We are so sorry for your loss. Grief can feel overwhelming, and navigating the emotions that come with the death of a baby or child can be incredibly difficult.
Grief counselling provides a safe, supportive space where you can express your feelings, process your emotions, and find ways to cope with the challenges of your grief journey.
Talking to a professional can help you understand your grief, manage feelings of guilt, anger, sadness or loneliness, and give you the tools you need to heal at your own pace.
Free grief counselling from accredited professionals
Our team of fully accredited and experienced counsellors, psychologists and social workers is here to support you.
Whether you’re seeking individual, couples or family counselling, we offer flexible options, including face-to-face, phone or online sessions.
All of our services are free of charge. Our 24/7 Grief and Loss Support Line is also available on 1300 308 307, any time of the day or night.
How to access grief counselling
We are here to help guide you through this difficult time and provide the support that is right for you.
If you’re ready to take the next step in finding support, please complete our referral form, or contact us to speak with an intake specialist who can help you find the best support options.
Interpreter services are available if you need them.
Call our 24/7 Support Line on 1300 308 307
For online support, email us at intake@rednose.org.au or start a live chat.
We’re here for you—whenever you’re ready.
Our commitment to you
Red Nose adheres to the Australian Charter of Healthcare Rights to ensure that every person accessing our services is treated with respect, dignity and care.
More grief and loss support from Red Nose
Red Nose is committed to supporting families navigating the complexities of the death of a baby or child. Alongside counselling, our specialised bereavement support includes peer support programs, support groups, and resources tailored to individual needs.
Explore all of our grief and loss support services.
Grief counselling FAQs
Is counselling with Red Nose free?
Yes. All of our services, including grief counselling, are free of charge.
What types of counselling do you offer?
We offer individual, couples and family counselling. You can choose face-to-face, phone or online sessions, whichever feels right for you.
Who provides the counselling?
Our counselling is provided by our team of fully accredited and experienced counsellors, psychologists and social workers.
Who can access Red Nose bereavement support?
Our services are available to anyone who has experienced the death of a baby or child through miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy, medical termination, stillbirth, newborn death, sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), or any sudden unexpected cause during early childhood.
We support parents, siblings, grandparents, extended family, friends, colleagues, and health professionals and first responders.
How do I get started?
Complete our referral form and a member of our Bereavement Support Intake Team will be in touch.
You can also call our 24/7 Support Line on 1300 308 307 or email intake@rednose.org.au to speak with an intake specialist, who can help you find the best support options for you.
Can I refer someone else, or a client, for counselling?
Yes. Our referral form can be completed for yourself or for your client. If you would like to find out more first, you can complete our enquiry form.
Health professionals can also read how to refer a family or client.
Is support available if English isn’t my first language?
Yes. We have interpreter services available if required. We also have resources available in many languages.
What if I need to talk to someone right now?
You can call our 24/7 Grief and Loss Support Line on 1300 308 307, day or night. You can also start a live chat with a trained peer supporter during Live Chat opening hours.
