What we treat
The range of emotional responses from a mourning process following the loss of a loved one.
When going through a time of persistent and deeply distressing grief, you may be feeling:
Intense sorrow and emotional pain - overwhelming feelings of sadness and emotional distress that don't seem to ease over time.
Loss of enjoyment - reduced or no pleasure in most aspects of life, finding it difficult to engage in activities that were once enjoyable.
Long-lasting negative impact on performance - struggling to maintain focus or productivity at work or school for an extended period.
Difficulty finding or accepting social support - isolating oneself or finding it challenging to accept help and comfort from others.
Persistent feelings of emptiness or meaninglessness - a pervasive sense that life has lost its purpose or significance.
Physical symptoms - such as fatigue, changes in appetite, or sleep disturbances.
Difficulty imagining a future without your loved one - struggling to move forward.
Grief is an intense and deeply personal experience that we all go through when faced with the tragic loss of someone we know. Despite it being a common human experience, everyone deals with grief and bereavement differently - and there’s definitely no timeframe as to how long and how deep the pain goes. Sometimes the impact of loss is much more severe or prolonged, making it extremely difficult to cope alone.
Grief and bereavement is a human response to the loss of a loved one - whether that be family, friend, or even pet. Effects can vary greatly from person to person. It's important to understand that everyone has their own individual process. However, in some cases, grief can become persistent and extremely distressing, lasting much longer than you expect, and maybe having a bigger impact than you want in your everyday life.
During the grieving process, you can often experience a range of emotions and reactions which can change day by day, hour by hour. These can include intense sorrow, anger, guilt, or even numbness. While these feelings are normal parts of grieving, when they persist or significantly impact how you function, it may be beneficial to seek professional help. Someone.health has psychologists who deal with grief and bereavement and can help.
Grief and bereavement is usually triggered by the loss of a loved one, but how long it lasts and how intense the feelings are can be influenced by things like:
The nature of the relationship you’ve had with whoever passed
The circumstances of their death (was it sudden? traumatic? or maybe anticipated?)
Any prior experiences with loss and grief in your past?
Your personal resilience
Available support systems you may have in place (including family, friends, community)
Your cultural and religious beliefs
When it comes to trying to put a timeframe on grief, it can be unpredictable, often resurfacing around significant dates or events, or even when you experience a familiar sight, sound or smell.
Seeking help from a psychologist for grief and bereavement can help. Our psychologists are highly experienced in working with you through the grieving process and can help provide relief and support at your own pace. Here are some of the ways they help others:
1. Providing a safe space: Allowing you to freely let out any thoughts, feelings, and emotions.
2. Storytelling and reflection: Enabling you to tell your story and reflect on your relationship with the person you've lost.
3. Assisting you in attempting to make sense of what has happened and gradually learning to accept the situation.
4. Psychoeducation: Educating you on others' grief experiences to help normalise your emotional response.
5. Life rebuilding: Help to build resilience by increasing the number of positive experiences, activities, and relationships you have.
6. Coping strategies: Teaching and reinforcing healthy coping
7. Supporting overall mental health: There maybe other mental health issues that may re-surface during the grieving process, such as depression or anxiety.
Seeking help from a professional doesn't mean there’s anything wrong with your feelings of grief and bereavement. At Someone.health, our psychologists pride themselves on providing a compassionate environment where you can process your loss at your own pace and find a way through.
Psychologists available online
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Find an appointmentIt will not always be obvious and it could be gradual. But when you start feeling better, then that means that the therapy is working.
You'll also be able to see things more clearly as you progress with your talk therapy. Healing, however, is not always so clear-cut. There will always be ups and downs. If that happens, you can talk to your psychologist about your progress and be open with what you're feeling.
Australia has regulatory bodies to ensure we maintain consistent and high standards across the psychology profession.
Yes. They are registered with the Psychology Board of Australia (PsyBA), listed with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA), and individually selected and monitored by Someone.health's expert clinical team.
Appointments are available immediately
Once you have signed up and we have verified your details, you can choose a psychologist who is available immediately. Our website displays in order of the first available appointment.
Only your GP or a psychiatrist can prescribe medication.
Medication can only be prescribed by medical doctors, which includes general practitioners (GPs) and psychiatrists.
If you need the services of a psychiatrist, please visit Call To Mind, a telehealth service specialising in psychiatry.
