Meet Louise

I have over 20 years of experience in counselling, working for community and health organisations, in areas such as grief, loss, trauma and bereavement.  I have also worked with people whose lives are affected by dementia, mental health issues, disability, chronic and life limiting illnesses.

Some of the organisations I have worked for include NSW Health Palliative Care, for the Bereavement Counselling Service, Carer Gateway Counselling Service, Dementia Australia and the Australian Centre for Grief and Bereavement.  

I provide specialist grief clinical supervision for therapists in the areas of grief, loss and dementia, ensuring my supervisees have a supportive space to discuss their work, receive guidance and enhance their skills in supporting their clients. I am a member of the College of Supervisors (Australian Counselling Association).

I am also a qualified trainer and assessor and have developed and presented workshops for many not-for-profit organisations.  I have also taught at the Australian College of Applied Psychology (ACAP) and delivered the Graduate Certificate Course in Bereavement Counselling & Interventions for the Australian Centre of Grief and Bereavement.

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Therapeutic approach

What I offer you

A safe and respectful space

I provide trauma informed counselling that recognises and responds to the effects of trauma on individuals.

Benefits of trauma informed counseling:

Emotional Safety: I work in partnership with my clients, fostering mutual respect and trust with a focus on my clients' safety and stabilisation.
Empowerment: My clients regain a sense of control and autonomy, crucial for healing by emphasising their strengths
Healing and Resilience: I help clients to build coping strategies and resilience to manage trauma-related symptoms for long term growth.

Person centred care

I provide person-centred care which focuses on providing individualised support that respects and responds to the unique needs, preferences, and values of my clients.

Benefits of person-centred care: I work in partnership with my clients, fostering mutual respect and trust with a focus on my clients' safety and stabilisation.

Empathy & Compassion: I provide a compassionate, empathetic and non-judgemental environment where clients can express their grief freely and at their own pace.
Responsive to change: I recognise that grief is not a linear process and I respond to the changing nature of grief over time.
Respect for Individuality: I prioritise each client's individual choices and preferences, allowing them to have control over their care and grieving process.

An integrative approach

As an integrative counsellor I am able to provide a versatile approach, that can adapt to the diverse needs of my clients.

Benefits of an integrative approach:

Holistic Care: Addresses the cognitive, emotional, physical, behavioural and spiritual needs of my clients' well-being.
Tailored Approach: Uses the most effective models and techniques for each of my clients, improving the chances of successful outcomes.
Adaptability: Easily adapts to the changing needs and progress of my individual clients.

Below are some of the counselling and grief models which I am trained and experienced in, and which I may draw upon, in collaboration with my clients:

Acceptance & Commitment Therapy
Cognitive & Behavioural Therapy
Continuing Bonds Model
Dual Process Model of Coping With Grief
Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR)
Existential Therapy
Gestalt Therapy
Meaning Reconstruction Model
Narrative Therapy

Qualifications & Professional Memberships

Graduate Certificate in Bereavement Counselling & Interventions

Bachelor of Applied Social Science (Counselling)

Certificate IV in Training & Education

Diploma in Counselling & Communication

Level 4 Member - Australian Counselling Association (ACA).

ACA Registered Supervisor - College of Supervisors https://www.theaca.net.au/

Certified Bereavement Practitioner - Australian Centre for Grief & Bereavement

https://www.grief.org.au

Fees and Rebates

Individual Counselling - $160.00 – 1 hour session – for face to face or zoom sessions.

I can provide some private health fund rebates including: AHM, Bupa, Medibank, HCF and ARHG.

Please check with your provider to see if you can claim for your counselling sessions.

Louise Friend Counselling
Specialist Grief Counsellor
Certified Bereavement Practitioner
Clinical Supervisor & Educator

Meet Louise

Therapeutic approach

A safe and respectful space

I provide trauma informed counselling that recognises and responds to the effects of trauma on individuals.

Benefits of trauma informed counseling:

Emotional Safety: I work in partnership with my clients, fostering mutual respect and trust with a focus on my clients' safety and stabilisation.

Empowerment: My clients regain a sense of control and autonomy, crucial for healing by emphasising their strengths

Healing and Resilience: I help clients to build coping strategies and resilience to manage trauma-related symptoms for long term growth.

