Therapists in Australia

Ms Cas Taylor-Skinner
Ms Cas Taylor-Skinner
Cas has a passion for Men’s Mental Health, having spent the majority of her career working with Men from all walks of life. She has extensive experience working in the NSW Justice system, which is bookended by her work in community Mental Health in rural and remote areas of NSW. Having worked with Men on both sides of law, in rural and urban communities, and raising her two boys, Cas is passionate about continuing to break down the barriers that Men sometimes experience when it comes to seeking help to improve their Mental Health and wellbeing. She also has a special interest in supporting Men and Women impacted by breast cancer as she beat this disease herself. She loves walking, travel and aerial circus.

Mr Travis Grogan
Mr Travis Grogan
Hi, I’m Travis and I am a psychologist working from Sydney, Australia. I take a strengths-based approach and focus on building men’s sense of worth and resilience in today’s complex world. As a guy, I understand that masculinity and it’s associate roles have changed, leading us to question our value, and how to find a place for our natural strengths.

Dr. Alla Demutska
Dr. Alla Demutska
I am an experienced clinical psychologist who can help you improve your psychological health and general wellbeing. I worked with a diverse range of clients in a number of settings, including private practice, primary mental health team, in-patient psychiatric unit, private psychiatric hospitals, university, and child and adolescent services. I have been providing individual and group-based therapy. I am trained in many different therapies such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Schema Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Trauma focused, Mindfulness-based, Compassion focused therapies, and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT). Remote therapy only.

Ms. Tammy Stander
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.

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. Ross Leembruggen
Dr. Ross Leembruggen
Ross is a highly experienced Psychologist, with a far-reaching career that includes work in both the public and private sectors, across fields such as Sport and Recreation, Defence, Corrections and Workplace Consulting. In that time he has put in place support, treatment and guidance for individuals, families and communities in areas including depression, anxiety, work-related stress, PTSD, addictions, sleeping difficulties, conflict at work, relationships, financial concerns, grief, vocational guidance and parenting. Ross’s approach is all about being compassionate and committed, and providing high quality, evidence-based psychological services that make a difference. When Ross is not at his desk, he’s doing something outdoors.

Blokes Psychology
Blokes Psychology
Our mission at Blokes Psychology is to empower and support men in their mental health journey. We strive to create a safe and welcoming environment where men can openly discuss their life challenges, feelings and emotions without fear of judgment. Through evidence-based practices and a holistic approach, we aim to assist men in achieving optimal mental wellness and improve the quality of their lives.
Our goal is to break down the stigma surrounding men’s mental health and provide accessible resources for all boys & men to improve their mental wellbeing.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 Kerrie Baker
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.

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.

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.
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