Bereavement Counselling in Melbourne, VIC
Cody works with a range of presentations including stress, life adjustments, grief & loss, depression, anxiety, trauma, coping skills, life coaching, interpersonal or relationship difficulties and childhood trauma.
Cody is a registered psychologist who works towards long lasting change by understanding how your past can influence your present and focusing on the roots of a problem. In doing so, she hopes to help you develop a deeper sense of self, whilst also uncovering patterns that have developed over time that can be transformed into healthier ways of being. Cody welcomes you to a safe, warm and non-judgemental space where you can feel comfortable to explore and share what you need.
Cody works with a range of presentations including stress, life adjustments, grief & loss, depression, anxiety, trauma, coping skills, life coaching, interpersonal or relationship difficulties and childhood trauma.
Cody is a registered psychologist who works towards long lasting change by understanding how your past can influence your present and focusing on the roots of a problem. In doing so, she hopes to help you develop a deeper sense of self, whilst also uncovering patterns that have developed over time that can be transformed into healthier ways of being. Cody welcomes you to a safe, warm and non-judgemental space where you can feel comfortable to explore and share what you need.
Person Centred Psychology
Psychologist, MPsych, MAPS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Melbourne, VIC 3000
Deborah is an experienced Clinical Psychology with a particular interest in Eating Disorders, Depression, Anxiety, and Grief. She works with a diverse population, seeing adult women and men. Deborah provides a compassionate and evidence informed treatment. In addition to her therapeutic work, she teaches masters level clinical psychology students, and has an interest in eating disorder prevention. Deborah is the founder of Person Centred Psychology & Allied Health in South Melbourne, where she has built her practice of psychologists and dietitians to provide evidence informed person centred care to all clients.
Deborah is an experienced Clinical Psychology with a particular interest in Eating Disorders, Depression, Anxiety, and Grief. She works with a diverse population, seeing adult women and men. Deborah provides a compassionate and evidence informed treatment. In addition to her therapeutic work, she teaches masters level clinical psychology students, and has an interest in eating disorder prevention. Deborah is the founder of Person Centred Psychology & Allied Health in South Melbourne, where she has built her practice of psychologists and dietitians to provide evidence informed person centred care to all clients.
I support people with a wide range of issues including grief and loss, relationship concerns, anxiety, stress, trauma and life transitions (empty nesters, separation, retirement issues, ageing, life-threatening diagnosis). Working at your pace, the origins of your current concerns are uncovered and new emotions, thoughts and behaviours take place to help you feel fulfilled and live a more satisfying life.
I support people with a wide range of issues including grief and loss, relationship concerns, anxiety, stress, trauma and life transitions (empty nesters, separation, retirement issues, ageing, life-threatening diagnosis). Working at your pace, the origins of your current concerns are uncovered and new emotions, thoughts and behaviours take place to help you feel fulfilled and live a more satisfying life.
My lived experiences with grief and loss generated interest in pursuing a career in clinical psychology and grief, loss, and trauma.
My counselling style is gentle and collaborative with the ability to create rapport quickly – I intend to create a safe, supportive and affirming place where the counselling work is empowering and enriching. I use a person-centred and trauma-informed cognitive behavioural approach in my work, which also includes elements of ACT, DBT, Schema and psychodynamic therapies. I see my work as a real honour to work with people, quite often at their most vulnerable, and I really value the time I spend with my clients as we explore and collaborate on our therapy experience together.
My lived experiences with grief and loss generated interest in pursuing a career in clinical psychology and grief, loss, and trauma.
My counselling style is gentle and collaborative with the ability to create rapport quickly – I intend to create a safe, supportive and affirming place where the counselling work is empowering and enriching. I use a person-centred and trauma-informed cognitive behavioural approach in my work, which also includes elements of ACT, DBT, Schema and psychodynamic therapies. I see my work as a real honour to work with people, quite often at their most vulnerable, and I really value the time I spend with my clients as we explore and collaborate on our therapy experience together.
Compass Counselling, Psychotherapy, Clinical Hypno
Psychotherapist, ACA-L2
Verified Verified
Melbourne, VIC 3000
Talking with a therapist can help you to work through immediate concerns such as guilt, grief, anger and conflict and explore the causes of stress and anxiety.
