Grief Counsellor
Grief Counselling Services
About Roslyn Saunders
Roslyn is a compassionate and experienced grief counselor dedicated to supporting individuals in Australia. As a licensed therapist and counsellor, Roslyn brings a wealth of professional expertise and a deep commitment to helping clients navigate the complexities of grief and find healing and resilience.
Seeing a mental health expert for grief and loss can help you process the feelings you’re experiencing and learn new ways to cope.1
Whether you are struggling with:
- grief
- trauma
- relationship issues
- depression
- death
- loss
- divorce
Roslyn can help. Roslyn is a qualified Grief Counsellor who is well-equipped to support you on your path to healing and recovery.
With over 10 years of experience working with clients, Roslyn brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to her counselling practice. What sets her apart is her personal connection to the challenges of trauma, grief, addiction, depression and relationship issues.
Throughout her life, she has confronted addiction within her primary family and has had to navigate the trauma, grief and depression associated with drug, alcohol and relationship addictions in herself and adult children. This firsthand lived experience has provided Roslyn with invaluable insights and wisdom to address mental health issues within herself, which she now utilises to help others.
Drawing from her lifetime of experiences, Roslyn has developed a comprehensive “daily deliberate action plan” and has built a strong support network to navigate the challenging path to overcoming grief. Through her own journey, she has gained the tools and strategies necessary to empower and inspire others who are on their own recovery journey. Roslyn approaches her work with empathy, guidance, motivation, and direction, providing her clients with the resources and support they need to overcome grief and find a reason to smile. Roslyn can help you regain control of your life and work through your grief.
Qualifications
Roslyn holds a Diploma of Counseling and is a Master Certified Neuro-linguistic Programming Practitioner (NLP). She is a professional member of the International Institute for Complementary Therapists (IICT). Roslyn is both a qualified counsellor and coach.
Her expertise in emotional recovery has been further honed through coaching services offered to individuals with high needs.
Overcoming Grief with Roslyn
Grief counselors like Roslyn play a crucial role in providing emotional support and guidance to individuals who are facing the challenges of grief and loss. She creates a safe and non-judgmental space specifically designed for clients dealing with grief, where they can freely express their thoughts, emotions, and concerns without fear of criticism or misunderstanding.
By actively listening and empathetically responding to her clients’ experiences of grief, Roslyn helps them gain insight into their feelings and navigate the complex emotions associated with loss.
In addition to offering support and understanding, grief counsellors like Roslyn assist clients in developing coping strategies tailored to the grieving process. Through meaningful conversations and therapeutic techniques, she helps individuals identify the root causes of their grief and explore effective ways of dealing with it.
Roslyn provides the following services:
- Emotional support and guidance specific to grief and loss
- Creation of a safe and non-judgmental space for clients to express their grief
- Attentive and empathetic listening
Assistance in gaining insight into the complexities of grief - Development of personalized coping strategies to facilitate healing
- Discover effective coping strategies and empower yourself to navigate the grieving process with the support and guidance of Roslyn, a specialised grief counsellor.
Roslyn also specialises in helping individuals recover from addictive behaviors related to grief, such as alcohol use, drug dependency, gambling, sex, shopping, food, relationships, codependency, and other addictions. Counseling sessions are tailored to each individual, offering guided conversations that explore thoughts and emotions related to struggles in order to build resilience.
Ultimately, the goal is to equip you with strategies to effectively navigate grief and other challenges you may face.
Overcome and work through your grief issues with Roslyn
Embarking on the path of grief counseling can be challenging, but with the dedicated guidance of Roslyn Saunders, the journey becomes smoother and more fruitful. As a grief counsellor, Roslyn offers invaluable support to help you overcome grief, sadness and depression.
Causes of grief may include:
- Death of a loved one
- Divorce or relationship breakup
- Loss of a job
- Loss of health
- Miscarriage or pregnancy loss
- Loss of a home or relocation
- Loss of a dream or aspiration
- Loss of a friendship
- Loss of a beloved pet
First and foremost, Roslyn’s attentive listening and non-judgmental support create a safe and accepting environment for you to share your story. This foundation becomes a catalyst for further progress and healing.
Additionally, knowing that Roslyn truly understands the struggles of depression, trauma, grief, addictions, and relationship issues can be incredibly motivating during difficult times. Her wealth of personal experience adds a unique depth of empathy and connection.
Moreover, Roslyn’s counselling services are personalised and tailored to meet your specific needs. There are no generic solutions or one-size-fits-all approaches. Instead, you receive guidance that is designed to address your individual circumstances and challenges.
Lastly, regular check-ins with Roslyn provide essential support when you need it the most. These check-ins serve as emotional scaffolding, ensuring that you do not slip into deep states of grief, depression, or anxiety that may become life-threatening. By maintaining consistent contact, you receive the ongoing support necessary to stay emotionally supported and prevent relapse into old thinking patterns.
Embark on your journey of grief counseling with Roslyn Saunders and experience the profound benefits that come from her compassionate guidance.
Locations
Roslyn Saunders is located in Australia counselling individuals ONLINE serving clients nationally across all Australian states, NSW, NT, ACT, QLD, SA, TAS, VIC and WA. Including Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney, Cairns, Darwin, Adelaide, Hobart, Canberra and Perth.
