Navigating Grief Counselling in Australia: Embracing the Journey of Loss

Grief is a deeply personal experience that encompasses a range of emotions, from profound sadness to unexpected moments of peace. It’s not a linear process but rather a journey that unfolds uniquely for each individual. At Lived Experience Solutions (LEXs), we provide grief counselling in Australia to help people navigate this journey with compassion, understanding, and evidence-informed care.

Grief can manifest in various ways, including physical symptoms like fatigue, changes in appetite, and sleep disturbances. Emotionally, individuals may experience feelings of guilt, anger, or even relief, depending on the circumstances surrounding the loss. Recognising these responses as normal aspects of grieving is essential.​

LEXs provides grief counselling in Australia; supporting clients in understanding how grief affects their body and mind, helping them process emotions safely and restore balance over time.

Suppressing grief can lead to prolonged emotional distress. Allowing oneself to mourn openly, whether through talking, writing, or other expressive means, facilitates healing. Commemorative activities, such as lighting a candle or sharing memories, can also offer comfort and connection.

While some may find solace in solitude, others benefit from sharing their experiences with friends, support groups, or mental health professionals. Therapy offers a safe space to explore feelings and develop coping strategies tailored to individual needs.​ Through grief counselling in Australia, clients often rediscover purpose and the capacity for joy, even alongside remembrance.

Healing doesn’t mean forgetting - it means integrating loss into life in a way that allows growth and meaning to re-emerge. Over time, grief softens, creating space for gratitude and connection. Through grief counselling in Australia, clients often rediscover purpose and the capacity for joy, even alongside remembrance.

If you’re living with grief and seeking compassionate, evidence-informed support, Lived Experience Solutions (LEXs) offers online counselling tailored to your unique experience. Our sessions are accessible across Australia, with no waitlists or referrals required.

Take the first step toward healing by booking an appointment with us today.

Based in Perth, WA, LEXs provides telehealth counselling across Australia for individuals, couples, and NDIS participants. Services extend to Social Work supervision, Peer Work supervision, training, and keynote speaking on men’s mental health, CaLD community wellbeing, and culturally responsive suicide prevention; helping people and organisations make mental-health care more compassionate, inclusive, and effective. LEXs provides services across Australia, supporting clients in Perth, Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, and beyond. To learn more about our work across Australia, visit LEXs' services page.