresolved grief, disabilities, and religious trauma.
My approach is holistic and eclectic, drawing from experience across diverse cultural settings. I help you develop self-awareness, provide concrete tools for emotional regulation, offer psychoeducation on mind-body connections, ensure safety as you connect with different parts of yourself, and help you make meaning from painful life events.
I specialize in culturally informed trauma therapy for multicultural individuals navigating complex identities, intergenerational trauma, complex PTSD, unresolved grief, disabilities, and religious trauma.
My approach is holistic and eclectic, drawing from experience across diverse cultural settings. I help you develop self-awareness, provide concrete tools for emotional regulation, offer psychoeducation on mind-body connections, ensure safety as you connect with different parts of yourself, and help you make meaning from painful life events.
I work with adults navigating grief, life transitions and chronic disorganisation, including ADHD-related executive functioning difficulties, overwhelm, clutter or hoarding behaviours.
As a Certified Thanatologist, Registered Clinical Counsellor and Registered Clinical Psychotherapist, I combine specialist knowledge of grief and bereavement with relational psychotherapy and training in chronic disorganisation and neurodiversity. I work at a manageable pace as we explore the emotional experience and practical realities of everyday life.
I work with adults navigating grief, life transitions and chronic disorganisation, including ADHD-related executive functioning difficulties, overwhelm, clutter or hoarding behaviours.
As a Certified Thanatologist, Registered Clinical Counsellor and Registered Clinical Psychotherapist, I combine specialist knowledge of grief and bereavement with relational psychotherapy and training in chronic disorganisation and neurodiversity. I work at a manageable pace as we explore the emotional experience and practical realities of everyday life.
Specialising in Relationship Counselling, Personal Counselling and Grief and Loss.
In addition to couples counselling, Leonie’s private practice moves clients forward in all areas, including managing anxiety, personal counselling, life coaching, family therapy, workplace dispute resolution, employment/career counselling and employment document preparation as well as counselling clients through grief and loss issues.
Specialising in Relationship Counselling, Personal Counselling and Grief and Loss.
In addition to couples counselling, Leonie’s private practice moves clients forward in all areas, including managing anxiety, personal counselling, life coaching, family therapy, workplace dispute resolution, employment/career counselling and employment document preparation as well as counselling clients through grief and loss issues.
Deb is a registered psychologist with a Masters in Counselling Psychology and a Masters in Grief and Loss, as well as Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) and a Bachelor of Counselling.
Deb provides support, strategies, and information to assist you to work through the challenges you face in life. Deb brings her own life experience, training, and learning from clients like yourself, but she believes you are the expert of you. You will work together to formulate an approach to your situation that is helpful in the short and long term.
Deb is a registered psychologist with a Masters in Counselling Psychology and a Masters in Grief and Loss, as well as Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) and a Bachelor of Counselling.
Deb provides support, strategies, and information to assist you to work through the challenges you face in life. Deb brings her own life experience, training, and learning from clients like yourself, but she believes you are the expert of you. You will work together to formulate an approach to your situation that is helpful in the short and long term.
Perhaps anxiety, low mood, grief, trauma, or relationship difficulties are weighing on you.
I support individuals, couples, and families with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, and relationship challenges. My approach is relationship focused, gentle, reflective and tailored to you. I work Psychodynamically and integrate this with Cognitive Behavioral & Dialectical Behavior Therapy, with the option to include a faith based perspective if desired.
Perhaps anxiety, low mood, grief, trauma, or relationship difficulties are weighing on you.
I support individuals, couples, and families with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, and relationship challenges. My approach is relationship focused, gentle, reflective and tailored to you. I work Psychodynamically and integrate this with Cognitive Behavioral & Dialectical Behavior Therapy, with the option to include a faith based perspective if desired.
If you are struggling with grief, trauma, depression or anxiety, I would invite you to reach out, as I have experience providing support in these kinds of situations which can feel overwhelming.
I use evidence-based counselling to provide assistance with achieving your goals for therapy, whether that be targeting a behaviour you want to change, working through difficult feelings, or creating a plan to cope during difficult times.
If you are struggling with grief, trauma, depression or anxiety, I would invite you to reach out, as I have experience providing support in these kinds of situations which can feel overwhelming.
I use evidence-based counselling to provide assistance with achieving your goals for therapy, whether that be targeting a behaviour you want to change, working through difficult feelings, or creating a plan to cope during difficult times.
I welcome the opportunity to work with anyone seeking relief from a range of life and relationship challenges including: stress and burnout, anxiety and depression, relationship challenges, managing addictive behaviours, life transitions, sexuality and gender issues, LGBTQIA++ related concerns, end of life and grief and loss.
My work as a counsellor and psychotherapist is founded on the cornerstones of kindness and compassion. As a Gestalt-informed mental health professional, I take joy in working with both individuals, couples/ relationships. For the past two decades I have worked locally and around the globe as a professional and volunteer in the social welfare, not-for-profit and creative arts sectors. In my therapeutic practice, I combine this life experience with my academic training to offer a specialised approach to this deep and important work.
I welcome the opportunity to work with anyone seeking relief from a range of life and relationship challenges including: stress and burnout, anxiety and depression, relationship challenges, managing addictive behaviours, life transitions, sexuality and gender issues, LGBTQIA++ related concerns, end of life and grief and loss.
My work as a counsellor and psychotherapist is founded on the cornerstones of kindness and compassion. As a Gestalt-informed mental health professional, I take joy in working with both individuals, couples/ relationships. For the past two decades I have worked locally and around the globe as a professional and volunteer in the social welfare, not-for-profit and creative arts sectors. In my therapeutic practice, I combine this life experience with my academic training to offer a specialised approach to this deep and important work.
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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.