Male Counselling in Dapto, NSW
I am experienced with depression, anxiety, adjustment issues, acute stress, PTSD, childhood trauma, relationship challenges, men’s issues, stress & burnout, workplace injuries, life transitions, parenting adjustments and spirituality.
Hi, I'm Luke. I work with adults & late teens to recover from their symptoms & build a life full of meaning, safety, purpose & happiness. I work with a client-focussed & trauma-informed approach that seeks to affirm your inherent strengths & values & considers you as the authority on your own life. I’m committed to psychological safety & work to maintain an inclusive environment for all identities & cultures. I affirm & validate the unique experiences that every person brings to their therapy & try to build a container of respect & dignity which is a dependable place for healing. I commit to your care for as long at it takes.
I am experienced with depression, anxiety, adjustment issues, acute stress, PTSD, childhood trauma, relationship challenges, men’s issues, stress & burnout, workplace injuries, life transitions, parenting adjustments and spirituality.
Hi, I'm Luke. I work with adults & late teens to recover from their symptoms & build a life full of meaning, safety, purpose & happiness. I work with a client-focussed & trauma-informed approach that seeks to affirm your inherent strengths & values & considers you as the authority on your own life. I’m committed to psychological safety & work to maintain an inclusive environment for all identities & cultures. I affirm & validate the unique experiences that every person brings to their therapy & try to build a container of respect & dignity which is a dependable place for healing. I commit to your care for as long at it takes.
Brad has successfully worked with clients from all ages and backgrounds to help address issues as broad as relationship difficulties, poor self-image, career development and academic results. With over two decades as an educator and learning support teacher, he has developed an insight into the complex issues that families face during the schooling years. Brad uses a variety of counselling tools to help his clients explore their own thoughts and patterns of behaviour to move past disappointments and difficult experiences, or to grow in areas that will allow them to think more clearly and maintain healthy and positive relationships.
Brad has successfully worked with clients from all ages and backgrounds to help address issues as broad as relationship difficulties, poor self-image, career development and academic results. With over two decades as an educator and learning support teacher, he has developed an insight into the complex issues that families face during the schooling years. Brad uses a variety of counselling tools to help his clients explore their own thoughts and patterns of behaviour to move past disappointments and difficult experiences, or to grow in areas that will allow them to think more clearly and maintain healthy and positive relationships.
Yurandalli Counselling & Supervision
Psychotherapist, PACFA
Verified Verified
Dapto, NSW 2530 (Online Only)
By fostering resilience, healing, and growth. I am committed to creating a safe, inclusive space where every client feels valued and understood, drawing on both traditional practices and contemporary therapeutic approaches to offer personalised support. Let's journey together towards healing and empowerment.
By fostering resilience, healing, and growth. I am committed to creating a safe, inclusive space where every client feels valued and understood, drawing on both traditional practices and contemporary therapeutic approaches to offer personalised support. Let's journey together towards healing and empowerment.
I've helped many, many people in my practice, and I might help you too.
Every person is the expert in their own life. Everybody is doing the best they can with what they've got. Every person has strengths as well as areas of vulnerability. Every person has a unique story. Emotionally, every person intrinsically knows where they need to get to, but sometimes they just can't find the 'map'. As the therapist, my role is not to 'solve' the problems life throws at people, but rather to help people tap into their strengths, help them find their 'map', and help them safely take the journey. We are never lost; we are just finding new ways to write more of our story.
I've helped many, many people in my practice, and I might help you too.
Every person is the expert in their own life. Everybody is doing the best they can with what they've got. Every person has strengths as well as areas of vulnerability. Every person has a unique story. Emotionally, every person intrinsically knows where they need to get to, but sometimes they just can't find the 'map'. As the therapist, my role is not to 'solve' the problems life throws at people, but rather to help people tap into their strengths, help them find their 'map', and help them safely take the journey. We are never lost; we are just finding new ways to write more of our story.
Adam Ryan Park - The Curiosity Space
Counsellor, ACA-L2
Verified Verified
Dapto, NSW 2530 (Online Only)
Many of my clients are exhausted from a life in which everyone else's needs have always been made more important than their own. From the earliest age, they weren't supported to have boundaries, and now find themselves struggling with self-esteem, low mood, anxiety, problems with keeping supportive friendships and partnerships alive, struggling to assert themselves at work or cope with professional de mands, and feeling stuck in relationship dynamics in which they can't be their true self. They want to put their painful past behind them, and to have their needs recognised and allowed space going forward.
