Grief and Loss
Adelaide Child Psychology
185-191 Bains Road, Morphett Vale
Psychologist here see people who are between 0-18 years old. You will need a Mental Health Treatment Plan from your GP to get the Medicare rebate (you will have a lower cost).
Psychologist Dr. Jodie Oliver-Baxter works with young people feeling grief and/or going through loss.
Not taking new clients (as of June 2022)
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The cost of an session with a psychologist is $200/230 OR $80/100 if you have a Mental Health Treatment Plan from your GP
Anglicare Children's Grief Counselling
Onkaparinga Region
They support people aged 6-17 years old.
Talk to a counsellor about grief you are feeling if you have lost a parent, sibling or significant adult.
Go onto the website and fill out the referral form at the bottom of the page (you will need to include parent details) or ring the phone number above.
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Free
Anglicare Spring Program
1800 569 094
Onkaparinga region
They support people aged 0-18 years old.
The Anglicare Spring Program supports families experiencing challenges that are impacting their children.
You must live in the southern catchment area to access this service. You can make a referral or get more information by ringing the phone number above or sending an email.
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Free
Anglicare Star Bound
Adelaide Hills
Star Bound: Supports people aged 13-17 years.
Free weekend camps for young people who have lost a parent, sibling or other significant person.
1 Star Bound camp per year. To access, fill out the form on the website.
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Free
Arise Allied Health
T: 04 8109 2861, F: 08 8322 6796
4/198-200 Main South Road, Morphett Vale - they may also travel to you.
Psychologists here see people who are between 7-65 years old. You will need a Mental Health Treatment Plan from your GP to get the Medicare rebate (you will have a lower cost).
Navar Keelan and Tahlia Masotti are positive behaviour support workers who have experience supporting people with grief and loss.
You do not need a referral to book a session with a psychologist unless you want the Medicare rebate. You will then need a referral from your GP
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The cost of a session with a psychologist is $150 OR $120 if you or your parent has concession card OR $87.54 if you have a Mental Health Treatment Plan and can get the Medicare rebate.
Beyond Blue
Online/phone support and resources
They support people of all ages.
Beyond Blue provides information and support to help everyone in Australia achieve their best possible mental health, whatever their age and wherever they live.
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Free
Centacare Aldinga – counselling
Quinliven and How Roads Aldinga SA 5173
Monday-Tuesday-Friday 9am – 5pm
Supports people aged 4 to 17 years. Professional or self referral is accepted.
Individual counselling that supports young people with grief and loss. Can be in person or over the phone.
Duration: Sort term counselling 6-10 sessions but can be longer if approved by the manager.
You can either be referred by your GP or you can refer yourself via phone or email. Wait time = 4-6 weeks
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Student card or concession card is $10 fee however fee can be removed if needed. If you don't have a concession card initial appointment is $15 for young people. Again, if needed fees will be removed upon discussion with receptionist/counsellors.
Community Access and Services SA – Primary Mental Health Service
62 Athol Street, Athol Park SA 5012 (will come to you)
Mon – Fri: 9am – 5pm
Supports people aged 13 and over with cultural and language support needs, accessed through both professional or self-referral
Help to set up mental health support for young people who speak different languages. CASSA have bilingual and bicultural workers who can speak the following languages besides English: Vietnamese, Dari, Fasi, Kirundi, French, Swahili, Nepali, Dinka, Arabic.
Wait time – changes often, please call for more details
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Free (however, do prefer young people having a Mental Health Treatment Plan).
Compassionate Friends Australia
1300 064 068 (national)/0456 820 133 (SA)
24/7 Online/phone
They support people of all ages.
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Telephone and email support for young people after the death of a sibling or friend.
Free
Developing Minds
130/150 Hub Dr, Aberfoyle Park
They support people aged 4-17 years.
Multiple psychologists work with young people experiencing grief and loss
There is a wait time of 3-9 months to see a psychologist or 2-3 years to get an appointment for specialised neurodiverse services
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The cost of a session is $232.40 OR $175.90 if your parent has a pensioner or health care card OR $102.85 if you can get the Medicare rebate with a Mental Health Treatment Plan.
Fleurieu Psychology
116-118 Beach Rd, Christies Beach/U8/1 Zwerner Dr, Hallett Cove
You will need a Mental Health Treatment Plan from your GP for Medicare rebate (lower cost)
Multiple psychologists work with young people experiencing grief and loss
Wait time: 1 year
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The cost of a session is $190 OR $61.75/$60.45 if you have a Mental Health Treatment Plan. They bulk bill (pay the full fee) if you have a concession card.
