Grief Psychologists and Therapists in Mentone, VIC
I love working creatively with people, especially with children. Children are playful and curious, and I love to lean into that during sessions. The main way children learn and encounter the world is through play, which is why a large proportion of my therapy time with children is play-based. Using expressive and play-based therapy with children supports their emotional, social and cognitive development and gives them non-verbal ways of expressing their emotional destress and working through challenges like anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, and unique challenges related to neurodivergence.
I love working creatively with people, especially with children. Children are playful and curious, and I love to lean into that during sessions. The main way children learn and encounter the world is through play, which is why a large proportion of my therapy time with children is play-based. Using expressive and play-based therapy with children supports their emotional, social and cognitive development and gives them non-verbal ways of expressing their emotional destress and working through challenges like anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, and unique challenges related to neurodivergence.
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.
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.
I have over 15 years experience working with individuals affected by loss, grief and trauma following sudden life events.
I work with a broad range of issues including anxiety, depression, grief, loss, trauma, ambiguous loss and life limiting illness. My therapies are based on individual assessment and needs. I used a variety of approaches including CBT, Family Systems, Attachment and solution focused therapies.
I have over 15 years experience working with individuals affected by loss, grief and trauma following sudden life events.
I work with a broad range of issues including anxiety, depression, grief, loss, trauma, ambiguous loss and life limiting illness. My therapies are based on individual assessment and needs. I used a variety of approaches including CBT, Family Systems, Attachment and solution focused therapies.
Whether it’s stepping into adulthood, experiencing a relationship breakdown, changing careers, dealing with grief and loss, exploring the challenges of peri/menopause, or questioning neurodiversity, I’m here to help you make sense of it all!
Change can take time, so I focus on medium to long-term work that supports real, sustainable change in areas that matter to you. I value building a relationship together and creating a consistent, stable space where you are able develop deep trust in our relationship and be provided with a space where you work towards the change you desire.
Whether it’s stepping into adulthood, experiencing a relationship breakdown, changing careers, dealing with grief and loss, exploring the challenges of peri/menopause, or questioning neurodiversity, I’m here to help you make sense of it all!
Change can take time, so I focus on medium to long-term work that supports real, sustainable change in areas that matter to you. I value building a relationship together and creating a consistent, stable space where you are able develop deep trust in our relationship and be provided with a space where you work towards the change you desire.
I specialise in assisting clients facing a range of issues, including stress and anxiety management, overcoming panic, fears or phobias, curbing impulsive behaviours, navigating depression, breaking unwanted habits, and achieving sustainable weight loss.
Are you ready for Positive Change? Welcome to Hypfocus Hypnotherapy, my name is Georgina Mitchell and I'm the owner of the practice! If you're ready to transform your life and overcome the challenges that are keeping you stuck and holding you back, I'm here to facilitate that change. As a highly trained Clinical Hypnotherapist, Professional Counsellor, Psychotherapist and EFT practitioner, I specialise in empowering individuals to achieve their desired goals.
I specialise in assisting clients facing a range of issues, including stress and anxiety management, overcoming panic, fears or phobias, curbing impulsive behaviours, navigating depression, breaking unwanted habits, and achieving sustainable weight loss.
Are you ready for Positive Change? Welcome to Hypfocus Hypnotherapy, my name is Georgina Mitchell and I'm the owner of the practice! If you're ready to transform your life and overcome the challenges that are keeping you stuck and holding you back, I'm here to facilitate that change. As a highly trained Clinical Hypnotherapist, Professional Counsellor, Psychotherapist and EFT practitioner, I specialise in empowering individuals to achieve their desired goals.
With Master’s degrees in Social Work and Global Health, I offer an integrative approach tailored to individuals facing trauma, loss, and life transitions.
I provide trauma-informed care grounded in safety, trust, and collaboration. With over 30 years’ experience, I integrate EMDR, CBT, ACT, and attachment-based approaches to support healing, resilience, and restoration for those impacted by complex and intergenerational trauma.
With Master’s degrees in Social Work and Global Health, I offer an integrative approach tailored to individuals facing trauma, loss, and life transitions.
I provide trauma-informed care grounded in safety, trust, and collaboration. With over 30 years’ experience, I integrate EMDR, CBT, ACT, and attachment-based approaches to support healing, resilience, and restoration for those impacted by complex and intergenerational trauma.
I support people with a wide range of mental health concerns, including depression, anxiety, trauma, addiction, grief, and stress.
My core area of expertise is relationship counselling, where I support couples and individuals in strengthening connection, improving communication, and navigating relational challenges. I draw on evidence‑based approaches such as Gottman therapy, schema therapy for couples, CBT, ACT, EMDR, and schema therapy to help clients understand patterns, heal emotional wounds, and build healthier, more fulfilling relationships.
I support people with a wide range of mental health concerns, including depression, anxiety, trauma, addiction, grief, and stress.
My core area of expertise is relationship counselling, where I support couples and individuals in strengthening connection, improving communication, and navigating relational challenges. I draw on evidence‑based approaches such as Gottman therapy, schema therapy for couples, CBT, ACT, EMDR, and schema therapy to help clients understand patterns, heal emotional wounds, and build healthier, more fulfilling relationships.
