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Waves of Hope Grief Counselling
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Welcome toWaves of Hope Grief Counselling

I offer Counselling to
Adolescents & Adults for:


Grief & Bereavement
Perinatal & Pregnancy Loss
Anticipatory Grief
Chronic Illness
Pet Loss
Life Life Limiting / Terminal Illness
Stress & Burnout
Self-Care
Anxiety & Low Mood
Life Transitions

Motherhood
How to Support Others Through Grief 

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Workplace Bereavement Support (EAP)

 

In Person & Online Counselling

Walk & Talk Therapy Available

Grief & Wellbeing Presentations 

No Mental Health Treatment Plan required

Contact Margaret to book a short free confidential chat.
Ph: 0432 333 242 
margaret@wavesofhope.com.au

Margaret Benoit
Counsellor
Ballarat, VIC
Australia

Grief comes in waves. 

Sometimes gentle, sometimes overwhelming.

At Waves of Hope Grief Counselling, you are offered a steady, compassionate space to sit with whatever rises. There is no pressure to “move on” or have it all together. Instead, we honour the natural rhythm of your grief and walk beside you through it with compassion and care.

Hope is not about calming the ocean.
It is about learning you can survive the swell.

Together, we create steadiness between the waves, helping you to rediscover strength, meaning, and moments of light again.

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Counselling Locations

Counselling Indoors

Counselling Rooms

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Home, Hospital or School Visits - conditions apply

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Counselling in Nature

Counselling doesn't have to be done in a therapy room.   Let's walk and talk or sit and talk in selected locations around Ballarat.  Nature helps to calm our nervous system, reduce stress and improve mood.  Physical activity and sunlight have many health benefits.

Online Counselling

Online Counselling  or Telehealth is a convenient way to access counselling when we cannot meet in person due to distance or other factors.  A meeting link will be sent to you to access your counselling session.  A device with good internet connection is required. 

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Guided care for your healing journey.

Waves of Hope Grief Counselling is not a crisis counselling service. If you are struggling with a matter that is urgent or life threatening or are worried about someone, please call:
Emergency Services 000 
Lifeline 13 11 14
Kids Helpline 1800 551 800
for 24-hour telephone support.

Margaret Benoit

Counsellor

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margaret@wavesofhope.com.au

Ph: 0437 333 242

Counsellor Ballarat

Victoria, Australia

"Each person's grief is as
unique as their fingerprint"

Quote by David Kessler (Grief.com)

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