Many of my clients are exhausted from a life in which everyone else's needs have always been made more important than their own. From the earliest age, they weren't supported to have boundaries, and now find themselves struggling with self-esteem, low mood, anxiety, problems with keeping supportive friendships and partnerships alive, struggling to assert themselves at work or cope with professional de mands, and feeling stuck in relationship dynamics in which they can't be their true self. They want to put their painful past behind them, and to have their needs recognised and allowed space going forward.
I am a Clinical Psychologist providing professional and affordable psychotherapy services to treat a range of mental health difficulties and disorders. I specialise in the treatment of personality disorders as well as mood and anxiety disorders. I also offer services to support managing relationships, emotions and coping with life stressors. Free initial consultation and online treatment options are also available.
I am a Clinical Psychologist providing professional and affordable psychotherapy services to treat a range of mental health difficulties and disorders. I specialise in the treatment of personality disorders as well as mood and anxiety disorders. I also offer services to support managing relationships, emotions and coping with life stressors. Free initial consultation and online treatment options are also available.
Adam is a Clinical Neuropsychologist and the founder of Measured Minds, a practice that provides tailored neuropsychological services. The practice is focused on two key areas: 1. Comprehensive neuropsychological assessments (e.g., NDIS applications/reviews, suspected ADHD, developmental disorders, and other brain-related conditions); and 2. Cognitive intervention/remediation (e.g., assisting individuals with ADHD, cognitive decline, or another brain-related condition to overcome challenges). All sessions are designed to focus on your individual needs.
Adam is a Clinical Neuropsychologist and the founder of Measured Minds, a practice that provides tailored neuropsychological services. The practice is focused on two key areas: 1. Comprehensive neuropsychological assessments (e.g., NDIS applications/reviews, suspected ADHD, developmental disorders, and other brain-related conditions); and 2. Cognitive intervention/remediation (e.g., assisting individuals with ADHD, cognitive decline, or another brain-related condition to overcome challenges). All sessions are designed to focus on your individual needs.
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Joel is a clinical psychologist, based in Thirroul (Illawarra). He believes all of us need help in our mental health journey from time to time. Joel aims to provide a space that is non-judgemental, open and understanding for you to talk about and work through the issues that are important to you. As a clinical psychologist, Joel is trained in assisting with a wide range of mental health difficulties, including trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, stress, drug and alcohol issues and more. He also draws on his extensive research experience in developing trauma-focused therapies for refugee communities and in treating moral injury.
Joel is a clinical psychologist, based in Thirroul (Illawarra). He believes all of us need help in our mental health journey from time to time. Joel aims to provide a space that is non-judgemental, open and understanding for you to talk about and work through the issues that are important to you. As a clinical psychologist, Joel is trained in assisting with a wide range of mental health difficulties, including trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, stress, drug and alcohol issues and more. He also draws on his extensive research experience in developing trauma-focused therapies for refugee communities and in treating moral injury.
Counselling helps manage tough emotions such as trauma, guilt, shame, and sadness, offering clarity on thoughts and actions.
As an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker, with a B Social Work, a Master in Counselling SW from the UNSW and over 20 years of experience in various sectors including mental health, addiction, child protection, domestic violence, and family work, I bring a comprehensive and compassionate approach to my work. My practice is particularly geared towards addressing issues like trauma, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, and problematic substance use. I employ a range of therapeutic techniques, such as EMDR, DBT, CBT, IPT, Narrative Therapy, Couple and Family Systems Therapy.
Counselling helps manage tough emotions such as trauma, guilt, shame, and sadness, offering clarity on thoughts and actions.
As an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker, with a B Social Work, a Master in Counselling SW from the UNSW and over 20 years of experience in various sectors including mental health, addiction, child protection, domestic violence, and family work, I bring a comprehensive and compassionate approach to my work. My practice is particularly geared towards addressing issues like trauma, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, and problematic substance use. I employ a range of therapeutic techniques, such as EMDR, DBT, CBT, IPT, Narrative Therapy, Couple and Family Systems Therapy.
I‘m Peter; I provide counselling for both couples and individuals. I’ve been helping people with the trauma affecting their lives for over 20 years. Trauma can include child and adolescent mental health, medical procedures, bullying, sexual assault, domestic violence, palliative care, oncology, chronic pain and homelessness. The traumatic experience remains and influences our daily lives and our decisions.