Are you seeking professional support to overcome challenges, achieve personal growth, or navigate the complexities of caregiving? I am ready to accompany you on your journey towards greater well-being and fulfillment. As a client working with me, you can expect a range of valuable services and support to address your specific needs and goals. I will work closely with you to understand your unique challenges, concerns, and aspirations. Tailoring my therapeutic approach to meet your specific needs, whether it's through clinical hypnotherapy, counselling, psychotherapy, or a combination of modalities.
Talking with a therapist can help you to work through immediate concerns such as guilt, grief, anger and conflict and explore the causes of stress and anxiety.
Are you seeking professional support to overcome challenges, achieve personal growth, or navigate the complexities of caregiving? I am ready to accompany you on your journey towards greater well-being and fulfillment. As a client working with me, you can expect a range of valuable services and support to address your specific needs and goals. I will work closely with you to understand your unique challenges, concerns, and aspirations. Tailoring my therapeutic approach to meet your specific needs, whether it's through clinical hypnotherapy, counselling, psychotherapy, or a combination of modalities.
Julie Jensen - Changes in Between (Counselling)
Counsellor, MC, PACFA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Melbourne, VIC 3000
I provide (1) Loss and grief counselling (dying, death, bereavement including companion animal loss; and non- death losses from any life transition including mental health); (2) grief, life, neurodivergent (inc ADHD) & wellness coaching; (3) Organising & productivity consulting (clutter, hoarding, chronic overcommitment, chronic disorganisation).
Do you feel like you are lost in a wilderness of loss and grief and fed up with people telling you to get over it? Have you lost your direction and not sure where you are heading, not living your values and not going anywhere, going in circles, or going backwards? Do you feel that home or work is not how you would like it to be? Do you feel overwhelmed with commitments, a never ending to-do-list and feel in a brain fog? Through counselling, coaching and consulting I can help you to honour your loss, rebuild your life, find your place to meet, acknowledge and accept where you are and where you might want to be.
I provide (1) Loss and grief counselling (dying, death, bereavement including companion animal loss; and non- death losses from any life transition including mental health); (2) grief, life, neurodivergent (inc ADHD) & wellness coaching; (3) Organising & productivity consulting (clutter, hoarding, chronic overcommitment, chronic disorganisation).
Do you feel like you are lost in a wilderness of loss and grief and fed up with people telling you to get over it? Have you lost your direction and not sure where you are heading, not living your values and not going anywhere, going in circles, or going backwards? Do you feel that home or work is not how you would like it to be? Do you feel overwhelmed with commitments, a never ending to-do-list and feel in a brain fog? Through counselling, coaching and consulting I can help you to honour your loss, rebuild your life, find your place to meet, acknowledge and accept where you are and where you might want to be.
As a creative art therapist with a background in palliative care nursing and pastoral care, I have a particular interest in bereavement support. Using creative methods to help the client understand their process one can move into a new way of being.
As a creative art therapist with a background in palliative care nursing and pastoral care, I have a particular interest in bereavement support. Using creative methods to help the client understand their process one can move into a new way of being.
Mind Life (Founder John Zavaglia)
Counsellor, ACA-L1
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Melbourne, VIC 3000
In relation to Loss & Grief counselling I can help you evolve your life even through your loss.
My name is John Zavaglia, Registered and Qualified Mental Health Counsellor. If you find yourself worrying excessively, perhaps are depressed, affected by trauma, experiencing grief, addicted or having problems communicating and engaging socially. I can focus on building your emotional intelligence, bolstering your resilience, and help you evolve into new behaviours. Let’s make contact to arrange a brief chat to discuss your needs and start to Untangle your Mind.
In relation to Loss & Grief counselling I can help you evolve your life even through your loss.
My name is John Zavaglia, Registered and Qualified Mental Health Counsellor. If you find yourself worrying excessively, perhaps are depressed, affected by trauma, experiencing grief, addicted or having problems communicating and engaging socially. I can focus on building your emotional intelligence, bolstering your resilience, and help you evolve into new behaviours. Let’s make contact to arrange a brief chat to discuss your needs and start to Untangle your Mind.
The challenges associated with mental health are so real and prevalent in society. In fact more than one in five Australians will be impacted by some form of mental illness or condition in their lifetime. Grief, loss and trauma informed counselling, in addition to support for relationship conflict, and generalised anxiety and depression, form the mainstay of his practice. Meir is also a member of the ACA College of Supervisors and an accredited Counselling Supervisor providing support and supervision to counsellors and psychotherapists who work in all fields of mental health.
