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Veterans Psychology

The mission of Veterans Psychology is to provide exceptional, evidence-based psychological services to military members and veterans.

Veterans Psychology connects the veteran community with mental health professionals who are veteran focused and veteran informed. Many of our clinicians are veterans themselves, so have first-hand understanding of the military experience. Veterans Psychology prioritises service delivery to Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) card holders, but we also welcome private self-referrals.

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. Janelle Wilson

I have extensive experience working with individuals and couples. I aim to help people to identify and change unhelpful thought patterns to improve their ways of relating with self and others. I make use of mindfulness, body awareness, emotion focused therapy and self compassion.

Brydan Xavier

At Brydan Xavier Psychology and Global Minds Psychology, based in Melbourne, I provide personalised, evidence-based mental health services with a focus on supporting adult men, the LGBT+ community, and neurodivergent clients. As a registered psychologist in Australia, I am gender- and neuro-affirming, working with clients on a range of issues, including sexual health and intimacy, trauma, identity, and more. I integrate approaches such as ACT, CBT, DBT, mindfulness, and both standard and 2.0 EMDR to empower clients and foster meaningful growth. Through a hybrid model of online and in-person sessions, I work with men across the globe (excl. the USA and Canada), offering accessible and culturally sensitive care tailored to individual needs.

Sherine Badawy (Provisional)

I specialize in helping men navigate life’s challenges, from managing stress and improving relationships to building resilience and confidence. My approach is practical and straightforward, providing a supportive space to work through tough emotions, tackle obstacles, and rediscover a sense of purpose.

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.

Roee Kohn

My approach is to LISTEN EMPOWER GUIDE, based on the ‘teach a person how to fish’ idea, I share strategies, tips and tools so that the client can better manage anxiety, stress and depression. My main counselling modality is strengths based counselling helping people learn to love themselves more, improve their self esteem and uncomplicate life’s challenges. I’m ultimately here to empower you and equip you with the tools for meaningful, long-term fulfilment. There’s no judgement and no jargon – just simple, compassionate and practical assistance tailored to you and your life goals.

John Cuturilo

John Cuturilo is the empathic and approachable counsellor of Your Listener. He works with clients remotely across Australia, and via in-person visit in his catchment area, around Dandenong. With a unique ability to understand the mind, communicate, and educate, John helps people to overcome challenges, learn about how their minds work, and become more independent problem-solvers.

He strives to address shortfalls in common mental health practice by being adaptable, thoroughly exploring each relevant aspect of his clients’ lives, offering insights, and as much as possible, taking each appointment as an opportunity to help clients learn a new idea or develop a new strategy. He offers affordable pricing and discounts for concession card holders and students.

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 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.

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.

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.

Ms Caroline Cavanagh

I practice primarily with a person-centred, strength-based approach, valuing each client as an individual on a unique journey. I walk with my client, meeting them in their pain, and begin discovering their strengths, empowering them, & finding ways they can move forward to a happier life.

I also utilize other counselling methodologies, such as CBT, narrative therapy, psychoeducation, compassion therapy, art therapy, bibliotherapy, etc, as needs arise. Whatever will help my client.

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. Tammy Stander

I am a trauma-informed clinical psychotherapist. I work primarily in the areas of trauma, mental health and addiction supporting individuals and their loved ones. I seek to create a deeper awareness of self and enhance connection with others. By understanding our life’s journey and what shapes it, we can move towards a balanced relationship with the world and the connections it brings. I draw on techniques from existential and strengths-based therapies, attachment theory, EMDR, mindfulness practices and somatic therapies. My work is person-centred, collaborative, and experiential, focussing on reconnecting body and mind and supporting you to live a fulfilling life.