Grief Psychologists and Therapists in McKinnon, VIC
You might be feeling stuck, overwhelmed or not quite like yourself lately. Maybe you're caught in patterns of people-pleasing or avoiding past joys. Perhaps you're tired of anxious thoughts on repeat or replaying past hurts. You want to feel more confident, lighter, clearer, trust your instincts & feel more like yourself again, to actually enjoy life rather than just getting by. Whether it's childhood wounds, past/recent stressful events, season of life changes, anxiety, low mood, confidence and motivation issues, body image concerns, disordered eating - I help you process what's keeping you stuck so you can move forward with ease.
You might be feeling stuck, overwhelmed or not quite like yourself lately. Maybe you're caught in patterns of people-pleasing or avoiding past joys. Perhaps you're tired of anxious thoughts on repeat or replaying past hurts. You want to feel more confident, lighter, clearer, trust your instincts & feel more like yourself again, to actually enjoy life rather than just getting by. Whether it's childhood wounds, past/recent stressful events, season of life changes, anxiety, low mood, confidence and motivation issues, body image concerns, disordered eating - I help you process what's keeping you stuck so you can move forward with ease.
Her special interests include adjustments, personal growth, parenting, grief, relationships, existential issues, mindfulness, anxiety, depression, perinatal mental health, child and adolescent issues, and developmental trauma.
Natalie, brings over 19 years of professional experience from South Africa. Her integrative therapy approach blends psychodynamic, attachment, person-centered, and dialectical behavior theories, ensuring personalised sessions tailored to each client's needs. Specialising in short and long-term individual therapy, Natalie's expertise extends across public mental health, education, and hospital settings. Proficient in counseling children, adolescents, and parents, she has also conducted group interventions for younger demographics.
Her special interests include adjustments, personal growth, parenting, grief, relationships, existential issues, mindfulness, anxiety, depression, perinatal mental health, child and adolescent issues, and developmental trauma.
Natalie, brings over 19 years of professional experience from South Africa. Her integrative therapy approach blends psychodynamic, attachment, person-centered, and dialectical behavior theories, ensuring personalised sessions tailored to each client's needs. Specialising in short and long-term individual therapy, Natalie's expertise extends across public mental health, education, and hospital settings. Proficient in counseling children, adolescents, and parents, she has also conducted group interventions for younger demographics.
You’ve always been the one who holds it all together: for your children, your partner, your family.
Now you’re quietly falling apart. Perhaps you’re coping with the pain of estrangement, the aftermath of a controlling or emotionally abusive relationship, or the exhaustion of trying to keep everyone else afloat while ignoring your own needs. On the outside, you seem capable; inside, you feel anxious, alone, or disconnected. The old strategies like perfectionism, people-pleasing and staying silent aren’t working anymore.
You’ve always been the one who holds it all together: for your children, your partner, your family.
Now you’re quietly falling apart. Perhaps you’re coping with the pain of estrangement, the aftermath of a controlling or emotionally abusive relationship, or the exhaustion of trying to keep everyone else afloat while ignoring your own needs. On the outside, you seem capable; inside, you feel anxious, alone, or disconnected. The old strategies like perfectionism, people-pleasing and staying silent aren’t working anymore.
Graeme has a special interests in assisting clients with depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, parenting, relationships, family issues, emotional intelligence development, anger management, stress management, sexuality, work-life balance, life-stage transitions, grief, loss and work-related concerns.
Graeme Lewis, a principal clinical psychologist at Reflection Psychology Group, boasts over 20 years of private practice experience. Transitioning from law to psychology, driven by a fervent desire to aid others in personal growth and healing, Graeme primarily serves adults and older adolescents. He deeply values each client's unique life narrative, recognising how past experiences shape present struggles. Graeme prioritises cultivating an authentic, compassionate connection, equipping clients with insight and tools to surmount life challenges through collaborative therapy.
Graeme has a special interests in assisting clients with depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, parenting, relationships, family issues, emotional intelligence development, anger management, stress management, sexuality, work-life balance, life-stage transitions, grief, loss and work-related concerns.
