Male Counselling in Thornbury, VIC
I offer a safe and compassionate space to support your unique journey of healing and self-awareness. My approach is grounded in the principles of Gestalt therapy, a holistic, empathic and experiential approach to mental, emotional and spiritual wellbeing that focuses on the here and now – the present moment.
I offer a safe and compassionate space to support your unique journey of healing and self-awareness. My approach is grounded in the principles of Gestalt therapy, a holistic, empathic and experiential approach to mental, emotional and spiritual wellbeing that focuses on the here and now – the present moment.
My journey into the realm of anxiety and depression counselling was not just a professional choice but a personal calling. Having endured the depths of extreme anxiety and depression myself, I've experienced firsthand the profound impact it can have on one's life and the ripple effects it sends through a family. This personal battle instilled in me a fervent desire to dedicate my life to helping others navigate through their darkest times. My mission is to be a beacon of hope and a source of strength for those who are struggling and to foster a world where no one has to face the journey alone.
My journey into the realm of anxiety and depression counselling was not just a professional choice but a personal calling. Having endured the depths of extreme anxiety and depression myself, I've experienced firsthand the profound impact it can have on one's life and the ripple effects it sends through a family. This personal battle instilled in me a fervent desire to dedicate my life to helping others navigate through their darkest times. My mission is to be a beacon of hope and a source of strength for those who are struggling and to foster a world where no one has to face the journey alone.
More specifically, I have a particular interest in working with men, as well as veterans from the armed forces, and the unique challenges they face following military service.
In my work with clients, I prize the relationship we share as the vehicle through which treatment and change occurs. Through this relationship, we endeavour for therapy to be a space whereby a collaborative understanding of what has brought them to this point in life may be developed. Indeed, I believe that it is from this place that we may then work to develop a pathway forward to treat what is present, foster and deepen insight, and muster compassion to hold the fullness and uniqueness of each individual with deep appreciation and care.
More specifically, I have a particular interest in working with men, as well as veterans from the armed forces, and the unique challenges they face following military service.
In my work with clients, I prize the relationship we share as the vehicle through which treatment and change occurs. Through this relationship, we endeavour for therapy to be a space whereby a collaborative understanding of what has brought them to this point in life may be developed. Indeed, I believe that it is from this place that we may then work to develop a pathway forward to treat what is present, foster and deepen insight, and muster compassion to hold the fullness and uniqueness of each individual with deep appreciation and care.
Although I work with a range of people with diverse backgrounds and issues, attachment trauma, difficulties with interpersonal relationships and men's issues are challenges I frequently work with.
Whether you are new to considering therapy or want to go deeper, I'm curious to hear your needs. I maintain that despite the difficulties in our lives, our systems are naturally oriented toward healing and wellbeing. Challenges through both environmental or internal stressors such as trauma, grief and loss, anxiety, and more complex issues of Neurodiversity or personality disorder are issues that can improve.
Although I work with a range of people with diverse backgrounds and issues, attachment trauma, difficulties with interpersonal relationships and men's issues are challenges I frequently work with.
Whether you are new to considering therapy or want to go deeper, I'm curious to hear your needs. I maintain that despite the difficulties in our lives, our systems are naturally oriented toward healing and wellbeing. Challenges through both environmental or internal stressors such as trauma, grief and loss, anxiety, and more complex issues of Neurodiversity or personality disorder are issues that can improve.
Josh Sasai - Wisdom Psychotherapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AMHSW
Verified Verified
Thornbury, VIC 3071
Hi, my name is Josh. I specialise in working with clients with trauma (C/PTSD), anxiety, depression and chronic conditions by facilitating Body-Mind Processing practices. I use Buddhist Psychotherapy as my therapeutic framework. Buddhist Psychotherapy is a non-religious, brain science-focused and compassion-oriented framework, which can combine evidence-based counselling methods with body-mind integrative practices for a restored sense of wellbeing. My practice focuses on the body’s innate wisdom to work out solutions to the presented issues, as well as working with emotions as the vehicles to connect body-and-mind.
Hi, my name is Josh. I specialise in working with clients with trauma (C/PTSD), anxiety, depression and chronic conditions by facilitating Body-Mind Processing practices. I use Buddhist Psychotherapy as my therapeutic framework. Buddhist Psychotherapy is a non-religious, brain science-focused and compassion-oriented framework, which can combine evidence-based counselling methods with body-mind integrative practices for a restored sense of wellbeing. My practice focuses on the body’s innate wisdom to work out solutions to the presented issues, as well as working with emotions as the vehicles to connect body-and-mind.
