Port Macquarie Counselling

“Grief is not something to get over — it is something to be carried differently over time.”

Why grief can feel so heavy...

Grief is often associated with the death of a loved one, but it can also come through many other forms of loss — the end of a relationship, family estrangement, illness, miscarriage, loss of identity, major life change, or a future you thought you would have.

Some days grief can feel raw and intense. Other days it can feel quiet, numb, confusing, or unexpectedly present in small moments. You may find yourself tearful, withdrawn, angry, exhausted, disconnected, or unable to explain why things feel so hard.

Grief has no fixed timeline. It can move in waves, return unexpectedly, and affect people in very different ways. Counselling can help make space for what you are carrying without pressure to “be okay” before you are ready.

Quiet reflective moment during grief and loss

What grief counselling can help with...

Grief counselling can support you as you process loss, make sense of what has changed, and care for yourself through a difficult season.

Some of the areas we may explore include:

• the death of a loved one
• relationship loss or separation
• anticipatory grief
• complicated or unresolved grief
• identity loss and life transition
• emotional numbness or overwhelm
• guilt, regret, or unfinished feelings
• learning how to keep living while carrying loss

Peaceful ocean scene symbolising reflection and healing

Making space for healing

Healing does not mean forgetting, moving on quickly, or pretending the loss did not matter. It often means learning how to carry grief in a way that feels more supported, more understood, and less isolating.

Therapy can help you process emotions that may feel stuck, make room for the complexity of your experience, and reconnect with the parts of life that still matter.

The goal is not to rush your grief. It is to help you feel steadier within it, and to honour what has been lost while still finding a way forward.

There is no “right way” to grieve — only your way, and support can help.

Whether your grief is recent, long-held, complicated, or difficult to put into words, counselling can offer a compassionate place to begin.

What Working Together Looks Like

The process is gentle, supportive, and tailored to your needs. I will help you explore your grief in a way that feels safe and manageable, while also supporting your emotional wellbeing and capacity to cope.

1. Reach Out

Give me a call to arrange an appointment. If grief has been affecting your daily life, your emotions, your relationships, or your sense of self, support can help.

2. First Session

We’ll talk about what has happened, how grief has been affecting you, and what support would feel most helpful. There is no pressure to say everything perfectly — we can begin gently.

3. Ongoing Sessions

Sessions are shaped around your loss, your emotional needs, and the pace that feels right for you. My approach is warm, respectful, and grounded in care.

Meet Your Therapist

Hi, I’m Kareen Fellows, a degree-qualified counsellor passionate about helping people feel more grounded, understood, and supported through life’s more difficult seasons.

My approach is warm, thoughtful, and collaborative. I aim to create a space where people can slow down, feel safe, and gently explore what has been happening — without judgment or pressure.

Grief can be deeply personal and often hard to explain. I understand that loss can affect people emotionally, physically, relationally, and spiritually in ways that are not always visible to others.

My work is focused on helping people feel less alone in what they are carrying and more supported as they find their way through.

For more information on my therapy background - click here.

Grief Counselling