Graeme Lewis, a principal clinical psychologist at Reflection Psychology Group, boasts over 20 years of private practice experience. Transitioning from law to psychology, driven by a fervent desire to aid others in personal growth and healing, Graeme primarily serves adults and older adolescents. He deeply values each client's unique life narrative, recognising how past experiences shape present struggles. Graeme prioritises cultivating an authentic, compassionate connection, equipping clients with insight and tools to surmount life challenges through collaborative therapy.
With over 15 years’ experience across diverse settings, Alison brings a thoughtful and well-rounded approach to her work. Alison supports her clients to navigate life’s challenges with a warm and pragmatic approach, grounded in evidence-based practice.
In her time practising, she has assisted countless individuals and couples to overcome hurdles and improve their mental health and relationships.
With over 15 years’ experience across diverse settings, Alison brings a thoughtful and well-rounded approach to her work. Alison supports her clients to navigate life’s challenges with a warm and pragmatic approach, grounded in evidence-based practice.
In her time practising, she has assisted countless individuals and couples to overcome hurdles and improve their mental health and relationships.
Hi there! I’m Nathanial (or Nathan for short). I'm a registered psychologist with after hours' and weekend availability for individual adults seeking support. I work with individuals navigating a wide range of life challenges, including those involving anxiety, depression, stress, low self-worth, obsessions and compulsions, trauma, and relationship difficulties. I have experience counselling individuals from diverse backgrounds (including LGBTQIA+ and neurodivergent clients) and aim to create a space that feels safe, down-to-earth, respectful, and genuine.
Hi there! I’m Nathanial (or Nathan for short). I'm a registered psychologist with after hours' and weekend availability for individual adults seeking support. I work with individuals navigating a wide range of life challenges, including those involving anxiety, depression, stress, low self-worth, obsessions and compulsions, trauma, and relationship difficulties. I have experience counselling individuals from diverse backgrounds (including LGBTQIA+ and neurodivergent clients) and aim to create a space that feels safe, down-to-earth, respectful, and genuine.
Hi there ! Thanks for clicking on my profile. I have over 20 years of practitioner experience, initially as a doctor working in mental health, then as a counsellor and presently, a psychologist.
I will see Private, Medicare, NDIS, Workcover and Victims of Crime clients.
Hi there ! Thanks for clicking on my profile. I have over 20 years of practitioner experience, initially as a doctor working in mental health, then as a counsellor and presently, a psychologist.
I will see Private, Medicare, NDIS, Workcover and Victims of Crime clients.
Currently accepting new clients. I pride myself on developing a supportive, collaborative and compassionate relationship with my clients, focusing on delivering psychological treatments based on current evidence. I work with individuals aged 17 and above across a range of issues. I am particularly interested in anxiety and related disorders in men and the intersection of mental health and menopause in women. I also provide psychotherapy and coaching for the management of ADHD in adults.
Currently accepting new clients. I pride myself on developing a supportive, collaborative and compassionate relationship with my clients, focusing on delivering psychological treatments based on current evidence. I work with individuals aged 17 and above across a range of issues. I am particularly interested in anxiety and related disorders in men and the intersection of mental health and menopause in women. I also provide psychotherapy and coaching for the management of ADHD in adults.
I work with individuals, couples & families who may be struggling with anxiety, depression, low self worth, life transitions, relationship issues, anger management, grief & trauma, PTSD (may be related to relationships, work, family or childhood etc).
I’m Dimitra Tsoukalas and I am a registered Clinical Counsellor & Psychotherapist with over 15 yrs experience and 30+ in relationship mgt. Life's too short to be unhappy, unsure or unfulfilled. Let me help you learn & develop better ways to handle issues standing in your way so that you can overcome them with confidence. I am curious, nurturing and pride myself on being client centered & non-judgmental which enables me to engage & build a safe place for you to be able to express yourself authentically. I specialise in anxiety, trauma & relationships & I have a variety of tools / modalities to help you become the best version of YOU!
I work with individuals, couples & families who may be struggling with anxiety, depression, low self worth, life transitions, relationship issues, anger management, grief & trauma, PTSD (may be related to relationships, work, family or childhood etc).
