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“The death of a loved one can be devastating for the family and friends left behind.”
Ivana is dedicated to providing effective and evidence-based therapy for dealing with the loss of a loved one in the Blue Mountains in a warm, safe and welcoming atmosphere.
She provides psychological services for adults (21+) in all life stages. She is a registered Medicare and Worker’s Compensation provider.
Ivana has a specialty interest in trauma, anxiety, depression resistant to change, low self-esteem, problems with relationships, adjustment to difficult life events, eating disorders and pain management.
The death of a loved one can be devastating for the family and friends left behind. Dealing with the death of someone we love is a long process which takes time. Most people experiencing normal grief and bereavement have a period of sorrow, numbness, and even guilt and anger.
Gradually these feelings ease, and it’s possible to accept loss and move forward. For others, feelings of loss are debilitating and don’t improve even after time passes. This is known as ‘complicated grief’. In complicated grief, painful emotions are so long lasting and severe that the mourner has trouble recovering from the loss and resuming their own life. It is like being in an ongoing, heightened state of mourning that keeps them from healing.
This often follows after a sudden traumatic death, the death of a child or an infant, loss of a support system, the presence of other major life stressors, or a history of trauma or other mental health condition. Dealing with grief can also lead to mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, addiction, low self-esteem or self-worth and more.
The loss of a loved one can leave us questioning the reasons for the death occurring, placing blame on ourselves and experiencing overwhelming feelings of guilty. People should know that they are not alone in their struggles as many people lose loved ones every day.
We help people suffering with extensive stress and grief due to the loss of a loved one by providing effective treatment options. We work alongside our patients to give them a safe and comfortable place to express their grief and help them to heal. We offer evidence based treatments and tailor our approach depending on the situation that the patient is experiencing. We use a gentle and calm approach when we treat our patients and allow them to heal at their own pace. If you have suffered with the loss of a loved one, we can help. Call us today to find out more.
