Men’s Issues therapists in Golden Grove, SA
Browse Men’s Issues therapists in Golden Grove, South Australia, Australia. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Men's Issues
Dipak Jilka - Psychotherapist: Individuals + Couples + Sex Therapy
Therapist, Psychotherapy & Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA) – PACFA Reg. Clinical 26570
The word “man” is often assumed to simply mean someone with a penis. Yet being a man is shaped by powerful social expectations about strength, success, sexuality, emotional control and relationships. These messages can feel restrictive, confusing or overwhelming — particularly if you don’t naturally fit the traditional script.
Many people with male bodies struggle silently with the pressure to “be a certain kind of man.” This can show up as anxiety, anger, shame, depression, sexual difficulties, relationship problems or a persistent sense of not feeling enough. Often, these struggles are not about weakness, but about trying to live within expectations that don’t truly fit.
I offer a respectful, non-judgmental space where you can explore your own experience of masculinity — separate from cultural pressure or rigid definitions. Together, we can examine the beliefs you’ve inherited, understand how they may be shaping your life, and support you in developing a more grounded, authentic and emotionally connected way of being.
You don’t have to carry the weight of expectation alone. Therapy can be a place to rediscover who you are — not who you’ve been told to be.
6 Years Experience
Online in Golden Grove, SA
Men's Issues
Michael Elwan
Registered Social Worker, PhD Candidate (Mental Health), MSW, GradCertMH, DipPsych, MBA
I work with men navigating stress, anger, grief, relationship difficulties, fatherhood and expectations about providing or coping. Sessions offer a place to put concerns into words, understand recurring responses and develop practical ways to communicate and seek support. We can also explore how culture and family expectations shape these experiences.
6 Years Experience
Online in Golden Grove, SA (Online Only)
Men's Issues
Hargan Psychology
Psychologist
Christine's internationally published thesis 'It's not about Freudian Couches and Personality Changing Drugs' explored men's mental health help seeking behaviours. Christine is cognizant of the barriers to men's help seeking and supervises her team to support our male clients accordingly. https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/1557988314550194
12 Years Experience
Online in Golden Grove, SA
Men's Issues
Dimitri Hawa
Psychologist, Psychologist-BA, BPsycSc (Hons), GradDipProfPsych
Support for men's issues may encompass a journey through historical and contemporary ideals of masculinity. The belief is that the longstanding and still relevant notion that healthy males develop when positive role models are present to provide the emotional support and nurturing that is required to assist males to personally grow and develop. Therapy is designed (schema therapy methods, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Psychodynamic approaches, attachment approaches), fostering a healthy safe therapeutic alliance and tailoring interventions to each client’s unique needs, to serve as a form of mentoring, aiding men in their emotional, spiritual, cognitive, psychological, and social development. This process includes learning how to navigate conflicts in a healthy manner, enhancing one's sense of self-worth and communication skills, and providing guidance for expressing emotions while managing problematic behaviors.
Call for a free consultation. Medicare rebated sessions (obtained from a GP called mental health care plan) and private health insurance rebates session available.
Dimitri's experience extends to conducting psychological assessments and offering counselling support to Victims of Crime through (VOCAT), clients associated with the Transport Accident Commission (TAC), Workcover clients, and those covered by the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and has previously provided psychological support within prison settings.
10 Years Experience
Online in Golden Grove, SA
Men's Issues
Brett Hall - Therapy for Deep Change
Registered Psychotherapist, Bsc - PSYCH/Neuro, Grad. Dip Gestalt Therapy
Many men carry pressure to have it all together. To be the provider, the protector, the one who doesn't struggle, even when underneath, something feels off. If you're ready to stop carrying that alone, let's work together to help you find a healthier way forward.
The first step in working with men's issues is understanding that needing support isn't weakness, it's a sign of strength and self-awareness. In a supportive, non-judgmental space, we'll explore the pressures, patterns, and expectations that have shaped how you show up in the world, and build a more authentic, sustainable way of being. My approach is direct, and focuses on accountability, self-compassion, and permission to be fully human.
You don't have to do this alone. Let's take the first step toward a life that feels more honest and whole.
8 Years Experience
Online in Golden Grove, SA (Online Only)
Men’s Issues therapists in Golden Grove, SA Statistics
Men’s Issues therapists in Golden Grove, SA average 12 years of experience and charge around $186 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (64%), Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (54%), and Interpersonal Therapy (IPT) (51%).
Average years in practice
12 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$186
Accept insurance
44%
Offer sliding scale
49%
Gender ID
| 68% |
Male |
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| 28% |
Female |
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| 2% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 2% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 67% |
In Person and Online |
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| 33% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 64% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 54% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 51% | Interpersonal Therapy (IPT) |
| 49% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 46% | Relational Psychotherapy |
| 44% | Somatic Therapy |
| 41% | Internal Family Systems (IFS) |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 74% | Young Adult |
| 59% | Senior |
| 33% | Teen |
| 10% | Children |
Client Focus
| 77% | Men |
| 56% | Women |
| 51% | LGBTQ+ |
| 36% | Persons with Disabilities |
| 33% | Asian |