Grief Psychologists and Therapists in Maddington, WA

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Nessrine Srouji
Counsellor, MA, ACA-L2
Maddington, WA 6109
I specialise in anxiety, depression, stress, mood disorder, life transitions, migration Grief, self-esteem, and couple's relationships.
I am a dedicated counsellor with passion for helping people navigate life's tumultuous journey. At times all we need a listening ear and understanding person who can hear our struggles without feeling judged. Taking your time on your healing journey in a safe inviting environment is the place to start. Grow at your own pace, start where you feel comfortable starting. Our life journey is a marathon, not a sprint.
I specialise in anxiety, depression, stress, mood disorder, life transitions, migration Grief, self-esteem, and couple's relationships.
I am a dedicated counsellor with passion for helping people navigate life's tumultuous journey. At times all we need a listening ear and understanding person who can hear our struggles without feeling judged. Taking your time on your healing journey in a safe inviting environment is the place to start. Grow at your own pace, start where you feel comfortable starting. Our life journey is a marathon, not a sprint.
(08) 9316 6832 View (08) 9316 6832
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First Step Counselling
Counsellor, ACA-L2
Serves Area
I find the majority of my clients are looking for someone to listen to them, they want to be heard. I am hearing more and more that "I feel invisible". They want to feel that they are important and that people care.
I find the majority of my clients are looking for someone to listen to them, they want to be heard. I am hearing more and more that "I feel invisible". They want to feel that they are important and that people care.
(08) 6109 8115 View (08) 6109 8115
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Ellis Brook Therapies
Counsellor, MA, ACA-L2
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I support clients facing a very wide range of challenges, including stress, depression, PTSD, bipolar disorder, or perhaps things like AOD issues. In corporate practice my focus has been upon workplace injuries and rehabilitation and Trauma. I create a safe compassionate space for you to explore these issues. My approach is based upon empathy and understanding, allowing clients to navigate their pain and uncertainty. Together, we work to make sense of your experiences, empowering you to redefine your life and foster resilience in the face of adversity. I am committed to guiding you on your unique journey to healing.
I support clients facing a very wide range of challenges, including stress, depression, PTSD, bipolar disorder, or perhaps things like AOD issues. In corporate practice my focus has been upon workplace injuries and rehabilitation and Trauma. I create a safe compassionate space for you to explore these issues. My approach is based upon empathy and understanding, allowing clients to navigate their pain and uncertainty. Together, we work to make sense of your experiences, empowering you to redefine your life and foster resilience in the face of adversity. I am committed to guiding you on your unique journey to healing.
(08) 9329 3353 View (08) 9329 3353
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Mirza Abdullah Bakthier
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Serves Area
I opened Hadi Psychology in 2024, determined to help my community. With a strong passion for working with trauma, children and adolescents, and individuals of diverse backgrounds, I set out to create a space where people from all walks of life can be supported on their journey to navigate life’s challenges, heal, and grow.
I opened Hadi Psychology in 2024, determined to help my community. With a strong passion for working with trauma, children and adolescents, and individuals of diverse backgrounds, I set out to create a space where people from all walks of life can be supported on their journey to navigate life’s challenges, heal, and grow.
0435 087 247 View 0435 087 247
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Colin Longworth
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Serves Area
Hi, I’m Colin Longworth, a Psychologist with weekday & evening consultations, for a range of presenting issues. I'm registered for Medicare, Telehealth, NDIS, and been a registered Psychologist since 2008. You can book online 24/7. (I've also been a volunteer phone counselor since 1981.) I studied Psychology in my later years. (My first 2 jobs were Blue-Collar.) As such I have a combination of over a half century of life experience along with my Psychology training and ongoing professional development, to bring to my role as Psychologist, Coach, Counselor and or Clinical Hypnotherapist (whichever applies). See website for more info.
Hi, I’m Colin Longworth, a Psychologist with weekday & evening consultations, for a range of presenting issues. I'm registered for Medicare, Telehealth, NDIS, and been a registered Psychologist since 2008. You can book online 24/7. (I've also been a volunteer phone counselor since 1981.) I studied Psychology in my later years. (My first 2 jobs were Blue-Collar.) As such I have a combination of over a half century of life experience along with my Psychology training and ongoing professional development, to bring to my role as Psychologist, Coach, Counselor and or Clinical Hypnotherapist (whichever applies). See website for more info.
