Counselling Focus Area
Grief counselling
Why specialised grief counselling?
Grief, a universal yet deeply personal experience, manifests in countless ways. Often, it's associated solely with the death of a loved one, but grief spans a far broader spectrum.
It can emerge from loss of health, relationships, jobs, dreams, or life transitions. Recognizing and validating the multifaceted nature of grief is paramount.
Grief counselling provides a compassionate, understanding space where individuals can process their feelings and find pathways to healing.
Grief Counselling
Understanding grief counselling
Grief counselling encompasses:
Validation: Recognizing that grief has many faces and affirming the individual's unique emotional responses to loss.
Emotional Support: Offering a supportive environment to express and process emotions, from sadness and anger to guilt and disbelief.
Coping Mechanisms: Providing tools and strategies to cope with and eventually find meaning in loss.
Why seek counselling relating to grief?
Grief's expansive nature means that it can arise from a plethora of situations:
Loss of Loved Ones: The death of family, friends, or pets.
Health-Related Grief: A diagnosis of a chronic illness or the progressive loss of physical or mental capabilities.
End of Relationships: The breakup of romantic relationships, friendships, or family estrangements.
Lifestyle and Identity Loss: Job loss, retirement, or significant life transitions can lead to feelings of grief.
Miscarriages and Infertility: The grief stemming from the loss of a pregnancy or the dream of having children.
The benefits of grief counselling
Opting for grief counselling provides several transformative advantages:
Structured Processing: A guided space to unravel and understand the complex feelings surrounding loss.
Personalized Coping Strategies: Tailored tools and techniques to navigate grief's unique challenges.
Connection and Understanding: The therapeutic relationship provides a sense of connection, alleviating feelings of isolation.
What to expect in grief counselling
A typical grief counselling session might involve:
Assessment: The counsellor begins by understanding the nature of the loss and the individual's emotional response.
Expression: Encouraging open dialogue about the loss, allowing emotions to be freely expressed.
Strategy Building: Developing coping mechanisms, from memorializing and ritual creation to journaling and mindfulness techniques.
Future Outlook: Guiding the individual in finding meaning, hope, and potential growth following their loss.
FAQs
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All sessions are held online, via encrypted telehealth.
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Our practitioners work varying hours, Monday to Friday.
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The sessions run for 50 minutes and are either $150 standard or $105 concession.
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Email admin@progressivetherapeutic.com.au
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We endeavour to be a flexible practice, providing opportunity for reschedules and cancellations with up to 24 hours notice. Any appointment rescheduled or cancelled with less than 24 hours notice, will be charged the full amount. We are a small practice and our sole income is derived from our sessions.
Our grief therapists
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Sarah Newbold (she/her)
Counsellor, Social Worker & Clinical Supervisor
