Support for
Loss that often goes unspoken. Sensitive counselling after pregnancy loss.
Compassionate, non-judgmental support after miscarriage, stillbirth, termination, and other pregnancy loss — including Medicare-rebated non-directive pregnancy counselling.
Key information you should know
- Pregnancy loss is one of the most under-supported forms of grief — your loss is real, however early or recent.
- Medicare-rebated non-directive pregnancy counselling is available with one of our clinicians — up to three sessions for individuals who are currently pregnant or who have recently experienced pregnancy loss.
- We support birthing parents, partners, and carers — and work alongside your GP, obstetric team, or midwife where helpful.
Signs you might benefit from pregnancy loss support
- Intense grief, sadness, or numbness following miscarriage, stillbirth, or termination
- Feeling isolated — that no one around you fully understands the loss
- Anxiety about a subsequent pregnancy, conceiving again, or attaching to a future baby
- Difficulty being around pregnant people, babies, or pregnancy-related milestones
- Guilt, shame, or self-blame about the loss
- Relationship strain as you and a partner grieve differently
- A loss that happened months or years ago but still feels close to the surface
How therapy can help with pregnancy loss
Miscarriage, stillbirth, termination for medical reasons, and other pregnancy losses bring grief that is often minimised socially. Your loss is real regardless of how early or recent it was.
Medicare-rebated non-directive pregnancy counselling may be available in eligible circumstances. Therapy supports parents and partners, and can help with anxiety about future pregnancies when you are ready.
Psychologists who support pregnancy loss
3 psychologists with experience in pregnancy loss.
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
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 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
Common questions about pregnancy loss
What kinds of loss does pregnancy loss counselling cover?
It covers grief following miscarriage, stillbirth, termination, ectopic pregnancy, and other pregnancy loss. These losses are real and significant, however early or recent they were, and they are often under-acknowledged by others. Support is available for birthing parents, partners, and carers. There is no right way to feel, and you do not need to justify your grief to seek support.
Is it normal to still be grieving a pregnancy loss?
Yes. Pregnancy loss can bring deep grief that comes in waves and may resurface around dates, anniversaries, or later pregnancies. Feeling sadness, guilt, anger, or numbness is common, and there is no timeline for healing. If your grief feels overwhelming, is not easing, or is affecting daily life, speaking with a psychologist can help. Your loss deserves to be taken seriously.
How does counselling help after pregnancy loss?
Counselling offers a compassionate, non-judgmental space to grieve, make sense of your experience, and process complex feelings at your own pace. Your psychologist follows your lead and can also support partners and relationships through the loss. Where helpful, we work alongside your GP or obstetric team. The aim is to help you carry your loss in a way that feels bearable.
Is there funded support for pregnancy loss counselling?
There may be. Medicare-rebated non-directive pregnancy support counselling is available for people who are currently pregnant or have recently experienced pregnancy loss, and a GP Mental Health Treatment Plan may provide rebates on individual sessions. No referral is needed to book. Contact us and we can explain the options and match you with a psychologist experienced in this area.
How common is miscarriage?
Miscarriage is far more common than many people realise. Around one in four known pregnancies ends in miscarriage, most often in the first twelve weeks. Because it is often not talked about, many people feel isolated in their experience. However common it is statistically, each loss is deeply personal, and the grief that follows is real and valid. Support is available whenever you feel ready to reach out.
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