Grief Psychologists and Therapists in Hoppers Crossing, VIC

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Eva Truong
Counsellor, PACFA
Online Only
I work with children (5+ years), adolescents, adults, and older adults experiencing ADHD, autism, anxiety, depression, emotional dysregulation, grief and loss, workplace bullying, relationship difficulties, behavioural concerns, dementia-related challenges, career transitions, and family conflict.
Supporting individuals through life transitions, mental health challenges, and ageing-related concerns, including dementia. With a Master’s in Counselling and Psychotherapy and specialised training in mental health and ageing, I offer a person-centred, strength-based approach. My qualifications are MCP, GradCertAMHS, BA(Psych), GDipPsychSc, eOCCC, a CertDCL.
I work with children (5+ years), adolescents, adults, and older adults experiencing ADHD, autism, anxiety, depression, emotional dysregulation, grief and loss, workplace bullying, relationship difficulties, behavioural concerns, dementia-related challenges, career transitions, and family conflict.
Supporting individuals through life transitions, mental health challenges, and ageing-related concerns, including dementia. With a Master’s in Counselling and Psychotherapy and specialised training in mental health and ageing, I offer a person-centred, strength-based approach. My qualifications are MCP, GradCertAMHS, BA(Psych), GDipPsychSc, eOCCC, a CertDCL.
(03) 7302 2563 View (03) 7302 2563
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Tracey Yeoman
Counsellor, ACA-L2
Hoppers Crossing, VIC 3029
My clients often feel stuck, disconnected, or out of step with the world around them. They may be exploring their identity, building confidence, or learning how to set boundaries and manage stress. Many don’t fit the typical mould — and that’s okay. I work best with people seeking clarity, self-acceptance, and practical tools for real-life change. Together, we build emotional insight, communication skills, and strategies that support authentic, thriving lives.
My clients often feel stuck, disconnected, or out of step with the world around them. They may be exploring their identity, building confidence, or learning how to set boundaries and manage stress. Many don’t fit the typical mould — and that’s okay. I work best with people seeking clarity, self-acceptance, and practical tools for real-life change. Together, we build emotional insight, communication skills, and strategies that support authentic, thriving lives.
(03) 7302 8373 View (03) 7302 8373
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Hope Is Mine Counselling & Training
Counsellor, ACA-L1
3 Endorsed
Serves Area
I partner with individuals, couples, and young adults who are navigating the complex, often silent challenges of life transitions, cultural adjustment, and identity. I also deeply welcome those who are exploring or wish to integrate their Christian faith into their healing journey. Grounded in evidence-based, trauma-informed, and cognitive-behavioural frameworks, my approach is distinctively practical, warm, and highly empathetic.
I partner with individuals, couples, and young adults who are navigating the complex, often silent challenges of life transitions, cultural adjustment, and identity. I also deeply welcome those who are exploring or wish to integrate their Christian faith into their healing journey. Grounded in evidence-based, trauma-informed, and cognitive-behavioural frameworks, my approach is distinctively practical, warm, and highly empathetic.
(03) 7302 2570 View (03) 7302 2570
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Clare Randall
Counsellor, ACA-L4
Serves Area
I am kind, experienced, practical, and a good listener. I work with adults as individuals or in couples. Most of my clients are struggling either with their emotions, with something that has happened, or with other people in their life. My goal is to give you a calm, safe space where hopefully you will walk out a little lighter, with more clarity and a plan and strategies if you need them. I am a licensed counsellor and therapist. If you have a Mental Health Plan from your GP you will need a psychologist and there will be an approx $120+ gap fee payable. I am happy to work with you privately if you choose not to use your MHP.
I am kind, experienced, practical, and a good listener. I work with adults as individuals or in couples. Most of my clients are struggling either with their emotions, with something that has happened, or with other people in their life. My goal is to give you a calm, safe space where hopefully you will walk out a little lighter, with more clarity and a plan and strategies if you need them. I am a licensed counsellor and therapist. If you have a Mental Health Plan from your GP you will need a psychologist and there will be an approx $120+ gap fee payable. I am happy to work with you privately if you choose not to use your MHP.
(08) 9126 9483 View (08) 9126 9483
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Rita Hojnik Counselling
Counsellor, ACA-L2
Serves Area
I specialise in supporting people with complex needs—those who have often felt overlooked or underserved by previous support services. Many of my clients come to me after finding that traditional interventions haven’t worked for them. Through a calm, compassionate, and open approach, we create meaningful, long-term therapeutic relationships built on trust and mutual respect. At RH Counselling & Wellness, the goal is not just to offer support—but to make space for real, sustainable healing.
