Find a Therapist

Rachelle Slattery

I offer both individual and couples counselling for all ages, and work alongside each client tailoring a treatment plan to suit you. My specialist areas are in grief and loss, trauma and domestic violence and the associated issues of depression, anxiety and post-traumatic stress.

Some of the therapies I use include Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Solution Focussed Therapy, and Person-Centred Therapy.

My focus is to help individuals heal, energise, become aware of their inner strengths and restore themselves.

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”.

Mr Christopher James

As an experienced psychotherapist, I believe that the therapeutic relationship between therapist & client is a crucial catalyst for positive change. With attributes such as warmth, empathy & emotional intelligence, I create a caring & non-judgmental space for clients to explore their issues. Drawing from my extensive experience, including specific expertise in working with the LGTBIQA+ community, gay males & addressing sex & relationship concerns, I help clients realise their capacity for inner peace & personal growth. I tailor my approach to each client’s unique needs by utilising appropriate therapeutic modalities, fostering a safe & confidential environment for their healing journey. Clients say they choose me because I seem kind & calm.

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.

Dr. Li Lian Koh

Li Lian is a clinical psychologist with over a decade of experience working in community, private and government sectors both locally and internationally. She provides a relaxed and non-judgmental space and believes that therapy should be a collaborative process which is individualized depending on the client’s concerns. She is experienced working with anxiety disorders, depression, PTSD, anger management, addictions, as well as offending behaviors. When not in the office, Lilian is passionate about sports, particularly martial arts, and does Brazilian jiu jitsu and Muay Thai. Remote sessions only.

Mr. Jeremy Neumann

Jeremy has a breadth of clinical experience across both the public and the private sectors and has a clinical interest working with people through anxiety, life transitions, identity and depression. He currently works part time as a senior clinician at headspace and is the director & principal clinician of Humans Being Counselling. He has a strong grounding in cognitive and mindfulness based approaches and incorporates the ideals of everyday mindfulness into his practice. Jeremy’s professional yet relaxed interpersonal style creates a welcoming and engaging space for clinical exploration, goal setting and insight development.

Shaun Williams

At Bent Couch Counselling, we understand the unique paths of the LGBTQIA+ community. Our dedicated counselling services offer a safe space for exploring and strengthening your mental and emotional well-being, specialising in queer and gay male counselling.We empower individuals from diverse backgrounds to overcome their unique challenges and facilitate healing and personal growth with specialised counselling from a qualified queer therapist.
We will assist you with the tools to work through your challenges and will introduce you to evidence-based therapies, including Person-centred Therapy, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, and Acceptance & Commitment Therapy.

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 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.

Ms Kelly Tomlinson

Kelly’s genuine approach ensures every person she sees is provided with holistic, tailored support within a relaxed, non-judgemental environment. With over a decade of combined experience in military, clinical and sports psychology sectors, Kelly’s definition of success is intertwined with both professional and personal pursuits. Currently she is in the midst of the ‘joys and chaos’ of raising a young family. During the course of her career, Kelly has sought out a diverse range of professional opportunities, including international engagements that have provided a broad framework of lessons and perspectives she’s shared and utilised to assist others. Her interests include interior design, travel, photography and coffee.

Dr Ryan Kaplan

Dr. Kaplan is an experienced clinical psychologist who has been working in the field of men’s mental health for many years. He welcomes you to get in touch for a confidential discussion about your concerns, and how psychology sessions may be of benefit.

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.

Julian Nolan

i have a strong passion for building collaborative, genuine, and honest therapeutic relationships with my clients. i also welcome this same approach back from my clients. i enjoy working with people with a range of issues, including: depression, anxiety, drug and alcohol addiction, relationship issues, and anger management. i see individuals and families for brief and moderate to long-term therapy, practising a range of therapies including: Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Schema Therapy, and Existential Psychotherapy. i welcome and provides a safe space for people from the LGBTIQA+ community, and am sex-positive.

Dr. Nicholas Sarantakis

I am a Counselling Psychologist and author based in the UK (accredited by HCPC & BPS) with 15 years of therapeutic experience working with individuals, couples and families. My practice is based on an individually-tailored, integrative, relational approach with a broad variety of presentations, such as anxiety, depression, OCD, relational & identity difficulties and trauma.

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I have been a Senior Lecturer & Lecturer at 5 different UK Universities & I had a 5-year long professional training in psychodynamic group, family and couple’s therapy. I am the co-author of the book ‘Relational Ethics in Psychotherapy & Counselling Private Practice’ and I have published extensively in peer-reviewed academic journals in psychology & psychotherapy.

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.