Greif and Loss Counselling in Belmont

Grief and loss are deeply personal experiences that almost everyone will face in their lifetime. In Australia, many people struggle in silence after the death of a loved one, relationship breakdown, or other significant life changes. While grief is a natural response to loss, it can sometimes feel overwhelming and isolating, making it difficult to cope with daily life.

Common Experiences of Grief

Grief can affect people in different ways, often involving a mix of emotional, physical, and cognitive reactions, such as:

• Sadness, emptiness, or loneliness
• Shock, numbness, or disbelief
• Guilt, regret, or anger
• Fatigue, changes in sleep or appetite
• Difficulty concentrating or functioning at work or home
• A sense of disconnection or lack of meaning

There is no “right” way to grieve, and everyone’s journey is unique.

Causes and Triggers of Grief

Grief most often follows the death of someone close, but it can also arise from:

• Separation or divorce
• Serious illness (your own or a loved one’s)
• Miscarriage or infertility
• Major life transitions such as retirement, job loss, or loss of identity
• Loss of stability, security, or important life roles

Sometimes grief is complicated by past experiences, unresolved issues, or longstanding patterns of relating.

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How Psychodynamic Therapy Can Help with Grief and Loss

At Darvell Psychology in Belmont, Geelong, I offer psychodynamic psychotherapy to support people through grief and loss. This approach provides a safe and compassionate space to process your feelings while also exploring the deeper impact of loss on your identity, relationships, and inner world.

Through therapy, we can:

• Explore and make sense of your grief in a supportive environment
• Understand how past experiences shape your response to loss
• Work through feelings of guilt, anger, or regret
• Strengthen resilience and the ability to adapt to life after loss
• Foster healing, meaning, and reconnection with life moving forward

Grief Counselling in Belmont, Geelong

If you are navigating grief or loss, you do not have to carry it alone. At Darvell Psychology, I provide a warm and confidential space where you can share your story and find support.

If you are seeking grief counselling in Belmont or Geelong, psychodynamic therapy may help you process your loss, heal at your own pace, and begin to rediscover hope and meaning in life.