Trauma-Informed Grief Counselling in Melbourne To Help You Find Your Way Through Loss
- Get personalised support from our experienced team.
- Learn practical tools to help you cope in day-to-day life.
- We offer in-person and online sessions to help you make sense of your loss.
Understanding Loss and How Grief Counselling in Melbourne Can Help
Our experienced team of mental health practitioners at Solace Psychology can help you work through all kinds of loss and estrangement with grief counselling in Melbourne.
Grief can shake your sense of safety and belonging. Despite being a natural response after the death of a loved one, a relationship breakup, and significant life adjustments disrupt your daily life and make what was a simple task feel overwhelming. Without support, it can severely interfere with your mental wellbeing.
When to Consider Grief Counselling
Signs You May Benefit from Professional Help
Some of the symptoms of grief that people experience can be:
Feeling overwhelmed or unable to cope.
Emotionally numb and disconnected from self and others as well as intense feelings of longing and sadness.
A loss of purpose and meaning in activities and life.
A strong sense of loneliness and feeling that no one understands.
Matching You To Your Psychologist
We are proud to have a friendly and highly-experienced team, all with diverse backgrounds and specialisations. Our Client Support team will help match you to a psychologist or grief counsellor who suits your unique needs and circumstances.
You browse our team of mental health professionals and let us know if there’s someone you feel is the right fit for you. Otherwise, our Client Support team is happy to help.
Grief Counselling Services at Solace Psychology
Individual Grief & Bereavement Counselling
Working with one of our psychologists, we’ll create a personalised treatment plan to suit you and your circumstances.
Support for All Types of Loss
There’s not a single type of loss that fits the need for grief counselling. Grief is the mind’s response to loss, and we see people dealing with different kinds of loss. This could be:
Loss of a loved one or family member
Terminal illness
Death of a pet
Miscarriage or stillbirth
Family estrangement
Relationship ending or adjustment
Financial loss or job loss
Evidence-Based Grief Therapy
Our approach to your treatment is grounded in evidence-based methodologies (as is with all treatment at our practice). We use approaches such as Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) to guide our sessions. We may also incorporate emotional regulation and mindfulness-based techniques to help stabilise, explore meaning, process difficult emotions and re-integrate your connections to people around you.
Why Choose Solace Psychology For Grief Counselling
Client-Centred Approach
From booking your first appointment to long-term treatment, our clients are always at the centre of everything we do. We personalise your treatment plan based on your needs.
Safe, Inclusive, Trauma-Informed Environment
Our team are trauma-informed, LGBTQ+ inclusive, culturally sensitive, and always provides a safe and supportive environment for you.
Evidence-Based Treatment
We exclusively use evidence-based methods to shape our treatment plan.
Highly Qualified Team
We have a highly experienced team of registered and clinical psychologists. With a multitude of specialisations, you can find the right psychologist for you.
What to Expect in Grief Counselling at Solace Psychology
Your First Counselling Session
Our Client Support team will help match you with a psychologist.
You and your psychologist will discuss your situation to understand your experience of grief.
Together through your sessions, we’ll identify symptoms, triggers, and goals for therapy.
Using this information, your psychologist will build a personalised treatment plan. It’s tailored completely around you and allows you to experience support at your own pace.
Ongoing Counselling Sessions
From here, we’ll explore grief with care, safety, and compassion to help you manage your symptoms.
You may work through emotions, thoughts and behaviours.
Your psychologist will create coping strategies and help build your support system in navigating daily life.
Our Carlton North & Coburg Practices
Accessible Inner North Locations
We have two locations for you to access in-person sessions, Carlton North and Coburg. Our locations are accessible through public transport and have space to park.
If you prefer to have your sessions online, we also offer telehealth sessions.
How to Get Started
Your Path to Professional Support
Start by using the Contact Form below or giving us a call.
We can organise your first session and match you to a psychologist.
Sessions last approximately 50 minutes.
You can claim a Medicare Rebate with a Mental Health Care Plan from your GP.
We also offer telehealth options if you prefer to have your sessions from home.
Our experienced psychologists in Melbourne can help you move forward with care, compassion, and support services.
FAQs About Grief Counselling
What’s the difference between grief counselling, loss counselling, and grief therapy?
While sometimes used interchangeably, grief counselling refers to grief-focused mental health support, typically after a bereavement. Loss counselling may be for any loss, not just death, like the loss of a job or financial security. Grief therapy usually refers to working with a psychologist to unpack and recover from your grief on a long-term basis.
How long does grief therapy take?
Typically, clients need around 5-10 sessions with us. But this really depends on your experience and desired outcomes. You may want to continue for longer-term therapy for continued support.
Do you support complicated grief or ambiguous loss?
Our team at Solace Psychology support people dealing with any type of loss or grief symptoms, including complicated grief and ambiguous loss.
Are your psychologists experienced in trauma-informed grief care?
Yes, our team is trauma-informed and also offers treatment for other mental health issues PTSD and complex trauma.
Book Your First Appointment with Solace Psychology Today
Feel welcomed into our safe space and begin your journey to healing with our grief counselling in Melbourne.
Contact Us
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Book an Appointment at Solace Psychology
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Fax
info@solacepsychology.com
- Address
625 Nicholson Street, Carlton North, VIC 3054
16 Harding Street, Coburg, VIC 3058
- Hours
Sat: 09:00 am - 5:00 pm
Client Support Team is available
Mon - Fri: 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
Sat: 09:00 am - 1:00 pm