(08) 7078 8291 View (08) 7078 8291

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Debra Kaita Kakiiza
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Online Only
Deb is a registered psychologist with a Masters in Counselling Psychology and a Masters in Grief and Loss, as well as Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) and a Bachelor of Counselling.
Deb provides support, strategies, and information to assist you to work through the challenges you face in life. Deb brings her own life experience, training, and learning from clients like yourself, but she believes you are the expert of you. You will work together to formulate an approach to your situation that is helpful in the short and long term.
Deb is a registered psychologist with a Masters in Counselling Psychology and a Masters in Grief and Loss, as well as Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) and a Bachelor of Counselling.
Deb provides support, strategies, and information to assist you to work through the challenges you face in life. Deb brings her own life experience, training, and learning from clients like yourself, but she believes you are the expert of you. You will work together to formulate an approach to your situation that is helpful in the short and long term.
1800 327 477 View 1800 327 477
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Michael Elwan
Social Worker, AASW
Online Only
They live with anxiety, grief, the long aftermath of trauma, or the quiet disconnection that comes from years of carrying more than felt sustainable.
I am an Accredited Social Worker (AASW) and PhD candidate in mental health. My work is informed by lived experience of caregiving, migration, and suicide bereavement, alongside fifteen years in mental health and senior leadership. Recognition includes the AASW Social Worker of the Year (2025) and the 2026 Suicide Prevention Australia LiFE Awards.
They live with anxiety, grief, the long aftermath of trauma, or the quiet disconnection that comes from years of carrying more than felt sustainable.
I am an Accredited Social Worker (AASW) and PhD candidate in mental health. My work is informed by lived experience of caregiving, migration, and suicide bereavement, alongside fifteen years in mental health and senior leadership. Recognition includes the AASW Social Worker of the Year (2025) and the 2026 Suicide Prevention Australia LiFE Awards.
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Narelle Poisat
Counsellor, MA, PACFA
1 Endorsed
West Perth, WA 6005
I am particularly drawn to supporting women through significant life transitions — including motherhood, career changes, relationship shifts, loss, and questions of identity or purpose.
I offer an integrative and compassionate approach to counselling, drawing from attachment, compassion-focused, psychodynamic, and narrative therapies. I work collaboratively with clients to establish what they want to gain from the therapeutic journey with the aim to help them move toward greater clarity, connection, healing, and hope.
I am particularly drawn to supporting women through significant life transitions — including motherhood, career changes, relationship shifts, loss, and questions of identity or purpose.
I offer an integrative and compassionate approach to counselling, drawing from attachment, compassion-focused, psychodynamic, and narrative therapies. I work collaboratively with clients to establish what they want to gain from the therapeutic journey with the aim to help them move toward greater clarity, connection, healing, and hope.
(08) 6171 3550 View (08) 6171 3550
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Anita Smith
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
North Fremantle, WA 6159
I am a Clinical Psychologist with experience providing counselling and therapy to adults and adolescents. My approach is client-centred, placing strong value on the therapeutic relationship as a space where it is safe to laugh and cry, while learning how to respond differently to yourself and to others. Every person is unique and every situation is unique, so I utilise a variety of evidence-based therapies, tailoring therapy to you and your needs.
I am a Clinical Psychologist with experience providing counselling and therapy to adults and adolescents. My approach is client-centred, placing strong value on the therapeutic relationship as a space where it is safe to laugh and cry, while learning how to respond differently to yourself and to others. Every person is unique and every situation is unique, so I utilise a variety of evidence-based therapies, tailoring therapy to you and your needs.
(08) 6206 8980 View (08) 6206 8980
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Blueprint on the Bay Counselling - Nicole Barry
Counsellor, ACA-L1
1 Endorsed
Safety Bay, WA 6169
I also support people dealing with anxiety, depression, grief and loss, chronic illness, fatigue, and the quiet, painful challenges that often go unseen.
My approach is a fusion of evidence-based therapies - CBT, ACT, Solution-Focused Therapy and Mindfulness - tailored for you personally by a belief that each of us has a unique and divine blueprint. When life clouds that inner map, I’m here to help you see clearly again, sometimes it just takes a shift in perspective and practical ways to move forward.
