Grief Psychologists and Therapists in Happy Valley, SA
I have extensive experience in trauma, grief, working with suicidal ideation and people experiencing suicide loss.
I have almost 20 years of practice experience. I have more than a decade of experience working with grief and suicide. I'm a guy that cares about you being your best self. I am passionate about preventing male suicides, helping men heal, helping all people live their most fulfilling lives and helping relationships and families thrive.
I have extensive experience in trauma, grief, working with suicidal ideation and people experiencing suicide loss.
I have almost 20 years of practice experience. I have more than a decade of experience working with grief and suicide. I'm a guy that cares about you being your best self. I am passionate about preventing male suicides, helping men heal, helping all people live their most fulfilling lives and helping relationships and families thrive.
Clients consult me due to experiencing a range of personal and interpersonal difficulties. Often clients contact me because they want to overcome anxiety, depression, and in particular, relationship issues. A group of clients also consult me about transexual challenges they are facing in day to day life.
Clients consult me due to experiencing a range of personal and interpersonal difficulties. Often clients contact me because they want to overcome anxiety, depression, and in particular, relationship issues. A group of clients also consult me about transexual challenges they are facing in day to day life.
As a professional counsellor, my goal is to bring greater clarity to your personal challenges, and direction & empowerment in finding a way through. I hold a special interest in assisting clients of any age suffering anxiety and panic, and thoroughly understand how incapacitating high levels of stress can be to all areas of your life and relationships. Your safety and well-being are something I prioritise, so I ensure your sessions are relaxed and supportive. Your issues and griefs are given time to be heard and validated, as I highly value your life story.
As a professional counsellor, my goal is to bring greater clarity to your personal challenges, and direction & empowerment in finding a way through. I hold a special interest in assisting clients of any age suffering anxiety and panic, and thoroughly understand how incapacitating high levels of stress can be to all areas of your life and relationships. Your safety and well-being are something I prioritise, so I ensure your sessions are relaxed and supportive. Your issues and griefs are given time to be heard and validated, as I highly value your life story.
When struggling with the symptoms of depression, anxiety, grief & trauma & other issues, it is hard to gain perspective to understand your experience, your emotions, your problems and to see a way forward.
I can help bring insight and clarity while providing a roadmap through these often complex situations and emotions such as anxiety and trauma. Having a companion to validate and empathize with your experience is empowering. I can provide understanding, support insight, tools, resources, and counselling to help you live a life with more vitality and hope.
When struggling with the symptoms of depression, anxiety, grief & trauma & other issues, it is hard to gain perspective to understand your experience, your emotions, your problems and to see a way forward.
I can help bring insight and clarity while providing a roadmap through these often complex situations and emotions such as anxiety and trauma. Having a companion to validate and empathize with your experience is empowering. I can provide understanding, support insight, tools, resources, and counselling to help you live a life with more vitality and hope.
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You may be recovering from childhood, adult or workplace trauma or grieving a loss, or you may be experiencing a difficult transition or relationship.
I am a trained Emotionally Focused Therapist and attend regular professional development so that I can provide a high standard of contemporary and safe care. I can integrate other evidence based models depending on your needs. You are at the centre of all that we do together and I check in with you regularly to ensure that you feel safe.
You may be recovering from childhood, adult or workplace trauma or grieving a loss, or you may be experiencing a difficult transition or relationship.
I am a trained Emotionally Focused Therapist and attend regular professional development so that I can provide a high standard of contemporary and safe care. I can integrate other evidence based models depending on your needs. You are at the centre of all that we do together and I check in with you regularly to ensure that you feel safe.
You may be seeking help because past experiences still affect your everyday life, anxiety is difficult to switch off, or grief and relationship difficulties keep returning.
I am an Accredited Social Worker and the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) Social Worker of the Year 2025. My work draws on mental health practice and lived experience of migration and caregiving. We consider your relationships, culture and circumstances alongside the concerns bringing you to therapy. I also offer couples therapy.
You may be seeking help because past experiences still affect your everyday life, anxiety is difficult to switch off, or grief and relationship difficulties keep returning.
I am an Accredited Social Worker and the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) Social Worker of the Year 2025. My work draws on mental health practice and lived experience of migration and caregiving. We consider your relationships, culture and circumstances alongside the concerns bringing you to therapy. I also offer couples therapy.
My Specialties & Focus Areas: Neurodivergent Support: ADHD, Autism, AuDHD, and executive function differences; Grief and Loss of Loved Ones, Employment, Companions Animals & Pets, Relationships.
Your interests aren't just hobbies—they are a core part of how you process the world. My practice actively welcomes gaming, anime, art, music, subcultures, and diverse spiritualities into the therapeutic space. By embracing what genuinely matters to you, we create a safe, authentic environment where you can express yourself freely and heal on your own terms.
My Specialties & Focus Areas: Neurodivergent Support: ADHD, Autism, AuDHD, and executive function differences; Grief and Loss of Loved Ones, Employment, Companions Animals & Pets, Relationships.
