House of Sam

Supporting you through grief and loss

Not all grief has a name.
Discover what you might be carrying.

For a long time, the world told us grief was only for the bereaved.

House of Sam acknowledges that there is a whole landscape of loss (named, recognised, and real) that most people have never been introduced to.

Until now. This short questionnaire will give your experience a name.

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    Psychology

    Evidence-based psychological care for adults, adolescents, and children navigating grief and loss in all its forms - not just bereavement.

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    Coaching

    Structured, goal-oriented coaching for individuals moving through personal, relational, or professional loss - with insight, accountability, and genuine support.

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  • Programs

    Structured support you can move through in your own time. For individuals, families, and organisations.

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Guilana founder and key practitioner as House of Sam.

A note from our founder

Grief is one of the most universal human experiences - and one of the most misunderstood. It doesn't only come with death. It comes with divorce, diagnosis, job loss, estrangement, the slow unravelling of who you thought you were.

I founded House of Sam because every person deserves to have their grief named, understood, and met with care that creates real, lasting change.

Behind this practice is a small, carefully selected team of psychologists and coaches who share that same commitment. Across Australia, we work with individuals and families navigating loss in all its forms - with care that is evidence-based, culturally relevant, and genuinely tailored to you.

Thank you for trusting us with this part of your journey.

Giuliana Cassaniti
Clinical Psychologist Registrar & Founder, House of Sam

Meet the team

Follow our journey

Dolly taught us something simple. You can be soft, & still be strong. She used to say the rainbow only comes if you’re willing to sit through the rain. That was her whole life in one line. Some people, you never meet them. But they sit wit
Maslow’s hierarchy of needs offers something important about crisis & recovery: healing works from the bottom up, not the top down. Before the deeper work can begin, your basic needs have to be met first. Have you eaten three balanced meals
Name three things about how you’re feeling right now (cognitively, emotionally & physically) - paying attention to your present state is important for understanding yourself better.

Wherever you are in your journey, support is available at your pace.

If you are considering therapy or coaching, we welcome you to get in touch and explore whether House of Sam feels like the right fit for you.

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