Grief & Loss

There is no right way to grieve. Whatever you are carrying, you don't have to carry it alone.

Understanding Grief

Grief doesn't follow a schedule.
And it's not something you simply get over.

Losing someone or something that mattered can reshape everything. A person, a relationship, a pregnancy, a job, a version of your life you were counting on. Grief can feel like waves: sometimes quiet, sometimes overwhelming, sometimes arriving out of nowhere on an ordinary Tuesday.

There is no timeline. There is no right order. At Mehema, our registered psychologists and counsellors offer a space to sit with your grief at your pace, without pressure to be further along than you are.

What We Support

Grief takes many different shapes.

Bereavement

Losing someone who mattered. A parent, partner, child, friend, or anyone whose absence leaves a shape in your life.

Relationship Loss

The end of a partnership, friendship, or family connection. Grief that others may not fully recognise, but is just as valid and worth taking seriously.

Anticipatory Grief

Grieving a loss before it happens. The slow goodbye when someone you love is seriously ill, and the weight of knowing what is coming.

Pregnancy and Infant Loss

Miscarriage, stillbirth, or the loss of an infant. Profound, often private grief that can feel deeply isolating.

Loss of Identity or Purpose

Job loss, retirement, an empty nest, a health diagnosis, or a major life change that leaves you unsure of who you are now.

Grief That Keeps Returning

When loss stays close long after others expect you to be fine. Grief that doesn't follow a schedule, and deserves to be taken seriously.

Sound Familiar?

You might find grief support useful if...

Grief does not have a deadline. If any of this feels familiar, you don't need a reason bigger than that to reach out.

Start Your Journey

Sadness, anger, or numbness is sitting heavily and not shifting
Getting through the day at work, at home, or in everyday routines takes more than you have
You feel like you should be fine by now, and that thought makes it worse
You've been pulling away from people, even ones you trust
Certain places, songs, smells, or dates bring it all rushing back
You feel like no one around you really understands what you're carrying
Your body is feeling it too. Fatigue, sleep changes, no appetite, or a general flatness
Your loss wasn't a death, and you're not sure you're allowed to call it grief

Our Approach

How we work with grief and loss.

Our practitioners use evidence-informed approaches that follow your lead. This is not about fixing anything. It is about having space to process what you are carrying, at your own pace, without judgment.

Step 1

Start wherever you are

There is no right way to begin. Your practitioner won't push you to talk about things you're not ready for. The first session is simply a conversation, at your pace.

Step 2

Make sense of the waves

Grief is not a straight line. We help you understand what you're experiencing, why some days hit harder, and what might be underneath the intensity.

Step 3

Hold space for what is lost

Grief support is not about moving on. It is about finding a way to hold your loss, honour what mattered, and still live your life alongside it.

Step 4

Find your footing again

Gradually, gently, we may help you reconnect with a sense of purpose and meaning. Not by forgetting, but by finding what can exist alongside the grief.

Why Mehema

Psychology on your terms.

Private and Secure

All sessions are delivered via secure, encrypted video platforms aligned with Australian digital health standards. Your conversations stay yours.

Proudly Australian

Registered psychologists and counsellors who understand the Australian context and healthcare system.

No Long Waitlists

Book when you're ready. Sessions available mornings, evenings, and weekends across Australia.

Related Support

Grief rarely comes on its own.

Depression & Low Mood

Persistent sadness, hopelessness & low energy

Counselling

A safe space to talk through what's on your mind

Relationships

Couples, family conflict & communication

Whatever you are carrying, you don't have to carry it alone.

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FAQ

Questions we get about grief support.

Common questions about online grief counselling, what to expect, and how to get started. Can't find what you need? We're easy to reach.

There is no too soon and no too late. Some people reach out in the first few days. Others come months or years later, when the grief resurfaces or finally catches up with them. Whenever you are ready is the right time.

Grief can look like crying, but it can also look like anger, numbness, relief, laughter, an inability to concentrate, or a general flatness you can't explain. All of it is valid. There is no correct way to grieve.

No. Your practitioner follows your lead. Sessions move at your pace. You won't be pushed to talk about things you're not ready for, and you won't be given a roadmap of how you should be feeling by now.

Yes. Grief does not have an expiry date. Many people find that a loss from years ago resurfaces after a new event, a life change, or simply because it was never fully processed. That is a completely valid reason to seek support.

Absolutely. Grief is a response to any significant loss: a relationship, a job, a pregnancy, a diagnosis, a version of yourself you had to let go of. If it feels like grief, it deserves the same care.

There is no standard number. Some people find that a few sessions gives them what they need. Others benefit from longer-term support, particularly if the grief is longstanding or complex. We adjust as we go, based on what is actually useful for you.

No referral is needed to book with Mehema. If you would like to access Medicare rebates, you will need a Mental Health Treatment Plan from your GP. We can help guide you through that process if needed.