Men therapists in Bendigo, VIC
Browse Men therapists in Bendigo, Victoria, Australia. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Serving Men
Michael Brew
Counsellor/Therapist, Dip(Community Services), Dip(Mental Health)
I have devoted the last 12 years of my life to supporting families and children, who have dealt with the challenges of parental trauma, addiction and family violence, with an emphasis on young people in out of home care.
My vision is to provide a safe and inclusive space that harnesses your lived experience and guides you towards a more connected self. Whatever the reason that brings you to the Rainbow Hub, the aim is to support you to find a resolution, for life's challenges.
12 Years Experience
In-Person in Bendigo, VIC 3550
Online in Bendigo, VIC
Serving Men
Jacinta Sherlock
Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, APD, CEDC-D
I offer online therapy as an Accredited Practicing Dietitian, Credentialed Eating Disorder Dietitian, embodiment and somatic experiencing therapist. I am passionate about supporting people heal from trauma and find freedom in their bodies and with food. My strong foundations in Trauma Informed Care allows me to work flexibly within my skillset to support you with your goals and needs. I work well with people seeking support for eating disorders (Binge Eating, Anorexia nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, ARFID) disordered eating, weight management, food challenges associated with Autism and ADHD and people from the LGBTIQA+ community. I offer online therapy to enable people to access the right support in a way that feels safe and accessible. I look forward to supporting you!
11 Years Experience
In-Person in Bendigo, VIC 3550
Online in Bendigo, VIC
Serving Men
Sebastian Kitchen
Registered Psychotherapist, PACFA Registered Member 32932
I want my clients to get the most out of therapy, so that, as soon as possible, they no longer need therapy. Foremost in how I work is the establishment of as much safety as is reasonably possible and a strong collaborative alliance. I bring my full being to meet clients where they are at and walk with them to where they want to be. I work with you to tap into and develop your own innate capacities for self-awareness, emotional regulation, and healing. Whether it is trauma, grief and loss, or relational, emotional or life purpose issues, I help you get to the root cause of your experience and connect to it in a powerful, transformative way.
The parable of teaching a person to fish can apply here. Together we will catch some fish and address the immediate problems, but ultimately you will be better at fishing yourself, so you will carry the gifts of therapy with you long after we stop working together.
I chose the path of psychotherapy because I wanted to address the root cause of suffering and find a way to be of meaningful service. It is a deeply transformative and fulfilling path. There is something about being with another in therapy that leaves me never quite the same as when I entered the session. As such, my work brings me life, just as I endeavour the same for my clients. If this is resonating with you, I encourage you to contact me for a free consultation call.
1 Years Experience
In-Person Near Bendigo, VIC
Online in Bendigo, VIC
Serving Men
Shareen Birges
Registered Social Worker, BASS, GDYMH, MSW
My name is Shareen Birges & I am a social worker who specialises in online counselling. I have been practicing for over 15 years & as a result, have a broad range of experience. I have worked with adolescents & their families, adults & couples. I specialise in the care of people with cancer and chronic illness, mental health, dual diagnosis/comorbidity, trauma background (including sexual abuse/assault & childhood abuse and trauma) & people with offending behaviour & people living with BPD. Due to my extensive experience working with adolescents and young people, I have developed an ability to work closely with families & other professionals, whilst keeping the boundary of privacy & confidentiality. I believe I am approachable & create a good balance between challenging clients & allowing their therapy to flow at a pace that feel comfortable to them.
18 Years Experience
Online in Bendigo, VIC
Serving Men
John Castleford
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, MIAEB, FRAI
I have been a psychotherapist and mental health coach for many years, and I now specialise almost exclusively in helping those with, or recovering from, cancer. It's a debilitating disease that I have experienced twice, so I know at first hand the effect it can have on the quality of life and particularly how it makes us feel -- either as a reaction to being diagnosed and undergoing treatment, or when in remission as a survivor, the fear of it recurring.
I can also help family members and close friends, who often feel helpless bystanders.
We have all experienced our feelings dominating what we think, and what we do. But heightened emotions stop us thinking clearly. And that can often lead us to feel out of control.
Unlike many therapists, I do not believe that the adverse effect on our thinking and our behaviour from a life-changing event like cancer is a dysfunctional flaw or a disorder that needs treatment. Typical reactions to cancer --anxiety, fear, stress and low mood -- are part of life. Why cancer often triggers is a range of reactions: shock and denial; Shock and denial that it is happening. Coping with fear, anxiety and panic can be difficult, particularly as mood swings may frequently change. Feelings of sadness may range from low moof to extreme depression.
Ultimately we know, at a rational level, that we are mortal. But we also have we also have a very strong instinct to survive. We want to live. And enjoy life. Cancer is not the death sentence it once was.
I can help you come to terms with the reality as well as the inevitable perceptions that may influence you. And I can help you to flourish, rather than just cope and survive.
18 Years Experience
Online in Bendigo, VIC
Bendigo is Victoria's fourth-largest city, an inland regional centre with a celebrated gold rush heritage, outstanding cultural institutions including the Bendigo Art Gallery (one of Australia's finest regional galleries), and a contemporary economy built on healthcare, education, and manufacturing. Bendigo Health provides public mental health services to the region, and La Trobe University's Bendigo campus contributes trained mental health professionals and a student population to the local landscape. The surrounding Loddon Mallee region includes significant rural and farming communities, and Bendigo functions as a major referral point for mental health services across a large agricultural hinterland where access is a persistent challenge. Common therapy concerns include rural and farming community stress, student mental health, regional isolation, anxiety, depression, and the identity challenges of a regional city competing with Melbourne's pull for young professionals and families.
Men therapists in Bendigo, VIC Statistics
Men therapists in Bendigo, VIC average 13 years of experience and charge around $181 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (78%), Depression (73%), and Trauma and PTSD (73%).
Average years in practice
13 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$181
Accept insurance
44%
Offer sliding scale
56%
Gender ID
| 49% |
Male |
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| 47% |
Female |
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| 3% |
Non-Binary |
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| 1% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 70% |
In Person and Online |
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| 30% |
Online Only |
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Top Specialties
| 78% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 73% | Depression |
| 73% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 66% | Self Esteem |
| 66% | Stress |
| 53% | Loss or Grief |
| 52% | Relationship and Marriage Counseling |
Ages Served
| 98% | Adult |
| 67% | Young Adult |
| 66% | Senior |
| 47% | Teen |
| 27% | Children |
Client Focus
| 100% | Men |
| 84% | Women |
| 63% | LGBTQ+ |
| 56% | Persons with Disabilities |
| 38% | Jewish |