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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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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 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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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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.