Grief changes us.
Whether you’ve experienced the death of a loved one, the end of a relationship, a life transition, or another significant loss, grief can leave you feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, and unsure of how to move forward.
There is no right way to grieve, no timeline to follow, and no expectation that you should simply “get over it.”
Grief Counselling offers a gentle, supportive space where you can honour your loss, explore your emotions, and find your own way forward; one step at a time.
Grief can affect every part of your life.
You may be experiencing:
❤️🩹Waves of sadness that seem to come without warning.
❤️🩹Anxiety or overwhelm.
❤️🩹Difficulty sleeping or concentrating.
❤️🩹Feeling numb or emotionally disconnected.
❤️🩹Guilt, anger, or regret.
❤️🩹A loss of identity or purpose.
❤️🩹Feeling misunderstood by those around you.
❤️🩹Wondering why you’re still grieving when others expect you to have moved on.
Whatever your experience, your grief is valid.
You deserve a space where your story can be heard without judgement or pressure.
Welcome, I’m Nicole Ivens…
My role is not to take away your grief, but to walk beside you as you learn to live alongside your loss.
I know that reaching out for support while you’re grieving can feel like one of the hardest steps to take.
My hope is to offer you a space where you don’t have to be anything other than exactly where you are today. A place where your grief is welcomed with compassion, your story is heard without judgement, and you feel supported as you learn to live alongside your loss.
It is a privilege to walk beside people during some of life’s most difficult seasons, and I would be honoured to walk alongside you too.
I believe grief isn’t something we “get over.”
Instead, we gradually learn how to live alongside it; integrating it into our daily lives.
My approach combines professional counselling with a compassionate understanding of the nervous system, recognising that grief is experienced not only emotionally, but physically as well.
Together, we’ll create a space where you can gently process your loss, make sense of your experience, and develop the inner resources needed to navigate life after loss.
Where appropriate, I may also incorporate EFT Tapping and reflective practices to support emotional processing and nervous system regulation, always at a pace that feels safe for you.
Every person is unique. My holistic approach honours the connection between mind, body and soul, creating a personalised pathway that supports your individual healing journey.
Providing compassionate support that opens the door to healing by creating a space where you can feel heard, seen and understood.
All sessions are held online from the comfort of your own safe space, allowing you to begin your healing journey where you feel most at ease.
As a qualified and experienced therapist, I bring together evidence-based practice with a holistic approach to provide compassionate, professional support.
I felt so lost with the passing of my husband and now I am starting to feel like myself again.
I can’t thank you enough for our time together.
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💔The death of a loved one.
💔Anticipatory grief.
💔Relationship breakdown.
💔Divorce or separation.
💔Miscarriage or pregnancy loss.
💔Health changes or diagnosis.
💔Loss of identity.
💔Life transitions.
💔Caring for a loved one.
💔Complex or layered grief.
💔Learning to live with ongoing grief.
One of the most important things I want my clients to know is this:
Grief isn’t a problem to solve.
It is a reflection of love, connection, and the significance of what has been lost.
Healing doesn’t mean forgetting.
It doesn’t mean leaving your loved one behind, or even the person you used to be.
Often, healing looks like learning how to carry your grief with greater compassion while continuing to make space for hope, meaning, and moments of joy alongside it.
Over time, healing can create space to gently nurture your heart, allowing it to open once again when it feels ready.
Grief Counselling may be right for you if you’re looking for:
💗Someone who understands that grief is deeply personal.
💗A safe and compassionate place to share your story.
💗Support without judgement or unrealistic expectations.
💗Practical tools to help regulate your nervous system during grief.
💗Gentle guidance as you navigate life after loss.
Nicole helped me work out how to find the right actions and path to get through many difficult situations, which I thought I couldn’t get through.
Nicole has made a huge impact on parts of my life for the better and I will be forever grateful.
Nicole has my highest respect and I would recommend anyone to definitely consider her first if your finding yourself in a difficult situation that you need support with.
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You don’t need to have the right words.
You don’t need to be “doing grief the right way.”
You simply need a place where you can be met with compassion, understanding, and care.
Grief is a deeply personal journey, and there is no single path or timeline that defines how you should move through it.
Some days may feel heavier than others.
Some moments may bring unexpected emotions, memories, or questions.
All of these experiences are a natural part of your journey.
Together, we can create a space where you can gently explore your grief, honour what has been lost, and begin to understand what moving forward looks like for you.
You don’t have to leave your loved one, your memories, or the person you were behind.
Learning to live alongside grief is about finding a way to carry your love, your story, and your experiences with greater compassion.
If you’re ready to take that first step, I’d be honoured to walk alongside you as you navigate your own path through grief, at your own pace and in your own way.
Regular time carved out just for you! A regular weekly or fortnightly appointment will be secured for you, creating dedicated time and space to explore your experiences, emotions and healing journey.
Your resources, available anytime. Your personal online portal gives you access to session resources, reflections, and recordings, allowing you to revisit and continue your work between sessions.
An investment in your wellbeing. The investment in yourself for the Grief Counselling Journey begins at $144 per session
