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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.

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.

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.

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 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 Suzanne Gibson

Suzanne is a warm and friendly psychologist who is passionate about facilitating change in people and empowering them to overcome their challenges. She is a Clinical Psychologist with full membership of the Clinical College of the APS and of the Australian Clinical Psychology Association. Suzanne has over 15 years’ professional experience working with people facing work-related mental health issues, trauma and chronic pain. She has also assisted people to overcome suffering associated with anxiety, depression, bipolar, PTSD, stress, relationship issues and many other concerns. Her approach is informed by Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Schema Therapy, Positive Psychology and Narrative Therapy.

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.

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 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.

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.

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”.

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.

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.

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.

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.