Grief Counselling
WHEN TO PURSUE GRIEF COUNSELLING
Navigating through loss and trying to make sense of the pain and circumstances surrounding it can be a difficult and overwhelming process.
While none of us is immune to facing grief, we all process it differently and in our own time frame. Grief can be particularly challenging for children and adolescents to manage, with support playing a critical role in their continued emotional development and wellbeing.
Counselling for grief and loss can assist you in understanding your needs during this time and give you a safe, supportive space in which to express your grief. It will also help you to identify healthy ways of coping and adjusting to life following loss.
Grief can manifest differently from person to person. While some individuals may not need or want to see a psychologist for grief counselling, it is recommended to pursue help if your grief is making day-to-day life a challenge. This may look like:
- Overwhelming sadness or sorrow
- Feeling constantly teary or on the brink of tears
- Sudden bursts of anger
- Extreme lethargy or tiredness
- Inability to eat or severely reduced appetite
- Trouble focusing
- Difficulties sleeping
- Fearfulness, anxiety and/or panic
- Hearing or seeing things related to the loss and more.
Confronting grief and taking steps to work through it can be distressing and challenging. However, it is possible to find a path through grief and loss with the support and guidance of an experienced psychologist.
WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN SEEING OUR PSYCHOLOGISTS FOR GRIEF COUNSELLING
At Port Phillip Psychology our grief counselling sessions are handled with the utmost sensitivity to your circumstances and in a safe, confidential and judgement-free environment.
Our grief psychologists in Melbourne are highly qualified and experienced in assisting those struggling with grief and loss to find a way forward. No matter the nature of your loss, how recent or whether it is related to events in your past, we can help.
Recognising that everyone’s experience with grief is unique and that there is no ‘one-size-fits-all’ approach to working through it, we take the time to listen and understand your situation.
Believing that effective grief counselling relies on mutual trust and collaboration we work with you to set goals and regularly review your progress. Committed to ensuring you feel encouraged and supported throughout this journey, we continually adjust our approach and methods to reflect your needs.
GET IN TOUCH
In Chelsea and St Kilda or
via Video or Phone (03) 8774 2150
EMAIL : help@portphillippsychology.com.au
Port Phillip Psychology genuine, compassionate grief counselling
Offering decades of combined experience, Port Phillip Psychology provides personalised, caring and effective grief counselling. Catering to all ages and genders, our practice is family-friendly and staffed with both male and female psychologists to suit your preference.
Dedicated to the provision of flexibility in care and greater ease in accessing essential support, we offer weekday, evening and Saturday sessions to suit your schedule. Serving Melbourne’s Bayside areas of Chelsea and St Kilda, appointments can be made to attend in-clinic or via phone or video call for added comfort and convenience.
Contact Port Phillip Psychology today to make an appointment and start receiving the help and compassionate guidance needed to navigate through grief and loss.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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Exactly how many grief counselling sessions you may need following a loss will be unique to you. Grief can be complex with no set timeline for recovery or return to ‘normal’ life, while things may begin to improve around the 6-session mark, more sessions may also be beneficial.
Your psychologist will work with you on what this timeframe might look like, reevaluating as you progress and recommending a preferred plan based on your individual needs.
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We use a variety of tools including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Traumatic Grief Therapy among others.
The approach we take will be determined based on your needs and preferences and what we feel will be most effective for your grief experience and recovery.