The challenges associated with mental health are so real and prevalent in society. In fact more than one in five Australians will be impacted by some form of mental illness or condition in their lifetime. Grief, loss and trauma informed counselling, in addition to support for relationship conflict, and generalised anxiety and depression, form the mainstay of his practice. Meir is also a member of the ACA College of Supervisors and an accredited Counselling Supervisor providing support and supervision to counsellors and psychotherapists who work in all fields of mental health.
I'm Vanessa, and I love working with clients to provide support, comfort and empathy. My gentle and friendly approach will help you to feel comfortable straight away, and we will move at a pace that feels comfortable to you. I am particularly passionate about working with clients who are experiencing stress and anxiety to help them heal and learn anxiety management skills. I am also a grief and loss counsellor who can provide a gentle ear and support when you've experienced a loss. My practice is LGBTQIA+ affirming and supportive of non-traditional relationship structures.
I'm Vanessa, and I love working with clients to provide support, comfort and empathy. My gentle and friendly approach will help you to feel comfortable straight away, and we will move at a pace that feels comfortable to you. I am particularly passionate about working with clients who are experiencing stress and anxiety to help them heal and learn anxiety management skills. I am also a grief and loss counsellor who can provide a gentle ear and support when you've experienced a loss. My practice is LGBTQIA+ affirming and supportive of non-traditional relationship structures.
My years of volunteer counselling, including my current role with Griefline, have given me a profound appreciation of how important it is to share our grief experiences with others, for comfort, shared wisdom and healing.
Are you feeling a deep sense of loss and sadness? Are you wondering how you will get through this pain and when you will feel like yourself again? I specialise in grief counselling for adults from a person-centred, compassion focused, somatic and trauma informed approach. I am also an End of Life Doula, so I'm passionate about guiding and empowering families with end of life planning, practical and emotional support. Grief is not a problem to be resolved - it is a normal human response to loss. While counselling won’t take away your grief, I can support you to navigate the pain it brings and learn how to adapt to life after loss.
My years of volunteer counselling, including my current role with Griefline, have given me a profound appreciation of how important it is to share our grief experiences with others, for comfort, shared wisdom and healing.
Are you feeling a deep sense of loss and sadness? Are you wondering how you will get through this pain and when you will feel like yourself again? I specialise in grief counselling for adults from a person-centred, compassion focused, somatic and trauma informed approach. I am also an End of Life Doula, so I'm passionate about guiding and empowering families with end of life planning, practical and emotional support. Grief is not a problem to be resolved - it is a normal human response to loss. While counselling won’t take away your grief, I can support you to navigate the pain it brings and learn how to adapt to life after loss.
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I can support you with: grief and loss, trauma, feminist therapy, life-altering diagnosis, and relationship transitions.
As an experienced psychotherapist, I work with people navigating major life transitions. My therapeutic space is warm and compassionate allowing you to be curious and explore what matters to you. As a PACFA Reg. Clinical member I engage in supervision and professional development. All are essential for me to show up in practice and hold space. 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.
As an experienced psychotherapist, I work with people navigating major life transitions. My therapeutic space is warm and compassionate allowing you to be curious and explore what matters to you. As a PACFA Reg. Clinical member I engage in supervision and professional development. All are essential for me to show up in practice and hold space. My side passions include: co-hosting the 'Mothers at Midnight Podcast' and facilitating ' Grief & Loss' groups.
I offer an integrative approach towards healing and transformation that combines my lived experience of traumatic loss with my postgraduate studies in Holistic Psychotherapy and Counselling, Relationship Counselling with professional qualifications in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), bereavement counselling, nature therapy and somatic coaching.
I am a trauma informed psychotherapist and counsellor. I specialise in trauma, complex PTSD, grief, suicide bereavement, relationships, anxiety, depression, self-worth, stress management and purposeful living. My intention is to support you to navigate life’s past and present challenges while deepening your capacity to achieve an enduring sense of peace, safety, agency and wellbeing. I offer clinical sessions at Leura Wellness, nature based sessions in the Blue Mountains area and online to anywhere.
I offer an integrative approach towards healing and transformation that combines my lived experience of traumatic loss with my postgraduate studies in Holistic Psychotherapy and Counselling, Relationship Counselling with professional qualifications in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), bereavement counselling, nature therapy and somatic coaching.