Griefline
Phone 5:30am-11:30pm
Phone counselling services, peer support forums and information for people experiencing grief and loss.
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Free
Guiding Light - Red Nose Grief and Loss
24/7 Phone
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Phone counselling services, peer support forums and information for people who are experiencing grief and loss.
Free
Inspired Psychology
3/176 Main South Road, Morphett Vale
Some psychologists see under 18's
Wait time varies - have cancellation wait list. Many psychologists work with people who have experienced grief and loss.
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$190 (full fee) OR $61.75/$60.45 (Medicare rebate) OR bulk bill for concession card holders
Kids Helpline
Online/phone 24/7
Supports people aged 5- 25 years.
Kids Helpline is Australia’s only free (even from a mobile), confidential 24/7 online and phone counselling service for young people aged 5 to 25.
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Free
Lived Experience Telephone Support Service (LETSS)
Phone/webchat
They support people aged 16 and over.
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A caring voice over the phone for support with mental health conditions between 5pm-11:30pm, 365 days a year.
Free
National Centre for Childhood Grief
Online/phone
They support people aged 3-17 years.
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One on one free unlimited online counselling sessions for children and young people who have lost someone in their life.
Free
Nunkuwarrin Yunti - Counselling and Narrative Therapy
Tel: 08 8392 3500 Fax: 08 8186 1548
17 Beach Road, Christies Beach
Supports people aged 7 and over. You will need a GP referral - Nunku can assist with getting one organised.
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Free and confidential counselling services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
Free
One 82 Consulting
182 Main South Rd, Morphett Vale
Psychologists see children and adults.
Psychologists support young people experiencing grief and loss.
Lisa Shanahan is only clinician taking clients with appointments from early July 2022.
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The cost for a session is $204.85 OR $76.45 with a Mental Health Treatment Plan from your GP.
Permission to Parent
Telehealth
Permission to parent supports people who are 2-18 years old. You will need a referral from a health professional to get the Medicare rebate (lower cost) but will not need a referral if you have NDIS or pay the full cost.
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Child & Adolescent Psychologist (Clinical) specialising in a range of emotional and behaviour issues including, anxiety and stress, fears and phobias and self-esteem/confidence.
Approximately 1 week
The cost of a session is $190 without medicare rebate OR you can use NDIS OR the session will be bulk billed (fully paid) with medicare and GP referral
Quality Psychological and Counselling Consulting
0402 598 580, F: 08 8451 1543
4/1 Summerford Rd, Aberfoyle Park
Quality Psychological and Counselling Consulting supports older teenagers and adults. You can contact them to discuss whether they would be suitable for you. You will need to send a Mental Health Treatment Plan from your GP to get the Medicare rebate (lower cost).
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Combining the best of clinical psychology and counselling approaches for individually focused helping
Few weeks wait time
$190 full price OR $65.50 with Mental Health Treatment Plan
Suicide Call Back Service
Phone 24/7
They support people of all ages.
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Suicide Call Back Service is a nationwide service providing 24/7 telephone and online counselling to people affected by suicide.
Free
Standby support after suicide - Anglicare
Phone support 24/7 or face-to-face support.
Available to people of all ages.
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StandBy is Australia’s leading suicide postvention program dedicated to assisting people and communities bereaved or impacted by suicide.
Free
Walk-in after hours mental health clinic
Noarlunga GP Plus Super Clinic Alexander Kelly Dr, Noarlunga
They provide support to people who are over 16 years old. You can walk-in, and don't need an appointment, between 5pm-10pm from Monday to Friday.
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This gives people an alternative to the emergency department when experiencing mental health distress.
Free
Wonky Line Counselling
Counselling can be done online or they can travel to you
Supports Aboriginal people of all ages. You can ring or email to organise an initial session, the initial session is free as a get to know you session.
Wonky Lines provides counselling services to Aboriginal individuals and families.
No wait time.
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Varies.
Yarning SafeNStrong
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The provide online or phone support.
Yarning SafeNStrong supports people of all ages
They provide 24/7 counselling support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples all over Australia.
Free
13YARN
Phone 24/7
13Yarn supports people of all ages
This is a crisis support line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples all over Australia who are feeling overwhelmed or having difficulty coping.
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Free
