Therapists in Australia

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.

Brydan Xavier
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.

Melissa Beasley
Melissa Beasley
Hi, I’m Melissa — a registered psychologist and founder of Human First, an online clinic offering warm, flexible, and trauma-informed support to adults across Australia.
I work with clients experiencing trauma, PTSD, autism, ADHD, anxiety, depression, grief, and low self-worth. My approach is compassionate, evidence-based, and tailored to your pace and needs. I offer EMDR, CBT, ACT, and other proven therapies.
Appointments are available via telehealth, including after hours, with Medicare rebates for eligible clients. You don’t need to have it all figured out — I’m here to help.

Courtney Pearson
Courtney Pearson
Are you feeling overwhelmed and alone? Are you struggling to form meaningful connections with others? Are the traditional ‘rules’ of masculinity preventing you from living your best life? I am a counsellor and psychotherapist who specialises in men’s issues. I use a trauma-informed approach to support men navigate confusing emotions, depression, explore interpersonal trauma, break unhealthy relationship patterns, loneliness, embrace their strengths, forgive their mistakes, and discover their own unique identity.
My mission is to provide a nurturing service that helps to break down social stigma and empower men to seek the mental and emotional help they deserve.

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.

My Mirror Online Psychology
My Mirror Online Psychology
Consult online with an experienced psychologist ready to help with your individual journey as you prioritise your mental well-being. My Mirror offers 50-min sessions with clinical and registered psychologists accessible via video or audio conferencing anywhere in Australia. We strive to provide same-day or next-day availability.
All My Mirror psychologists are AHPRA registered with a broad range of experience using evidence based care modalities to address a wide variety of mental health concerns. With our matching tool you can find a therapist from our highly experienced team who is best suited to your needs. My Mirror supports private & gap sessions with medicare rebates processed on your behalf when you upload your MHCP & referral.
Note: HeadsUpGuys only recommends therapists who meet our qualification standards

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.

Julian Nolan
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.

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.

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 Kelly Tomlinson
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.

James Croft
James Croft
James is a warm and friendly Clinical Psychologist based in Sydney, Australia. He will strive to make you feel comfortable from the moment you meet. His calm and gentle manner will help you settle in, open up, and be yourself. You’ll feel safe and heard, all the while knowing you’re in very good hands.

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.

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.

Dr. Sarron Goldman
Dr. Sarron Goldman
Clinical psychologist/psychoanalytic psychotherapist for on three decades. He provides short and long-term psychotherapy to adults to assist with the difficulties of being human. This may range from unease or lack of vitality, to anguish, fear and protracted suffering.
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