Male Counselling in Greater Melbourne (Metropolitan), VIC
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Through counselling with me you can learn to identify the thoughts, beliefs and behaviours which interfere with you being the person you want to be and develop strategies to manage your emotions and enhance your mental wellbeing.
You Can Make Positive Changes in Your Life or Work! Are you troubled by anxiety or low mood? Having difficulty with your relationships? Dissatisfied with your job but don’t know what to do? I am an accredited Counsellor who specialises in disadvantaged clients, disabled clients, adolescents, drug and alcohol, relationship and conflict, abused clients, addictions, mental health issues, grief and loss, acquired brain injury, marriage and financial issues. I am a specialist that offers counselling to support healing and recovery from refugee trauma.
Through counselling with me you can learn to identify the thoughts, beliefs and behaviours which interfere with you being the person you want to be and develop strategies to manage your emotions and enhance your mental wellbeing.
You Can Make Positive Changes in Your Life or Work! Are you troubled by anxiety or low mood? Having difficulty with your relationships? Dissatisfied with your job but don’t know what to do? I am an accredited Counsellor who specialises in disadvantaged clients, disabled clients, adolescents, drug and alcohol, relationship and conflict, abused clients, addictions, mental health issues, grief and loss, acquired brain injury, marriage and financial issues. I am a specialist that offers counselling to support healing and recovery from refugee trauma.
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I have extensive experience working with clients experiencing anxiety, depression, grief and loss, anger management, phobias, stage of life changes, life stress, Autism Spectrum Disorder and PTSD.
With 20 years’ experience working in psychology, I have supported many community members on their mental health journeys and helped a wide range of people, including adults and children. I am a relationship based professional and I pride myself on being able to establish engaging relationships with my clients and their carers, in a safe and calming space. I welcome conversations about mental health with people who may be anxious about discussing their needs or attending counselling. I pride myself on my ability to connect with young people and men who may find approaching the start of their mental health journey challenging.
I have extensive experience working with clients experiencing anxiety, depression, grief and loss, anger management, phobias, stage of life changes, life stress, Autism Spectrum Disorder and PTSD.
With 20 years’ experience working in psychology, I have supported many community members on their mental health journeys and helped a wide range of people, including adults and children. I am a relationship based professional and I pride myself on being able to establish engaging relationships with my clients and their carers, in a safe and calming space. I welcome conversations about mental health with people who may be anxious about discussing their needs or attending counselling. I pride myself on my ability to connect with young people and men who may find approaching the start of their mental health journey challenging.
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Brett has a Master of Professional Psychology (MProfPsych) degree and holds memberships with the Australian Psychological Society (MAPS) and the Australian Association of Psychologists Incorporated (AAPi). He combines his expertise in management and leadership with a compassionate approach to psychology. Brett employs a collaborative therapeutic method rooted in interpersonal relationships. He recognises that change can be difficult and adopts a person-oriented and caring approach to create a safe space for clients to express themselves, learn, and grow. He is experienced in cognitive-behavioural therapy, acceptance and commitment
Brett has a Master of Professional Psychology (MProfPsych) degree and holds memberships with the Australian Psychological Society (MAPS) and the Australian Association of Psychologists Incorporated (AAPi). He combines his expertise in management and leadership with a compassionate approach to psychology. Brett employs a collaborative therapeutic method rooted in interpersonal relationships. He recognises that change can be difficult and adopts a person-oriented and caring approach to create a safe space for clients to express themselves, learn, and grow. He is experienced in cognitive-behavioural therapy, acceptance and commitment
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My clients are those who are at the crossroads in their lives, perhaps feeling stuck or overwhelmed. You might be struggling with anxiety, leading to sleepless nights and constant worry. Perhaps a de manding job is causing burnout, leaving you feeling unfulfilled and questioning your career path. These experiences are all valid. You may have a deep desire to feel better, not just because things are difficult, but because you deserve to live a life filled with joy and purpose. Ultimately, my clients want to feel empowered. To develop the tools required to create a life that feels meaningful and fulfilling.
My clients are those who are at the crossroads in their lives, perhaps feeling stuck or overwhelmed. You might be struggling with anxiety, leading to sleepless nights and constant worry. Perhaps a de manding job is causing burnout, leaving you feeling unfulfilled and questioning your career path. These experiences are all valid. You may have a deep desire to feel better, not just because things are difficult, but because you deserve to live a life filled with joy and purpose. Ultimately, my clients want to feel empowered. To develop the tools required to create a life that feels meaningful and fulfilling.
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I teach skills and strategies that help you understand and mange your feelings and emotions.
