Grief and Loss

You might be here because you’re asking:

• Why does this still hurt so much?
• Shouldn’t I be feeling better by now?
• Why do I feel numb, angry, or distant?
• Am I grieving “wrong”?
• How do I move forward without losing what I’ve lost?

Understanding Grief

Grief does not follow a predictable path. It can show up as sadness, numbness, anger, confusion, or a sense of being stuck — particularly when others expect you to have “moved on.”

Loss can take many forms: a person, a relationship, your health, your identity, or the future you imagined.

There is no correct timeline. Grief shifts over time, but it does not follow rules.

What Support Can Look Like

Psychological support isn’t about judging your choices or labelling your behaviour.

It’s about helping you explore what’s driving your drinking, what it’s doing for you — and what it might be costing you.

With the right support, you can:

  • Understand your patterns with more clarity and compassion

  • Build healthier ways to cope with stress, pressure, or emotion

  • Work through the things alcohol may be helping you avoid

  • Make decisions about change, on your terms

There’s no one-size-fits-all approach here.
You set the pace. We bring the experience, care, and structure.

How Sessions Work

All sessions are conducted via secure Telehealth — on your phone, tablet, or computer — wherever you feel most at ease.

This means:

  • No clinics, travel, or waiting rooms

  • You can talk from home, work, or even your car

  • You choose your Psychologist, or we’ll help match you

  • No GP referral required (unless you want to use Medicare)

  • Private health rebates may be available, depending on your cover

Many people find that Telehealth makes it easier to start — and to keep going.

Getting started

If you’re considering support, you don’t need to have everything figured out first.

You can book directly online, by phone, or via email.
No referral is required to get started.

To book an appointment:

Via Email

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