Therapists in Australia
Dr. Alla Demutska
Dr. Alla Demutska
I am an experienced clinical psychologist who can help you improve your psychological health and general wellbeing. I worked with a diverse range of clients in a number of settings, including private practice, primary mental health team, in-patient psychiatric unit, private psychiatric hospitals, university, and child and adolescent services. I have been providing individual and group-based therapy. I am trained in many different therapies such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Schema Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Trauma focused, Mindfulness-based, Compassion focused therapies, and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT). Remote therapy only.
Dr. David Anthony
Dr. David Anthony
Dave is an endorsed psychologist with over 15 years’ experience across corporate, sport, defence, clinical, government and academic environments. Dave provides specialist psychological services that help clients to improve and maintain good mental health, and he prides himself on working in ways that the client can best identify with and benefit from, regardless of their starting point. With his experiences in a range of male dominated environments, one of Dave’s underlying passions is to change the experience for men engaging in therapy and provide opportunities for each client to improve their quality of life.
Ms Kim Hollingshed
Ms Kim Hollingshed
Invictus Counselling provide individual counselling services with expertise in men’s mental health and suicide prevention. Based on the NSW Central Coast sessions are offered face to face or online. With over 15 years experience in complex mental health and a passion for person-centred strengths based work Invictus places you as the expert in your own life. A Lived Experience advocate and counsellor Kim at Invictus is active in the Towards Zero Suicide initiative and uses her own mental health journey to provide integrative therapies custom designed to each client’s unique experience. Short-term or long-term therapy offered.
Ms Cas Taylor-Skinner
Ms Cas Taylor-Skinner
Cas has a passion for Men’s Mental Health, having spent the majority of her career working with Men from all walks of life. She has extensive experience working in the NSW Justice system, which is bookended by her work in community Mental Health in rural and remote areas of NSW. Having worked with Men on both sides of law, in rural and urban communities, and raising her two boys, Cas is passionate about continuing to break down the barriers that Men sometimes experience when it comes to seeking help to improve their Mental Health and wellbeing. She also has a special interest in supporting Men and Women impacted by breast cancer as she beat this disease herself. She loves walking, travel and aerial circus.
Ms Suzanne Gibson
Ms Suzanne Gibson
Suzanne is a warm and friendly psychologist who is passionate about facilitating change in people and empowering them to overcome their challenges. She is a Clinical Psychologist with full membership of the Clinical College of the APS and of the Australian Clinical Psychology Association. Suzanne has over 15 years’ professional experience working with people facing work-related mental health issues, trauma and chronic pain. She has also assisted people to overcome suffering associated with anxiety, depression, bipolar, PTSD, stress, relationship issues and many other concerns. Her approach is informed by Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Schema Therapy, Positive Psychology and Narrative Therapy.
Andrea Schwede
Andrea Schwede
Experienced Clinical Psychologist providing Telehealth Consultations Australia-wide for people aged 18 years and above. Treating Depression as well as other concerns including Anxiety, Trauma, Perinatal Support (Dad’s and Mum’s), Bipolar Affective Disorder, Psychosis. Specialising in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy.
Ms Sarah Dakhili
Ms Sarah Dakhili
Sarah has been working within the field of trauma recovery, mental health and mind-body disorders for over a decade, specialising in chronic pain and Tension Myositis Syndrome – TMS (basing her approach on Dr. John Sarno and Dr. Howard Schubiner’s research on Mind Body Syndrome – MBS). Her clients are based all over Australia as she offers face-to-face and Telehealth Counselling sessions (over phone/video) at Mental Awakening. Her motto is simple: “Supporting clients in creating authentic power within themselves and in turn being able to make what was once difficult, easier”.
Ms Margie Ireland
Ms Margie Ireland
Margie has a deep interest in Mental Health, largely due to losing her 69-year-old father to Mental Health difficulty in her teens. She then lost her brother who was also struggling. These events led to a strong interest in supporting Men – not only with building their sense of self-worth, but also their personal and professional potential. In a previous life Margie trained as a performer (but realised she could neither sing or act!), and still draws on this background when running workshops and presentations. A self-described fitness fanatic, out of hours Margie enjoys spin cycling, yoga, mindfulness, writing and mystery documentaries.
