Therapy

Grief & Adjustment

Life doesn't always change in ways we choose. Grief and adjustment can come from many kinds of loss and change: the death of someone close to you, the end of a relationship, a health change, retirement, becoming a parent, relocating, a career change, or adjusting to a new understanding of yourself, such as an ADHD or autism diagnosis. However it arrives, adjusting to significant change can be disorienting, and it's common to feel like you should be coping better than you are.

Therapy can offer a space to process what's changed, and find your way through it at your own pace.

How therapy can help

Grief and adjustment don't move through neat stages, and there's no fixed timeline for 'getting over' a loss or change. Therapy offers a space to process what you're experiencing, make sense of what's changed, and gradually find a way of living with it, rather than being rushed toward 'moving on.' Together, we'll work at whatever pace feels right for you, whether that means processing a specific loss, adjusting to a new life stage, or making sense of a significant change in how you understand yourself or your life.

Common concerns

  • The death of a loved one
  • The end of a relationship or marriage
  • Health changes, or adjusting to a new diagnosis
  • Retirement or major career changes
  • Becoming a parent, or other significant life transitions
  • Relocating or leaving a community behind
  • Adjusting after receiving an ADHD or autism diagnosis
  • Feeling stuck, or like grief isn't resolving the way you expected

My approach

I believe therapy should feel like a genuine partnership, paced around you rather than following a fixed process. For grief and adjustment, this often draws on:

A person-centred, trauma-informed approach

following your pace, without assuming grief should look a particular way or resolve by a particular time

ACT

making space for difficult emotions while reconnecting with what still matters to you

CBT

gently working through unhelpful patterns of thinking that can develop during periods of significant change

Therapy is collaborative, gentle, and paced entirely around what you need: there's no 'right' way to do this.

Fees & Bookings

Therapy sessions are $220 per 50-minute appointment. If you have a valid GP Mental Health Care Plan, you may be eligible for a Medicare rebate. Payment information will be provided when your appointment is booked.

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Frequently asked questions

No. Grief and adjustment are highly individual; there's no fixed timeline, and no set of stages everyone moves through in order. Therapy isn't about reaching a particular endpoint by a particular time; it's about supporting you through your own experience, at your own pace.
No. You don't need a referral to book an appointment. You're welcome to self-refer, or your GP or another health professional can refer you if appropriate.
Yes. Telehealth appointments are available where clinically appropriate, offering flexibility if you're unable to attend in person or prefer to access therapy remotely.
There is no set number of sessions. We'll discuss your goals together and regularly review your progress throughout therapy.
Yes. If your GP has prepared a Mental Health Care Plan, you may be eligible for a Medicare rebate for psychology sessions. The Medicare rebate is paid after each eligible session, but does not cover the full cost of your appointment; an out-of-pocket fee will still apply. If you're unsure whether you're eligible, we're happy to discuss this when you book.

Ready to take the next step?

Seeking support can feel like a big step, particularly during a difficult period of change. If you're not sure whether therapy is right for what you're experiencing, you're welcome to get in touch, and we can talk about what you're going through and whether it feels right for you, at whatever pace suits you.

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