Do you frequently worry that your ro mantic partner won’t care about you as much as you care about them? Or that they won't love you for who you are or be there for you if you open up to them? If you're hoping to feel safe, loved, and accepted in your relationship or friendships, but you can never find people who make you feel this or you never give them the chance to do so, you likely have an attachment issue. I specialise in working with insecure attachment styles, working to help clients find security in a relationship for the first time and to develop a healthier, kinder view of themselves.
Do you frequently worry that your ro mantic partner won’t care about you as much as you care about them? Or that they won't love you for who you are or be there for you if you open up to them? If you're hoping to feel safe, loved, and accepted in your relationship or friendships, but you can never find people who make you feel this or you never give them the chance to do so, you likely have an attachment issue. I specialise in working with insecure attachment styles, working to help clients find security in a relationship for the first time and to develop a healthier, kinder view of themselves.
I have experience in working with a wide range of individuals and various relationship dynamics after more than 16 years working across various specialised services. I work from a trauma-informed, person centred approach. I believe in working holistically with people to create meaningful change. I have worked as both a counsellor and peer worker previously and have lived experience in ethical non-monogamy and kink spaces, all relationship dynamics, men's counselling, veterans, Pre and post Bariatric surgery, body and sex positive, grief and loss, complex mental health, childhood sexual abuse, carers and workplace injuries
I have experience in working with a wide range of individuals and various relationship dynamics after more than 16 years working across various specialised services. I work from a trauma-informed, person centred approach. I believe in working holistically with people to create meaningful change. I have worked as both a counsellor and peer worker previously and have lived experience in ethical non-monogamy and kink spaces, all relationship dynamics, men's counselling, veterans, Pre and post Bariatric surgery, body and sex positive, grief and loss, complex mental health, childhood sexual abuse, carers and workplace injuries
Welcome! My name is James and I am a general psychologist practicing face to face in Thornbury, Melbourne, and also online via zoom. My career started in 2015, working in the youth homelessness sector in Sydney before transitioning to work in individual therapy. I support individuals with a range of mental health issues, such as anxiety (social anxiety, generalised anxiety, panic, OCD, PTSD), depression, personality disorders, self-harm, relationship issues, and other day-to-day life issues. My focus is to create a comfortable and safe space for you to explore, understand yourself, and achieve your goals - whatever they may be!
Welcome! My name is James and I am a general psychologist practicing face to face in Thornbury, Melbourne, and also online via zoom. My career started in 2015, working in the youth homelessness sector in Sydney before transitioning to work in individual therapy. I support individuals with a range of mental health issues, such as anxiety (social anxiety, generalised anxiety, panic, OCD, PTSD), depression, personality disorders, self-harm, relationship issues, and other day-to-day life issues. My focus is to create a comfortable and safe space for you to explore, understand yourself, and achieve your goals - whatever they may be!
Hello there! I work as an Integrative Psychotherapist, and absolutely love this process of helping fellow hu mans. Within a safe and welcoming space, together we embark on a transformative journey - with intentions to grow through whatever has become stuck, and to heal what is too much to cope with alone. My approach is rooted in honesty, empathy, and a non-judgmental perspective. Clients often describe me as warm, open-minded, humorous, and genuinely caring.
Hello there! I work as an Integrative Psychotherapist, and absolutely love this process of helping fellow hu mans. Within a safe and welcoming space, together we embark on a transformative journey - with intentions to grow through whatever has become stuck, and to heal what is too much to cope with alone. My approach is rooted in honesty, empathy, and a non-judgmental perspective. Clients often describe me as warm, open-minded, humorous, and genuinely caring.
I can support people experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship issues, couples counselling, low self-esteem, OCD, ADHD, anger management and personality disorders.
I provide therapy for individuals and couples. Through collaborative exploration, we work to understand the core of your emotional needs and develop ways to both express and have these needs met.
I can support people experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship issues, couples counselling, low self-esteem, OCD, ADHD, anger management and personality disorders.
I provide therapy for individuals and couples. Through collaborative exploration, we work to understand the core of your emotional needs and develop ways to both express and have these needs met.
Mirra Seigerman Psychology
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified Verified
Thornbury, VIC 3071
I provide evidence-based, individualised psychology services to help my clients make meaningful changes in their lives. I am a registered Clinical Psychologist and Board-Approved Supervisor, with a special interest in Schema Therapy, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy. My approach to therapy is warm, empathic and genuine, and I strive to tailor my treatments to each individual client in order to provide the best possible outcomes. My goal is to help my clients to build the skills and insights they need to lead a more fulfilling life.