Ajay Hawkes
Ajay Hawkes
I offer Mindfulness-Based Somatic (Body-based) Psychotherapy. This work is recognised as being a very effective way of both resolving problems from the past and the present. It can also be very helpful in learning to process your emotions in a grounded way, instead of feeling overwhelmed.
Ms Kerrie Baker
Ms Kerrie Baker
I am a person centered Therapist who has worked predominantly with male clients for the past 3.5 years living with mental health issues such as depression, anxiety and PTSD and also work with men suffering from addiction. I believe in a holistic approach, treating the whole person, not just the condition they present with, as mental health and addiction affects our work, our relationships and most importantly our self esteem. I offer 1:1 counselling via zoom or face time and use methods such as schema therapy. I also offer sessions for clients family and friends to provide education to them about how they can support their loved one with mental health issues or addiction. I look forward to hearing from you.
Mr. Matthew Austin
Mr. Matthew Austin
Caring & non-judgemental counselling for LGBTQIA+ folk. You may have been feeling bad about yourself and have noticed that you have been acting in inauthentic ways. Perhaps you are worried others won’t accept the real you. It’s been difficult to share your self-critical thoughts with others. I help LGBTQIA+ folk with non-judgmental and caring space to explore and better understand their distress. By creating a safe space between us we can begin to understand how feelings of shame have been shaped by trauma in relationships. Through increased self-understanding, you can connect with a kinder version of yourself and get clear about where you hustle for self-worth and connection.
Mr Jon Chan
Mr Jon Chan
Jon thrives on seeing those he works with take control of their destiny. His passion for bringing out the best in others has taken him around the globe. Including the Asia-Pacific, Russia, North America and remote Australia – assisting and supporting workforce engagement, team cohesion and well-being. Jon’s industry knowledge includes Professional Services, Healthcare, Mining, Construction, Aviation, Utilities, Tourism, Education, Media, Sport and more. He has extensive experience dealing with those in FIFO (Fly In Fly Out) roles. Areas of focus within Jon’s work have included mindfulness, mental toughness, resilience, functional coping and personal identity. A fan of food, Jon also enjoys investing and real estate renos.
Mr Garrick Chatterjee
Mr Garrick Chatterjee
Garrick has worked in a range of fields including corporate, clinical, government and non-profit environments both locally and globally. He began his career supporting people with complex lived experiences of Mental Health within the community, before moving into occupational rehabilitation and then corporations, providing performance coaching and well-being support. When not with Mantle Garrick also provides clinical and critical incident support and services as required. He is also enrolled in a Master in Organisational Psychology currently (completing 2023). Originally from Africa, he was a keen Rugby player in a previous life. Garrick remains a passionate footy fan and, when not in the stands, loves to cook.
Narelle Hudson
Narelle Hudson
As a counsellor, I believe people are ultimately the experts on their own lives. I see my role as one to walk alongside clients & support them by: hearing their story, offering suggestions or new information & validating their strengths & resilience. My aim is to help clients feel heard, understood, validated and supported to be the best version of themselves possible. I understand one counselling model does not fit all as everyone is unique. I am a person-centred therapist; although I often incorporate other modalities, depending on client needs, which may include CBT, SFT, ACT, MI or EFT. I predominantly work in the areas of: grief and loss, suicide and bereavement, relationships, mental health and addictions.
Mr Luke Foster
Mr Luke Foster
Down-to-earth, approachable, and ‘a bloody good bloke’ is the best way to describe Luke. His experience includes working as an accomplished Psychologist in military, national and global organisations, he has extensive experience working with men in predominantly male environments. Luke also works as the lead facilitator for LIVIN, a mental health charity, delivering mental health awareness and stigma reduction education initiatives for schools, sporting clubs, local communities and workplaces. Passionate about philanthropy, travel, visual arts, exercise and sport (especially his team the Bombers), Luke is highly regarded professionally for his ‘on-the-level’ conversational and very relatable therapeutic approach.
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