Grief Psychologists and Therapists in Essendon, VIC
Confidential and affordable online therapy, from a qualified Melbourne based counsellor specialising in individual, grief and loss, and neurodiverse counselling.
Confidential and affordable online therapy, from a qualified Melbourne based counsellor specialising in individual, grief and loss, and neurodiverse counselling.
Starting therapy can feel intimidating, and I get it. You're not alone if you're feeling nervous or unsure about what to expect. My approach is gentle, warm, and focused on meeting you where you are. I love working with people who are new to therapy and want to explore themselves in a way that feels personal and real. Together, we’ll create a safe space to understand your thoughts, feelings, and behaviours in a way that makes sense to you, not based on a one-size-fits-all approach. I’m here to walk it with you, at your pace.
Starting therapy can feel intimidating, and I get it. You're not alone if you're feeling nervous or unsure about what to expect. My approach is gentle, warm, and focused on meeting you where you are. I love working with people who are new to therapy and want to explore themselves in a way that feels personal and real. Together, we’ll create a safe space to understand your thoughts, feelings, and behaviours in a way that makes sense to you, not based on a one-size-fits-all approach. I’m here to walk it with you, at your pace.
If you’re feeling anxious, burned out, disconnected, or stuck in patterns you can’t seem to think your way out of, there’s likely a good reason. I don’t see these struggles as flaws to fix, but as intelligent responses shaped by your history. My work is trauma-informed, holistic, and deeply explorative. Together, we create enough safety to gently understand what your system has learned to do to survive and what it might need now. I believe our nervous systems aren’t broken; they’ve been protecting us. When we listen at a pace your body can tolerate, meaningful and lasting change becomes possible.
If you’re feeling anxious, burned out, disconnected, or stuck in patterns you can’t seem to think your way out of, there’s likely a good reason. I don’t see these struggles as flaws to fix, but as intelligent responses shaped by your history. My work is trauma-informed, holistic, and deeply explorative. Together, we create enough safety to gently understand what your system has learned to do to survive and what it might need now. I believe our nervous systems aren’t broken; they’ve been protecting us. When we listen at a pace your body can tolerate, meaningful and lasting change becomes possible.
Hi, I’m Aylin! I’m an experienced relational, down-to-earth, medicare-registered therapist, providing therapy for individuals navigating stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, trauma, relationship challenges, and personality patterns. I do therapy in a collaborative, warm, and authentic way - and occasionally try to be funny (you be the judge) because I believe therapy can be fun. I am warm yet direct, I will listen carefully, ask thoughtful questions, gently challenge unhelpful patterns, and offer practical strategies you can use outside of sessions. Medicare rebates are available with a valid MHTP from your GP.
Hi, I’m Aylin! I’m an experienced relational, down-to-earth, medicare-registered therapist, providing therapy for individuals navigating stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, trauma, relationship challenges, and personality patterns. I do therapy in a collaborative, warm, and authentic way - and occasionally try to be funny (you be the judge) because I believe therapy can be fun. I am warm yet direct, I will listen carefully, ask thoughtful questions, gently challenge unhelpful patterns, and offer practical strategies you can use outside of sessions. Medicare rebates are available with a valid MHTP from your GP.
Jacky is a registered psychologist with five years of post-graduate experience. He provides psychological treatment and assessments for children, adolescents, and adults, with or without mental health diagnoses.
Throughout his previous roles, he has worked with individuals aged 4 and above from diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
His strengths as a psychologist include his ability to build strong therapeutic relationships and support clients in making meaningful changes by developing practical skills and helpful thinking patterns.
Jacky is a registered psychologist with five years of post-graduate experience. He provides psychological treatment and assessments for children, adolescents, and adults, with or without mental health diagnoses.
Throughout his previous roles, he has worked with individuals aged 4 and above from diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
His strengths as a psychologist include his ability to build strong therapeutic relationships and support clients in making meaningful changes by developing practical skills and helpful thinking patterns.
To make sense of the world we live in can be very hard. Join me in trying the untangle knots and opened locked doors to our truth and finding a more productive perspective on our stories.
To make sense of the world we live in can be very hard. Join me in trying the untangle knots and opened locked doors to our truth and finding a more productive perspective on our stories.
Sherena is a general psychologist providing evidence-based assessment and therapy across a broad range of presentations. She works within a collaborative, client-centred and trauma-informed framework, drawing on CBT, ACT, DBT, Interpersonal Therapy and Schema Therapy to support adolescents and adults. Sherena has strong skills in formulation, treatment planning, psychological assessment and risk management, and is known for her calm, empathic communication and ability to build strong therapeutic rapport. She values ethical, culturally responsive practice and works effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
Sherena is a general psychologist providing evidence-based assessment and therapy across a broad range of presentations. She works within a collaborative, client-centred and trauma-informed framework, drawing on CBT, ACT, DBT, Interpersonal Therapy and Schema Therapy to support adolescents and adults. Sherena has strong skills in formulation, treatment planning, psychological assessment and risk management, and is known for her calm, empathic communication and ability to build strong therapeutic rapport. She values ethical, culturally responsive practice and works effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
At Just Feel Psychology, we understand that life can sometimes feel overwhelming, confusing, or stuck. We provide a safe, supportive space for children, adolescents, and adults to explore their experiences and make sense of what’s happening.
Many of the people we work with are managing anxiety, emotional ups and downs, burnout, relationship challenges, or navigating neurodivergence such as ADHD or autism. Parents and families also come to us for support with behavioural concerns, developmental differences, or the everyday stresses of family life.
At Just Feel Psychology, we understand that life can sometimes feel overwhelming, confusing, or stuck. We provide a safe, supportive space for children, adolescents, and adults to explore their experiences and make sense of what’s happening.
Many of the people we work with are managing anxiety, emotional ups and downs, burnout, relationship challenges, or navigating neurodivergence such as ADHD or autism. Parents and families also come to us for support with behavioural concerns, developmental differences, or the everyday stresses of family life.
I work with clients navigating stress, anxiety, grief, school challenges, ADHD, autism, and specific learning disorders.
I have completed a Masters in Psychology (Educational and Developmental), am a registered general psychologist, and an Educational and Developmental Psychology Registrar. Before becoming a psychologist, I was a teacher.
I use a range of modalities, CBT, ACT, and trauma-informed approaches to support growth, wellbeing, and everyday challenges.
I work with clients navigating stress, anxiety, grief, school challenges, ADHD, autism, and specific learning disorders.
I have completed a Masters in Psychology (Educational and Developmental), am a registered general psychologist, and an Educational and Developmental Psychology Registrar. Before becoming a psychologist, I was a teacher.
I use a range of modalities, CBT, ACT, and trauma-informed approaches to support growth, wellbeing, and everyday challenges.
Isabel is a registered psychologist with the Australian Psychology Board and a member of the Australian Psychological Society. She has a warm and approachable personality and uses a client-centred model. Isabel will work collaboratively with you to understand and help you through your difficulties. Isabel has experience with a range of issues across the lifespan and can adapt to children and adult clients from different cultural and social backgrounds.
Isabel is a registered psychologist with the Australian Psychology Board and a member of the Australian Psychological Society. She has a warm and approachable personality and uses a client-centred model. Isabel will work collaboratively with you to understand and help you through your difficulties. Isabel has experience with a range of issues across the lifespan and can adapt to children and adult clients from different cultural and social backgrounds.
People often seek counselling when they're feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, navigating relationship difficulties, experiencing grief or loss, facing life transitions, or noticing patterns that no longer serve them.
Every person and relationship is unique, so I tailor counselling to meet your individual needs. My approach draws on evidence-based therapies, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Person-Centred Therapy, and Gottman Method principles for couples.
People often seek counselling when they're feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, navigating relationship difficulties, experiencing grief or loss, facing life transitions, or noticing patterns that no longer serve them.
Every person and relationship is unique, so I tailor counselling to meet your individual needs. My approach draws on evidence-based therapies, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Person-Centred Therapy, and Gottman Method principles for couples.
Many of my clients are children and teens who are navigating anxiety, ADHD, autism, or challenges at school. Parents often come to me seeking answers, support, and a plan to help their child feel more regulated, understood, and connected. These families want someone who truly “gets it”—who can balance professional skill with warmth and care.
Many of my clients are children and teens who are navigating anxiety, ADHD, autism, or challenges at school. Parents often come to me seeking answers, support, and a plan to help their child feel more regulated, understood, and connected. These families want someone who truly “gets it”—who can balance professional skill with warmth and care.
Our philosophy is pretty simple. We believe in you. We want you to be the best version of yourself and we can join you on that journey. Our team at Launch Psychology, Dr. Daniela De Fazio, Dr. Brooke Davis, Dr. Kirrily Rogers and Dr. Ann Sloan, have a practical approach to understanding the psychology of where you are and where you'd like to go. Our focus is on using psychology and neuropsychology frameworks to help you develop the skills and habits to respond flexibly to whatever life deals you.
Our philosophy is pretty simple. We believe in you. We want you to be the best version of yourself and we can join you on that journey. Our team at Launch Psychology, Dr. Daniela De Fazio, Dr. Brooke Davis, Dr. Kirrily Rogers and Dr. Ann Sloan, have a practical approach to understanding the psychology of where you are and where you'd like to go. Our focus is on using psychology and neuropsychology frameworks to help you develop the skills and habits to respond flexibly to whatever life deals you.
I have a special interest and offer treatment for adults experiencing: Anxiety Disorders, Depression, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Trauma, Perinatal Disorders and Birth Trauma, Parenting Support, Mental Heath issues triggered by Major Life Events including Loss and Grief.
I am a Psychologist with over 20 Years experience treating a wide range of mental health issues. I help my clients develop a holistic mind-body approach to improve their mental heath & develop the tools they need to cope with all of life’s challenges. I take the time to listen & get to know you, to hear your story & what has lead you to access counselling. I work collaboratively with you to help you understand your symptoms, their causes & maintaining factors, & develop a treatment plan that best suits your individual needs. I also continue to support you with a recovery and relapse prevention plan once you are feeling well.
