Bereavement Counselling in Melbourne, VIC

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Cody Tonkin
Psychologist, MPsych, Assoc MAPS
Verified
Verified
Cody has experience in many areas including stress, life adjustments, grief and loss , depression, anxiety, interpersonal or relationship difficulties and childhood trauma.
Are you feeling stuck? Are you wanting to create long lasting change? Take this as a sign that you've come to the right place. Cody is registered Psychologist who is down to earth and likes to provide a safe, warm, open and non-judgmental space for people to feel heard and express their true authentic selves. Cody likes to focus on understanding how your past influences your present and to look at the root cause of the problem. In doing so, she will help you develop a deeper understanding of self whilst also uncovering patterns that have developed over time that can be transformed into healthier ways of being.
(03) 9118 9048
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Melbourne, VIC 3000
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Dr Holly Kent
Psychologist, PhD, MAPS
Verified
Verified
I am passionate about helping adults overcome anxiety. Stress and anxiety are common place in today's society and can have an impact on relationships, work, quality of life and happiness. My doctorate focused on most effective treatments for social anxiety disorder. My areas of interest includes, stress and anxiety, panic, generalised anxiety, social anxiety, grief and adjustment, and coping with health problems, including cancer and end of life issues. Sorry no workers comp or TAC referrals.
(03) 7003 2277
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Melbourne, VIC 3004
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Person Centred Psychology
Psychologist, MPsych, MAPS
Verified
Verified
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.
(03) 9069 8752
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Melbourne, VIC 3000
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Grace Lee
Counsellor, PACFA
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I provide confidential counselling in-person and online for clients with a range of concerns especially: gender identity, grief and loss , autism, ADHD, anxiety and trauma.
I have extensive experience working with trans, gender diverse and non-binary people. I support those exploring their gender identity, as well as helping with social and medical transition. I have helped many individuals come out to family and friends, and I work with partners and parents of trans and gender diverse individuals. In addition, I also work with those who have suffered a significant loss in their lives, who may be grieving the loss of a partner, child, parent or close relative due to illness, accident or suicide. I strive to provide a safe space for you to explore your feelings and find the support you need.
(03) 6120 6305
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Melbourne, VIC 3000
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Compass Counselling, Psychotherapy, Clinical Hypno
Psychotherapist, ACA-L2
Verified
Verified
I have a strong background in grief and loss .
As a Counsellor, Psychotherapist and Clinical Hypnotherapist I offer a confidential, non-judgmental and safe space to talk. Using an integrative approach which draws on various counselling techniques tailored to your individual needs.
(03) 8771 4056
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Melbourne, VIC 3000
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Elizabeth May Jarman
MA
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.
(03) 9070 3522
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Melbourne, VIC 3000
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Margaret Price
Psychotherapist, MA, PACFA
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
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. ​
(03) 7003 2146
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Melbourne, VIC 3000
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Julie Jensen - Changes in Between (Counselling)
Counsellor, MC, ACA-L4
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
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) Life, transition, & wellness coaching (including stress, organising); (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.
(03) 8413 7338
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Melbourne, VIC 3000
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Not accepting new clients
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Dr Liam Casey
Psychologist, PhD, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified
Verified
I'm a clinical psychologist in private practice with a particular focus LGBTQIA+ wellbeing. I work with ​anyone looking to learn skills to manage difficult thoughts, feelings, and experiences. I have particular interest and experience working with anxiety disorders, sexual and gender diversity, university students, grief (especially following a death by suicide), and unhelpful behavioural patterns (e.g., procrastination, perfectionism, people-pleasing).
(03) 7018 1718
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Melbourne, VIC 3000
Not accepting new clients
All Australia Counselling
Counsellor, PACFA
Verified
Verified
As a qualified Mental Health Nurse and a Licensed Counsellor, I spend time helping people work through their fears and anxieties. I have lived experience with extended COVID lockdowns, general anxiety, grief and loss . I work holistically, integrating your physical well being and mental health. My specialised training includes helping people coping with a terminal diagnosis, social phobias, dealing with the loss of a loved one and the use of alcohol or prescription medications to escape the hurting. Life can be very stressful and at times, filled with unhappiness. Sometimes you just need to have someone non-judgemental to talk with.
(02) 5504 1850
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Melbourne, VIC 3000
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Christie Little
Psychotherapist, PACFA
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
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.
(08) 7831 2913
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Melbourne, VIC 3000
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Sentio Counselling
Psychologist, PsyBA - Couns. Psych.