I specialise in supporting people with complex needs—those who have often felt overlooked or underserved by previous support services. Many of my clients come to me after finding that traditional interventions haven’t worked for them. Through a calm, compassionate, and open approach, we create meaningful, long-term therapeutic relationships built on trust and mutual respect. At RH Counselling & Wellness, the goal is not just to offer support—but to make space for real, sustainable healing.
(03) 4708 5769 View (03) 4708 5769
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Benny Wong
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Serves Area
Benny is a registered psychologist committed to creating a warm, compassionate, and non-judgmental space where clients feel genuinely heard, accepted, and supported. He values the power of a trusting therapeutic relationship and believes that meaningful change begins when clients feel safe enough to explore their inner world. Benny approaches each session with empathy and curiosity, helping clients gain deeper insight, strengthen self-understanding, and move toward lasting growth.
Benny is a registered psychologist committed to creating a warm, compassionate, and non-judgmental space where clients feel genuinely heard, accepted, and supported. He values the power of a trusting therapeutic relationship and believes that meaningful change begins when clients feel safe enough to explore their inner world. Benny approaches each session with empathy and curiosity, helping clients gain deeper insight, strengthen self-understanding, and move toward lasting growth.
(03) 7303 3442 View (03) 7303 3442
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Zen Tebeje
Counsellor
Serves Area
She specialises in mental health support, offering guidance for issues like depression, anxiety, grief, relationships, life coaching, trauma, and stress management.
Embark on Zen's inspiring journey of overcoming educational challenges to achieving excellence in psychology, embodying resilience, compassion, and a commitment to uplifting others. Starting school at 15, Zen's determination led to success in counselling, fostering empowerment in community and advocacy with a unique blend of resilience and cultural empathy.
She specialises in mental health support, offering guidance for issues like depression, anxiety, grief, relationships, life coaching, trauma, and stress management.
Embark on Zen's inspiring journey of overcoming educational challenges to achieving excellence in psychology, embodying resilience, compassion, and a commitment to uplifting others. Starting school at 15, Zen's determination led to success in counselling, fostering empowerment in community and advocacy with a unique blend of resilience and cultural empathy.
(03) 7003 2607 View (03) 7003 2607
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RightPath Counselling
Counsellor, MC, ACA-L4
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
I am passionate about helping those who struggle with mental health as well as supervising other professionals. Clients come to me with their disorders, issues, struggles and relationship problems and want to find better ways to cope and deal with their concerns. Their goals are to be happier, learn better ways to deal with their concerns and move on from their past traumas.
I am passionate about helping those who struggle with mental health as well as supervising other professionals. Clients come to me with their disorders, issues, struggles and relationship problems and want to find better ways to cope and deal with their concerns. Their goals are to be happier, learn better ways to deal with their concerns and move on from their past traumas.
(03) 7302 2996 View (03) 7302 2996
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Shilpi Sharma
Counsellor, ACA-L3
Serves Area
I'm a Registered Counsellor based in Melbourne, providing compassionate, evidence-based counselling to individuals and couples across Australia. I help clients gain clarity, build emotional resilience, and create lasting growth through practical tools and actionable strategies. With certifications and training in Cognitive Principle Therapy (CPT), The Gottman Method Couples Therapy, Clinical Trauma, and Addictions-Informed Mental Health, My work is grounded in the belief that every person has the capacity to heal, grow, and realign with their true self, given the right space, guidance, and support. My Specialities Include:
I'm a Registered Counsellor based in Melbourne, providing compassionate, evidence-based counselling to individuals and couples across Australia. I help clients gain clarity, build emotional resilience, and create lasting growth through practical tools and actionable strategies. With certifications and training in Cognitive Principle Therapy (CPT), The Gottman Method Couples Therapy, Clinical Trauma, and Addictions-Informed Mental Health, My work is grounded in the belief that every person has the capacity to heal, grow, and realign with their true self, given the right space, guidance, and support. My Specialities Include:
(03) 7302 2312 View (03) 7302 2312
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Julian O'Sullivan
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Serves Area
He works with clients experiencing grief and loss, identity and existential crisis, social alienation, isolation and loneliness.
To help address such issues, Julian offers individual psychotherapy. Drawing on cognitive-behavioural and psychodynamic methods, he tailors treatment to the individual. Patients are invited to speak freely about their concerns without judgement. Julian will listen supportively and help client's develop a satisfying life.
He works with clients experiencing grief and loss, identity and existential crisis, social alienation, isolation and loneliness.
To help address such issues, Julian offers individual psychotherapy. Drawing on cognitive-behavioural and psychodynamic methods, he tailors treatment to the individual. Patients are invited to speak freely about their concerns without judgement. Julian will listen supportively and help client's develop a satisfying life.
(03) 7003 2798 View (03) 7003 2798
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Krista Senden
Social Worker, AMHSW
Online Only
You may be navigating work stress, family pressures, loss, past trauma, relationship challenges, depression, anxiety or a general sense of feeling stuck.
