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Grief and loss counselling

Anglicare’s grief and loss counselling provides practical support for people suffering from a significant loss.

Moving through grief with meaning and purpose

Grief is a painful response to loss. It affects everyone differently, however we can all benefit from practical tools and compassionate support.

Program details

Grief is a natural and painful reaction to loss. It can occur following the death of a loved one, or the end of a relationship or family unit, such as divorce. 

Grief is experienced in many different ways and over many stages. Through this program, our counsellors will provide practical, compassionate support to help you:

  • Process the loss
  • Focus on self-care
  • Develop meaningful goals
  • Build resilience, dignity and self-determination.

Program inclusions

  • Up to 12 sessions with a counsellor
  • Free or nominal co-payment (please ask our team for details)
  • Face-to-face, telephone or Microsoft Teams appointments 
  • Access to information and referrals.

Program benefits

The goal of our grief and loss counselling program is to:

  • Provide support for individuals, couples and families
  • Acknowledge and move through the pain of loss
  • Build better relationships
  • Access information and referrals.

Eligibility

To be eligible for this program, you must:

  • Be under 18 years old, and
  • Able to attend sessions in person, via video call or telephone. Interpreter services are available.

Locations

  • Cleveland
  • Clontarf
  • Riverview
  • Inala
  • Caboolture
  • Strathpine
  • Stafford
  • Booval
  • Eight Mile Plains

Funding body

This counselling service is delivered under our Family and Relationship Counselling Service (FaRS) which is funded by the Australian Government Department of Social Services.

How to apply

You can apply for this program through the apply link, call us on 1300 114 397 or submit the form below.

What is Anglicare’s purpose?

  • We’ve been caring for Queenslanders for over 150 years
  • We connect with people at every stage of life and respond with compassion and humility
  • Our team is experienced, dedicated and equipped to help
  • We advocate to inform positive social change
  • Our vision is to create a more loving, just and inclusive society.

Common questions

Here are the most frequently asked questions we receive about our program.

Are there any costs or out of pocket fees?

There are no costs to you. This counselling service is delivered under our Family and Relationship Counselling Service (FaRS) which is funded by the Australian Government Department of Social Services. 

Will I receive professional counselling?

Yes, our counsellors are fully trained professionals, and all sessions are confidential.

Are the counselling sessions confidential?

Yes, all sessions are completely private and confidential.

Access our services

We’re here for you. Submit this form or call us to access an Anglicare service or program. Our team is available between 9am and 5pm weekdays on 1300 114 397.

If you need to talk to someone urgently, outside of business hours, call Lifeline on 13 11 14. If you are in immediate danger, dial 000.

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