Men’s Mental Health Psychology on the Gold Coast

At OneMind Psychology and Wellness we are particularly passionate about men’s mental health. Men can experience significant psychological distress without necessarily describing it as “mental health”. Research consistently shows that men are less likely to seek help than women, however attitudes are changing and Australian data shows a substantial increase in men seeking help since 2021.

For some men distress may show up as irritability, anger, withdrawal, overworking, relationship difficulties, poor sleep, substance use and drinking, loss of motivation or feeling constantly switched on.

Some men have spent years managing difficult experiences on their own before deciding to seek professional support.

At OneMind Psychology and Wellness, therapy is tailored to your individual circumstances, goals, and communication style. You don’t need to have everything figured out before you make an appointment.

What can men see a psychologist for?

    • Self-confidence

    • work performance

    • motivation

    • leadership

    • high pressure environments

    • self belief

    • personal goals

    • Relationship breakdown

    • Communication difficulties

    • Emotional intimacy

    • Separation

    • Family conflict

    • Difficulties trusting others

    • Racing thoughts

    • Constant worrying

    • Feeling on edge

    • Work stress

    • Overwhelm

    • Difficulty switching off

    • Loss of interest

    • Low mood

    • Isolation

    • Loss of purpose

    • Feeling flat

    • Difficulty getting motivated

    • Frustration

    • Reactivity

    • Emotional outbursts

    • Difficulty communicating emotions

    • Feeling overwhelmed by emotions

    • Traumatic experiences

    • Childhood trauma/neglect

    • Military trauma

    • workplace trauma

    • Hypervigilance

    • Complex PTSD

    • Nightmares/sleep issues

    • Avoidance

    • Divorce/separation

    • becoming a father

    • career changes

    • retirement

    • redundancy

    • identity changes

    • Grief and Loss

    • Difficulty sleeping

    • Racing thoughts at night

    • Exhaustion

    • Burnout

    • Chronic stress

“But I’m not really a therapy person”

You don’t have to be.

Many men don’t seek psychology because they don’t want to spend weeks talking about their childhood or analysing every feeling.

Psychological therapy doesn’t have to look like that.

Sessions can be structured around what is happening in your life now, what you want to change and what is getting in the way.

Where appropriate, therapy may involve understanding patterns, developing practical strategies, processing difficult experiences and building the skills needed to move forward.

What happens in therapy?

1. Understand what’s happening

We look at what is bringing you to therapy, what’s happening in your life and how it is affecting your functioning. For some, simply talking about things in the presence of an objective and compassionate listener is a major vehicle for therapeutic change.

2. Identify patterns

Together we may explore triggers, reactions, beliefs, behaviours and emotional responses that may be keeping you stuck.

3. Develop practical strategies

Depending on your goals and needs, this may involve strategies for emotional regulation, stress, relationships, communication, confidence or managing difficult thoughts and emotions.

4. Process difficult experiences

Where trauma or distressing experiences are contributing to current difficulties, trauma-focused approaches may be considered.

5. Build lasting change

The aim is to help you understand yourself more clearly, respond differently to difficult situations and develop greater flexibility and confidence in your life.

““We think, we listen but very rarely do we listen with real understanding and true empathy, yet listening of this very special kind is one of the most potent forms for change that I know.””
— Carl Rogers

Trauma and PTSD in men

Trauma doesn’t always look like fear or sadness.

For some men, unresolved trauma can show up as anger, emotional shutdown, hypervigilance, difficulty trusting people, relationship problems, sleep disturbance, avoidance or feeling constantly on guard.

Trauma can come from childhood experiences, relationships, accidents, workplaces, military service, emergency services, exposure to violence or other overwhelming experiences.

OneMind Psychology and Wellness provides trauma-informed psychological support, including EMDR where clinically appropriate.

Learn more about Trauma & PTSD Psychology →