Therapy for Men
Therapy for men. Built for how men actually work. You don't have to be in crisis. You don't have to "believe in therapy". You just have to be sick enough of the current pattern to try something structured.
Solid Ground in Tough Times
Experienced Psychologist
Jeremy is a highly qualified and experienced psychologist. With over 30 years experience in providing therapy for a vaiety of mental health problems using a wide variety of treatments including EMDR, ACT, hypnosis and ontology.
Who this is for
Men come to this practice for reasons they often don't say out loud anywhere else: - Anger that arrives faster than thought, and the damage it's doing at home - Something that happened years ago that still runs the show - A divorce or separation that's pulled the floor out - Work stress that's tipped over into something heavier - Drinking, scrolling, gambling — the things that quiet the noise but cost too much - The flat, grey feeling of doing everything right and feeling nothing If any of that lands, you're in the right place. You don't need to have the words for it yet. That's literally what the first session is for.
How I work (the four approaches)
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) For trauma and the experiences that won't file themselves away. EMDR is one of the most researched treatments for post-traumatic stress, recommended in Australian and international clinical guidelines. What men tend to appreciate about it: you don't have to narrate every detail of what happened, repeatedly, to a stranger. The processing happens differently — and often faster than traditional talk therapy. Clinical Hypnosis Not stage tricks. Clinical hypnosis is a focused, collaborative state used to work with patterns that sit below deliberate control — sleep, habits, anxiety responses, chronic tension. You remain aware and in charge throughout. Used as an adjunct to other approaches, it can help shift things that willpower alone hasn't. ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) ACT is therapy for people allergic to navel-gazing. The question isn't "why are you broken?" — it's "what do you actually value, and what's getting in the way of acting on it?" It's practical, evidence-based, and oriented toward doing, not just talking. Ontological work Sometimes the problem isn't a symptom to treat — it's the way you've learned to be. The observer you've become. Ontological work looks at the interplay of language, mood and body that shapes how you see your options. It's less "fixing what's wrong" and more "redesigning how you operate". For men in transition — career, separation, retirement, identity — this is often where the real movement happens.
What to expect
First session. We map the territory. What's going on, what's been tried, what a good outcome would look like to you — not to your partner, your GP or anyone else. A plan, not a subscription. You'll know what we're doing and why. Therapy here has direction. If something isn't working, we change it. Telehealth or in person. Sessions available by video or phone for anyone in Australia, or in person in Melbourne.
Practical details
Rebates: Medicare rebates available with a Mental Health Care Plan from your GP. Referral: You don't need one to start. You only need a GP referral and Mental Health Care Plan if you want the Medicare rebate. Booking: Online via Halaxy, or get in touch directly.
Do I need to talk about my childhood?
Only if it's relevant, and only as much as is useful. Several of the approaches used here (EMDR in particular) don't require extensive retelling.
How many sessions will it take?
It depends on what we're working on — but you'll get an honest estimate after the first session, and we'll review as we go. The goal is to make yourself unnecessary to me, not the reverse.
Is this confidential?
Yes, within the standard legal and ethical limits that apply to all registered psychologists, which I'll explain plainly in the first session.
What if I'm not sure therapy is for me?
Book one session. Treat it as a consultation, not a commitment.