However Grief Shows Up, You Don't Have to Carry It Alone

Grief & Bereavement Counselling

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Grief doesn't follow a set path or a set timeline. Whether you've lost a loved one, a relationship, a pet, or a version of life you'd imagined, I offer a compassionate space to process your loss at whatever pace feels right for you.

Signs You May Be Struggling With Grief

Grief can affect people differently, and it can shift over time. Common signs include:

Waves of sadness, longing, or heaviness, sometimes unexpectedly

Difficulty accepting or processing the loss

Numbness, or feeling disconnected from your usual emotions

Physical symptoms like fatigue, tension, or a general sense of heaviness

Guilt, regret, or replaying what happened

Withdrawing from others, or feeling isolated in your grief

Anger, frustration, or irritability

Trouble sleeping, eating, or concentrating

There's no "right" way to grieve, and no fixed timeline you're expected to follow.

About Grief & Bereavement

Grief is the natural response to loss, and loss takes many forms: the death of a loved one, the end of a relationship, a major life change, or the loss of a pet who was part of the family. Grief can also resurface unexpectedly, around anniversaries, significant dates, or reminders you didn't see coming.

Some people experience grief in clear stages, others find it comes in waves that ebb and flow without warning. Both are normal. What matters isn't following a particular process correctly, it's finding support that helps you carry what you're feeling.

Grief & Pet Loss

The loss of a pet can be a profound and often under-acknowledged form of grief. Pets are family, and losing one can bring genuine, significant grief, even though it isn't always recognised that way by others.

I recently joined Dr. Ray, a local vet, for a conversation exploring the emotional side of pet loss, including the shame many people feel around grieving a pet, and how to know when it's time to say goodbye.

If you're grieving the loss of a pet, please know that grief is grief, and support is available.

How Counselling Can Help

Support for grief and bereavement is gentle, and paced entirely around what you need. This can include:

A space to talk, or simply sit with what you're feeling

Without pressure to "move on" or "get over it"

Understanding your grief

Exploring how loss is showing up for you, physically, emotionally, and practically

Working through complicated feelings

Guilt, regret, anger, or relief are all normal parts of grief, and worth exploring without judgement

Navigating life around the loss

Adjusting to change, anniversaries, or reminders that catch you off guard

Support for anticipatory grief

For those grieving a loss that hasn't happened yet, such as a terminal diagnosis or declining pet

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What to Expect in Your First Session

Your first session is simply a space to talk about your loss, and what kind of support would feel helpful right now. There's no expectation to have processed anything in a particular way before you arrive.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is telehealth available for grief counselling?

Yes. Many clients find telehealth just as supportive, with the flexibility of attending from wherever feels comfortable.

Do you support grief around pet loss?

Yes. Grieving a pet is genuine grief, and it's welcomed and taken seriously here.

What if my grief feels "too big" or "not big enough"?

There's no right size for grief. Whatever you're feeling in response to your loss is valid, and worth having support for.

Do I need a referral?

No, you can self-refer at any time. If you have a Mental Health Treatment Plan from your GP, you may also be eligible for a Medicare rebate.

Is there a "right" amount of time to grieve?

No. Grief doesn't follow a set timeline, some people find support helpful soon after a loss, others reach out months or years later, both are completely valid.

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Ready When You Are

There's no wrong time to reach out, and no requirement to have everything figured out first.