Grief & Loss Counselling in Melbourne
Compassionate grief counselling in Melbourne using person-centred & EFT approaches. Support for bereavement & life transitions. Medicare rebates available.
Grief is a deeply personal experience. Whether you're navigating bereavement, the end of a relationship, a significant diagnosis, or another form of loss, there's no right or wrong way to grieve. Counselling offers a steady, non-judgmental space to sit with your grief at your own pace.
How grief counselling can help
- Find a safe space to express and process all aspects of your grief, including the parts that feel complicated
- Understand the many forms grief can take and how it may be affecting you
- Gently work through difficult emotions — anger, guilt, relief, sadness — without judgment
- Gradually reconnect with a sense of meaning and direction
What grief counselling sessions may include
- Person-centred therapy — warm, non-directive support at your own pace
- Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT) to help process and integrate complex feelings
- Compassionate space for complicated or disenfranchised grief
- Practical support for the life changes that often accompany significant loss
About Celia Dunsmore — Grief Counsellor Melbourne
Celia Dunsmore provides compassionate grief and bereavement counselling in Melbourne. She is an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker (AMHSW) and registered Medicare provider with over 25 years of clinical experience. Sessions available in Brunswick and Coburg, plus telehealth Australia-wide. Medicare rebate of $89.50 per session with a Mental Health Care Plan from your GP.
Contact: 0438 593 071 · hello@celiadunsmorecounselling.com.au
Who this may support
- People who have experienced the death of a loved one
- Those grieving the end of a significant relationship or marriage
- Anyone navigating loss through major life change — a job, health, home, or role
- People carrying grief that feels unresolved or complicated
- Those who feel unsupported in their grief or whose loss isn't widely acknowledged
Frequently asked questions about grief counselling
- How long does grief counselling take?
- There is no set timeline for grief. Some people find a handful of sessions helpful for gaining perspective and support; others benefit from longer-term counselling, particularly with complicated or layered grief. Celia works at your pace and reviews progress collaboratively.
- What is complicated grief?
- Complicated grief refers to grief that remains intense and disruptive over a longer period, or that feels "stuck" in a way that's difficult to move through. It can occur after any significant loss and may benefit from specialist support. Celia provides a compassionate space for all forms of grief.
- Can I access Medicare rebates for grief counselling in Melbourne?
- Yes. With a valid Mental Health Care Plan from your GP, you can access a Medicare rebate of $89.50 per session for up to 10 sessions per calendar year. Celia Dunsmore is a registered Medicare provider.