I‘m Peter; I provide counselling for both couples and individuals. I’ve been helping people with the trauma affecting their lives for over 20 years. Trauma can include child and adolescent mental health, medical procedures, bullying, sexual assault, domestic violence, palliative care, oncology, chronic pain and homelessness. The traumatic experience remains and influences our daily lives and our decisions.
Mathew Aquilina
Psychologist, Australian Association of Psychologists - Member
Verified Verified
Shellharbour, NSW 2529
I have a particular interest and experience in the following areas: Men's mental health; Perinatal mental health (including Supporting fathers; supporting transition to parenthood; Navigating relationship challenges after becoming parents; Birth trauma); Clinical Supervision; and Tinnitus Distress.
I am a registered psychologist and board-approved clinical supervisor. A decade of experience in the psychology field has seen me undertake a variety of work including: child and adolescent therapy; parenting support; group facilitation; university student counselling; adult therapy; clinical supervision; and service management. I practice from an attachment-based and relational framework and am trained in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT); Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT); Schema Therapy; Psychodynamic therapy; the Circle of Security protocol; and the 'Becoming Us' Perinatal Mental Health Facilitator Training.
I have a particular interest and experience in the following areas: Men's mental health; Perinatal mental health (including Supporting fathers; supporting transition to parenthood; Navigating relationship challenges after becoming parents; Birth trauma); Clinical Supervision; and Tinnitus Distress.
I am a registered psychologist and board-approved clinical supervisor. A decade of experience in the psychology field has seen me undertake a variety of work including: child and adolescent therapy; parenting support; group facilitation; university student counselling; adult therapy; clinical supervision; and service management. I practice from an attachment-based and relational framework and am trained in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT); Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT); Schema Therapy; Psychodynamic therapy; the Circle of Security protocol; and the 'Becoming Us' Perinatal Mental Health Facilitator Training.
I have lived experience with rehabilitation from serious illness and injury. One day, out of the blue, my life was turned upside down. I can therefore listen to you and hear about your situation from a practical, not only a theoretical or clinical perspective.
I have lived experience with rehabilitation from serious illness and injury. One day, out of the blue, my life was turned upside down. I can therefore listen to you and hear about your situation from a practical, not only a theoretical or clinical perspective.
Amna and Jacob specialise in couples counselling as well as catering to all of the individual counselling needs like depression, anxiety, suicidality, addiction, family issues and just about every thing that we deal with in the hu man condition.
Jacob and Amna will help you...“Once you understand the four mechanisms that determine why different parts of your ‘self’ do disturbing behaviours, then you can begin to compassionately change your behaviours in a sustainable way” Child mechanism an internal override of unique expression. Adolescent mechanism an attempt to override Externally. Adult mechanism an override of the Adolescent Mechanism. Self-Distraction/Medication an attempt to override seemingly overwhelming feelings. Our counsellors get the most fulfilment and satisfaction by helping people become ’emotionally independent’.
Amna and Jacob specialise in couples counselling as well as catering to all of the individual counselling needs like depression, anxiety, suicidality, addiction, family issues and just about every thing that we deal with in the hu man condition.
Jacob and Amna will help you...“Once you understand the four mechanisms that determine why different parts of your ‘self’ do disturbing behaviours, then you can begin to compassionately change your behaviours in a sustainable way” Child mechanism an internal override of unique expression. Adolescent mechanism an attempt to override Externally. Adult mechanism an override of the Adolescent Mechanism. Self-Distraction/Medication an attempt to override seemingly overwhelming feelings. Our counsellors get the most fulfilment and satisfaction by helping people become ’emotionally independent’.
Paul Thompson
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Cordeaux Heights, NSW 2526
Waitlist for new clients
Paul has many years of experience in the community sector both as a social worker, counsellor and provisional psychologist.
My approach to counselling is to provide a safe and welcoming environment where you feel comfortable, respected and free to explore your reasons for getting in touch. Together, we can work towards finding the right tools to overcome many challenging experiences, ranging from low mood and energy, restlessness and irritability, relationship difficulties and more. If you feel that I can be a support to help you move towards your goals, I would love to hear from you.
Paul has many years of experience in the community sector both as a social worker, counsellor and provisional psychologist.
My approach to counselling is to provide a safe and welcoming environment where you feel comfortable, respected and free to explore your reasons for getting in touch. Together, we can work towards finding the right tools to overcome many challenging experiences, ranging from low mood and energy, restlessness and irritability, relationship difficulties and more. If you feel that I can be a support to help you move towards your goals, I would love to hear from you.