I provide evidence-based, individualised psychology services to help my clients make meaningful changes in their lives. I am a registered Clinical Psychologist and Board-Approved Supervisor, with a special interest in Schema Therapy, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy. My approach to therapy is warm, empathic and genuine, and I strive to tailor my treatments to each individual client in order to provide the best possible outcomes. My goal is to help my clients to build the skills and insights they need to lead a more fulfilling life.
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I believe in offering justice to people's stories, as we all need a hu mane witness to understand us and all parts of us.
Hi, I'm Alex. I'm a counsellor and clinical supervisor who works from a social justice, hu man rights, and non-pathologising lens. I use existential, trauma-informed and person-centred perspectives in counselling. I offer a gentle and curious approach and will be a co-traveller invested in your journey with you. I will not see you as ill, unwell or disordered, but rather as a hu man who thinks, feels and experiences the world in response to their current or past experiences. I offer clinical supervision both in person and online also.
I believe in offering justice to people's stories, as we all need a hu mane witness to understand us and all parts of us.
Hi, I'm Alex. I'm a counsellor and clinical supervisor who works from a social justice, hu man rights, and non-pathologising lens. I use existential, trauma-informed and person-centred perspectives in counselling. I offer a gentle and curious approach and will be a co-traveller invested in your journey with you. I will not see you as ill, unwell or disordered, but rather as a hu man who thinks, feels and experiences the world in response to their current or past experiences. I offer clinical supervision both in person and online also.
Paco Romeu
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSc, AMHSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Thornbury, VIC 3071
My practice is collaborative and reflective. It focuses on working together to develop a deepening understanding of life-long patterns of thinking, feeling and experiencing.It assists people to grapple with very challenging emotional difficulties and with complex personal relationships. I specialize in working with people who deal with childhood trauma and related complications. These are often intertwined within the person’s emotional world and can manifest in a range of problems, including depression, panic attacks, difficulties with intimacy and trust, obsessive thinking, mood swings, and substance misuse.
My practice is collaborative and reflective. It focuses on working together to develop a deepening understanding of life-long patterns of thinking, feeling and experiencing.It assists people to grapple with very challenging emotional difficulties and with complex personal relationships. I specialize in working with people who deal with childhood trauma and related complications. These are often intertwined within the person’s emotional world and can manifest in a range of problems, including depression, panic attacks, difficulties with intimacy and trust, obsessive thinking, mood swings, and substance misuse.
I am a PACFA registered Gestalt psychotherapist who is passionate about change, embodiment, and relationships. I work collaboratively with my clients to create a safe, comfortable environment with the intention of supporting to expand their awareness and develop inner resources to fully embrace life's challenges. My approach is grounded in Gestalt's holistic philosophy, which believes in our inherent wholeness, resilience, and interconnectedness with the world around us. I work side-by-side my clients, to deepen their understanding of how they relate to themselves and their world to help create more choice.
I am a PACFA registered Gestalt psychotherapist who is passionate about change, embodiment, and relationships. I work collaboratively with my clients to create a safe, comfortable environment with the intention of supporting to expand their awareness and develop inner resources to fully embrace life's challenges. My approach is grounded in Gestalt's holistic philosophy, which believes in our inherent wholeness, resilience, and interconnectedness with the world around us. I work side-by-side my clients, to deepen their understanding of how they relate to themselves and their world to help create more choice.
I am a registered Psychotherapist with the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA) and have taught embodied therapeutic practice at Esalen Institute and throughout Australia and the United States for the past 6 years. My therapeutic approach draws on evidence-based practices such as Attachment Theory, Gestalt Therapy, Body-Oriented Therapy, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy and Mindfulness-based practice. Therapy with me is always grounded in a person-centred approach that sees you as a whole-person and I always work collaboratively with clients to create a therapy that is bespoke to your needs.
I am a registered Psychotherapist with the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA) and have taught embodied therapeutic practice at Esalen Institute and throughout Australia and the United States for the past 6 years. My therapeutic approach draws on evidence-based practices such as Attachment Theory, Gestalt Therapy, Body-Oriented Therapy, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy and Mindfulness-based practice. Therapy with me is always grounded in a person-centred approach that sees you as a whole-person and I always work collaboratively with clients to create a therapy that is bespoke to your needs.
