Grief Support Group

Grief Support Group in Perth

A place for grief, conversation and connection.

Loss can change everyday routines, relationships and the future you pictured. Our grief support group brings adults together to talk about those changes, share experiences and connect with others living with loss.

Led by counsellor Ken Byrne, alongside Nadia Kidgell, each session centres on the people attending and what matters to them that day.

South Perth · Fridays · 10:30 am to 12:30 pm

Upcoming dates: 16 October, 30 October and 13 November 2026

Watercolour illustration of adults sitting together in a bright room, one resting a hand on another's shoulder, with two more people talking quietly in the background.

Conversation, understanding and shared experience

Two hours set aside for your experience of loss, with space for memories, questions and the changes you are living through.

Shared conversation

Talk about the person, relationship or part of life you are grieving, and hear the experiences of others in the group.

Two counsellors in the room

Ken leads the discussion, makes room for different experiences and supports respectful conversation. Nadia co-facilitates, stepping in where someone needs additional support.

A small group

Each session brings together 6 to 10 adults, with time to speak, listen and get to know others.

Meet Ken and Nadia

Ken Byrne, Counsellor at Discovery Family Therapy

Ken Byrne

Lead counsellor

Ken works with adults experiencing grief, bereavement and significant life changes. He leads the group, supporting conversation about loss and its impact on everyday life and relationships.

Nadia Kidgell, Principal Family Counsellor and Founder at Discovery Family Therapy

Nadia Kidgell

Principal Family Counsellor and Founder

Nadia works with individuals, couples and families through complex experiences and change. She co-facilitates the group, bringing a family-aware perspective to the ways loss affects relationships and life at home.

Choose your session

Sessions run fortnightly on Friday mornings. Each session is booked separately.

Session dates

  • Friday 16 October 2026
  • Friday 30 October 2026
  • Friday 13 November 2026
Time
10:30 am to 12:30 pm
Location
Discovery Family Therapy, Suite 5, 95 Canning Highway, South Perth
Fee
$88 per person, per session
For
Adults attending in person

Before you arrive

Book your session online and arrive a few minutes before 10:30 am. Ken leads the group conversation, with Nadia co-facilitating. You choose what to share, and listening is part of participating.

For booking questions, call (08) 6114 1845.

Common questions

What happens during a session?

Ken leads a conversation shaped by the experiences and concerns people bring. Topics develop during the session rather than following a set programme.

Do I need to attend every session?

Each session is booked separately. You can book the dates that suit you.

Will I need to speak?

You choose how much to share. There is time for both conversation and listening.

Do I need a referral?

You can book directly. A GP referral is not required.

Can I attend online?

This group meets in person at our South Perth rooms.

Can I book individual support?

Discovery Family Therapy also offers individual grief and loss counselling.

Join us for a morning of conversation and connection

Our next grief support group meets on Friday 16 October, from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm in South Perth.

Discovery Family Therapy is not a crisis service. If you or someone you care about is in immediate danger, call 000. Mental Health Emergency Response Line: 1300 555 788 (Perth) or 1800 676 822 (Peel) · Lifeline: 13 11 14 · Suicide Call Back Service: 1300 659 467.