Stepping Stones Counselling Great Ocean Road is a caring and compassionate counselling service located in Aireys Inlet. Offering in person and easily accessible support for residents of Anglesea, Aireys Inlet and Lorne. Also reaching out to those in regional and remote communities with online and telephone counselling services.  Sometimes life hurts. In our wonderful Australian culture, we tend to tell our friends and family that we are "good thanks," when in reality, we may be struggling. Putting on a brave face can be exhausting and isolating. Especially at times involving an intense loss. Grieving is deeply personal and complex. It can be difficult to share how we are feeling, as we try to protect ourselves and others from the pain. At times like these, counselling can help. Offering a balance of active listening and collaborative, evidence-based support, it is not just about warmth, it is a structured therapeutic alliance, aimed at helping clients safely process emotions, and develop personalised ways to navigate their individual experience. Counselling can also help and alleviate issues that may be associated with grief such as,  Social isolation Anxiety  Depression Over thinking and constant worry Stress and feelings of overwhelm Sleepless nights and racing thoughts