I’m Dimitra Tsoukalas and I am a registered Clinical Counsellor & Psychotherapist with over 15 yrs experience and 30+ in relationship mgt. Life's too short to be unhappy, unsure or unfulfilled. Let me help you learn & develop better ways to handle issues standing in your way so that you can overcome them with confidence. I am curious, nurturing and pride myself on being client centered & non-judgmental which enables me to engage & build a safe place for you to be able to express yourself authentically. I specialise in anxiety, trauma & relationships & I have a variety of tools / modalities to help you become the best version of YOU!
Healing doesn’t have to be hard - or done alone.
At Embrace Trauma Therapy, I believe therapy is not about fixing you, but about getting to know yourself more fully and discovering new ways of coping. My approach honours your life experiences and the ways your mind and body have adapted to survive.
I work collaboratively, with you at the centre of the process as the expert in your own experience. I aim to walk alongside you as a supportive guide, offering care, knowledge, and strategies for grounding and nervous system regulation along the way.
Healing doesn’t have to be hard - or done alone.
At Embrace Trauma Therapy, I believe therapy is not about fixing you, but about getting to know yourself more fully and discovering new ways of coping. My approach honours your life experiences and the ways your mind and body have adapted to survive.
I work collaboratively, with you at the centre of the process as the expert in your own experience. I aim to walk alongside you as a supportive guide, offering care, knowledge, and strategies for grounding and nervous system regulation along the way.
I am the Principal Psychologist at Behavioural Edge Psychology. I have deep expertise in helping individuals be their best. I provide holistic care that builds insight into personal strengths while enhancing interpersonal relationships in a safe, nonjudgmental environment.
Areas of expertise: high-functioning stress, anxiety, depression, OCD, and burnout in adults; adult ADHD and autism assessments, with a focus on later-life diagnosis and masking in women; trauma and complex PTSD, including childhood, workplace, and relational harm; and workplace psychology, including fitness for work assessments and medicolegal reports.
I am the Principal Psychologist at Behavioural Edge Psychology. I have deep expertise in helping individuals be their best. I provide holistic care that builds insight into personal strengths while enhancing interpersonal relationships in a safe, nonjudgmental environment.
Areas of expertise: high-functioning stress, anxiety, depression, OCD, and burnout in adults; adult ADHD and autism assessments, with a focus on later-life diagnosis and masking in women; trauma and complex PTSD, including childhood, workplace, and relational harm; and workplace psychology, including fitness for work assessments and medicolegal reports.
Common areas in which I have competency and enjoy working in: Depression and Anxiety, complex childhood trauma and episodic trauma (i.e. grief, sudden accidents), children and adolescent treatment (i.e. anxiety, self-esteem, school refusal, pathological demand avoidance etc.), NDIS, TAC and Workcover (review reports inclusive) and neurodivergence in adults, children and teens (i.e. ADHD/Autism).
Welcome to Peach Psychology. I am a registered psychologist, and have practiced across a range of diverse settings since 2019. With my previous therapeutic experience spanning across different age groups, I provide support to children (5+), adolescents, adults and elderly individuals, focusing on assisting each client to identify and work towards their own personal, individual goals.
Common areas in which I have competency and enjoy working in: Depression and Anxiety, complex childhood trauma and episodic trauma (i.e. grief, sudden accidents), children and adolescent treatment (i.e. anxiety, self-esteem, school refusal, pathological demand avoidance etc.), NDIS, TAC and Workcover (review reports inclusive) and neurodivergence in adults, children and teens (i.e. ADHD/Autism).
Welcome to Peach Psychology. I am a registered psychologist, and have practiced across a range of diverse settings since 2019. With my previous therapeutic experience spanning across different age groups, I provide support to children (5+), adolescents, adults and elderly individuals, focusing on assisting each client to identify and work towards their own personal, individual goals.
Find that talking about your struggles in therapy hasn’t led to the change you were hoping for—or that symptoms have persisted despite previous treatment and immense effort? You are not alone. I use evidence-based approaches that go beyond talking to address symptoms at their root, prioritising a strong therapeutic relationship and safety throughout the process. I work with people aged 18+ experiencing PTSD and complex-PTSD, chronic pain, anxiety, depression, panic, relationship difficulties and dissociation.