I am Anthony Grace, the principal therapist at Mindful Health Counselling. I am a counsellor and an accredited meditation teacher and facilitator. I am a skilled, intuitive communicator and I understand people. I have lived an eventful life, having experienced the mental and emotional hurdles that are faced daily, and can prevent progression towards a fulfilling life. I became a counsellor as I am passionate about helping people address and overcome the barriers that are preventing them from living the life they desire and deserve. My therapy style is modern and focused on strategies and techniques that provide emotional balance.
I teach skills and strategies that help you understand and mange your feelings and emotions.
I am Anthony Grace, the principal therapist at Mindful Health Counselling. I am a counsellor and an accredited meditation teacher and facilitator. I am a skilled, intuitive communicator and I understand people. I have lived an eventful life, having experienced the mental and emotional hurdles that are faced daily, and can prevent progression towards a fulfilling life. I became a counsellor as I am passionate about helping people address and overcome the barriers that are preventing them from living the life they desire and deserve. My therapy style is modern and focused on strategies and techniques that provide emotional balance.
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I recently started a new private practice in July 2023 after working rurally for many years and there is a 2-4 week waitlist.
On leave from August 20th until October 1st - Hi, I'm Darian! I bring a warm, genuine, and empathetic approach to therapy. It's important to me to take time to develop a trusting and supportive therapeutic dynamic. I provide therapy and autism assessment services. I place an emphasis on working collaboratively and will work with you to help you achieve your desired goals, develop personal insights, and provide strategies and support to help you manage your mental health issues. I am LGBTIQA+ inclusive, neurodiversity affirming, culturally sensitive, and trauma informed. My website is www.moodpsychology.com.au
I recently started a new private practice in July 2023 after working rurally for many years and there is a 2-4 week waitlist.
On leave from August 20th until October 1st - Hi, I'm Darian! I bring a warm, genuine, and empathetic approach to therapy. It's important to me to take time to develop a trusting and supportive therapeutic dynamic. I provide therapy and autism assessment services. I place an emphasis on working collaboratively and will work with you to help you achieve your desired goals, develop personal insights, and provide strategies and support to help you manage your mental health issues. I am LGBTIQA+ inclusive, neurodiversity affirming, culturally sensitive, and trauma informed. My website is www.moodpsychology.com.au
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Nick Koyang is a passionate counsellor, with many years of experience supporting adults of all ages. Nick is registered with the Australian Counselling Association, and is an Accredited Social Worker with the Australian Association of Social Workers. He has worked across a wide range of sectors, including acute mental health, aged care, education, and private practice with individuals, couples, and families.
Nick Koyang is a passionate counsellor, with many years of experience supporting adults of all ages. Nick is registered with the Australian Counselling Association, and is an Accredited Social Worker with the Australian Association of Social Workers. He has worked across a wide range of sectors, including acute mental health, aged care, education, and private practice with individuals, couples, and families.
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Prior to this, I contributed to the creation of a national mental health media platform in Ger many and Australia and worked with military veterans suffering post-traumatic stress.
I truly believe that the essence of emotional wellbeing lies in the freedom to be yourself. This is why I advocate for living a life in which you are fully present. My approach is open-minded and supportive, but also level-headed, linking therapy and consulting. This space is designed for you to find the right therapist to explore the facets of your life and navigate through experiences with - a trustful companion, giving you honest feedback when needed. If you are searching for the happy medium between change and acceptance, or a deeper sense of meaning and self-actualization, then book a session, take the leap to come into being.
Prior to this, I contributed to the creation of a national mental health media platform in Ger many and Australia and worked with military veterans suffering post-traumatic stress.
I truly believe that the essence of emotional wellbeing lies in the freedom to be yourself. This is why I advocate for living a life in which you are fully present. My approach is open-minded and supportive, but also level-headed, linking therapy and consulting. This space is designed for you to find the right therapist to explore the facets of your life and navigate through experiences with - a trustful companion, giving you honest feedback when needed. If you are searching for the happy medium between change and acceptance, or a deeper sense of meaning and self-actualization, then book a session, take the leap to come into being.
Damian Najder is a registered psychologist who treats individuals presenting with personal and clinical difficulties including depression, anxiety, grief and loss, and trauma. Damian utilises a variety of therapeutic modalities including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT) to support clients to explore, understand, and change behaviours which have become maladaptive and negatively impact their lives.
Damian Najder is a registered psychologist who treats individuals presenting with personal and clinical difficulties including depression, anxiety, grief and loss, and trauma. Damian utilises a variety of therapeutic modalities including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT) to support clients to explore, understand, and change behaviours which have become maladaptive and negatively impact their lives.
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Our therapeutic approach has revealed many success with couples counselling.
Hello and welcome to Adam’s counselling. I offer a counselling service which is based on empathy, listening and exploring every day feelings concerning your life. Your voice is important to me and I treasure your individual uniqueness. We use many theapeutic modalities to assist you however we have a particular emphasis on Solution Focus as we believe most of our clients seek solutions to the problems they bring to our therapies. In additon to showing empathy and understanding we are very happy if you leave our therapy room with more thoughts and ideas about solving or improving various problems you may have.
