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Grief and loss counselling on the Gold Coast
A steady, compassionate space to talk about loss — whatever form it has taken, and however long ago.
When loss changes things
People come to grief counselling for many reasons. Sometimes it's the death of someone they love. Other times it's a relationship that has ended, health or identity that has changed, or leaving a community — a church, a workplace, a way of life — that once felt like home. All of these are real losses, and all of them deserve room.
Counselling can offer you a few things: an hour where it's okay to talk about what happened — or to say nothing at all; a better understanding of your own reactions, which so often look nothing like what people expect grief to look like; space to work through what has changed in your everyday life, from routines to relationships; and eventually, ways of carrying the experience with you rather than feeling buried by it.
How I work with grief
I won't hand you a map with stages on it. Grief doesn't move in a neat sequence, it doesn't have a deadline, and I don't believe there's a finish line called closure. Some days will be harder than others, and that's not a sign you're doing it wrong.
Instead, sessions are shaped around you. You decide what we talk about and how much. Some visits might be about the person or the life you've lost; others might be about the practical weight of what comes next, or how disorienting it all feels. I'll check in regularly about how this is landing for you, and we'll adjust as we go. If your loss raises bigger questions — about meaning, identity or faith — those are welcome in the room too, whenever you want to open them.
You can read more about my background, training and approach on the About page.
What sessions look like
Sessions run for 60 minutes and cost A$130. You can meet me in person in Burleigh Heads or online from anywhere in Australia. On the hard days, not having to travel can make a real difference, and online sessions offer the same care and structure as sitting in the room together.
The first session is simple: what's brought you in, and what you need. There's no pressure to have the right words — many people arrive not knowing where to start, and that's completely okay. We'll find the starting point together.
Common questions
My loss wasn't a death — is counselling still appropriate?
Yes. Grief follows any significant loss — a relationship, your health, your role in the family or at work, a community you belonged to, a version of your life you had planned. If it mattered to you, it's worth taking seriously.
It's been a long time. Is it too late to talk about it?
Not at all. Grief doesn't expire, and there's no window that closes. Many people come to counselling months or even years after a loss — often once they notice it's still quietly shaping their days.
What if I cry — or can't cry at all?
Both are completely normal, and neither will faze me. Numbness is as much a part of grief as tears. There's no correct way to do a session; you just come as you are.
How many sessions will I need?
That depends on you and what you're carrying. Some people want short-term support through a raw season; others value an ongoing space to talk. We'll work it out together as we go, and you're never locked in.
You might also be interested in trauma counselling, faith transitions counselling or online counselling across Australia.
You don't need the right words
If you're not sure what to say, or where to begin, that's a fine place to start — we begin together. You can book a session, call me on 0416 435 402, or send a question first.