I also support people dealing with anxiety, depression, grief and loss, chronic illness, fatigue, and the quiet, painful challenges that often go unseen.
My approach is a fusion of evidence-based therapies - CBT, ACT, Solution-Focused Therapy and Mindfulness - tailored for you personally by a belief that each of us has a unique and divine blueprint. When life clouds that inner map, I’m here to help you see clearly again, sometimes it just takes a shift in perspective and practical ways to move forward.
(08) 9516 2471 View (08) 9516 2471
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Transformative Place Counselling Service
Counsellor, ACA-L2
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
(02) 4504 0282 View (02) 4504 0282
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Claudia Zappalenti
Counsellor, MA, PACFA
Booragoon, WA 6154
I have worked with not for profit organisations, supporting people with issues such as anxiety, depression, relationship matters, domestic abuse, self-esteem, parenting matters, grief and bereavement.
I have over 10 years of experience and a deep passion for helping people just like you. I will apply a strength-based approach, using only evidence-based therapeutic modalities, to suit your unique needs and empower you to transition successfully through your challenges. Whether you are facing relationship issues, challenging life transitions, cultural issues, professional dissatisfaction or other emotionally challenging life events, I can help you to become more aware of your strengths and assist you in engaging in successful coping styles and letting go of ones that are not serving you well.
I have worked with not for profit organisations, supporting people with issues such as anxiety, depression, relationship matters, domestic abuse, self-esteem, parenting matters, grief and bereavement.
I have over 10 years of experience and a deep passion for helping people just like you. I will apply a strength-based approach, using only evidence-based therapeutic modalities, to suit your unique needs and empower you to transition successfully through your challenges. Whether you are facing relationship issues, challenging life transitions, cultural issues, professional dissatisfaction or other emotionally challenging life events, I can help you to become more aware of your strengths and assist you in engaging in successful coping styles and letting go of ones that are not serving you well.
(08) 6185 0804 View (08) 6185 0804
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Daniela Kolundzija
Counsellor, ACA-L2
2 Endorsed
Karrinyup, WA 6018
Helping women navigate all kinds of grief and loss.
Grief is a deeply personal journey that varies for every woman due to the individual nature of relationships, memories, emotional, physical and spiritual responses. Utilising the healing benefits of nature, I aim to provide a safe and gentle space for grieving women who would like support in navigating loss as well as find meaning and hope.
Helping women navigate all kinds of grief and loss.
Grief is a deeply personal journey that varies for every woman due to the individual nature of relationships, memories, emotional, physical and spiritual responses. Utilising the healing benefits of nature, I aim to provide a safe and gentle space for grieving women who would like support in navigating loss as well as find meaning and hope.
(08) 6245 0301 View (08) 6245 0301
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Meliora Clinical Psychology
Psychologist, PsychD, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Piara Waters, WA 6112
Waitlist for new clients
Emily is an empathetic clinical psychologist who values building strong therapeutic relationships with clients. Her non-judgemental and comforting approach helps clients work on issues such as depression, anxiety, personality disorders, trauma, bereavement, perinatal mental health, and adjustment issues. The therapeutic relationship can facilitate positive change and create a hopeful future outlook.
Emily is an empathetic clinical psychologist who values building strong therapeutic relationships with clients. Her non-judgemental and comforting approach helps clients work on issues such as depression, anxiety, personality disorders, trauma, bereavement, perinatal mental health, and adjustment issues. The therapeutic relationship can facilitate positive change and create a hopeful future outlook.
(08) 6383 7090 View (08) 6383 7090
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Help Now Group
Social Worker, AMHSW
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
The ideal person coming into see me are committing to change for themselves. I see their ideal goals are finding peace with their trauma, anxiety, depression, and etc. I see that they are looking for a calm place even if they have not experienced this in their life before.
The ideal person coming into see me are committing to change for themselves. I see their ideal goals are finding peace with their trauma, anxiety, depression, and etc. I see that they are looking for a calm place even if they have not experienced this in their life before.
(02) 5133 8472 View (02) 5133 8472
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Esther Counselling
Counsellor, MA, ACA-L3
Hamersley, WA 6022
Life can feel overwhelming, especially with grief, relationship challenges, or major life changes.