Person centred care

I provide person-centred care which focuses on providing individualised support that respects and responds to the unique needs, preferences, and values of my clients.

Benefits of person-centred care: I work in partnership with my clients, fostering mutual respect and trust with a focus on my clients' safety and stabilisation.

Empathy & Compassion: I provide a compassionate, empathetic and non-judgemental environment where clients can express their grief freely and at their own pace.

Responsive to change: I recognise that grief is not a linear process and I respond to the changing nature of grief over time.

Respect for Individuality: I prioritise each client's individual choices and preferences, allowing them to have control over their care and grieving process.

An integrative approach

As an integrative counsellor I am able to provide a versatile approach, that can adapt to the diverse needs of my clients.

Benefits of an integrative approach:

Holistic Care: Addresses the cognitive, emotional, physical, behavioural and spiritual needs of my clients' well-being.

Tailored Approach: Uses the most effective models and techniques for each of my clients, improving the chances of successful outcomes.

Adaptability: Easily adapts to the changing needs and progress of my individual clients.

Below are some of the counselling and grief models which I am trained and experienced in, and which I may draw upon, in collaboration with my clients:

Acceptance & Commitment Therapy

Cognitive & Behavioural Therapy

Continuing Bonds Model

Dual Process Model of Coping With Grief

Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR)

Existential Therapy

Gestalt Therapy

Meaning Reconstruction Model

Narrative Therapy

Qualifications & Professional Memberships

Fees and Rebates

Louise Friend Counselling

Louise Friend Counselling Specialist Grief Counsellor Certified Bereavement Practitioner Clinical Supervisor & Educator

Meet Louise

Therapeutic approach

A safe and respectful space

I provide trauma informed counselling that recognises and responds to the effects of trauma on individuals. ​ ​ Benefits of trauma informed counseling:

Emotional Safety: I work in partnership with my clients, fostering mutual respect and trust with a focus on my clients' safety and stabilisation.

Empowerment: My clients regain a sense of control and autonomy, crucial for healing by emphasising their strengths

Healing and Resilience: I help clients to build coping strategies and resilience to manage trauma-related symptoms for long term growth.

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Person centred care

I provide person-centred care which focuses on providing individualised support that respects and responds to the unique needs, preferences, and values of my clients.

Benefits of person-centred care: I work in partnership with my clients, fostering mutual respect and trust with a focus on my clients' safety and stabilisation.

Empathy & Compassion: I provide a compassionate, empathetic and non-judgemental environment where clients can express their grief freely and at their own pace.

Responsive to change: I recognise that grief is not a linear process and I respond to the changing nature of grief over time.

Respect for Individuality: I prioritise each client's individual choices and preferences, allowing them to have control over their care and grieving process.

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An integrative approach

As an integrative counsellor I am able to provide a versatile approach, that can adapt to the diverse needs of my clients.​​ ​ Benefits of an integrative approach:

Holistic Care: Addresses the cognitive, emotional, physical, behavioural and spiritual needs of my clients' well-being.

Tailored Approach: Uses the most effective models and techniques for each of my clients, improving the chances of successful outcomes.

Adaptability: Easily adapts to the changing needs and progress of my individual clients.​

​Below are some of the counselling and grief models which I am trained and experienced in, and which I may draw upon, in collaboration with my clients: ​

Acceptance & Commitment Therapy

Cognitive & Behavioural Therapy

Continuing Bonds Model

Dual Process Model of Coping With Grief

Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR)

Existential Therapy

Gestalt Therapy

Meaning Reconstruction Model

Narrative Therapy

Qualifications & Professional Memberships

Fees and Rebates

Louise Friend Counselling

Louise Friend Counselling
Specialist Grief Counsellor
Certified Bereavement Practitioner
Clinical Supervisor & Educator

I provide trauma informed counselling that recognises and responds to the effects of trauma on individuals.

Benefits of trauma informed counseling:

As an integrative counsellor I am able to provide a versatile approach, that can adapt to the diverse needs of my clients.

Benefits of an integrative approach:

Adaptability: Easily adapts to the changing needs and progress of my individual clients.

Below are some of the counselling and grief models which I am trained and experienced in, and which I may draw upon, in collaboration with my clients: