About Andrew
Geelong Counsellor and Psychotherapist
“I help people feel more understood, more connected and more grounded in themselves and their relationships.”
My name is Andrew. I’m a counsellor and psychotherapist with a particular focus on working with men and couples in Geelong. I work with people at different stages of their relationships and lives—from couples preparing to move in together or get married, to those experiencing conflict, disconnection or significant relationship difficulties, and men wanting to better understand themselves and their relationships.
Sometimes people come to counselling because something isn't working. At other times, they simply want to understand themselves or each other better, strengthen what they already have or prepare well for what's ahead. Therapy offers a space to slow things down, make sense of what’s happening beneath the surface and begin finding a clearer way forward.
From the outset, I take a calm, straightforward and collaborative approach. We work together to understand what's happening, identify patterns that may be keeping you stuck and develop practical ways to move forward. I believe therapy works best when there is trust, honesty and mutual respect, because meaningful change grows through a relationship where people feel safe enough to speak openly and explore what is really going on.
My work is relational and evidence-informed. With couples, I draw particularly on the Gottman Method, attachment theory and emotion-focused approaches to understand communication, conflict, emotional connection and the patterns that develop between partners. My individual work also incorporates CBT, psychodynamic and existential approaches.
These frameworks help guide my work, but therapy isn't about fitting people into a particular model. The focus is always on understanding you, your relationship and what is most useful for your circumstances.
Why I work with relationships
Relationships shape a significant part of how we experience ourselves and our lives.
I’m interested not only in helping couples when something has gone wrong, but in helping people understand the patterns, expectations and emotional experiences that shape how they relate to one another.
That might mean helping a couple understand what sits beneath a recurring conflict, supporting someone individually to make sense of how they respond in relationships, or helping two people have important conversations before moving in together or getting married.
Good relationship work isn't only about repairing what's been damaged. It can also be about strengthening what's already there and preparing thoughtfully for what comes next.
Your questions answered
-
Please check out my pricing page.
-
You don't need to commit to a set number of sessions. I generally recommend that new clients book their first few appointments reasonably close together so we have enough continuity to understand what's happening and begin doing useful work.
How long counselling continues depends on what brings you in, what you want to work on and how things develop. We can talk about this together as we go.
-
I hold a Master of Counselling and Psychotherapy and a Graduate Diploma of Counselling from the Australian College of Applied Professions (ACAP), and I am a registered Certified Practising Counsellor with the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA).
Before training as a therapist, I studied philosophy and completed postgraduate studies in theology. That background continues to inform my interest in relationships, meaning, identity and how people make sense of their lives.
-
I undertake regular continuing professional development to keep my knowledge and clinical skills current, alongside ongoing professional supervision as required by PACFA. Supervision provides an important space to reflect on my work, maintain professional standards and continue developing as a therapist.
-
Yes. Your privacy and confidentiality are important parts of the counselling relationship. For more information about how personal information is handled, please see the Privacy Policy.
-
Counselling sessions at Terrain are not eligible for Medicare rebates under a Mental Health Treatment Plan. You do not need a GP referral or Mental Health Treatment Plan to make an appointment.
-
Currently, counsellors are unable to provide Medicare rebates as covered by a mental health care plan. Although you can still utilise our services with a mental health care plan, it's important to note that you won't be eligible for a rebate.
location
407 Yarra Street, South Geelong VIC 3220