Therapists in Australia

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.

Talked
Talked
Talked matches you with qualified and registered therapists from Australia. Talked offers free & unlimited intro sessions until you find a therapist you feel comfortable and connected with. After an initial session, you can book 50-minute sessions to be delivered in your preferred mode of communication – either through phone, chat, or video session.
For better accessibility, Talked handles Medicare rebates on patients’ behalf. Talked also processes self-funded, employer-funded, and insurance-covered sessions.
Note: HeadsUpGuys only recommends therapists who meet our qualification standards

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.

Sherine Badawy (Provisional)
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.

Ms Caroline Cavanagh
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.

Veterans Psychology
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.

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.

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.

Shaun Williams
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.

Mrs Joanna Nazareth
Mrs Joanna Nazareth
As the mother of two young Men (one a sensitive soul and the other independently headstrong), Jo is passionate about enhancing individual and group performance across all areas of life – including mental health, employment, relationships, and parenting. Her home-life also means she has an active interest in reducing male mental health stigma and improving early intervention and support mechanisms for Men. With 13 years’ experience in adult and adolescent mental health, Jo has worked in military and performance-based settings. Her methods are collaborative, and evidence based, utilising goal-setting to work through life difficulties and challenges. Out of hours, Jo enjoys running, netball and tennis.

Miss Amber Barry
Miss Amber Barry
I work with clients to help them change, grow and understand themselves better. I use evidence-based practice in my strengths-based and person-centred approach. I draw special attention to the social and cultural systems my clients are part of – and how this has impacted their mental health and relationships. I work primarily with depression, addiction, trauma and anxiety.

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.

Dr. Li Lian Koh
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.

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.

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.
Contact
Call and request an initial appointment by phone or email. Once you get to your appointment, explain your symptoms and what’s going on in your life.
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- “Hi, I found your website through HeadsUpGuys. I’ve been dealing with a lot of stress recently and am looking for a therapist to consult with.”
- “I’m wondering if you are taking new clients? I’m looking for someone to work with to help me get through a rough patch.”
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It may take reaching out to 3+ therapists to find one who is currently accepting new clients. So don’t get discouraged if you don’t hear back right away. Keep reaching out to therapists until you get a response. Your better health is worth the effort.
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Therapist Listing Requirements
Therapists listed in the HeadsUpGuys Directory are required to hold relevant professional training (Master’s level or equivalent), experience working with men’s mental health, and active membership or licensure with a recognized therapy body in their region.
HeadsUpGuys verifies these qualifications at the time of listing.
Inclusion does not imply endorsement or guarantee of services. Therapists operate independently and are not employees or representatives of HeadsUpGuys. For more details, please see our Terms and Conditions.