Your interests aren't just hobbies—they are a core part of how you process the world. My practice actively welcomes gaming, anime, art, music, subcultures, and diverse spiritualities into the therapeutic space. By embracing what genuinely matters to you, we create a safe, authentic environment where you can express yourself freely and heal on your own terms.
You may be carrying grief, isolation, regret or identity loss that can feel hard to put into words.
Counselling with me is tailored to your needs, experiences and capacities, whilst drawing on a range of modalities, including grief counselling and core self-reclamation therapy. Together, we’ll focus on your goals, which might include processing the grief, reclaiming your self-worth, adjusting to new circumstances and crafting a meaningful life now.
You may be carrying grief, isolation, regret or identity loss that can feel hard to put into words.
Counselling with me is tailored to your needs, experiences and capacities, whilst drawing on a range of modalities, including grief counselling and core self-reclamation therapy. Together, we’ll focus on your goals, which might include processing the grief, reclaiming your self-worth, adjusting to new circumstances and crafting a meaningful life now.
My journey has involved loss, international performance and managing a vineyard giving me an insight into grief, anxiety, peak performance and rural mental health.
I have a wealth of lived experience combined with a Masters in Counselling and volunteer experience working with Star Bear Grief camps for children. I am a StandBy Support Worker helping people bereaved by suicide. I am comfortable exploring the dark paths of grief. Authentic caring in a non-clinical setting.
My journey has involved loss, international performance and managing a vineyard giving me an insight into grief, anxiety, peak performance and rural mental health.
I have a wealth of lived experience combined with a Masters in Counselling and volunteer experience working with Star Bear Grief camps for children. I am a StandBy Support Worker helping people bereaved by suicide. I am comfortable exploring the dark paths of grief. Authentic caring in a non-clinical setting.
Many come with trauma, grief, neurodivergence, or relational pain, and need a space that feels safe, gentle, and deeply attuned.
I offer warm, trauma-informed therapy using psychodynamic, nature-based therapy, creative arts therapy, and animal-assisted psychotherapy. The presence of horses, donkeys, dogs, and other animals can help clients feel safer, calmer, and more connected. I support people to gently work through anxiety, grief, trauma, and relationship struggles with depth,
Many come with trauma, grief, neurodivergence, or relational pain, and need a space that feels safe, gentle, and deeply attuned.
I offer warm, trauma-informed therapy using psychodynamic, nature-based therapy, creative arts therapy, and animal-assisted psychotherapy. The presence of horses, donkeys, dogs, and other animals can help clients feel safer, calmer, and more connected. I support people to gently work through anxiety, grief, trauma, and relationship struggles with depth,
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.
Many of my clients face trauma, PTSD, BPD traits, neurodivergence, anxiety, eating-disorder patterns, domestic violence, grief or ongoing crisis that has left them overwhelmed and disconnected from themselves.
I specialise in crisis, trauma, grief, and high-risk situations. My Defence background helps me stay calm under pressure. I bring strong experience in domestic violence and work extensively with high-risk youth in Youth Justice and criminal behaviours. My approach is steady, direct, and grounded when life feels chaotic.
Many of my clients face trauma, PTSD, BPD traits, neurodivergence, anxiety, eating-disorder patterns, domestic violence, grief or ongoing crisis that has left them overwhelmed and disconnected from themselves.
I specialise in crisis, trauma, grief, and high-risk situations. My Defence background helps me stay calm under pressure. I bring strong experience in domestic violence and work extensively with high-risk youth in Youth Justice and criminal behaviours. My approach is steady, direct, and grounded when life feels chaotic.
Cody works with people experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, grief & loss, trauma, life adjustments, 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 people experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, grief & loss, trauma, life adjustments, 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.
I have experience working with childhood trauma, relationships, and grief-and- loss counselling, and I bring a strong attachment focus to therapy.
I take a holistic approach to mental health, and my experiences have enabled me to incorporate multiple modalities (e.g., CBT, DBT, and ACT) to help people feel better and meet their goals. I can also conduct a variety of psychological assessments, such as cognitive, educational, personality, and diagnostic assessments.
I have experience working with childhood trauma, relationships, and grief-and- loss counselling, and I bring a strong attachment focus to therapy.
I take a holistic approach to mental health, and my experiences have enabled me to incorporate multiple modalities (e.g., CBT, DBT, and ACT) to help people feel better and meet their goals. I can also conduct a variety of psychological assessments, such as cognitive, educational, personality, and diagnostic assessments.
I work with clients who are struggling with emotional issues related to "life in general", family, grief and loss, relationships, work, life and role adjustments - helping you to get 'back on track
As a highly experienced mental health clinician with more than 24 years practice in both public and private work, I understand that people can suffer from anxiety, low motivation and mood changes when life's problems become overwhelming. Life is challenging at times, and tough times can leave us feeling overwhelmed and distressed. It's much easier to overcome challenging times with the right support, and counselling can be a good option to help you "get back on track.'. My counselling approach is always about helping you to become future focused, as you set your own personal goals for emotional health and wellbeing.
