Kristen Brennan Grief Therapist
Welcome to Thereafter Therapies
Grief is a normal process when faced with loss. Grieving is a verb - it requires 'doing' and deserves a space where you can do so authentically, where you can drop the mask and be as you are while you explore the complexities of loss and find what works for you as you move forward.
The aim is not how to stop the ocean (that would be impossible) but rather, finding ways to navigate the tides.
''Our grief may stay the same size, but slowly, life begins to grow bigger around it'' - Lois Tonkin.
One on one counselling sessions are available to you (18+) from the comfort of a home-based practice in the gorgeous little seaside town of Jacobs Well (Northern Gold Coast). Online appointments are also available at your convenience, Australia wide. A FREE WELLNESS BAG is given upon first session.
Look forward to connecting with you and supporting you as you are learning to carry the complexities of loss while moving forward in a way that is meaningful to you.
Connection and Compassion, always.
Kristen.
Offerings
Support for -
* Building confidence and self esteem
* Decreasing stress and increasing well-being
* Those wanting to get in touch with their values and goals
* Coping with change / life transition
* Any type of grief/loss
* Regulation strategies
My special area if interest is grief and loss, as it is such a universal part of the human experience that each of us will go through at one point or another. Each and every one of us experiences grief differently. Your experience is as unique as your fingerprint!
You will be met with an approach that is person centered, meaning you have all of the answers inside you. You are the map creator with a supportive traveller with you to help you look at the map. You will be in a non-judgmental, empathic space conducive for growth, healing and exploration of the inner skills you already have. During your counselling sessions a number of modalities and techniques may be used (Lived experience, Mindfulness-Based Therapies, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Somatic/ Holistic Wellness and Expressive Therapies or Compassion Focused Therapies) depending on best approach.
Your Counsellor
About Me
Hello ! I'm Kristen. Registered counsellor,
Wife, Mother of two busy little boys, chaser of spontaneous beach days in our gorgeous seaside town of Jacobs Well. My passion is connecting, be it to myself during my daily yoga, with loved ones over a cheese board or with clients during sessions.
My area of special interest is grief and loss. Grief deserves to be witnessed, to be approached with whole hearted compassion and to be normalised (we need to talk about it and through this we can educate ourselves so that when it comes we have an understanding of our experience). The courage it takes to share deep experiences of pain continues to be something I am in awe of.
With a background in business management, the daily running of multiple businesses has given me a strong foundation in working with a range of stakeholders in order to achieve goals.
My direction soon changed after experiencing my own grief after the sudden loss of my younger sister.
My own experiences of grief has made me realise a greater need of grief education and support within our society.
With the right support life can become a little lighter. I look forward to supporting you.
Connection and compassion, always.
Kristen.
QUALIFICATIONS
Diploma of Counselling AIPC
Advanced study majors AIPC
-Mindfulness-Based Therapies
-Grief and Loss Counselling
- Expressive Therapies
-Compassion Focused Therapy
Diploma of Management FIR
MEMBERSHIPS
ACA REGISTERED LEVEL 1
NCPP
VOLUNTEER POSITIONS HELD
Griefline Helpline Volunteer 200+ hours - current
Peer Supporter Griefline - current
2025 recipient of Volunteer 'Connection' award
The thing about grief is...
Michelle (counsellor) from Grief Space & I have collaborated to bring to you a FREE INFORMATIVE WEBINAR ON GRIEF -Including what is grief, types of grief, popularised view of the process, contemporary grief models and tips on how to support yourself on your journey. For grievers or those supporting a loved one in grief.
Frequently Asked Questions
Please reach us at thereaftertherapies@gmail.com if you cannot find an answer to your question.
Counselling is essentially 'talk therapy' and is free of judgment to explore your feelings and thoughts. Counselling helps give clarity, perspective and guides you to live the life you desire. You have the answers within you. Come as you are.
We abide by our confidentiality policy, which will be explained in our first session together.
Being a registered ACA counsellor means you can be assured that I keep up to date with ongoing professional development and supervision. Additionally, that I work within adherence of codes of conduct and practice to help deliver a safe and ethical practice.
Investment ; $85 for a 60 minute session.
Thereafter Therapies is not apart of the government Medicare rebate system.
No referrals are needed to access counselling, simply book an appointment. No waitlist.
Grief ebbs and flows and as such, you are welcome to do the same. Come for one or as many sessions as you like. We can chat about this in our first session too.
Everyone's situation is unique and so your needs will be too.
For non-grief counselling, generally, it takes more then one session, the average is six sessions. However, you are at the centre of your care and the choice is yours entirely, you can choose to attend weekly, fortnightly or monthly. In general, we come to completion of sessions when you have achieved your goals (which is reviewed during the process) .
My Blog
I acknowledge the traditional custodians of the lands on which I live and work and pay my respects to Elders past and present.
Emergency Hotlines
Thereafter Therapies is not a crisis service.
If you need immediate help,
please phone;
EMERGENCY SERVICES 000
LIFELINE 13 11 14 --- 24hr crisis support & suicide prevention service.
SUICIDE CALLBACK SERVICE 1300 659 467 (Leave caller ID on)
13 YARN--- Indigenous support
GRIEF LINE 1300 845 745 --- 8am-8pm Mon-Fri
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