I work with adult women experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, and OCD. Many clients seek therapy when they feel overwhelmed, stuck in unhelpful patterns, or are struggling to cope with distressing thoughts and emotions. I use cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) to help clients better understand the factors contributing to their difficulties and together we develop strategies to improve their wellbeing.
I work with adult women experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, and OCD. Many clients seek therapy when they feel overwhelmed, stuck in unhelpful patterns, or are struggling to cope with distressing thoughts and emotions. I use cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) to help clients better understand the factors contributing to their difficulties and together we develop strategies to improve their wellbeing.
Accepting New Clients Now! Our mission at Blokes Psychology is to empower and support men in their mental health journey. We strive to create a safe and welcoming environment where men can openly discuss their life challenges, feelings and emotions without fear of judgment. Through evidence-based practices and a holistic approach, we aim to assist men in achieving optimal mental wellness and improve the quality of their lives. Our goal is to break down the stigma surrounding men's mental health and provide accessible resources for all boys & men to improve their mental wellbeing. We have offices in Cheltenham, Hawthorn & Scoresby!
Accepting New Clients Now! Our mission at Blokes Psychology is to empower and support men in their mental health journey. We strive to create a safe and welcoming environment where men can openly discuss their life challenges, feelings and emotions without fear of judgment. Through evidence-based practices and a holistic approach, we aim to assist men in achieving optimal mental wellness and improve the quality of their lives. Our goal is to break down the stigma surrounding men's mental health and provide accessible resources for all boys & men to improve their mental wellbeing. We have offices in Cheltenham, Hawthorn & Scoresby!
Many of the people I work with are thoughtful, insightful individuals who are used to holding things together — often for everyone else. Despite this, they feel overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck in patterns that keep repeating. Some are navigating relationship challenges or life transitions, while others are in the perinatal period, adjusting to pregnancy, early parenthood, or fertility difficulties. They’re often seeking a deeper understanding of themselves and a way to feel more grounded, connected, and in control.
Many of the people I work with are thoughtful, insightful individuals who are used to holding things together — often for everyone else. Despite this, they feel overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck in patterns that keep repeating. Some are navigating relationship challenges or life transitions, while others are in the perinatal period, adjusting to pregnancy, early parenthood, or fertility difficulties. They’re often seeking a deeper understanding of themselves and a way to feel more grounded, connected, and in control.
I have worked with adults aged 18 to 79 and in all aspects of life including relationship, career, retirement, grief and recovery from illness.
Life sometimes leaves you feeling overwhelmed, exhausted and alone. You want to make changes but don't know where to start. You struggle to find joy in activities that once brought you happiness. This is not the life you imagined for yourself and you wonder if these issues stem from your childhood experiences?
You’re not alone. Many people find themselves caught in a cycle where their past impacts their daily lives. Often the roots of these feelings trace back to our childhoods, where patterns and beliefs about ourselves were formed.
I have worked with adults aged 18 to 79 and in all aspects of life including relationship, career, retirement, grief and recovery from illness.
Life sometimes leaves you feeling overwhelmed, exhausted and alone. You want to make changes but don't know where to start. You struggle to find joy in activities that once brought you happiness. This is not the life you imagined for yourself and you wonder if these issues stem from your childhood experiences?
You’re not alone. Many people find themselves caught in a cycle where their past impacts their daily lives. Often the roots of these feelings trace back to our childhoods, where patterns and beliefs about ourselves were formed.
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.
She has worked effectively with clients to overcome Generalised Anxiety, Panic Attacks, Trauma, Social Anxiety & Phobias; Depression; Relationship issues; Grief; Life & Workplace Stress & Adjustment issues, Coaching & Leadership development.
Mary has a wide range of experience - initially a science & maths teacher, then she became a psychologist in the corporate arena working in management consulting, organisational development, culture change, leadership & team development & executive coaching, & lead teams in human resources - always focused on helping people optimise their potential.
She has worked effectively with clients to overcome Generalised Anxiety, Panic Attacks, Trauma, Social Anxiety & Phobias; Depression; Relationship issues; Grief; Life & Workplace Stress & Adjustment issues, Coaching & Leadership development.
Mary has a wide range of experience - initially a science & maths teacher, then she became a psychologist in the corporate arena working in management consulting, organisational development, culture change, leadership & team development & executive coaching, & lead teams in human resources - always focused on helping people optimise their potential.
Most clients seek support regarding:
- child sexual assault
- school can't (aka: school refusal)
- anxiety
- depression
- phobias
- disordered eating
- medical trauma/phobia
- grief
- self-esteem
- single event traumas
- family separation
Belinda is a child & adolescent mental health social worker with significant expertise in mental health and trauma therapy. She specialises in supporting young people & their families/carers through a compassionate, evidence-informed approach. Passionate about working from a trauma-informed and neuroaffirming lens, Bel draws on her extensive clinical background, which includes roles as a teacher, a dedicated trauma therapist, and a senior clinician in a neuropsychiatry unit at a leading children’s hospital. Her work is grounded in a nuanced understanding of developmental trauma and mental health challenges.
