Men’s Issues therapists in Ballarat, VIC
Browse Men’s Issues therapists in Ballarat, Victoria, Australia. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Men's Issues
Dabaco Doldissen
Counsellor/Therapist, GradDip Gestalt Therapy
Issues of masculinity, dating, isolation, friendships, loneliness, body image, sexual dysfunction... there are all sorts of pressures, difficulties and expectations that men experience. As a male therapist and counsellor I want to hold a confidential, supportive and compassionate space for men to open up about parts of their life that might not get any space to be shared or worked through elsewhere. Book a free 15 minute phone consult via my website to discuss more.
2 Years Experience
Online in Ballarat, VIC
Men's Issues
Mitchell Kovacs
Counsellor/Therapist, Level 2 Counsellor (ACA)
Being a male Therapist in our society I understand the expectations that are put on from people and also society as men to be a certain way or that self expression in any way is seen as weak. Because I went through the same issues myself before I become a Therapist. My job is to give you a space free of judgement and to treat you like any other person with feelings and emotions and help you through them.
5 Years Experience
Online in Ballarat, VIC (Online Only)
Men's Issues
Robert Thompson
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, UKCP, MBACP.
Whilst I welcome clients of all genders, I have a particular interest in working with men and masculinities.
10 Years Experience
Online in Ballarat, VIC
Men's Issues
Dipak Jilka - Psychotherapist & Counsellor
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 Ballarat, VIC
Men's Issues
Will Salter - Connected Man Counselling
Counsellor/Therapist, ACA member, L2 IFS trained, Diploma of Counselling
Being a man can come with unique challenges that aren’t always easy to talk about. Whether you’re navigating relationships, questions of identity, emotions, or your sense of purpose, I offer a safe place to explore what’s really happening for you. You don’t have to carry it all on your own. If you’re ready to take a step toward understanding yourself more deeply, and find a way to move forward with clarity and purpose, I’m here to help
6 Years Experience
Online in Ballarat, VIC (Online Only)
Ballarat is Victoria's third-largest city, an inland regional centre with a proud gold rush heritage and a contemporary economy built on education, manufacturing, and regional services, and its mental health landscape reflects the particular challenges of a provincial city navigating the tension between its historical significance and the need to offer a modern, liveable community for young residents who might otherwise migrate to Melbourne. Federation University Australia is based in Ballarat and contributes to the local mental health workforce through its psychology programs, and Grampians Health provides public mental health services to the region. The surrounding agricultural communities create additional mental health demand for rural and farming populations, and Ballarat serves as a hub for mental health access across western Victoria. Common therapy concerns include regional and rural isolation, farming community stress, student mental health at Federation University, anxiety, depression, and the identity and belonging challenges of building a life in a regional city competing with the pull of major urban centres.
Men’s Issues therapists in Ballarat, VIC Statistics
Men’s Issues therapists in Ballarat, VIC average 12 years of experience and charge around $184 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (63%), Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (53%), and Interpersonal Therapy (IPT) (50%).
Average years in practice
12 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$184
Accept insurance
40%
Offer sliding scale
53%
Gender ID
| 69% |
Male |
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| 27% |
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
| 63% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 53% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 50% | Interpersonal Therapy (IPT) |
| 48% | Relational Psychotherapy |
| 45% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 43% | Somatic Therapy |
| 38% | Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 73% | Young Adult |
| 58% | Senior |
| 33% | Teen |
| 10% | Children |
Client Focus
| 78% | Men |
| 55% | Women |
| 50% | LGBTQ+ |
| 35% | Persons with Disabilities |
| 30% | Asian |