Written by Louis Chalouhi, Counsellor (Master’s in Counselling), ACA Level 2 and PACFA member.
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Grief touches every part of life, from sleep and appetite to concentration, faith and relationships.
It can arrive in waves, shift over time and look different for every person and culture.
Counselling offers a steady, compassionate space to talk about the person or the life you’ve lost, make sense of what’s changed and find ways to carry the loss forward.
I also support people preparing for a loss, such as caring for someone with a terminal illness.
Grief counselling can support you after
- The death of a partner, parent, child, friend or pet
- A miscarriage, stillbirth or loss during pregnancy
- Separation, divorce or the end of an important relationship
- A diagnosis, or the loss of health, work or home
- A loss that happened long ago and still feels raw
Concerns I work with
- Grief and loss
- Bereavement
- Anticipatory grief
- Complicated grief
- Relationship breakdown
- Adjustment to loss
How grief counselling works
Grief is a natural response to loss, and my role is to walk alongside you through it.
I draw on Compassion-Focused Therapy and ACT to help you hold painful feelings with kindness and reconnect with what still matters.
- Tell your storyWe make space to talk about who or what you’ve lost, at whatever pace feels right.
- Make sense of the changeTogether we explore how the loss is affecting your daily life, relationships and sense of self.
- Carry it forwardWe find ways to honour what you’ve lost while gently re-engaging with life.
Grief and loss groups
I also run small grief and loss groups of up to 10 people, where you can connect with others who understand what you’re going through.
In person or online
I see clients in person in Bella Vista, Liverpool and the Inner West, and online by Zoom or phone, anywhere in Australia or overseas.
Appointments run Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 7pm, subject to availability, and the days at each room vary.
You can book directly, with no GP referral needed, and your first step is a free 15-minute call.
Read more about online counselling, or about fees, rebates and booking.
Common questions
How long does grief last?
Grief follows its own timeline for each person.
For many people the intensity eases over time while the love and memories remain.
If grief feels stuck or overwhelming many months on, counselling can help.
What is anticipatory grief?
Anticipatory grief is the grief felt before a loss happens, often when someone you love is seriously ill.
Counselling can support you through this time and afterwards.
Can I come for counselling long after a loss?
Yes.
Whether your loss was recent or many years ago, you’re welcome to come when the time feels right for you.
Support at any hour
Mind Therapy Room offers booked appointments, so for urgent support please use one of these services.
- Emergency000
- Lifeline, 24 hours, 7 days13 11 14
- Beyond Blue1300 22 4636