WHAT IS COUNSELLING
Counselling is a one-to-one therapeutic conversation with a trusted professional. Through utilising psychotherapeutic interventions, counselling attends to an individual's unique challenges while working towards producing meaningful change. Basically, conversations that generate space to make sense of what’s going on and practical responses.
Sessions are tailored to your circumstances and aimed at producing tangible outcomes while always being grounded in respect.
HOW WE START
We begin with the basics. In our first session, I explain how I work, covering important points like privacy, confidentiality, and how we handle risk.
From there, we talk about what’s brought you here. You might have a clear goal or just a sense that something needs to shift. Either way, we’ll explore what matters to you, what feels off-limits or essential, and where you’d like things to change.
The work is guided by what feels useful, respectful, and steady, at a pace that suits you.
WHO SEES ME
I specialise in working with men aged 25+ in regional and rural communities, though my scope of practice includes a wide range of clients — adults, adolescents, and older people.
My background includes working across community services, not-for-profits, and family and relationship settings, with people from all walks of life.
AREAS WE SUPPORT
Stress, anxiety and depression
Anger, shame and guilt
Relationship issues and family history
Work, career and financial pressure
Mental health and wellbeing
Fatherhood and parenting
Alcohol, drug use and addiction
Isolation, loneliness and life transitions
Grief, death, loss and change
Identity, meaning and dreams
Spirituality and religion
Trauma - acute, chronic and complex
WHY RED GUM REFLECTIONS
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Extensive counselling experience
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Registered clinical counsellor with the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia #29536
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Master's qualified (University of Melbourne)
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High-quality counselling in regional and rural settings
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Flexible, tailored approach that adapts theory and philosophy into real life
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Outcome-focused
FORMAT & FREQUENCY
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60 or 90 minute appointments
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Tuesday–Saturday, flexible appointment times
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Format: In-person (Avenel, VIC), online (telehealth), or phone
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Frequency: Weekly, fortnightly, monthly, ad hoc or as required by you
CONFIDENTIALITY
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Privacy and confidentiality are corner-stones of counselling.
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Strict adherence to PACFA Code of Ethics
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All client information is stored securely using encrypted software in line with Australian privacy law.
HIGH QUALITY SERVICE
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Professionalism
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Reliability
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Honesty
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Respect
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Experience
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Ongoing learning
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Outcome focus
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Confidentiality
OUTCOMES AND BENEFITS
Counselling can help you feel clearer, more grounded, and better equipped to handle life’s challenges.
Benefits often include:
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Relief from stress, anger and fear
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Fulfilling relationships with others and self
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Awareness of patterns in thoughts, feelings and behaviours
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Symptom reduction and mental health improvement
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Clarity on what matters and what’s in the way
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Feeling less stuck or overwhelmed
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Greater ability to deal with challenges
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Improved social connections and supporT
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Reconnecting with meaning, purpose and direction
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Carrying grief, shame and uncertainty with steadiness
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Stronger sense of identity, belonging and culture
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More capacity to manage stress and uncertainty
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
For more information and pricing see FAQ's
REASONS MEN DON'T SEEK COUNSELLING
"I shouldn't have to need professional help"
Some big jobs need an extra set of hands (or minds)
"Counselling is awkward"
It's as awkward as we make it
"She'll be right"
Sometimes they aren't. Don't wait til its too late, plus suicide rates are still way too high
"I don't even know you"
True, but give me a bell and see what you think
"What would you know about my life"
Nothing - yet, but I've worked successfully with hundreds of folks over thousands of hours
"I've tried it before and it was no good"
Not all counsellors get the same results