Find that talking about your struggles in therapy hasn’t led to the change you were hoping for—or that symptoms have persisted despite previous treatment and immense effort? You are not alone. I use evidence-based approaches that go beyond talking to address symptoms at their root, prioritising a strong therapeutic relationship and safety throughout the process. I work with people aged 18+ experiencing PTSD and complex-PTSD, chronic pain, anxiety, depression, panic, relationship difficulties and dissociation.
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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.
You may be carrying the weight of grief or loss, feeling emotionally exhausted, struggling with burnout, or wondering where the person you used to be has gone.
I support women experiencing grief and loss, burnout, emotional overwhelm, identity loss, and major life transitions. I provide a calm, safe, and non-judgemental space where you can slow down, make sense of what you're experiencing, and feel supported. Together, we work toward rebuilding connection, emotional stability, confidence, and a sense of self.
You may be carrying the weight of grief or loss, feeling emotionally exhausted, struggling with burnout, or wondering where the person you used to be has gone.
I support women experiencing grief and loss, burnout, emotional overwhelm, identity loss, and major life transitions. I provide a calm, safe, and non-judgemental space where you can slow down, make sense of what you're experiencing, and feel supported. Together, we work toward rebuilding connection, emotional stability, confidence, and a sense of self.
I've spent my counselling career in grief and loss, supporting clients through illness, bereavement, caring, and the various losses that come with major life transitions. I'm not into toxic positivity – sometimes life really is hard – but I can offer a space to laugh and cry and rage and vent, and find ways together to keep moving forward.
I've spent my counselling career in grief and loss, supporting clients through illness, bereavement, caring, and the various losses that come with major life transitions. I'm not into toxic positivity – sometimes life really is hard – but I can offer a space to laugh and cry and rage and vent, and find ways together to keep moving forward.
Kat is a clinically registered psychotherapist specialising in trauma-informed individual therapy for adults. Approaching her clients with a focus on understanding rather than labelling or diagnosing, Kat believes in delving into each individual's unique story with a nonjudgmental curiosity. With a distinctive mix of humour and warmth, she establishes a secure environment for clients to explore their inner and outer worlds with vulnerability.
Kat is a clinically registered psychotherapist specialising in trauma-informed individual therapy for adults. Approaching her clients with a focus on understanding rather than labelling or diagnosing, Kat believes in delving into each individual's unique story with a nonjudgmental curiosity. With a distinctive mix of humour and warmth, she establishes a secure environment for clients to explore their inner and outer worlds with vulnerability.
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.
My interest lies in supporting people who are grieving, feeling overwhelmed or lost, struggling with painful relationship dynamics, or facing any of life's many transitions.
I use a range of counselling modalities in my practice and tailor my approach to each person's unique situation. I work collaboratively with my clients on helping them achieve their goals for counselling, empowering them to move ahead in the ways they find meaningful and achievable.
My interest lies in supporting people who are grieving, feeling overwhelmed or lost, struggling with painful relationship dynamics, or facing any of life's many transitions.
I use a range of counselling modalities in my practice and tailor my approach to each person's unique situation. I work collaboratively with my clients on helping them achieve their goals for counselling, empowering them to move ahead in the ways they find meaningful and achievable.
I am a registered clinical counsellor. I use Emotion-Focused Therapy as my main mode of practice. EFT is Person Centred/Humanistic. It is based on the Attachment and Identity theory. It also means that in therapy, I prioritise working on emotions. You may have learned to avoid and suppress your feelings, or they may have overwhelmed you. In therapy, I aim to support you in befriending and welcoming your feelings so they become a resource as they are meant to be and not a hindrance.
I am a registered clinical counsellor. I use Emotion-Focused Therapy as my main mode of practice. EFT is Person Centred/Humanistic. It is based on the Attachment and Identity theory. It also means that in therapy, I prioritise working on emotions. You may have learned to avoid and suppress your feelings, or they may have overwhelmed you. In therapy, I aim to support you in befriending and welcoming your feelings so they become a resource as they are meant to be and not a hindrance.
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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.