Are you feeling stuck, like something important is missing from your life, but you can't quite put your finger on it? Do you find it challenging to have your emotional needs met in relationships? Are you trapped in repetitive patterns, struggling to define healthy boundaries? There is a reason behind these struggles, and together, we will uncover what is holding you back, providing you with the clarity and confidence needed to turn things around. I specialize in somatic therapy, an approach that dives deep into the core of unresolved trauma within the body, facilitating rapid healing.
Are you feeling stuck, like something important is missing from your life, but you can't quite put your finger on it? Do you find it challenging to have your emotional needs met in relationships? Are you trapped in repetitive patterns, struggling to define healthy boundaries? There is a reason behind these struggles, and together, we will uncover what is holding you back, providing you with the clarity and confidence needed to turn things around. I specialize in somatic therapy, an approach that dives deep into the core of unresolved trauma within the body, facilitating rapid healing.
I am an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker and I have experience in community, public mental health as well as counselling. I enjoy working with young people (12+) as well as adults experiencing a range of challenges. I understand that we all hold our own story, and I enjoy exploring this with people to help understand them on an personal level. I hold a particular interest in working with the LGBTQIA+ community, and people from diverse backgrounds. I have experience in working with anxiety and mood difficulties, relational difficulties, psychosis, trauma, suicidal thoughts, self-harm and identity issues.
I am an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker and I have experience in community, public mental health as well as counselling. I enjoy working with young people (12+) as well as adults experiencing a range of challenges. I understand that we all hold our own story, and I enjoy exploring this with people to help understand them on an personal level. I hold a particular interest in working with the LGBTQIA+ community, and people from diverse backgrounds. I have experience in working with anxiety and mood difficulties, relational difficulties, psychosis, trauma, suicidal thoughts, self-harm and identity issues.
Nick Valentine
Counsellor, ACA-L4
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Thornbury, VIC 3071
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It is my experience that people embark on the journey of counselling to reach the most authentic experience of being – as balanced, agile, safe, connected, confident, peaceful & playful hu man beings.
Welcome to Healing Phase. I provide individual & relationship counselling (in private practice since 2014). I embody the principals of non-violence, relational alchemy & organicity in my work. My broad training, experience & skillset helps me to be flexible in the style & focus of therapy, based on one's individual needs. Ultimately, I create a safe & nurturing space for people to realise their most authentic selves, from which they can notice, understand & attend to their adaptive patterns & parts of self - on the journey towards more peace & a better quality of life.
It is my experience that people embark on the journey of counselling to reach the most authentic experience of being – as balanced, agile, safe, connected, confident, peaceful & playful hu man beings.
Welcome to Healing Phase. I provide individual & relationship counselling (in private practice since 2014). I embody the principals of non-violence, relational alchemy & organicity in my work. My broad training, experience & skillset helps me to be flexible in the style & focus of therapy, based on one's individual needs. Ultimately, I create a safe & nurturing space for people to realise their most authentic selves, from which they can notice, understand & attend to their adaptive patterns & parts of self - on the journey towards more peace & a better quality of life.
My post graduate research was in men's health and ecopsycholology.
I am a Clinical Psychologist and I like to help people know themselves more fully and in doing so; become more whole and live life more freely on their terms. I work with anyone no matter their group identity, but I have a special interest in working with men. I am trained/training in Intensive Short Term Dynamic Psychotherapy and have introductory training in a number of other modalities including Internal Family Systems and Psychedelic Assisted Psychotherapy.
My post graduate research was in men's health and ecopsycholology.
I am a Clinical Psychologist and I like to help people know themselves more fully and in doing so; become more whole and live life more freely on their terms. I work with anyone no matter their group identity, but I have a special interest in working with men. I am trained/training in Intensive Short Term Dynamic Psychotherapy and have introductory training in a number of other modalities including Internal Family Systems and Psychedelic Assisted Psychotherapy.
I am a psychologist with experience working with adults and adolescents in clinical mental health, depression, anxiety, trauma, forensics and addiction. I work with adults with depression, anxiety, personality difficulties and substance use, as well as family and relationship issues, gender and sexuality, anger, life direction, trauma, abuse, self harm and suicidal thoughts. I listen without judgment and provide psychotherapy that is tailored to each individual, the work is confidential.
I am a psychologist with experience working with adults and adolescents in clinical mental health, depression, anxiety, trauma, forensics and addiction. I work with adults with depression, anxiety, personality difficulties and substance use, as well as family and relationship issues, gender and sexuality, anger, life direction, trauma, abuse, self harm and suicidal thoughts. I listen without judgment and provide psychotherapy that is tailored to each individual, the work is confidential.
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Male Counsellors
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.