Grief Counselling Brisbane
The Centre for Human Potential Psychology offers grief and bereavement counselling for individuals in Brisbane who have experienced loss.
Professional Grief Counsellors in Brisbane
Experiencing grief and loss can be a great source of pain and emotional distress. There is no timeline on how long grieving can take, and navigating these feelings of grief can be exceptionally challenging. CFHP have a team of grief counsellors in Brisbane providing empathetic, experience-backed support for individuals who have suffered loss.
Dealing with grief and loss is overwhelming and can affect every part of your life, from relationships, to work, to school, and general day-to-day management.
Our grief counsellors offer a safe space where your loss can be acknowledged, understood, and eventually worked through. In what can feel like an extremely isolating, difficult time, our psychologists take a compassionate and personalised approach to ensure that each patient is able to learn and understand the tools needed to navigate this stage of life.
Grief, Loss, and Bereavement Counselling & Support
Our grief, loss, and bereavement counselling services in Brisbane cater to teens, young adults, and adults. Our trained, empathetic team of grief counsellors in Brisbane provide support and treatment for a range of different things including:
- Divorce or separation
- Loss of job or financial stress
- Chronic or terminal illness & disability
- Death of a family member or loved one
- Serious or Signiant injury
- Parental issues & miscarriages
What Happens During Grief Counselling Sessions?
In your first session, our grief counsellors will encourage you to share details about your loss using gentle prompts. We understand that some parts of the experience will be difficult to say out loud – if necessary, we will guide the conversation to help you process these feelings.
We also ask questions about how the loss is affecting you – feelings of overwhelming sadness or hopelessness, inability to sleep, or being consistently reminded of the negative experience.
With the context of your loss, we create a tailored strategy to help you understand and work through your grief. The goal of grief counselling is to help you cope with the loss in a healthy way and move on with your life.
One of the primary benefits of seeing a psychologist while navigating grief is that it can be hugely comforting to know that you are not alone, and while your loss is entirely unique, there are many people who have been in a similar position to you. We apply evidence-based therapies and strategies for managing grief, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Schema Therapy, and Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR).
Our Team of Grief & Loss Counsellors Brisbane
Katrina Grasby
Mitchell Chikwakukire
Dr. Atholl Murray
Lisa Kunde
Dr. Eric Wee Chong Tan
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is grief?
Each person has their own way of coping with loss. The grief experience, however, is somewhat similar from one person to another. It’s more than merely an emotional reaction to the loss, but in fact also encompasses changes in cognitive, social, and psychological functioning.
Is what I am feeling normal?
Grief is a normal and natural response to loss or bereavement. Grief can manifest differently and show a range of diverse emotions including anger, sorrow, confusion, anxiety, restlessness, disbelief, panic or even numbness. The way that they feel and copy in different situations is personal to the individual, but it’s perfectly normal to feel a range of different emotions.
What are the most common signs of grief?
The most common sign of grief is, of course, the feeling that we feel when we go through any sort of loss or bereavement. For many people, this manifests in crying and a general sense of despair. However, it can also have physical ramifications that include a loss of appetite, increased heart rate, headaches, difficulty sleeping, general aches and pains, and fatigue. It’s important to reiterate that we are all different and the way that we express grief is unique.
Will I ever feel normal again?
In most cases, the grief response will resolve itself naturally over time, but when your grief is complicated by other factors, then it may take longer to resolve, and you may require assistance and grief counselling in working through your loss.
When should I seek help?
We recommend seeking professional support as soon as you recognise any of the above signs or symptoms in yourself.
You should consider seeking professional help to process and get through your grief after a loss if you have not been able to get back to a normal routine, such as going back to your job or caring for your children.
The earlier that you address feelings of grief or loss, the sooner that we can help you to navigate through these trying circumstances.