Support for
Grief is not something to fix. Grief counselling with Succoris.
Support through bereavement, pregnancy loss, pet loss, and other significant losses — held with care and given the space it deserves.
Key information you should know
- Grief looks different for everyone — there's no timeline and no right way to mourn.
- Therapy can help you process loss at your own pace and find a way to carry it.
- Our clinicians provide non-judgmental, compassionate support for all types of loss.
Signs you might benefit from grief & loss support
- Intense sadness, crying, or waves of emotion that feel overwhelming
- Difficulty accepting that a loss has happened
- Feeling disconnected, numb, or going through the motions
- Anger at the situation, others, or yourself
- Difficulty with daily activities, work, or relationships since the loss
- Prolonged grief that isn't easing over time
How therapy can help with grief & loss
Grief is a natural response to loss, yet it rarely feels simple. Bereavement, pregnancy loss, pet loss, and other endings can bring waves of sadness, anger, guilt, or emptiness that others may not fully see.
Counselling offers space to honour what you have lost without rushing you to move on. There is no correct timeline. Therapy can help you find ways to carry grief while still participating in life in a way that feels meaningful to you.
Psychologists who support grief & loss
20 psychologists with experience in grief & loss.
Accepting new clientsBook with AlisonAlison Cole
Psychologist
Alison provides a warm, supportive and collaborative therapeutic approach, creating a safe space where clients feel heard, understood and empowered to work towards meaningful change.
Works from Succoris Tweed Heads
Accepting new clientsBook with BandaiBandai Choi
Clinical Psychologist
Bandai supports individuals across the lifespan with a thoughtful and empathetic approach. He works collaboratively with clients to address complex challenges, tailoring therapy to each person's unique needs.
Works from Succoris Sunbury
Accepting new clientsBook with CarolineCaroline Gorman
Psychologist & Clinic Manager
Caroline is an experienced psychologist who supports clients across the lifespan to work towards meaningful therapeutic outcomes. With more than 15 years of experience, she brings a thoughtful, non-judgemental approach.
Works from Succoris Sunbury
Accepting new clientsBook with GraceDr Grace Hayes
Clinical Psychologist
Grace is an experienced psychologist who supports clients across the lifespan to work towards meaningful therapeutic outcomes. She brings a thoughtful, non-judgemental approach with a special interest in perinatal mental health.
Works from Succoris Sunbury
Dr Kim Mihaljevic
Clinical Psychologist
Kim offers a compassionate, person-centred approach, supporting individuals to improve their emotional wellbeing and live a meaningful life. She works collaboratively with clients aged 15 and over.
Works from Succoris Sunbury
Accepting new clientsBook with SusannaDr Susanna Zito
Clinical Psychologist
Dr Susanna Zito offers evidence-based psychological support informed by extensive clinical experience via telehealth. She is an EMDR accredited practitioner and Board Approved Supervisor with a special interest in trauma and humanitarian crisis response.
Telehealth
Accepting new clientsBook with WarwickDr Warwick Hosking
Clinical Psychologist
Warwick has several years' experience working with adolescents and adults in a range of settings. He takes a client-centred, empathic and compassionate approach to building rapport and trust with his clients.
Works from Succoris Bendigo
Accepting new clientsBook with JenJen Bullers
Clinical Psychologist
Jennifer prioritises warm, empathetic, and collaborative therapeutic relationships. She works with adolescents and adults, taking the time to understand each individual's experiences and tailor support to their needs.
Telehealth
Kristy Ward
Psychologist & Director
Kristy is a warm, highly experienced psychologist who brings nearly two decades of clinical practice to helping people feel understood, supported and confident as they work towards meaningful change.
2 clinics
Accepting new clientsBook with LianaLiana Harris
Psychologist
Liana provides a gentle and supportive approach, helping clients work through emotional and interpersonal challenges. She works collaboratively with individuals to create a safe and compassionate space.
Works from Succoris Tweed Heads
Maddy Stenlake
Psychologist & Clinic Manager
Madeleine works integratively with adults supporting a wide range of psychological presentations with care and clarity.
