Male Counselling in Thornbury, VIC

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Tim Fraser
Psychotherapist, ACA-L2
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Thornbury, VIC 3071
Do you worry that romantic partners 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 when you open up to them? If you're hoping to feel safe, loved, and accepted in your relationship or friendships, but you can never quite manage to find this, then you probably have an anxious attachment style holding you back. I specialise in working with this attachment style, working to help clients find security in a relationship for the first time and to develop a healthier, kinder view of themselves.
Do you worry that romantic partners 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 when you open up to them? If you're hoping to feel safe, loved, and accepted in your relationship or friendships, but you can never quite manage to find this, then you probably have an anxious attachment style holding you back. I specialise in working with this attachment style, working to help clients find security in a relationship for the first time and to develop a healthier, kinder view of themselves.
(03) 8338 1266 View (03) 8338 1266
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Kyle Miller
Psychotherapist, ACA-L2
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Thornbury, VIC 3071
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.
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.
(03) 9118 9012 View (03) 9118 9012
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Daniel Fabris
Counsellor
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Thornbury, VIC 3071
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
(03) 8338 4557 View (03) 8338 4557
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James Stewart-Moore
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Thornbury, VIC 3071
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!
(03) 8338 4205 View (03) 8338 4205
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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.
0490 965 822 View 0490 965 822
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Justin West
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, AASW
Verified Verified
Thornbury, VIC 3071
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.
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.
(03) 8338 1605 View (03) 8338 1605
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Jules Piccinin
Psychotherapist, PACFA
Verified Verified
Thornbury, VIC 3071
I am a holistic gestalt psychotherapist working in Thornbury that offers a safe, compassionate, collaborative, and non-judgmental space for individuals seeking support, self-exploration, healing, and change.
I am a holistic gestalt psychotherapist working in Thornbury that offers a safe, compassionate, collaborative, and non-judgmental space for individuals seeking support, self-exploration, healing, and change.
(03) 8372 0545 View (03) 8372 0545
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Raphael Elisha
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Thornbury, VIC 3071
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 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.
(03) 8338 4411 View (03) 8338 4411
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Dash Russell
Psychotherapist, ACA-L2
Verified Verified
Thornbury, VIC 3071
Hello there! I work as an Integrative Psychotherapist, and absolutely love this process of helping fellow humans. 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 humans. 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.
(03) 8338 1010 View (03) 8338 1010
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Tony O'Loughlin
Psychotherapist, PACFA
Verified Verified
Thornbury, VIC 3071
I'm a registered integrative psychotherapist working with individuals and couples to find other ways of being that bring ease, connection and lead to a more fulfilling life. Whether you're facing particular challenges like anxiety, childhood trauma, low mood, grief or loss, want more enriching relationships, or seeking deeper self-understanding and self-awareness, psychotherapy can be a supportive and powerful tool. I have specific interest and deep understanding in working with clients with childhood trauma, experiencing anxiety and burnout and navigating life transitions in professional and personal life.
I'm a registered integrative psychotherapist working with individuals and couples to find other ways of being that bring ease, connection and lead to a more fulfilling life. Whether you're facing particular challenges like anxiety, childhood trauma, low mood, grief or loss, want more enriching relationships, or seeking deeper self-understanding and self-awareness, psychotherapy can be a supportive and powerful tool. I have specific interest and deep understanding in working with clients with childhood trauma, experiencing anxiety and burnout and navigating life transitions in professional and personal life.
(02) 5849 6468 View (02) 5849 6468
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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.
(03) 7003 2275 View (03) 7003 2275
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Alex Cloumassis
Counsellor, PACFA
Verified Verified
Thornbury, VIC 3071
Hi, I'm Alex. I'm a counsellor who works from a social justice, human 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 human who thinks, feels and experiences the world in response to their current or past experiences.
Hi, I'm Alex. I'm a counsellor who works from a social justice, human 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 human who thinks, feels and experiences the world in response to their current or past experiences.
(03) 7003 2460 View (03) 7003 2460
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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 supporting people who deal with childhood problems, trauma and related complications, emotional dysregulation, and sexual behaviours.These issues are often intertwined within the person’s emotional world and can manifest in a range of problems, including depression, panic attacks, 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 supporting people who deal with childhood problems, trauma and related complications, emotional dysregulation, and sexual behaviours.These issues are often intertwined within the person’s emotional world and can manifest in a range of problems, including depression, panic attacks, obsessive thinking, mood swings, and substance misuse.
(02) 4504 0169 View (02) 4504 0169
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Ronnie Adamowicz
Psychotherapist, MA, PACFA
Verified Verified
Thornbury, VIC 3071
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.
(03) 7037 6993 View (03) 7037 6993
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Zac Morgan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AMHSW
Verified Verified
Thornbury, VIC 3071
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.
(03) 7003 2685 View (03) 7003 2685
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Jake Potter
Psychotherapist, PACFA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Thornbury, VIC 3071
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.
(03) 7020 2730 View (03) 7020 2730
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Henry Fowkes
Psychotherapist, PACFA
Verified Verified
Thornbury, VIC 3071
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.
(03) 7003 2161 View (03) 7003 2161
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Chris Carter
Psychologist, MPsych, MAPS
Verified Verified
Thornbury, VIC 3071
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.
(03) 9111 5364 View (03) 9111 5364
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Michael Dods
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA Endorsed
Verified Verified
Thornbury, VIC 3071
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 relationally using multiple approaches/lenses (ISTDP, IFS, ACT, CBT, Mindfulness, Ecopsychology) informed by psychodynamic psychotherapy. I work with all people no matter their group identity. However, I have a special interest in working with anxiety, depression, grief, guilt, anger, relationships issues, men's issues, personality issues, burnout and complex trauma.
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 relationally using multiple approaches/lenses (ISTDP, IFS, ACT, CBT, Mindfulness, Ecopsychology) informed by psychodynamic psychotherapy. I work with all people no matter their group identity. However, I have a special interest in working with anxiety, depression, grief, guilt, anger, relationships issues, men's issues, personality issues, burnout and complex trauma.
(03) 7003 2393 View (03) 7003 2393
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Todd Mills
Psychotherapist, PACFA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Thornbury, VIC 3071
My name is Todd, I am an Integrative Psychotherapist and Counsellor working with individuals and couples in Melbourne, Australia. I believe that psychotherapy is a powerful tool that can be used as a tool to enrich your life and relationships through increasing self-compassion, self-understanding and insight, or to work through specific life challenges. My work draws heavily on attachment theory, psychodynamic and developmental theory, mindfulness, systems thinking & existentialism. I take a culturally sensitive, trauma-informed approach and always work collaboratively with my clients to identify their unique needs and goals.
My name is Todd, I am an Integrative Psychotherapist and Counsellor working with individuals and couples in Melbourne, Australia. I believe that psychotherapy is a powerful tool that can be used as a tool to enrich your life and relationships through increasing self-compassion, self-understanding and insight, or to work through specific life challenges. My work draws heavily on attachment theory, psychodynamic and developmental theory, mindfulness, systems thinking & existentialism. I take a culturally sensitive, trauma-informed approach and always work collaboratively with my clients to identify their unique needs and goals.
(03) 7003 2100 View (03) 7003 2100
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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.