Availability
Roslyn Saunders provides counselling to her clients during and after business hours, 7 days a week. Roslyn is flexible with appointment times and understands the demands of mental health. Make an after hours booking today.
Getting started
Roslyn Saunders, a counsellor based in Australia, offers online counselling sessions to her clients living anywhere in Australia. This includes Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Canberra, Adelaide and Perth. Online counselling is done through video calls using Zoom. Before your scheduled appointment, Roslyn will provide you with a link that allows you to join a live video conference call from your phone, PC, laptop, or tablet. For those who prefer a phone call instead of a video call, alternative arrangements can be made to accommodate their preference.
- 1 hour weekly Zoom session for in-depth grief counselling (4 sessions per month).
- SMS access to Roslyn between sessions
- Homework each week, with detailed feedback provided, which serves as a second smaller coaching session and provides notes that you can refer to
- Available for you in an dark emotional crisis to prevent spiraling
- Guidance on the next steps to take in challenging situations.
The grieving process is highly individual, and there is no set timeline for how long it takes to “get over” grief. The duration and intensity of grief can vary greatly depending on factors such as the individual’s relationship with the person or thing lost, the circumstances of the loss, the support system available, and personal coping mechanisms.
Grief is a natural and necessary response to loss, and it is a process that unfolds over time. It often involves experiencing a range of emotions, including sadness, anger, guilt, confusion, and even relief. Some people may find that their grief subsides gradually over several months or years, while others may continue to experience waves of grief for an extended period.
Roslyn is deeply committed to walking alongside her clients to help them recover in a manageable and sustainable way.
Roslyn’s primary objective throughout her counselling program is that you feel supported, most especially at the very early stages of engagement. At this time, your emotional state may resemble an open wound, and it is critical that extra tender care is taken. Roslyn will work with you to focus your emotional recovery efforts, understanding that this may be an hour-by-hour or day-by-day proposition. In the most serious of cases, Roslyn may even be working minute-by-minute with you.
Each of Roslyn’s packages provide for online video face-to-face sessions of one hour and frequent additional direct contact via a choice of phone, email or SMS.
Session duration
Roslyn Saunders counselling sessions are 60 minutes.
Taking the first step
Roslyn Saunders offers a free 20 minute discovery call to help determine if you feel you can work together. This will help to identify if you have the right connection and rapport to benefit from Roslyn’s counselling services.
Follow-up support
Roslyn provides support for those in need, offering many types of follow-up services.
Roslyn can provide ongoing guidance and advice during the process of grief recovery.
She may also offer resources such as referrals to other professionals or local programs that help with management techniques, coping strategies.
Roslyn will often check in periodically to make sure her clients are making progress and maintaining a manageable mental state. In some cases, she may even accompany clients to meetings or appointments so they have someone who understands them there for emotional support.
Roslyn Saunders is an experienced grief counsellor and grief coach. Her counselling / coaching packages include follow up and ongoing support.
Who can benefit from Roslyn’s counselling services in Australia?
Individuals suffering from:
Depression:
Depression can have a profound impact on a person’s life, affecting their emotions, thoughts, and overall well-being. It is a challenging and complex condition that requires support and guidance to navigate through.
With the assistance of a skilled counsellor like Roslyn, individuals can embark on a journey towards recovery and rediscover joy in their lives once again.
Relationship breakups and breakdowns:
Relationships can be incredibly rewarding, but they also require work and effort to maintain. It’s not uncommon for couples to face challenges along the way, whether it’s communication issues, trust concerns, or a lack of intimacy.
In times like these, seeking the help of a relationship counsellor can provide invaluable support and guidance.
With Roslyn’s expertise and knowledge, she is able to provide insights into the dynamics of the relationship and offer practical strategies for resolving conflicts and strengthening emotional bonds. Whether you’re looking to address specific issues or simply enhance your connection with your partner, relationship counselling can be an invaluable resource in helping you achieve your goals.
Grief:
Grief counselling isn’t just about providing support, but about holding space for healing and guiding individuals through the complex process of mourning.
Roslyn’s understands the importance of self-care and recognises that individuals can’t effectively help others if they aren’t taking care of themselves.
Roslyn is sensitive to the impact of cultural and religious beliefs on the grieving process. She respects and honors these beliefs, recognising that they play a significant role in how individuals cope with loss.
Trauma:
Trauma has a profound impact on physical health, as it can manifest in various ways such as headaches, stomach issues, and chronic pain.
Trauma also affects mental well-being and can lead to anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder.
Trauma counselling play a vital role in offering a safe space for individuals to express their emotions and process their traumatic experiences.
Roslyn can assist individuals in developing coping strategies, improving self-esteem, and rebuilding trust in themselves and others.
By addressing the emotional wounds caused by trauma, Roslyn can empower individuals to regain control over their lives and pave the way towards a brighter future.
Counselling Services:
- Grief
- Depression
- Trauma
- Relationship
- Addiction
- Codependency
- Psychosocial
Locations:
- Brisbane
- Melbourne
- Adelaide
- Sydney
- Perth
- ACT