Works from Succoris Tweed Heads
Accepting new clientsBook with MaiaraMaiara Kunzler
Psychologist
Maiara is passionate about creating a safe, warm, and collaborative space where clients feel supported, respected, and empowered throughout the therapeutic process.
2 clinics
Accepting new clientsBook with MalwinaMalwina Patton
Psychologist
Malwina provides a safe and supportive space where clients feel heard and understood. She works with individuals across the lifespan, helping people make sense of their experiences and move towards meaningful change.
Works from Succoris Sunbury
Nikita Kettlewell
Clinical Psychologist & Clinic Manager
Nikita works collaboratively with clients to identify goals and strategies for each individual, using a warm, empathic and non-judgemental approach. She has a background in individual and group therapy.
Works from Succoris Bendigo
Accepting new clientsBook with RyanRyan Dixon
Psychologist
Ryan is a thoughtful and down to earth psychologist who brings a strong blend of clinical expertise, relationship-focused work and real world experience to support individuals and couples through meaningful change.
2 clinics
Accepting new clientsBook with SamanthaSamantha Lintott
Clinical Psychologist
Samantha offers a warm, non-judgemental space for children, adolescents, and adults. She supports clients to navigate emotional and interpersonal challenges using evidence-based, collaborative approaches.
Works from Succoris Sunbury
Sophie Lord
Clinical Psychologist
Sophie provides warm, thoughtful therapy for children, adolescents and adults via telehealth. She is culturally aware, inclusive, and brings genuine curiosity to each person's story.
2 clinics
Accepting new clientsBook with StaceyStacey Howes
Psychologist
Stacey offers a warm, collaborative therapeutic space for adults navigating a range of psychological concerns. She is committed to providing a safe and supportive environment for every client.
Works from Succoris Tweed Heads
Accepting new clientsBook with SumairaSumaira Yousaf
Psychologist
Sumaira Yousaf is a registered General Psychologist with extensive international clinical experience across Australia and the UAE. She works with children, adolescents, adults, and families with a warm, strengths-focused approach.
Works from Succoris Sunbury
Tempanie Thomas
Provisional Psychologist
Tempanie has experience working with a diverse range of people seeking support for a variety of mental health challenges including anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and loss, and age-related transitions.
Works from Succoris Bendigo
Common questions about grief & loss
What is grief?
Grief is a natural response to loss, most often the death of someone we love, but also losses like separation, illness, or the end of an important chapter. It can affect emotions, thoughts, the body, and daily functioning. There is no single right way to grieve and no set timeline. Grief is not a problem to be fixed, though support can help you carry it and find your way through.
Is what I am feeling normal, or do I need support?
Grief can involve waves of sadness, numbness, anger, guilt, and even relief, and all of these are common. Support can help if grief feels stuck, overwhelming, or is not easing over a long period, or if it is affecting your ability to function, sleep, or connect with others. You do not need a particular reason to seek help. Sometimes having a space to talk simply makes the load lighter.
How does grief counselling help?
Grief counselling offers a supportive, non-judgmental space to process loss at your own pace. Rather than aiming to help you move on, it helps you make sense of your experience, honour what you have lost, and gradually find ways to live alongside grief. Your psychologist will follow your lead. For grief that is prolonged and disabling, more structured, evidence-based approaches can also help.
When should I reach out after a loss?
There is no right time, and people seek support at very different points. Some reach out soon after a loss, others months or years later when grief resurfaces. Both are valid. If grief is affecting your daily life, or you simply want support, you are welcome to contact us. No referral is needed to book, and a GP Mental Health Treatment Plan may provide Medicare rebates.
What are the stages of grief?
The well-known five stages, denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance, were originally drawn from work with dying patients rather than the bereaved. They can describe feelings people recognise, but grief rarely moves through neat stages in order. Most people experience it in waves that come and go, rather than a tidy sequence. There is no right way or timeline, and your experience does not have to match any model to be valid.
Prefer to reach out directly? We're happy to help.