Grief is a normal and appropriate reaction to loss. Grief describes a range of emotions that are experienced when things change in your life. Experiencing a loss can feel like your life has been turned upside down, while the rest of the world appears unchanged. It is common to feel completely alone and that no-one can understand the pain you are experiencing. You might crave social contact with family and friends, or prefer solitude to deal with your loss privately. There is no ‘right way’ to experience grief and no way of predicting the length of a grieving period. However grief affects you, counselling can help you process your loss and find more helpful ways of coping.
Different types of loss
- Loss of a loved one
- Relationship breakdown
- Life transitions
- Job loss or employment change
- Miscarriage
- Loss of mobility or physical health
- Migration
- Loss of identity
- Retirement
Signs of grief and loss
- Anxiety or worry
- Changes in sleep habits – little to no sleep/excessive sleep
- Changes in appetite
- Loss of energy
- Numbness
- Feeling detached
- Loss of concentration
- Restlessness
- Guilt
- Intense sadness
- Anger
- Substance use
When to seek professional help
How our practitioners can help
Our Grief Counselling Practitioners
We’re here to help you find the way into a life you love. You may be facing one of life’s everyday setbacks like separation or a relationship breakup, loss of a loved one, conflict at work or change of job, loneliness, family problems and so on. Or you may be experiencing a mental health condition like depression, anxiety, addiction or trauma. Perhaps you’re just trying to understand yourself, your thoughts, emotions, sexuality or relationships, or perhaps to understand and find purpose in your life. A skilled Melbourne psychologist expert in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and other scientifically supported therapies, will work with you, putting your strengths and new insights in the service of a more fulfilling life. Phone today to chat with one of our friendly psychologists, or complete this form and we’ll call you back.
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