Men's Issues Psychologists and Therapists in Essendon, VIC
Jake works with people from all walks of life and across most mental health problems. He specialises and works particularly well with young male clients aged 16-25 who are struggling with their mental health, finding it difficult to establish their identity and purpose as they move in being an adult. He uses a range of therapeutic techniques that are tailored to a client's specific needs and goals to help them start living the life that they want.
Jake works with people from all walks of life and across most mental health problems. He specialises and works particularly well with young male clients aged 16-25 who are struggling with their mental health, finding it difficult to establish their identity and purpose as they move in being an adult. He uses a range of therapeutic techniques that are tailored to a client's specific needs and goals to help them start living the life that they want.
If you think things could be better, you're probably right. It's hard to ignore that voice inside us that's looking for the right person to help us take the first steps. For those working through challenges, including but not limited to: depression, anxiety, stress and anger management, relationship difficulties/divorce, major life transitions, trauma, abuse, grief and loss, illness and major injury, it helps to have someone who not only understands your situation, but has both the personal experience with what it takes to get to a place where 'better' is an option, combined with the professional expertise to get you there.
If you think things could be better, you're probably right. It's hard to ignore that voice inside us that's looking for the right person to help us take the first steps. For those working through challenges, including but not limited to: depression, anxiety, stress and anger management, relationship difficulties/divorce, major life transitions, trauma, abuse, grief and loss, illness and major injury, it helps to have someone who not only understands your situation, but has both the personal experience with what it takes to get to a place where 'better' is an option, combined with the professional expertise to get you there.
Becoming a dad changes everything — and not always in the ways you expected. If you're feeling disconnected, anxious, flat, or just getting through each day, you're not alone.
I'm a clinical psychologist specialising in the mental health of new and expectant fathers. I also support mothers through low mood, anxiety, birth trauma, perinatal loss, and the identity shifts that come with parenthood.
I offer a calm, straightforward space to slow things down and make sense of what you're going through. Reach out to arrange a free 15-minute phone consultation.
Becoming a dad changes everything — and not always in the ways you expected. If you're feeling disconnected, anxious, flat, or just getting through each day, you're not alone.
I'm a clinical psychologist specialising in the mental health of new and expectant fathers. I also support mothers through low mood, anxiety, birth trauma, perinatal loss, and the identity shifts that come with parenthood.
I offer a calm, straightforward space to slow things down and make sense of what you're going through. Reach out to arrange a free 15-minute phone consultation.
Our philosophy is pretty simple. We believe in you. We want you to be the best version of yourself and we can join you on that journey. Our team at Launch Psychology, Dr. Daniela De Fazio, Dr. Brooke Davis, Dr. Kirrily Rogers and Dr. Ann Sloan, have a practical approach to understanding the psychology of where you are and where you'd like to go. Our focus is on using psychology and neuropsychology frameworks to help you develop the skills and habits to respond flexibly to whatever life deals you.
Our philosophy is pretty simple. We believe in you. We want you to be the best version of yourself and we can join you on that journey. Our team at Launch Psychology, Dr. Daniela De Fazio, Dr. Brooke Davis, Dr. Kirrily Rogers and Dr. Ann Sloan, have a practical approach to understanding the psychology of where you are and where you'd like to go. Our focus is on using psychology and neuropsychology frameworks to help you develop the skills and habits to respond flexibly to whatever life deals you.
You might be feeling anxious, overwhelmed, stuck in your head, or finding it difficult to manage your emotions. Perhaps you're struggling with low mood, stress, relationships, self-esteem, or patterns that seem to keep repeating despite your best efforts to change them. You may simply feel stuck and unsure of how to move forward. My approach is down-to-earth, collaborative, and non-pathologising, offering practical strategies to help with what you're experiencing now while also making space to understand what may be going on beneath the surface. Medicare rebates are available with a valid GP Mental Health Treatment Plan (MHTP).
You might be feeling anxious, overwhelmed, stuck in your head, or finding it difficult to manage your emotions. Perhaps you're struggling with low mood, stress, relationships, self-esteem, or patterns that seem to keep repeating despite your best efforts to change them. You may simply feel stuck and unsure of how to move forward. My approach is down-to-earth, collaborative, and non-pathologising, offering practical strategies to help with what you're experiencing now while also making space to understand what may be going on beneath the surface. Medicare rebates are available with a valid GP Mental Health Treatment Plan (MHTP).
