Counselling Services
At Pinnacle, we create a safe and trusting environment where our clients can grow and realise their full potential.
Our counselling services are conducted in a safe environment and adhere to PACFA’s professional code of ethics.
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Counselling for Men
Andrew specialises in providing counselling for men, many of whom have been reluctant to seek help.
He works closely with clients to delve into behaviours and past traumas, address complex emotions, and help them develop coping strategies to navigate through life’s challenges.
Andrew works with clients of all ages, in person and online.
He uses a range of different tools and modalities to help clients work through a range of issues, including those listed below.
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Couples Counselling
At Pinnacle, our aim is early intervention, helping you make positive changes in your relationships and situations, to minimise conflict and manage emotional situations.
Andrew provides a safe and non-judgemental environment where couples can discuss their concerns, overcome tensions and strengthen your partnership.
Andrew can also help you manage the process of separation, minimising damage and helping you to heal and move forwards in life in a healthy way.
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Mentoring and Coaching
At Pinnacle, we specialise in mentoring and coaching clients to improve their lives, by helping them make the changes needed to reach their goals, whether personal or professional.
Mentoring and coaching differ from counselling in many ways, and are primarily focussed on the present and the future, without delving too much into the past.
Coaching may include career coaching, career change coaching, wellbeing coaching, resilience coaching, and more.
Mentoring and coaching services are provided in blocks (eg, 6, 10 or 20 sessions).
How it works
and why we’re different…
Not everyone feels comfortable lying on a couch in a therapist’s formal clinical rooms, so we offer something different.
We meet our clients in a variety of ways, including:
Coffee Counselling: we meet at a quiet cafe (or another venue that serves coffee), where we can talk and enjoy a coffee or tea (we buy!). Many clients feel very comfortable this way, as the session feels less like ‘therapy’ and more like chatting with a friend.
Walk and talk: the great outdoors gives a natural boost of energy, so we enjoy the sights and sounds of nature while we talk. We know lots of great public parks and ovals where we can walk or sit, at your pace. Rest assured that while it is quiet, there are people nearby to ensure you feel safe.
Online: very popular for those without transport or limited time options.
Of course, if you really want to meet in a clinical space or office, we can do that too.
What we can help with
Depression and mood disorders
Anxiety, panic attacks, stress, performance anxiety (eg, work presentations, public speaking, exams)
Health and medical issues:
coping with medical diagnoses and illnesses
adjusting to life after accident, disfigurement or disability
fear of medical tests and procedures
coping with changes to appearance and/or body image
Relationships: couples counselling, difficult relationships, family therapy, divorce and separation, child custody issues
Grief and bereavement
Self-esteem, life cycle counselling, personal development
Career development, redundancy, work-related issues
Types of therapy
Person Centred Therapy (PCT)
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Solutions-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Free consultation
We offer a free 20-minute initial consultation via telephone or online for all potential clients.
During the initial consultation, we will discuss what your general needs are, what service might be appropriate, what it would entail, and what you can expect from us.
The initial conversation is designed to see if we are a good ‘fit’ and if the relationship if right for you. Every individual is unique and the therapeutic relationship should make you feel comfortable.