Our therapeutic approach has revealed many success with couples counselling.
Hello and welcome to Adam’s counselling. I offer a counselling service which is based on empathy, listening and exploring every day feelings concerning your life. Your voice is important to me and I treasure your individual uniqueness. We use many theapeutic modalities to assist you however we have a particular emphasis on Solution Focus as we believe most of our clients seek solutions to the problems they bring to our therapies. In additon to showing empathy and understanding we are very happy if you leave our therapy room with more thoughts and ideas about solving or improving various problems you may have.
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Adam Kreuzer | Registered Counsellor
Counsellor, ACA-L1
Verified Verified
Caulfield, VIC 3162 (Online Only)
I create a safe and open space for my clients to therapeutically explore their issues, challenges and concerns. My ideal client is someone who is open to exploring the connections between their trauma and life experiences and how this has impacted their lives in positive and negative ways. I like to work with clients that are action and goal oriented, as I like to set homework tasks and brain training exercises to re-wire their thinking in a healthier and more functional way. I am very conversational and my clients like this approach to discussing areas of concern to them.
I create a safe and open space for my clients to therapeutically explore their issues, challenges and concerns. My ideal client is someone who is open to exploring the connections between their trauma and life experiences and how this has impacted their lives in positive and negative ways. I like to work with clients that are action and goal oriented, as I like to set homework tasks and brain training exercises to re-wire their thinking in a healthier and more functional way. I am very conversational and my clients like this approach to discussing areas of concern to them.
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I am a Clinical Psychologist with 25 years experience in the assessment and treatment of people with a wide range of mental health and personality difficulties.
I am a Clinical Psychologist with 25 years experience in the assessment and treatment of people with a wide range of mental health and personality difficulties.
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Owen enjoys working with a range of psychological issues including anxiety, depression, anger, borderline personality/traits, trauma and relationship difficulties. Owen has experience working with older adolescents and adults of all ages. Owen has a particular interest in working with young people struggling with personality, mood or anxiety related difficulties. Owen’s therapeutic approach has an interpersonal and psychodynamic emphasis, helping clients gain deeper insight into themselves and their difficulties, develop self-acceptance and confidence, and resolve obstacles to emotional growth.
Owen enjoys working with a range of psychological issues including anxiety, depression, anger, borderline personality/traits, trauma and relationship difficulties. Owen has experience working with older adolescents and adults of all ages. Owen has a particular interest in working with young people struggling with personality, mood or anxiety related difficulties. Owen’s therapeutic approach has an interpersonal and psychodynamic emphasis, helping clients gain deeper insight into themselves and their difficulties, develop self-acceptance and confidence, and resolve obstacles to emotional growth.
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CUE stands for Compassion, Understanding, Empathy as these are the principles which guide my practice and work ethic.
CUE stands for Compassion, Understanding, Empathy as these are the principles which guide my practice and work ethic.
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You and your partner seek deeper emotional connection and understanding. You love each other but struggle with communication, leading to frequent misunderstandings and feelings of disconnection. You desire to break negative patterns and build a more secure, loving bond. You want to uncover and express your true emotions, heal past wounds, and strengthen your relationship. Your goal is to move from conflict to closeness, fostering a partnership where you both feel valued, heard, and deeply connected.
You and your partner seek deeper emotional connection and understanding. You love each other but struggle with communication, leading to frequent misunderstandings and feelings of disconnection. You desire to break negative patterns and build a more secure, loving bond. You want to uncover and express your true emotions, heal past wounds, and strengthen your relationship. Your goal is to move from conflict to closeness, fostering a partnership where you both feel valued, heard, and deeply connected.
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Emphasising hu manistic approaches to therapy, I believe a strong therapeutic relationship is pivotal to successful therapy.
I am an integrative Psychotherapist and Counsellor who aims to help my clients through the integration of evidence-based therapies. With experience in relational issues, childhood sexual abuse, life transitions, anxiety, trauma, and many other areas, I aim to work collaboratively with my clients to not just listen or offer advice but to work together towards sustainable change with empathy and compassions of my clients experiences within the world.
Emphasising hu manistic approaches to therapy, I believe a strong therapeutic relationship is pivotal to successful therapy.
I am an integrative Psychotherapist and Counsellor who aims to help my clients through the integration of evidence-based therapies. With experience in relational issues, childhood sexual abuse, life transitions, anxiety, trauma, and many other areas, I aim to work collaboratively with my clients to not just listen or offer advice but to work together towards sustainable change with empathy and compassions of my clients experiences within the world.
