Your Online Counsellor for Trauma, Depression & Anxiety
EMPATHY, CLARITY, AND SUPPORT AT YOUR FINGERTIPS
Some Things You Carry Alone.
This Doesn't Have to Be One of Them.
Life can knock you sideways.
A trauma you can't shake.
A marriage that ended.
A persistent low mood that clouds even the brightest days.
An anxiety that hums beneath the surface, tightening its grip when you least expect it.
A career that no longer fits,
or grief that sits heavier than you let on.
You keep showing up, keep holding it together - but underneath, something needs attention.
Hi, I'm Richard.
I work with adults who are ready to take that next step, and I'm here to make starting as easy as possible.
Who I Help
You don't have to be in crisis to reach out. You just have to want something to change.
I work with adults 18 and over, and I have a particular focus on men - because too many carry their weight in silence, waiting until things feel unbearable. You don't have to wait that long.
I can help if you're dealing with:
Trauma Support
Including experiences you've never spoken about - whether from childhood, relationships, or events that still surface when you least expect them
Life Transitions
Divorce, separation, family conflict, grief and loss, retirement, ageing, chronic health issues, or a fading sense of purpose.
Sometimes it's not one big thing, but the weight of everything shifting at once
Alcohol and Other Drug Use
Including when it sits alongside other struggles - whether you're questioning your relationship with substances or managing something more complex
Anxiety, Stress and Burnout
That won't switch off - the constant mental noise, the physical tension, the feeling that you're running on empty but can't seem to slow down
YOUR ONLINE COUNSELLOR
About Richard
I've spent more than a decade working in mental health and alcohol and other drug services. But experience on paper is only part of it.
Before coming to social work I had a varied career that included the ADF, natural resource management and corporate governance. I've walked through my own recovery. I understand what it's like to feel that reaching out is a step too far - and I know how much lighter things can feel once you do.
That lived experience matters to some of the people I see, you may find it easier to talk with someone who's been there.
I'm an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).
Above all, I believe you are the expert in your own life. My role is to help you move toward a life that feels rich and meaningful - on your terms.
My Therapeutic Approach
There's no single right way through this, and I don't pretend there is. One size never fits all.
I draw mainly on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Trauma-Focused ACT (TF-ACT) - approaches that help you make room for difficult feelings, while building a life around what genuinely matters to you.
Where it helps, I bring in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT).
What that means for you: therapy shaped around your goals, your pace, and your view of the world. I listen first, then we decide together what helps.
How It Works
Starting counselling is simpler than you might expect.
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Reach out.
Send a message or book a time that suits you. Tell me as much or as little as you're ready to share.
We talk.
Sessions run over Telehealth, so you can meet with me from wherever you feel comfortable - no waiting rooms, no travel.
We find your pace
I offer flexible hours, including after hours and weekends, because life doesn't stop for a nine-to-five schedule.
Telehealth counselling across Australia.
Private, convenient, and built around your week.
Why Private Online Counselling?
Think of telehealth as a bridge - one that connects you to professional help without the barriers of distance, time, or travel.
Whether you're on your couch at home, travelling, or in the office during lunch, my online therapy services offer the flexibility to keep up with therapy no matter how busy life gets.
Many of my clients also find that being in a familiar environment helps them feel more relaxed and open, often leading to better progress in therapy.
At Wattle Springs Therapy, I'm committed to making sure your online experience is just as effective as meeting in person. I use secure, easy-to-use technology to keep your privacy fully protected, while adapting proven therapy techniques to work seamlessly online — all with the same warmth and personal care you'd expect from me face to face.
No referral or mental health care plan required.
You don't need your GP's sign-off to begin.
No cap on therapy sessions.
We work at the pace that's right for you, not a number set by someone else.
Clinical flexibility.
I shape our work around your needs, without the limits attached to funded programs.
Affordable care
At only $120 per session, private therapy doesn't have to break the bank - quality support at a cost that's transparent and fair.
I also warmly welcome Victims Services NSW clients, as an approved Counsellor, as well as clients whose private health insurance recognises Mental Health Social Workers.
Not sure what applies to you? Just ask - I'm happy to walk you through it!