We offer individual therapy for a number of clinical conditions including: personality disorders, trauma, mood disorders, eating disorders & body image, substance use, anxiety & OCD , anger and related behaviours, couples & families, emotional dysregulation, and attachment Styles & relationship difficulties.
We offer individual therapy for a number of clinical conditions including: personality disorders, trauma, mood disorders, eating disorders & body image, substance use, anxiety & OCD , anger and related behaviours, couples & families, emotional dysregulation, and attachment Styles & relationship difficulties.
Anthony is a Youth, Family, Couples & EMDR Psychologist, and the Director of Systemic Psychology. Clinically, Anthony frequently works with young people, couples, families and individuals experiencing a range of mental health issues. Professionally, Anthony has worked in private practice, schools, local government, consulting and currently as a postgraduate lecturer at The University of Melbourne.
Anthony is a Youth, Family, Couples & EMDR Psychologist, and the Director of Systemic Psychology. Clinically, Anthony frequently works with young people, couples, families and individuals experiencing a range of mental health issues. Professionally, Anthony has worked in private practice, schools, local government, consulting and currently as a postgraduate lecturer at The University of Melbourne.
I work with individuals and couples who want to strengthen their relationships, improve communication, and gain a deeper understanding of themselves. People often seek counselling when they're feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, navigating relationship difficulties, experiencing grief or loss, facing life transitions, or noticing patterns that no longer serve them. Whatever has brought you here, my aim is to provide a warm, supportive and non-judgemental space where you feel genuinely heard, understood and empowered to create meaningful, lasting change at your own pace.
I work with individuals and couples who want to strengthen their relationships, improve communication, and gain a deeper understanding of themselves. People often seek counselling when they're feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, navigating relationship difficulties, experiencing grief or loss, facing life transitions, or noticing patterns that no longer serve them. Whatever has brought you here, my aim is to provide a warm, supportive and non-judgemental space where you feel genuinely heard, understood and empowered to create meaningful, lasting change at your own pace.
Living Change Psychology and Natural Health
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Essendon, VIC 3040
We invite anyone feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected, struggling with anxiety, depression, addiction, relationship conflict, trauma, stress, or life transitions. They may be an individual, couple, parent, or family seeking clarity, emotional safety, and practical tools. They want to understand themselves better, heal past experiences, strengthen relationships, and create meaningful change. They value compassionate, evidence-based support and want lasting improvement in their mental health, wellbeing, and quality of life.
We invite anyone feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected, struggling with anxiety, depression, addiction, relationship conflict, trauma, stress, or life transitions. They may be an individual, couple, parent, or family seeking clarity, emotional safety, and practical tools. They want to understand themselves better, heal past experiences, strengthen relationships, and create meaningful change. They value compassionate, evidence-based support and want lasting improvement in their mental health, wellbeing, and quality of life.
I have a keen interest in working with individuals with body image and eating-related concerns, as well as general mental health challenges including men's health, anxiety and obsessive-compulsive disorders, low mood and depression, adjustment, grief, trauma, neurodivergence, sexuality and gender, relationship difficulty, work stress, and many others. Having training in differing treatment modes means I can tailor an assessment and treatment approach that is appropriate to your presentation. I am welcoming new clients aged 12+.
I have a keen interest in working with individuals with body image and eating-related concerns, as well as general mental health challenges including men's health, anxiety and obsessive-compulsive disorders, low mood and depression, adjustment, grief, trauma, neurodivergence, sexuality and gender, relationship difficulty, work stress, and many others. Having training in differing treatment modes means I can tailor an assessment and treatment approach that is appropriate to your presentation. I am welcoming new clients aged 12+.
Dr Peter Eide has extensive experience in psychological treatment mainly with adolescent and adult men that have depression, anxiety and addiction, though he also works with women. Unlike other psychologists who are just out of university Peter has been working in this field since 2002 and has been employed in youth mental health, alcohol and drug services, community health services and a university.
Dr Peter Eide has extensive experience in psychological treatment mainly with adolescent and adult men that have depression, anxiety and addiction, though he also works with women. Unlike other psychologists who are just out of university Peter has been working in this field since 2002 and has been employed in youth mental health, alcohol and drug services, community health services and a university.