I have a special interest and offer treatment for adults experiencing: Anxiety Disorders, Depression, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Trauma, Perinatal Disorders and Birth Trauma, Parenting Support, Mental Heath issues triggered by Major Life Events including Loss and Grief.
I am a Psychologist with over 20 Years experience treating a wide range of mental health issues. I help my clients develop a holistic mind-body approach to improve their mental heath & develop the tools they need to cope with all of life’s challenges. I take the time to listen & get to know you, to hear your story & what has lead you to access counselling. I work collaboratively with you to help you understand your symptoms, their causes & maintaining factors, & develop a treatment plan that best suits your individual needs. I also continue to support you with a recovery and relapse prevention plan once you are feeling well.
Living Change Psychology and Natural Health
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Essendon, VIC 3040
We invite anyone feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected, struggling with anxiety, depression, addiction, relationship conflict, trauma, stress, or life transitions. They may be an individual, couple, parent, or family seeking clarity, emotional safety, and practical tools. They want to understand themselves better, heal past experiences, strengthen relationships, and create meaningful change. They value compassionate, evidence-based support and want lasting improvement in their mental health, wellbeing, and quality of life.
We invite anyone feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected, struggling with anxiety, depression, addiction, relationship conflict, trauma, stress, or life transitions. They may be an individual, couple, parent, or family seeking clarity, emotional safety, and practical tools. They want to understand themselves better, heal past experiences, strengthen relationships, and create meaningful change. They value compassionate, evidence-based support and want lasting improvement in their mental health, wellbeing, and quality of life.
I am able to offer Medicare-rebated counselling and psychotherapy as an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker and Registered Counsellor. I have over 15 years of experience supporting clients across a wide range of issues. My approach is collaborative, practical, and tailored to each person's needs. I draw on different approaches such as CBT, ACT, DBT, and EMDR. I provide telehealth appointments Australia-wide.
I am able to offer Medicare-rebated counselling and psychotherapy as an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker and Registered Counsellor. I have over 15 years of experience supporting clients across a wide range of issues. My approach is collaborative, practical, and tailored to each person's needs. I draw on different approaches such as CBT, ACT, DBT, and EMDR. I provide telehealth appointments Australia-wide.
Jake works with people from all walks of life and across most mental health problems. He specialises and works particularly well with young male clients aged 16-25 who are struggling with their mental health, finding it difficult to establish their identity and purpose as they move in being an adult. He uses a range of therapeutic techniques that are tailored to a client's specific needs and goals to help them start living the life that they want.
Jake works with people from all walks of life and across most mental health problems. He specialises and works particularly well with young male clients aged 16-25 who are struggling with their mental health, finding it difficult to establish their identity and purpose as they move in being an adult. He uses a range of therapeutic techniques that are tailored to a client's specific needs and goals to help them start living the life that they want.
James is an experienced child & youth psychotherapist (social worker) who offers a friendly, relationship-based approach that is fully tailored to suit each child or young person (age 5-18). James works by taking into account each individual’s personal challenges, stage of development, interests, wishes, personality, strengths and life circumstances.
James works with all children and young people. James has significant experience supporting neurodivergent young people.
James is an experienced child & youth psychotherapist (social worker) who offers a friendly, relationship-based approach that is fully tailored to suit each child or young person (age 5-18). James works by taking into account each individual’s personal challenges, stage of development, interests, wishes, personality, strengths and life circumstances.
James works with all children and young people. James has significant experience supporting neurodivergent young people.
I counsel people with a range of problems which includes depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, interpersonal relationships, personal skills development and self-esteem.
I am a registered Clinical Psychologist and Counselling Psychologist with extensive experience treating individuals in a wide range of mental health settings. I have completed a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology and I have 20 years experience and professional training in helping people to overcome a wide range of problems.
I counsel people with a range of problems which includes depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, interpersonal relationships, personal skills development and self-esteem.
I am a registered Clinical Psychologist and Counselling Psychologist with extensive experience treating individuals in a wide range of mental health settings. I have completed a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology and I have 20 years experience and professional training in helping people to overcome a wide range of problems.
Our ideal clients are children, adolescents, adults and families seeking thoughtful, compassionate psychological support. Many come to DKM feeling stuck, overwhelmed, disconnected, or wanting clarity around mental health, neurodivergence, learning, behaviour or emotional wellbeing. Our team helps by taking time to understand the whole person, offering neuroaffirming, trauma-informed therapy and assessment, and providing practical recommendations that support meaningful next steps at home, school, work and in relationships.
Our ideal clients are children, adolescents, adults and families seeking thoughtful, compassionate psychological support. Many come to DKM feeling stuck, overwhelmed, disconnected, or wanting clarity around mental health, neurodivergence, learning, behaviour or emotional wellbeing. Our team helps by taking time to understand the whole person, offering neuroaffirming, trauma-informed therapy and assessment, and providing practical recommendations that support meaningful next steps at home, school, work and in relationships.
Nearby Grief Therapists Searches for Essendon
- Aberfeldie
- Airport West
- Ascot Vale
- Braybrook
- Brunswick West
- Essendon North
- Keilor East
- Maribyrnong
- Moonee Ponds
- Niddrie
- Oak Park
- Strathmore
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.