I have worked extensively with people seeking support with trauma, mental health concerns and difficult life circumstances. I have expertise in working with complex trauma, grief, depression, anxiety, emotional distress and the impact of prolonged stress.
You may be navigating work stress, family pressures, loss, past trauma, relationship challenges, depression, anxiety or a general sense of feeling stuck.
I have worked extensively with people seeking support with trauma, mental health concerns and difficult life circumstances. I have expertise in working with complex trauma, grief, depression, anxiety, emotional distress and the impact of prolonged stress.
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Heal Thy Mind Therapy Services
Counsellor, PACFA
Serves Area
I’m a registered counsellor and psychotherapist with a Master of Psychotherapy and Counselling. Many children and young people struggle with big emotions, social challenges, or changes at home or school. Thus, parents often seek support for anxiety, ADHD, autism, behavioural difficulties, or developing social skills for their child. Therapy focuses on building emotional regulation, self-understanding, social confidence, and stronger family connections so children feel calmer, more confident, and supported to thrive.
I’m a registered counsellor and psychotherapist with a Master of Psychotherapy and Counselling. Many children and young people struggle with big emotions, social challenges, or changes at home or school. Thus, parents often seek support for anxiety, ADHD, autism, behavioural difficulties, or developing social skills for their child. Therapy focuses on building emotional regulation, self-understanding, social confidence, and stronger family connections so children feel calmer, more confident, and supported to thrive.
(03) 7302 8449 View (03) 7302 8449
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Anna Maxwell
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Serves Area
These include depression, anxiety, conflict resolution, trauma, accidents, grief, loss, adjustment and workplace issues to name a few.
Anna is a registered psychologist and is passionate about helping adults and older adolescents to improve their happiness and wellbeing. Anna has experience working with parents and has facilitated early parenting and attachment-based group programs including Circle of Security and Keeping Your Child in Mind. Anna is committed to building strong, respectful, and collaborative working relationships with her clients. She believes in taking a gentle, person-centred approach so that each client feels heard and understood. Anna supports clients in developing their own insight, self-understanding, and self-compassion.
These include depression, anxiety, conflict resolution, trauma, accidents, grief, loss, adjustment and workplace issues to name a few.
Anna is a registered psychologist and is passionate about helping adults and older adolescents to improve their happiness and wellbeing. Anna has experience working with parents and has facilitated early parenting and attachment-based group programs including Circle of Security and Keeping Your Child in Mind. Anna is committed to building strong, respectful, and collaborative working relationships with her clients. She believes in taking a gentle, person-centred approach so that each client feels heard and understood. Anna supports clients in developing their own insight, self-understanding, and self-compassion.
(03) 9000 0866 View (03) 9000 0866

More Therapists Nearby

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Stable & Nook - Counselling and Wellness
Counsellor, PACFA
Serves Area
I work with children, adolescents and adults navigating grief, trauma, anxiety, burnout, life transitions and relationship challenges.
I offer trauma-informed counselling, grief counselling and equine-assisted psychotherapy using a relational, somatic approach. Sessions are tailored to your needs, helping you understand your emotions, regulate your nervous system, build resilience and create lasting, meaningful change in a safe and supportive environment.
I work with children, adolescents and adults navigating grief, trauma, anxiety, burnout, life transitions and relationship challenges.
I offer trauma-informed counselling, grief counselling and equine-assisted psychotherapy using a relational, somatic approach. Sessions are tailored to your needs, helping you understand your emotions, regulate your nervous system, build resilience and create lasting, meaningful change in a safe and supportive environment.
(03) 5614 6629 View (03) 5614 6629
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Tracey Moroney
Psychotherapist, MA, PACFA
Heathmont, VIC 3135
I work with adults who are struggling with adjustment, anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, grief and loss, as well as chronic illness.
I am a trauma informed counsellor who respectfully builds connection using attachment theory as my foundation. My passion for helping people was established in my formative career as an oncology nurse. I assist people safely unpack aspects of themselves and their lives, in the hope that this process creates the ingredients for self-awareness, self-compassion and growth. With an attitude of curiosity, I aim to provide a safe, nonjudgmental, and empathic space for each person to reflect upon their unique lived experience. Together we help to build a repertoire of resources to draw upon, to foster greater joy and meaning in one’s life.
I work with adults who are struggling with adjustment, anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, grief and loss, as well as chronic illness.
I am a trauma informed counsellor who respectfully builds connection using attachment theory as my foundation. My passion for helping people was established in my formative career as an oncology nurse. I assist people safely unpack aspects of themselves and their lives, in the hope that this process creates the ingredients for self-awareness, self-compassion and growth. With an attitude of curiosity, I aim to provide a safe, nonjudgmental, and empathic space for each person to reflect upon their unique lived experience. Together we help to build a repertoire of resources to draw upon, to foster greater joy and meaning in one’s life.