You might be feeling stuck, disconnected, overwhelmed, or unsure how to bridge the gap between you and your partner—or even within yourself. My clients often seek support for communication issues, intimacy struggles, life transitions, infidelity, or neurodiverse dynamics. You may be longing for more clarity, connection, or emotional safety. Whether you come individually or as a couple, I help you explore your inner world, understand patterns, and move toward more authentic, compassionate relationships—with others and yourself.
You might be feeling stuck, disconnected, overwhelmed, or unsure how to bridge the gap between you and your partner—or even within yourself. My clients often seek support for communication issues, intimacy struggles, life transitions, infidelity, or neurodiverse dynamics. You may be longing for more clarity, connection, or emotional safety. Whether you come individually or as a couple, I help you explore your inner world, understand patterns, and move toward more authentic, compassionate relationships—with others and yourself.
Immediate Openings Available - Medicare Bulk Billed. Face to face + telehealth. Cognitive Behavioural, Mindfulness, Emotional Focused Therapy & more. I work from the belief that the therapeutic relationship is built on trust, acceptance, validation and understanding. My purpose is to get you unstuck, confident, emotionally intelligent and not afraid to face life. I am passionate about working with Individuals, Adolescents & Couples facilitating meaningful and lasting change. I take pride in my ability to connect in a genuine way with a variety of clients and tailor my approach to best respect each person's potential, strengths.
Immediate Openings Available - Medicare Bulk Billed. Face to face + telehealth. Cognitive Behavioural, Mindfulness, Emotional Focused Therapy & more. I work from the belief that the therapeutic relationship is built on trust, acceptance, validation and understanding. My purpose is to get you unstuck, confident, emotionally intelligent and not afraid to face life. I am passionate about working with Individuals, Adolescents & Couples facilitating meaningful and lasting change. I take pride in my ability to connect in a genuine way with a variety of clients and tailor my approach to best respect each person's potential, strengths.
Christopher is a registered psychologist with experience working with adults experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma, emotional regulation difficulties and workplace/academic stress and burn out.
He provides a supportive, caring and non-judgemental space where clients can talk about their concerns freely. It is also important for Christopher to work collaboratively with his clients to set and achieve goals that will make a meaningful difference in their daily lives.
Christopher is a registered psychologist with experience working with adults experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma, emotional regulation difficulties and workplace/academic stress and burn out.
He provides a supportive, caring and non-judgemental space where clients can talk about their concerns freely. It is also important for Christopher to work collaboratively with his clients to set and achieve goals that will make a meaningful difference in their daily lives.
Ryan is a registered psychologist with a gentle, empathetic therapy style. Ryan has a calm, reflective personality and a focus on promoting client self-efficacy. Ryan draws from several therapeutic frameworks to support his clients, including ACT, EMDR and psychodynamic perspectives. Ryan aims to work together with his clients to build a collaborative understanding of presenting concerns at their most fundamental levels.
Ryan is a registered psychologist with a gentle, empathetic therapy style. Ryan has a calm, reflective personality and a focus on promoting client self-efficacy. Ryan draws from several therapeutic frameworks to support his clients, including ACT, EMDR and psychodynamic perspectives. Ryan aims to work together with his clients to build a collaborative understanding of presenting concerns at their most fundamental levels.
Gary is passionate about supporting people through life’s challenges and helping them develop greater self-understanding, flexible thinking and healthy coping strategies. He aims to help clients develop insight, resilience and confidence so they feel empowered to take positive action, work towards their goals and make meaningful, lasting change.
Gary has experience supporting clients with anxiety, stress, depression, self-esteem concerns, sleep difficulties, relationship issues, study and workplace challenges, bullying, emotional abuse, anger, experiences of injustice and other challenging life circumstances.
Gary is passionate about supporting people through life’s challenges and helping them develop greater self-understanding, flexible thinking and healthy coping strategies. He aims to help clients develop insight, resilience and confidence so they feel empowered to take positive action, work towards their goals and make meaningful, lasting change.
Gary has experience supporting clients with anxiety, stress, depression, self-esteem concerns, sleep difficulties, relationship issues, study and workplace challenges, bullying, emotional abuse, anger, experiences of injustice and other challenging life circumstances.
As a therapist, I work from a person-centred, trauma-informed, and neuroaffirming foundation — attuned to the unique pace and story of each person along this supportive path to self-discovery and healing. I focus on fostering a safe, inclusive environment where clients can explore their stories, build resilience, and achieve meaningful personal growth.