Most clients seek support regarding:
- child sexual assault
- school can't (aka: school refusal)
- anxiety
- depression
- phobias
- disordered eating
- medical trauma/phobia
- grief
- self-esteem
- single event traumas
- family separation
Belinda is a child & adolescent mental health social worker with significant expertise in mental health and trauma therapy. She specialises in supporting young people & their families/carers through a compassionate, evidence-informed approach. Passionate about working from a trauma-informed and neuroaffirming lens, Bel draws on her extensive clinical background, which includes roles as a teacher, a dedicated trauma therapist, and a senior clinician in a neuropsychiatry unit at a leading children’s hospital. Her work is grounded in a nuanced understanding of developmental trauma and mental health challenges.
I provide support for a broad range of issues such as reduced self-esteem, stress, anxiety, OCD, PTSD, depression, divorce/separation, coercive control, grief, parenting, relationships, and healing from childhood relational wounds.
I like to provide therapy that's strength based, that supports the process of discovery and understanding. My therapeutic approach is person-centered and trauma informed. Therapies I draw on are CBT, ACT, EFT (individuals only), Motivational Interviewing and EMDR. I am a member of the EMDRAA.
I provide support for a broad range of issues such as reduced self-esteem, stress, anxiety, OCD, PTSD, depression, divorce/separation, coercive control, grief, parenting, relationships, and healing from childhood relational wounds.
I like to provide therapy that's strength based, that supports the process of discovery and understanding. My therapeutic approach is person-centered and trauma informed. Therapies I draw on are CBT, ACT, EFT (individuals only), Motivational Interviewing and EMDR. I am a member of the EMDRAA.
If you are reading this, you are likely experiencing a level of distress that has prompted you to reach out for help. Sometimes life can feel overwhelming, and it can be hard to figure out what needs to shift to move forward. I aim to create a safe space in which we can work together to hold self in mind, seeking to understand what is being responded to and identifying what might need to change to meet your therapy goals.
If you are reading this, you are likely experiencing a level of distress that has prompted you to reach out for help. Sometimes life can feel overwhelming, and it can be hard to figure out what needs to shift to move forward. I aim to create a safe space in which we can work together to hold self in mind, seeking to understand what is being responded to and identifying what might need to change to meet your therapy goals.
We may feel overwhelmed with negative thoughts and memories from our past and fears about the future. Often no amount of arguing with ourselves seems to help. Maybe you've tried therapy before but the underlying problems are still there. Perhaps you're fed up with telling your story again and again.
With the right therapies, from an experienced Counsellor, we can be free from the past's hold on our present and future wellbeing.
As an experienced Counsellor, EMDR Practitioner and a Clinical Hypnotherapist, I can work with you to be all you can be.
We may feel overwhelmed with negative thoughts and memories from our past and fears about the future. Often no amount of arguing with ourselves seems to help. Maybe you've tried therapy before but the underlying problems are still there. Perhaps you're fed up with telling your story again and again.
With the right therapies, from an experienced Counsellor, we can be free from the past's hold on our present and future wellbeing.
As an experienced Counsellor, EMDR Practitioner and a Clinical Hypnotherapist, I can work with you to be all you can be.
Warm, responsive, and individualised psychotherapy for individuals, couples, families, and groups—wherever you are on your mental health journey. Whether you’re feeling stuck, anxious, depressed, stressed, overwhelmed in your relationships, or simply needing space to reflect, I offer a safe place to explore what’s shaped you and how you’d like to grow. Together, we’ll build insight, strengthen relationships, and reconnect with your values to help you live more clearly, confidently, and easily. Therapy isn’t about fixing you—it’s about discovering what’s possible when you’re heard, understood, and supported in your challenges!
Warm, responsive, and individualised psychotherapy for individuals, couples, families, and groups—wherever you are on your mental health journey. Whether you’re feeling stuck, anxious, depressed, stressed, overwhelmed in your relationships, or simply needing space to reflect, I offer a safe place to explore what’s shaped you and how you’d like to grow. Together, we’ll build insight, strengthen relationships, and reconnect with your values to help you live more clearly, confidently, and easily. Therapy isn’t about fixing you—it’s about discovering what’s possible when you’re heard, understood, and supported in your challenges!
I am an experienced psychologist with a strong interest in the mind-body connection. I particularly enjoy working with individuals who actively seek to improve their overall mental health and psychological well-being. By applying practical techniques therapy focuses on exploring and dealing with mental health and psychological concerns comprehensively. Therapy is individually tailored and opens the door to a new paradigm - a way of thinking and living a rich and meaningful life.
I am an experienced psychologist with a strong interest in the mind-body connection. I particularly enjoy working with individuals who actively seek to improve their overall mental health and psychological well-being. By applying practical techniques therapy focuses on exploring and dealing with mental health and psychological concerns comprehensively. Therapy is individually tailored and opens the door to a new paradigm - a way of thinking and living a rich and meaningful life.
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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.