(03) 8203 5417 View (03) 8203 5417
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Ethos Psychotherapy
Counsellor, ACA-L2
Serves Area
I can assist clients who have experienced trauma, are managing substance issues, grief, or are experiencing relationship issues.
Are you experiencing difficulties within yourself or in your relationships? How do you get through life? Do you feel things need to change? I maintain clients' mental health by helping them better understand themselves and their situations so they can find peace, balance and positivity.
I can assist clients who have experienced trauma, are managing substance issues, grief, or are experiencing relationship issues.
Are you experiencing difficulties within yourself or in your relationships? How do you get through life? Do you feel things need to change? I maintain clients' mental health by helping them better understand themselves and their situations so they can find peace, balance and positivity.
(03) 4410 8579 View (03) 4410 8579
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Dr Lyndel Cuesta
Psychologist, PhD, MAPS
Parkdale, VIC 3195
This may include: learning how to manage chronic anxiety, overcoming acute panic episodes, working through an unexpected new challenge or adjusting to change, processing an unresolved grief/ loss, or recovering from the fatigue and low motivation of burnout.
I am an experienced psychologist, using well researched evidence-based therapies that have been shown to be effective. I have worked in universities, corporate organizations, and private practice. My PhD had a Positive Psychology focus re how to cope with failures and setbacks, moving forward with optimism. I have a particular interest in anxiety disorders.
This may include: learning how to manage chronic anxiety, overcoming acute panic episodes, working through an unexpected new challenge or adjusting to change, processing an unresolved grief/ loss, or recovering from the fatigue and low motivation of burnout.
I am an experienced psychologist, using well researched evidence-based therapies that have been shown to be effective. I have worked in universities, corporate organizations, and private practice. My PhD had a Positive Psychology focus re how to cope with failures and setbacks, moving forward with optimism. I have a particular interest in anxiety disorders.
0432 662 447 View 0432 662 447
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Bronwyn Sherar
Social Worker, AMHSW
2 Endorsed
Thornbury, VIC 3071
I provide counselling for: anxiety, depression, relationship challenges/enhancement, grief & loss, life transitions and post-trauma recovery.
I aim to create a sense of home to those that I work with and bring lots of warmth, presence and care to the therapeutic space. From here, clients have the opportunity to safely explore and embrace the uncomfortable parts of themselves that have been hidden alongside their strengths and what makes them beautifully whole and unique.
I provide counselling for: anxiety, depression, relationship challenges/enhancement, grief & loss, life transitions and post-trauma recovery.
I aim to create a sense of home to those that I work with and bring lots of warmth, presence and care to the therapeutic space. From here, clients have the opportunity to safely explore and embrace the uncomfortable parts of themselves that have been hidden alongside their strengths and what makes them beautifully whole and unique.
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Reflect Renew Counselling
Counsellor, MC, ACA-L2
Online Only
I'm Deborah, an online counsellor working with adults across Australia around stress, anxiety, grief, life transitions, and the effects of trauma — with a particular soft spot for carers and helpers whose own needs slip to the bottom of the list.
We work at your pace, in a calm and practical way, drawing on person-centred, ACT and Motivational Interviewing approaches to build strategies you can actually use.
I'm Deborah, an online counsellor working with adults across Australia around stress, anxiety, grief, life transitions, and the effects of trauma — with a particular soft spot for carers and helpers whose own needs slip to the bottom of the list.
We work at your pace, in a calm and practical way, drawing on person-centred, ACT and Motivational Interviewing approaches to build strategies you can actually use.
(03) 8007 3516 View (03) 8007 3516
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TaylorMade Counselling
Social Worker, MA, AMHSW
West Melbourne, VIC 3003
TaylorMade Counselling has been designed to work with people of all ages who are looking for a comfortable and safe environment to have life changing, meaningful and practical conversations. The TaylorMade journey began with a single goal; to be able to connect with people and to support them to reconnect with themselves. I wanted TaylorMade to be about empowering people who are experiencing challenges, to encourage them to look at their lives from different angles, to reframe their thinking, to recognise and acknowledge their strengths and triumphs, in order to facilitate them to make positive changes, so that they can lead happy and fulfilling lives.
TaylorMade Counselling has been designed to work with people of all ages who are looking for a comfortable and safe environment to have life changing, meaningful and practical conversations. The TaylorMade journey began with a single goal; to be able to connect with people and to support them to reconnect with themselves. I wanted TaylorMade to be about empowering people who are experiencing challenges, to encourage them to look at their lives from different angles, to reframe their thinking, to recognise and acknowledge their strengths and triumphs, in order to facilitate them to make positive changes, so that they can lead happy and fulfilling lives.
(03) 9069 9437 View (03) 9069 9437
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.