I am a trauma informed psychotherapist and counsellor. I specialise in trauma, complex PTSD, grief, suicide bereavement, relationships, anxiety, depression, self-worth, stress management and purposeful living. My intention is to support you to navigate life’s past and present challenges while deepening your capacity to achieve an enduring sense of peace, safety, agency and wellbeing. I offer clinical sessions at Leura Wellness, nature based sessions in the Blue Mountains area and online to anywhere.
I am a qualified grief and loss counsellor and use evidence-based therapies such as CBT, ACT and Mindfulness based approaches when working with clients.
Life can be challenging at times. When we are faced with challenges we may feel alone, 'stuck', confused or feel that our well-being is being compromised. I work with children, adolescents and adults struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, grief , loss or trauma, or are experiencing domestic violence. At the same juncture, you may want some help overcoming anxiety when faced with a job interview or an exam. By working within the therapy framework, clients learn to understand themselves better and see what is needed to become empowered in their own lives.
I am a qualified grief and loss counsellor and use evidence-based therapies such as CBT, ACT and Mindfulness based approaches when working with clients.
Life can be challenging at times. When we are faced with challenges we may feel alone, 'stuck', confused or feel that our well-being is being compromised. I work with children, adolescents and adults struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, grief , loss or trauma, or are experiencing domestic violence. At the same juncture, you may want some help overcoming anxiety when faced with a job interview or an exam. By working within the therapy framework, clients learn to understand themselves better and see what is needed to become empowered in their own lives.
Counselling and Wellbeing
Counsellor, ACA-L4
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Melbourne, VIC 3000 (Online Only)
Since having my own child and all that journey entailed, I've developed a passionate interest in all areas of perinatal health and wellbeing: fertility, miscarriage, pregnancy loss, pregnancy, labour and birth, postnatal mental health and matresence.
With more than 22 years in the helping professions in the UK and Australia, in various health, education; mental health areas across the lifespan, I'm able to support people with a wide range of presenting issues to support people navigating life's challenges. It can feel like no one gets it sometimes, even those closest to you. Wanting someone to listen to you who really gets it, I truly do and I know how to support you. I provide an opportunity to explore what you're experiencing with compassion focused on guiding you towards health and wellbeing.
Since having my own child and all that journey entailed, I've developed a passionate interest in all areas of perinatal health and wellbeing: fertility, miscarriage, pregnancy loss, pregnancy, labour and birth, postnatal mental health and matresence.
With more than 22 years in the helping professions in the UK and Australia, in various health, education; mental health areas across the lifespan, I'm able to support people with a wide range of presenting issues to support people navigating life's challenges. It can feel like no one gets it sometimes, even those closest to you. Wanting someone to listen to you who really gets it, I truly do and I know how to support you. I provide an opportunity to explore what you're experiencing with compassion focused on guiding you towards health and wellbeing.
With over 8 years working with people who have experienced trauma and loss, I have a strong skillset in supporting grieving and traumatised people.
I work with individuals battling with grief, loss and trauma. Losses occur for us all of the time and sometimes, they hit us so hard we need a little extra support. We may experience loss of relationships, transitionary times for our children starting school or leaving home, a passing of a family member or breakdowns in relationships. Some of these losses feel as though we aren't allowed to grieve and our practice is a safe space to do so. Life is busy and you shouldn't have to fit your healing around someone else's timeline; that's why I exclusively offer out-of-hours sessions after 5pm and on weekends.
With over 8 years working with people who have experienced trauma and loss, I have a strong skillset in supporting grieving and traumatised people.
I work with individuals battling with grief, loss and trauma. Losses occur for us all of the time and sometimes, they hit us so hard we need a little extra support. We may experience loss of relationships, transitionary times for our children starting school or leaving home, a passing of a family member or breakdowns in relationships. Some of these losses feel as though we aren't allowed to grieve and our practice is a safe space to do so. Life is busy and you shouldn't have to fit your healing around someone else's timeline; that's why I exclusively offer out-of-hours sessions after 5pm and on weekends.
Michelle Dennerstein
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
Melbourne, VIC 3000 (Online Only)
Michelle is dedicated to providing affirming therapy to the LGBTIQA+ community, and has worked extensively with people living with anxiety, depression, relationships, loss and grief, women's health, trauma, adjustment issues and life transitions.
Michelle is a warm and compassionate psychologist, counsellor, and therapist, who works collaboratively with you to create a welcoming and safe counselling space. She supports and guides you towards a deeper understanding and insight of yourself and your situation, leading to personal growth, self-compassion, and deep transformation so that you can be freer to live your best life. With over 20 years of professional experience, Michelle has provided counselling services within diverse settings, including community health organizations, hospital outpatient services, and university environments.
Michelle is dedicated to providing affirming therapy to the LGBTIQA+ community, and has worked extensively with people living with anxiety, depression, relationships, loss and grief, women's health, trauma, adjustment issues and life transitions.
Michelle is a warm and compassionate psychologist, counsellor, and therapist, who works collaboratively with you to create a welcoming and safe counselling space. She supports and guides you towards a deeper understanding and insight of yourself and your situation, leading to personal growth, self-compassion, and deep transformation so that you can be freer to live your best life. With over 20 years of professional experience, Michelle has provided counselling services within diverse settings, including community health organizations, hospital outpatient services, and university environments.
Have you just discovered your partner or family member might be a narcissist? Is it bothering you because no one understands the lies, master manipulation gaslighting or infidelity? If you are suffering the effects of relationship breakdown as a result of narcissistic personality (NPD) abuse, I can help. I individually tailor sessions to address the profound impact of toxic relationships, whether with family members or partner as a result of abuse touching on associated grief and loss as well as associated trauma. Explore your issues in a supportive space that acknowledges the challenges of recovery, fostering resilience and growth.
Have you just discovered your partner or family member might be a narcissist? Is it bothering you because no one understands the lies, master manipulation gaslighting or infidelity? If you are suffering the effects of relationship breakdown as a result of narcissistic personality (NPD) abuse, I can help. I individually tailor sessions to address the profound impact of toxic relationships, whether with family members or partner as a result of abuse touching on associated grief and loss as well as associated trauma. Explore your issues in a supportive space that acknowledges the challenges of recovery, fostering resilience and growth.
Transformative Place Counselling Service
Counsellor, ACA-L2
Verified Verified
Melbourne, VIC 3000 (Online Only)
Services include: addictions, grief and loss, trauma, psychological distress, mental health, wellbeing and empowerment.
Welcome, I'm Ketura, counsellor at Transformative Place Counselling Service. I specialise in working with individuals diagnosed with borderline personality disorder work on emotional regulation and trauma, but you do not have to have BPD to benefit from the services I offer. I encourage you to explore emotions, how you hold these and memories within your body, gaining awareness of your nervous system's language. To learn how to unlock and be with discomfort and unfamiliar thoughts, emotions, memories and to make new experiences, to tolerate and manage distress and integrate past trauma/experiences into the present and thrive
Services include: addictions, grief and loss, trauma, psychological distress, mental health, wellbeing and empowerment.
Welcome, I'm Ketura, counsellor at Transformative Place Counselling Service. I specialise in working with individuals diagnosed with borderline personality disorder work on emotional regulation and trauma, but you do not have to have BPD to benefit from the services I offer. I encourage you to explore emotions, how you hold these and memories within your body, gaining awareness of your nervous system's language. To learn how to unlock and be with discomfort and unfamiliar thoughts, emotions, memories and to make new experiences, to tolerate and manage distress and integrate past trauma/experiences into the present and thrive
EAP has been found to be an effective treatment for • Depression and Anxiety • Difficult behaviours • Maladaptive Behaviours • Complicated Grief •.
Horses offer a non-judgment relationship, congruence, and transparency, something often many of us have been lacking in our lives. They can teach us how to be brave, how to manage big emotions and most importantly, because they are such magnificent creatures they sit with us while we deal with our stuff. EAP has been found to be an effective treatment for children, adolescents, and adults including: • Complicated Grief • Depression and anxiety • Difficult behaviours • Children and adolescents ‘at risk’ with maladaptive behaviours • Disruptive behaviours • Adolescents with depression, anxiety and low esteem •
EAP has been found to be an effective treatment for • Depression and Anxiety • Difficult behaviours • Maladaptive Behaviours • Complicated Grief •.
Horses offer a non-judgment relationship, congruence, and transparency, something often many of us have been lacking in our lives. They can teach us how to be brave, how to manage big emotions and most importantly, because they are such magnificent creatures they sit with us while we deal with our stuff. EAP has been found to be an effective treatment for children, adolescents, and adults including: • Complicated Grief • Depression and anxiety • Difficult behaviours • Children and adolescents ‘at risk’ with maladaptive behaviours • Disruptive behaviours • Adolescents with depression, anxiety and low esteem •
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Bereavement Counsellors
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.