When Grief Feels Overwhelming

Struggling with loss in Macquarie Fields? Our Gledswood Hills psychologists provide compassionate, professional grief support to help you find a way through. Medicare rebates available.

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When Grief Feels Overwhelming

Grief is one of the most painful human experiences, and there's no right way to go through it. If you're a Macquarie Fields adult struggling with loss, whether it's the death of someone you love, the end of a relationship, or another significant loss, you don't have to navigate it alone.

Overwhelming sadness that doesn't ease with time

Difficulty accepting the reality of the loss

Withdrawing from people and activities you used to enjoy

Feeling guilty, angry, or numb in ways that surprise you

Difficulty functioning at work or managing daily responsibilities

A persistent sense of emptiness or meaninglessness

Grief doesn't follow a straight line, and there's no finish line where it magically ends. But therapy can help you learn to carry it in a way that doesn't consume your whole life.

How We Help At Unbound Minds

Our grief-focused therapy provides a safe, non-judgemental space to process your loss. We help you honour what you've lost while building a way forward.

1. Book with us

Our client care team will match you with the right psychologist at our Gledswood Hills clinic, just 25 min from Macquarie Fields.

2. Get a GP referral

Ask your GP for a Mental Health Treatment Plan and referral. This unlocks Medicare rebates for up to 10 sessions per calendar year.

3. Being heard without judgement

Over time, you'll develop ways to integrate the loss into your life without being consumed by it. This isn't about moving on. It's about moving forward.

3. Being heard without judgement

Over time, you'll develop ways to integrate the loss into your life without being consumed by it. This isn't about moving on. It's about moving forward.

25 min
from Macquarie Fields to our Gledswood Hills clinic
32+
employed psychologists on our team

Common Questions

Questions Macquarie Fields adults ask about grief and loss support.

How soon after a loss should I seek therapy?

There's no wrong time. Some people find it helpful to start early, while others come months or even years later. If grief is significantly affecting your daily life, relationships, or ability to function, that's a good indicator that professional support would be beneficial.

Is it normal to still be grieving after months or years?

Absolutely. There's no expiry date on grief. Some losses change us permanently, and that's okay. Therapy isn't about getting over your loss. It's about learning to live alongside it in a way that allows you to function and find meaning again.

What if my grief isn't about a death?

Grief applies to many types of loss, including the end of a relationship, loss of health, job loss, miscarriage, estrangement from family, or any significant change. Whatever your loss, if it's causing you pain, it deserves professional support.

Will therapy make me cry more?

It might, and that's okay. Tears are a natural part of grief processing, and our therapy room is a safe place to let them happen. But grief therapy isn't just about feeling sad. It also involves building coping strategies, finding meaning, and gradually re-engaging with life.

Can grief cause physical symptoms?

Yes. Grief can cause fatigue, chest tightness, headaches, nausea, changes in appetite, difficulty sleeping, and a weakened immune system. These physical effects are real and recognised. Addressing the emotional aspects of grief often helps the physical symptoms improve too.

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