Kristen Brennan Grief Therapist
Welcome to Thereafter Therapies
Thereafter - the meaning in the dictionary is "after that time.''
If you have made your way here there is a chance you or someone you are lovingly supporting understand wholeheartedly how loss can feel like a new reality, one we didn't sign up for! Forever being a before and after that time.
Grief is messy. Grief is a natural (feels anything but!) reaction to a significant loss. It is universally an isolating experience, perhaps for several reasons - one being that we are for the most part not culturally the best at this loss stuff. I invite you to come as you are and share your story in a compassionate space.
One on one counselling sessions for adults 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. The rate is $85 for 60 minute session. Please still reach out if you require a negotiated rate or a session time outside of what looks to be available and we will go from there.
I look forward to connecting with you and assisting as you navigate your grief journey so that you can integrate and process your loss in a way that is meaningful.
Connection and Compassion, always.
Kristen.
Offerings
I offer to sit beside and assist those seeking to;
* Build confidence and self esteem.
* Decrease stress and increase well being.
* Get in touch with their values and goals.
* Cope with change / life transitions.
* Journey along the grief process.
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. Our experience is as unique as our fingerprint!
My approach is person centered, meaning you have all of the answers inside you. You are the map creator, I am here to help you look at the map. I provide a non-judgmental, empathic space conducive for growth, healing and exploration of the inner skills you already have. During your counselling sessions I combine a variety of lived experience, techniques and modalities (Mindfulness-Based Therapies, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Expressive 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. I am a firm believer that grief needs to be witnessed and consider it a privilege to stand beside you in your grief.
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.
Profound experiences such as significant loss can leave us forever changed.
My own experiences of grief has made me realise a greater need of grief education and support within our society.
So, I threw myself into my own healing journey, extensive study and volunteering for Griefline, landing here. Hi !
''Our grief may stay the same size, but slowly, life begins to grow bigger around it'' - Lois Tonkin.
The aim is not how to stop the ocean (that would be impossible) but rather, finding ways to navigate the tides.
I am here for you on your journey, to walk beside you on your path. Nobody should feel alone in their grief.
I look forward to assisting you on your journey, whether it is about grief and loss or clarity/ direction, decreasing stress, increasing well being, life transitions, boundary setting or self esteem building. With the right support life can become a little lighter.
Connection and compassion, always.
Kristen.
QUALIFICATIONS
Diploma of Counselling AIPC
Advanced study majors AIPC
-Mindfulness-Based Therapies
-Grief and Loss Counselling
- Expressive Therapies
Diploma of Management FIR
MEMBERSHIPS
ACA REGISTERED LEVEL 1
NCPP
VOLUNTEER POSITIONS HELD
Griefline Helpline Volunteer
Peer Supporter Griefline
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.
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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 enables you a safe place, 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. We work from where you are at, holding space for you on your journey.
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. Currently, 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) .
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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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