Lionheart’s Grief Counselling Service
COUNSELLING
Sometimes families just need a space to pause, ask questions, and understand what is happening for them after the death of an Important Person in their family.
With thanks to the support of Stan Perron Foundation, Lionheart offers short-term counselling for children and families who are navigating life after the death of someone important.
Our approach is different to traditional ongoing therapy; it is unique to Lionheart, designed from a combination of feedback from families, as well as contemporary research and clinical evidence.
Many families are not looking for long-term counselling for their children, they are looking for guidance, reassurance, and a chance to talk things through with someone who understands childhood grief, and most children are not looking for a new opportunity to sit and talk about their feelings.
Lionheart counselling sessions offer both the child and the family an opportunity to:
- Explore how they are experiencing their grief
- Strengthen what is working well
- Identify and work on what is not
- Learn strategies to navigate and integrate grief into life
- Feel reassured that there is no right or wrong way to grieve
- Return to the same counsellor whenever you need to
Children and families can return for additional sessions over time, allowing for check-ins as needs change. This helps ensure support is available not just in the early stages, but throughout their grief journey.
All sessions are delivered by experienced Psychologists and Mental Health Accredited Social Workers who specialise in supporting grieving children, teens and families.
Eligibility
This service is available to children and families who:
- Have experienced the death of a parent, sibling, or significant caregiver
- Are already connected with a Lionheart program, such as a New Families Camp or Raw to Roar: Lionheart's Grief Pathway
Each child can access up to four free counselling sessions per year.
Sessions are offered in locations across Perth, making it easier for families to access support close to home.
ENQUIRE TODAY
If you feel your child or family would benefit from additional support, we’re here to help.
Our team can talk with you about what you’re noticing, what support might be helpful, and whether counselling is the right next step. Contact us on 0434 436 876 or submit an enquiry via email using the button below. We'd love to hear from you!
WHY COUNSELLING?
We know that not every child needs counselling.
In fact, with the right supports around them, most children do not need ongoing one-to-one counselling.
However, many families feel an expectation that they should access counselling, or are unsure what support is right for their child.
For some, it’s about reassurance, understanding what is normal, and knowing they are on the right track. For others, there may be more complex experiences or challenges that would benefit from extra support.
Whatever your family’s needs, our team is here to help you make sense of what’s going on and guide you toward the right support, at the right time.
Submit an enquiry today to start the conversation.
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