Verified
Verified
We are a Group of Psychologists and Accredited Mental Health Social workers with over 17 years experience helping individual clients with a range of issues. Experienced with addictions (alcohol, other drugs), anxiety, chronic diseases, depression, grief and loss , relationship issues, smoking cessation and stress management. Utilises ACT, CBT, EFT and schema therapy to assist clients to achieve their goals and become the best version of themselves and to enhance their lives.
(03) 7003 2777
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Melbourne, VIC 3000
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Izumi Yamaguchi
Counsellor, MA, ACA-L2
Verified
Verified
I have experienced with a range of issues including depression, anxiety, grief , addiction, adjustment problems and relationship concerns.
I am passionate to help clients overcome their challenges and take meaningful steps toward a better future. By exploring clients' internal conflicts and working on underlying vulnerabilities, I assist clients in finding ways together to alleviate or solve them.
(03) 9118 9077
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Melbourne, VIC 3000
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Counselling and Wellbeing
Counsellor, ACA-L4
Verified
Verified
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.
(08) 6206 8179
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Melbourne, VIC 3000
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Transformative Place Counselling Service
Counsellor, ACA-L2
Verified
Verified
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
(02) 4504 0282
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Melbourne, VIC 3000
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Coby Liew - Registered Psychotherapist
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PsychD, AMHSW
Verified
Verified
I offer more than ten years of clinical experience in counselling and psychotherapy, specialising in loss and grief , gender and sexuality, complex trauma and abuse, PTSD, attachment and personality issues, ASD, relationship and intimacy issues, anger and emotional management, family conflicts, workplace bullying, and intercultural adjustment issues.
There are roads we must take on our own, and stories we must write for ourselves. I've dedicated my life to helping people of all ages and backgrounds navigate their way through life's challenges, and I do so with compassion, care, and empathy. I was born in Borneo, identify as gay, and have experience living in different countries and cultures. My lived experience helps me to connect with clients on a deeper level and provide culturally-appropriate and trauma-informed therapy that considers an individual's unique needs, circumstances, and experiences. I can speak fluently in English, Mandarin, Cantonese, Indonesian, Malay & Hakka.
(03) 8595 5297
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Melbourne, VIC 3000
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Grief Talk
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, AASW
Verified
Verified
Grief Talk is founded by Mariam Middleton, Specialist Grief Counsellor with a background in Social Work.
Any form of significant loss can bring up a range of emotions. You are learning to live with a new “normal.” Although grief can be very painful and at times intolerable, you don’t have to suffer in silence or in isolation. Seeking help to work through your grief is not a sign of weakness. We take pride in being by your side, providing you with a compassionate space to feel heard and supported during this difficult time in your life.
(02) 9100 0757
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Melbourne, VIC 3000
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Veronica A Collins
Psychotherapist, PACFA
Verified
Verified
I offer holistic psychotherapy and counselling to address issues of inner and outer conflict, depression, anxiety, addiction, trauma, low confidence, grief and loss . By facilitating the expanding of self-awareness there's growth in health and wholeness; becoming more authentic, purposeful & integrated; and creating better harmony within relationships. Offering parent/child relationship work. Offering REIKI for deepening the profound shifts.
(03) 4410 8583
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Melbourne, VIC 3000
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Joanne Toh
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Verified
Verified
Joanne is a psychologist with a master’s degree in clinical psychology. She works with youth, adults, and older adults. Her professional interests include depression, anxiety, OCD, bipolar affective disorder, stress management, trauma, grief , and emotional regulation difficulties. She has experience working with clients in schools, private hospitals, and public community mental health settings. It is her vision to create a safe, supportive therapy space for clients to explore their strengths, difficulties and concerns while honing their coping skills and resilience.
(03) 9111 2665
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Melbourne, VIC 3000
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Rae Kruger - Counselling and Training
Counsellor, ACA-L4
Verified
Verified
Rae specializes in relationship and grief and loss counselling.
Counselling is the collaborative approach addressing day to day challenges individuals face in their life time. At times, doing it by yourself seems overwhelming and hopeless. Counselling provides a safe and confidential space to talk about these issues and develop the necessary skills to manage your mental and emotional wellbeing as an individual or within a relationship. Rae is willing and able to work with clients to address challenges and help you achieve your goals supporting your overall well-being.
(03) 8737 9417
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Melbourne, VIC 3000
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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.