I am a registered psychologist with experience supporting people through a number of different concerns. I consider your needs, and aim to tailor therapy to be relevant to yourself. I am motivated to see people engage with their values, connect to the world around them, and build the action that contributes positively to life. It can be challenging to explore your current difficulties, so I appreciate the steps you have taken to better your life. I hope by working together with openness and respect, you might see the change you are after.
I am a registered psychologist with experience supporting people through a number of different concerns. I consider your needs, and aim to tailor therapy to be relevant to yourself. I am motivated to see people engage with their values, connect to the world around them, and build the action that contributes positively to life. It can be challenging to explore your current difficulties, so I appreciate the steps you have taken to better your life. I hope by working together with openness and respect, you might see the change you are after.
The Catharsis Society is a movement that attracts people who want to become the Hero of their lives. This movement attracts individuals who need to be released from societies chains. Are you needing to be free from the overwhelming, unreachable expectations that are placed on you?
The Catharsis Society is a movement that attracts people who want to become the Hero of their lives. This movement attracts individuals who need to be released from societies chains. Are you needing to be free from the overwhelming, unreachable expectations that are placed on you?
Adam Finch
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Unanderra, NSW 2526
I'm a Clinical Psychologist with over 18 years experience across private and public mental health settings. I provide therapy for people aged 15+ and draw from a range of approaches, including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Schema Therapy and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy to suit the individual's needs. My therapy involves developing a clear understanding of the origins of psychological patterns as well as skill-based strategies for meeting personal goals in the here and now.
I'm a Clinical Psychologist with over 18 years experience across private and public mental health settings. I provide therapy for people aged 15+ and draw from a range of approaches, including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Schema Therapy and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy to suit the individual's needs. My therapy involves developing a clear understanding of the origins of psychological patterns as well as skill-based strategies for meeting personal goals in the here and now.
Nationally Accredited Mediator (NMAS) and a Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner (FDRP). All matters can be mediated - Separation, Family & Children Matters, Property & Asset Settlement, Employer-Employee, School-Parent, Neighbour-neighbour & referrals from the Family Court. Mediation is an informal and less traumatic process than dealing with costly lawyers and traumatic court hearings. After mediation there can be followup counselling. If you have any issues which need mediation call me to discuss your situation. Not all relationships can be preserved, unfortunately, but through mediation an amicable solution may be reached
Nationally Accredited Mediator (NMAS) and a Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner (FDRP). All matters can be mediated - Separation, Family & Children Matters, Property & Asset Settlement, Employer-Employee, School-Parent, Neighbour-neighbour & referrals from the Family Court. Mediation is an informal and less traumatic process than dealing with costly lawyers and traumatic court hearings. After mediation there can be followup counselling. If you have any issues which need mediation call me to discuss your situation. Not all relationships can be preserved, unfortunately, but through mediation an amicable solution may be reached
Dr David Cooper
Psychologist, PhD, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified Verified
Shellharbour, NSW 2529
Not accepting new clients
Update: (Currently not taking telehealth referrals.) I help people to make sense of their challenges, find courage for life, and connect with who/what matters to them. In clinical terms, I treat most mental health disorders such as anxiety, depression, OCD, and PTSD, in addition to relationship issues. In hu man terms, we work together to organise overwhelming emotions, deal with difficult thoughts, and change painful patterns of behaviour.
Update: (Currently not taking telehealth referrals.) I help people to make sense of their challenges, find courage for life, and connect with who/what matters to them. In clinical terms, I treat most mental health disorders such as anxiety, depression, OCD, and PTSD, in addition to relationship issues. In hu man terms, we work together to organise overwhelming emotions, deal with difficult thoughts, and change painful patterns of behaviour.
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I am dedicated to guiding and empowering clients as they navigate the complexities of anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma, and life's most challenging transitions. My goal is to support individuals in healing their emotional wounds, achieving internal harmony, and unlocking the life they truly deserve. As a result of our work together, you will gain clarity on the issues you're working through, understand and appreciate your inner world, heal any wounded parts of yourself, and develop a more mindful and compassionate way forward.
I am dedicated to guiding and empowering clients as they navigate the complexities of anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma, and life's most challenging transitions. My goal is to support individuals in healing their emotional wounds, achieving internal harmony, and unlocking the life they truly deserve. As a result of our work together, you will gain clarity on the issues you're working through, understand and appreciate your inner world, heal any wounded parts of yourself, and develop a more mindful and compassionate way forward.
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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.