As a therapist, I work from a person-centred, trauma-informed, and neuroaffirming foundation — attuned to the unique pace and story of each person along this supportive path to self-discovery and healing. I focus on fostering a safe, inclusive environment where clients can explore their stories, build resilience, and achieve meaningful personal growth.
George is a qualified psychotherapist, coach, clinical counsellor, relationship therapist, educator, speech therapist, voice production and training consultant. George has worked with children, teenagers and adults to help them with communication, speech, voice production and dramatic expression for presentation, (certain clients include news-presenters, actors, reporters and radio announcers). Working with individuals, couples & adolescents, George has developed a specialisation for relationship/couples counselling, family therapy as well as Men’s Health (for men, their partners and families).
George is a qualified psychotherapist, coach, clinical counsellor, relationship therapist, educator, speech therapist, voice production and training consultant. George has worked with children, teenagers and adults to help them with communication, speech, voice production and dramatic expression for presentation, (certain clients include news-presenters, actors, reporters and radio announcers). Working with individuals, couples & adolescents, George has developed a specialisation for relationship/couples counselling, family therapy as well as Men’s Health (for men, their partners and families).
Nick Koyang is a dedicated and experienced counsellor providing support to adults of all ages in Melbourne. With years of professional expertise across diverse sectors—acute mental health, aged care, education, and private practice—Nick offers personalised counselling for individuals and couples. He is an Accredited Social Worker with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW). Whether you are facing personal challenges, relationship difficulties, or simply seeking clarity and growth, Nick provides a safe and supportive space to navigate life's complexities.
Nick Koyang is a dedicated and experienced counsellor providing support to adults of all ages in Melbourne. With years of professional expertise across diverse sectors—acute mental health, aged care, education, and private practice—Nick offers personalised counselling for individuals and couples. He is an Accredited Social Worker with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW). Whether you are facing personal challenges, relationship difficulties, or simply seeking clarity and growth, Nick provides a safe and supportive space to navigate life's complexities.
Kayla is a Registered Psychologist and Director of Open Minds Studios. She has experience in working with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship difficulties, and parenting issues. Kayla enjoys helping people understand themselves and their environments better and to feel more empowered in their lives. She finds joy in seeing clients feel more comfortable in themselves and their relationships. Clients who work with Kayla receive an integrated approach to therapeutic care tailored to their needs and interests.
Kayla is a Registered Psychologist and Director of Open Minds Studios. She has experience in working with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship difficulties, and parenting issues. Kayla enjoys helping people understand themselves and their environments better and to feel more empowered in their lives. She finds joy in seeing clients feel more comfortable in themselves and their relationships. Clients who work with Kayla receive an integrated approach to therapeutic care tailored to their needs and interests.
Nearby Men's Issues Therapists Searches for Essendon
- Aberfeldie
- Ascot Vale
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- Flemington
- Kensington
- Maribyrnong
- Moonee Ponds
- Niddrie
- Pascoe Vale
- Strathmore
- West Footscray
Men's Issues Therapists
Is therapy for men different than it is for women?
Therapeutic treatments and types are the same for men as they are for women, with the same protocols followed and the same strategies employed. Discussing one’s feelings and emotions is an integral part of most therapies, and some men find doing so more challenging. Therapists can help clients through the process; some specialize in treating men for this reason.
How do you encourage a man to go to therapy?
It’s helpful to express your concern and love for the person while framing therapy as a tool for improving their life. Offering specific examples of how an individual’s behavior affected either himself or others should be done with compassion and with empathy. It may be useful to devise a game plan—breaking the process down into parts, such as finding a therapist, making appointments, and looking into insurance coverage.
How can men prepare for therapy?
Men can prepare for therapy by approaching the process with an open mind, being willing to talk about their challenges, and giving treatment the time to work. Before a session, an individual may want to reflect on how they’ve felt since the last session and what’s happened in their lives. It can be useful for men who struggle to recall their emotional states to write down notes between sessions about their response to a given event or how they were feeling at a particular time.
What should men know about the process of therapy?
One of the most common reasons men don’t seek therapy is the notion that there’s something wrong with them if they do. Men should know that just because they’re seeking therapy doesn’t mean they’re mentally ill or damaged in some way. In the same way people work on their bodies through exercise or a craft through practice, therapy can be a way to improve the mental and emotional skills needed to be productive and effective partners, employees, and people in all realms of life.