Counselling provides space to be heard and understood, an opportunity to clarify what matters to you, reflect on your experiences, receive supportive insight and thoughtful exploration in a way that works for you.
Life can feel overwhelming, especially with grief, relationship challenges, or major life changes.
Counselling provides space to be heard and understood, an opportunity to clarify what matters to you, reflect on your experiences, receive supportive insight and thoughtful exploration in a way that works for you.
(08) 6490 9606 View (08) 6490 9606
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Nerida Lovell
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Stirling, WA 6021
I am a grief counsellor and I offer bereavement support and counselling for carers, parents and anyone else who spends their time and energy helping those around them, rather than looking after themselves. Offering a welcoming space for you to feel at ease in talking about what's troubling you (which I know can be really hard), my job is to provide the support you need to make positive changes in your life. I also offer Walk and Talk sessions if you prefer to get a bit of exercise while you talk! Feel free to email me to ask any questions.
I am a grief counsellor and I offer bereavement support and counselling for carers, parents and anyone else who spends their time and energy helping those around them, rather than looking after themselves. Offering a welcoming space for you to feel at ease in talking about what's troubling you (which I know can be really hard), my job is to provide the support you need to make positive changes in your life. I also offer Walk and Talk sessions if you prefer to get a bit of exercise while you talk! Feel free to email me to ask any questions.
(08) 6490 9610 View (08) 6490 9610
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Oliver Aguilar
Psychotherapist, MA, PACFA
2 Endorsed
West Perth, WA 6005
The way I work is interactive, collaborative, intuitive, and respectful. I work analytically with my clients by investigating how early childhood experiences have shaped current thinking and behaviours. We explore the links between unconscious and conscious thoughts, symbolism, beliefs, emotions, desires, and how they impact daily life. The work lies within the unconscious to conscious links, how one relates to their world, allowing unspoken languages of the body to express deeply felt emotions and thought patterns. As your ‘story’ unfolds, together we work to find meanings, diverse perspectives, and solutions to your concerns.
The way I work is interactive, collaborative, intuitive, and respectful. I work analytically with my clients by investigating how early childhood experiences have shaped current thinking and behaviours. We explore the links between unconscious and conscious thoughts, symbolism, beliefs, emotions, desires, and how they impact daily life. The work lies within the unconscious to conscious links, how one relates to their world, allowing unspoken languages of the body to express deeply felt emotions and thought patterns. As your ‘story’ unfolds, together we work to find meanings, diverse perspectives, and solutions to your concerns.
(08) 7701 9507 View (08) 7701 9507
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Counselling With Rachael
Counsellor, MA, ACA-L3
1 Endorsed
Mount Lawley, WA 6050
As a Registered Clinical Counsellor (ACA, L3) and former counsellor educator, my energy is grounded in a way I know how to teach you. I will show you how to be with and heal emotional pain in a way that opens possibilities for your preferred future. People see me to heal the wounded parts inside that stop them from fully being in their own life. Releasing the pain and negative beliefs others have left you with allows more clarity, capacity and purpose to flow. For perhaps the first time in your life, discover what is outside of other people's expectations and the hurtful self-beliefs you carry - and start to know who you really are.
As a Registered Clinical Counsellor (ACA, L3) and former counsellor educator, my energy is grounded in a way I know how to teach you. I will show you how to be with and heal emotional pain in a way that opens possibilities for your preferred future. People see me to heal the wounded parts inside that stop them from fully being in their own life. Releasing the pain and negative beliefs others have left you with allows more clarity, capacity and purpose to flow. For perhaps the first time in your life, discover what is outside of other people's expectations and the hurtful self-beliefs you carry - and start to know who you really are.
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Soko Therapy
Counsellor, AASW
Online Only
You are the expert in your life and what is going on with you. I am a Christian Counsellor and open to all. My aim here is to meet people where they are at, spirituality is part of many of us who believe. So we can't leave that out of your health journey.
You are the expert in your life and what is going on with you. I am a Christian Counsellor and open to all. My aim here is to meet people where they are at, spirituality is part of many of us who believe. So we can't leave that out of your health journey.
(02) 5570 7312 View (02) 5570 7312
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.