I work with clients who are struggling with emotional issues related to "life in general", family, grief and loss, relationships, work, life and role adjustments - helping you to get 'back on track
As a highly experienced mental health clinician with more than 24 years practice in both public and private work, I understand that people can suffer from anxiety, low motivation and mood changes when life's problems become overwhelming. Life is challenging at times, and tough times can leave us feeling overwhelmed and distressed. It's much easier to overcome challenging times with the right support, and counselling can be a good option to help you "get back on track.'. My counselling approach is always about helping you to become future focused, as you set your own personal goals for emotional health and wellbeing.
I offer holistic psychotherapy and counselling to address issues of inner and outer conflict, depression, anxiety, addiction, trauma, low confidence, grief and loss.
I specialise in process-oriented psychology working with individuals and groups, working with feelings, thoughts, dreams and body sensations, bringing meaning and purpose to an individual’s life in general.
I offer holistic psychotherapy and counselling to address issues of inner and outer conflict, depression, anxiety, addiction, trauma, low confidence, grief and loss.
I specialise in process-oriented psychology working with individuals and groups, working with feelings, thoughts, dreams and body sensations, bringing meaning and purpose to an individual’s life in general.
I work using a collaborative and strengths-based counselling approach utilising a combination of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Solution Focussed Brief Intervention, Interpersonal Counselling and Grief and Loss work within a trauma informed approach.
I am an experienced counsellor and social worker with a focus on relationship counselling. I work with individuals, couples and families to build upon their strengths and empower them to improve their emotional wellbeing to develop fulfilling and meaningful lives. Everyone’s story is different, and I value building trust and working alongside clients in a way that feels respectful and real. I love supporting couples to strengthen their friendship, rebuild trust and share their life goals and dreams.
I work using a collaborative and strengths-based counselling approach utilising a combination of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Solution Focussed Brief Intervention, Interpersonal Counselling and Grief and Loss work within a trauma informed approach.
I am an experienced counsellor and social worker with a focus on relationship counselling. I work with individuals, couples and families to build upon their strengths and empower them to improve their emotional wellbeing to develop fulfilling and meaningful lives. Everyone’s story is different, and I value building trust and working alongside clients in a way that feels respectful and real. I love supporting couples to strengthen their friendship, rebuild trust and share their life goals and dreams.
She combines evidence based therapy with lived experience of parenting and neurodiversity to help people navigate challenges such as anxiety, depression, grief, relationship stress, and work life balance.
I am a registered NDIS provider with many years of experience supporting people within the disability sector. In my practice, I offer tailored, person centred support so clients feel understood, supported, and empowered. I work with children (10+), parents, couples, and families.
She combines evidence based therapy with lived experience of parenting and neurodiversity to help people navigate challenges such as anxiety, depression, grief, relationship stress, and work life balance.
I am a registered NDIS provider with many years of experience supporting people within the disability sector. In my practice, I offer tailored, person centred support so clients feel understood, supported, and empowered. I work with children (10+), parents, couples, and families.
I am currently working in a position as a Support Worker in the area of grief and loss.
I have always had a sincere and passionate heart for people's inner wellbeing, and as a result have been actively involved in a community support role for many years. Therefore my counselling is a professional fulfillment, birthed out of my love for people. My main passion is coming alongside them and assisting them in navigating their journey of life, which at times can be difficult and challenging. It is my hope that those I counsel will experience self empowerment and flourish in their way forward.
I am currently working in a position as a Support Worker in the area of grief and loss.
I have always had a sincere and passionate heart for people's inner wellbeing, and as a result have been actively involved in a community support role for many years. Therefore my counselling is a professional fulfillment, birthed out of my love for people. My main passion is coming alongside them and assisting them in navigating their journey of life, which at times can be difficult and challenging. It is my hope that those I counsel will experience self empowerment and flourish in their way forward.
My side passions include: co-hosting the 'Mothers at Midnight Podcast' and facilitating ' Grief & Loss' groups.
I can support you with: grief and loss, trauma, feminist therapy, life-altering diagnosis, and relationship transitions. Choosing a therapist that is right for you is essential. I encourage you to 'meet me' by visiting my website or call for a 15-min FREE chat.
My side passions include: co-hosting the 'Mothers at Midnight Podcast' and facilitating ' Grief & Loss' groups.
I can support you with: grief and loss, trauma, feminist therapy, life-altering diagnosis, and relationship transitions. Choosing a therapist that is right for you is essential. I encourage you to 'meet me' by visiting my website or call for a 15-min FREE chat.
Nearby Grief Therapists Searches for Happy Valley
- Aberfoyle Park
- Belair
- Blackwood
- Brighton
- Christies Beach
- Glenelg
- Hallett Cove
- Marion
- Mitcham
- Morphett Vale
- Plympton
- Reynella
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.