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I relish the opportunity to work with teens and young people aged between 8 to 25 years old and their families. My approach is a blend of Counselling, Mentoring and Coaching and I focus on building a strong therapeutic relationship. I use outreach (I come to you) as a tool to help connect and I like walking and talking sessions. I am very passionate about working and collaborating with young people and believe that early intervention is key to positive outcomes. I look to build capacity and work on building a strong and diverse took kit of coping strategies. I offer a tap in tap out service. Hit me up for more info.
I relish the opportunity to work with teens and young people aged between 8 to 25 years old and their families. My approach is a blend of Counselling, Mentoring and Coaching and I focus on building a strong therapeutic relationship. I use outreach (I come to you) as a tool to help connect and I like walking and talking sessions. I am very passionate about working and collaborating with young people and believe that early intervention is key to positive outcomes. I look to build capacity and work on building a strong and diverse took kit of coping strategies. I offer a tap in tap out service. Hit me up for more info.
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Scott has a client-centred, psychodynamic approach that uncovers the developmental roots of thoughts, feelings, and behaviour. Scott aims to help clients to understand themselves and their relationships at a deeper level. Scott's practice is an open and non-judgemental space where clients can freely explore their anxieties, interpersonal relationships, attachment issues, obsessive thought processes, intrusive thoughts, feelings of panic, feelings of guilt etc. Scott's approach views these issues through an existential lens, exploring profound concerns such as the meaning of life, freedom of choice, and feelings of isolation.
Scott has a client-centred, psychodynamic approach that uncovers the developmental roots of thoughts, feelings, and behaviour. Scott aims to help clients to understand themselves and their relationships at a deeper level. Scott's practice is an open and non-judgemental space where clients can freely explore their anxieties, interpersonal relationships, attachment issues, obsessive thought processes, intrusive thoughts, feelings of panic, feelings of guilt etc. Scott's approach views these issues through an existential lens, exploring profound concerns such as the meaning of life, freedom of choice, and feelings of isolation.
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I can help you with stress, anxiety, or depression arising from toxic relationships at home or at work; facing a crossroad in life; strengthening your psychological well-being; overcoming negative mindset; enhancing your adult development; overcoming your self-sabotage patterns; and learning how to make wise choices in life.
I can help you with stress, anxiety, or depression arising from toxic relationships at home or at work; facing a crossroad in life; strengthening your psychological well-being; overcoming negative mindset; enhancing your adult development; overcoming your self-sabotage patterns; and learning how to make wise choices in life.
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I see a lot of clients who have recently been diagnosed with Autism or ADHD, and assist in understanding their strengths as well as things that they may need to take into consideration. As well as this, I see many children who are experiencing challenges in attending school, and fitting in with their peers, adolescents who are experiencing academic pressure, young adults who are moving from adolescence to adulthood and navigating the changed expectations and relationships that come with this, and adults with a variety of concerns big and small.
I see a lot of clients who have recently been diagnosed with Autism or ADHD, and assist in understanding their strengths as well as things that they may need to take into consideration. As well as this, I see many children who are experiencing challenges in attending school, and fitting in with their peers, adolescents who are experiencing academic pressure, young adults who are moving from adolescence to adulthood and navigating the changed expectations and relationships that come with this, and adults with a variety of concerns big and small.
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As a man, why might I want to see a male therapist?
There are many reasons a man might wish to work with a male therapist, including a degree of shared identity, which may help client and therapist connect to each other and allow for a more free-flowing discussion of issues that can be deeply personal. Some men may feel more comfortable talking to a male therapist about relationship concerns, the pressures they feel around the roles society and family place on men, career or job challenges, self-esteem, or anger problems. For some men who have not had a male role models in their lives, a good male therapist may be especially helpful.
How can I find out about a therapist’s experience treating men?
Individuals looking for treatment should feel comfortable directly asking a therapist about their history treating men overall and the issues that arise in therapy with men. A good therapist will be happy to discuss such matters as well as their educational background, approach to treatment, and how they think they can aid a prospective client. Prospective clients should also ask what the expectation is for treatment, and what the fee structure is, and whether and which insurance plans are accepted.
Can clients benefit from having a therapist of the same gender?
Therapy is not gender-specific, but some men as well as women feel more comfortable opening up about their experiences and history with a male therapist. An individual may feel that they have to explain less background information and be on the same page more quickly, particularly when discussing gender-specific challenges, in the case of male clients. Some women have prior negative experiences with women that predispose them to prefer working with a male in therapy. That said, a good clinician can transcend most if not all gender concerns. Ultimately, the most important factor in therapy is the connection and trust the client is able to build with the practitioner.
Would a male therapist have specific training in treating men?
Generally, no. There are no certifications for treating men specifically, but there are continuing education classes that therapists may take that focus on treating men as a group. There are many therapists who focus on men and male issues in their treatment and therefore have experience and expertise in this domain.