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Grief & loss counselling
Grief has no timetable. You don't have to carry it alone.
Support from an LGBTQIA+ affirming psychologist after the death of someone you love, or any loss that's turned your world upside down.
- Medicare rebates
- Telehealth Australia-wide
- Free first call
Sound familiar?
Grief can show up as
There's no right way to grieve. These are some of the ways grief can affect people.
- Waves of sadness or longing
- Numbness or disbelief
- Anger or guilt
- Trouble sleeping or eating
- Difficulty concentrating
- Withdrawing from people
- Feeling lost about the future
- Grief that feels stuck
Understanding grief and bereavement
Grief in our community
Grief is a natural response to loss. It can follow the death of a partner, family member, friend or pet, or other losses like a relationship ending or estrangement from family.
LGBTQIA+ people sometimes experience grief that isn't recognised, like losing a partner whose family didn't accept you, or losing a chosen family member. Your grief is real, and it deserves support.
How our team can help
A plan that fits you, not a one-size script
01
We make space for your grief
Talk about the person or loss, and how you're really doing, with someone who won't rush you or tell you how to feel.
02
You find a way to carry it
Your psychologist helps you manage the hardest moments, honour your loss, and slowly find a way forward that holds both grief and life.
03
How therapy can help
Grief counselling supports you through the many feelings loss brings, at your own pace.
Meaning-centred approaches help you stay connected to who or what you've lost while rebuilding your life.
Try this today
Be gentle with yourself today
- Eat something, even if it's small.
- Get a little fresh air or daylight.
- Reach out to one person, even with a short message.
- Let yourself feel whatever comes up, without judging it.
Grief comes in waves. Hard days don't mean you're going backwards.
Our therapists
Psychologists who can help with grief and bereavement
Keith Kulda
Tue & Sat
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Mark Podesta
Saturday
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Glenda May
Mon to Fri
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Getting started
Three steps to your first session
- 1
Book a free 15-min call
Chat with a therapist, ask anything, no obligation.
- 2
Get a Mental Health Treatment Plan
Optional: see your GP for a referral to claim the Medicare rebate.
- 3
Start your sessions online
Secure video sessions from wherever you feel comfortable.
Questions
Grief and bereavement FAQs
How do I know if I need help with grief?
If grief feels overwhelming, stuck, or is making daily life hard, talking to a psychologist can help. You don't need to wait until it's 'bad enough'.
How much does a session cost?
Sessions are $210. With a GP referral and a Mental Health Treatment Plan, you can claim a Medicare rebate and pay about $108.45 per session.
Do I need a referral?
No. You only need a GP referral and a Mental Health Treatment Plan if you want to claim the Medicare rebate.
Are sessions online?
Yes. All sessions are by secure telehealth, so you can see us from anywhere in Australia.
Talk to someone who will listen
Your first 15-minute call is free. Talk to someone who gets it.
Call us: (02) 6190 9200hello@unboxedpride.com.au
Unboxed Pride acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the Traditional Custodians of the land, and the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation, where we work. We pay our respects to Elders past and present.
Unboxed Pride is built by and for LGBTQIA+ communities and their families, with every psychologist affirming of who you are.
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