8-10 Mansfield St, Thornbury 3071.

Linda Ruff

Linda is an experienced counsellor (ACA) who supports people to navigate complex and challenging life transitions. She works collaboratively with her clients to explore emotional patterns and the stories we each craft about our place and belonging in the world. Her tailored approach incorporates narrative therapy and somatic practices, anchoring in the body and the cyclical rhythms of nature as a place of comfort and safety.

As a trained death doula, Linda specialises in:

  • grief and loss support for the bereaved
  • adjusting to new realities following medical diagnoses
  • making peace with our lives and our mortality
  • building death literacy and developing end of life plans
  • supporting caregivers and communities to care for their loved ones who are dying
  • creating meaningful ceremonies and honoring sacred life cycles

Linda also has a particular interest in the challenges that often arise with the hormonal shifts of menopause and aging. She supports women to navigate the changing dynamics of their relationships and to explore new identities and ways of being in the world.

Linda’s approach is compassionate and inclusive and she provides diversity affirming support for cultural, neurodivergent and LGBTQIA+ communities.

Appointments are available Monday - Friday.

$120 per 50 minute session.

(Medicare rebates are not available for this service)

Linda Ruff

Services / Modalities

Practitioner Death Doula Counsellor Counselling


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