Kenneth Byrne, Counsellor Perth
B.Sc. in Psychology, Grad. Dip. Counselling
(currently concluding Master's)
Addiction & Recovery, Grief & Loss and Relationships
Ken works with people navigating addiction, grief, and life’s more difficult turning points. If things feel heavy, uncertain, or stuck, he offers a calm and grounded space where you can begin to make sense of what’s happening and move forward in a way that feels steady and achievable.
You don’t have to carry this on your own.
A calm, supportive space to begin making sense of what you’re going through.
Areas of Practice & Special Interests
Ken supports individuals navigating complex emotional experiences, with a particular focus on the following areas:
Addiction & Recovery
Grief & Loss
Emotional Distress & Inner Conflict
Self-Confidence & Identity
Relationship & Attachment Patterns
Life Transitions & Direction
Ken works closely with individuals facing addiction, grief, and difficult life turning points. He offers a steady and supportive space to process what has been experienced, helping clients feel less alone while gently working toward stability, clarity, and change.
About Ken
Ken is a counsellor with a background in psychology and counselling, currently working with individuals across the lifespan, supporting those navigating addiction, grief, emotional distress, and life transitions.
Alongside his work at Discovery Family Therapy, Ken provides counselling within a residential rehabilitation setting, where he supports individuals recovering from alcohol and other drug dependence. His work often includes mentoring, emotional support, and facilitating reconnection between individuals and their families.
Ken also co-facilitates a grief and loss therapy group, supporting individuals processing complex loss experiences.
Ken's Approach
Ken’s approach is calm, reflective, and collaborative. He works alongside you to gently explore what sits beneath the surface, helping you make sense of your thoughts, emotions, and patterns in a way that feels manageable and respectful.
Sessions move at your pace, with a focus on building clarity, stability, and practical direction. Together, you work toward meaningful goals that support real and lasting change.
Clients often describe Ken as
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Calm and steady
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Easy to talk to
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Deeply listens without judgement
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Insightful and thoughtful
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Practical and grounded
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Collaborative
A Bit About Ken
What I value about being a counsellor:
I value seeing people move from feeling stuck or overwhelmed to having greater clarity and direction. Supporting that shift, in a way that feels steady and achievable, is what matters most to me in this work.
What is unique about me as a counsellor:
My background in philosophy shapes how I understand people, allowing me to explore not just what is happening, but why it matters and how it fits into your broader life. This helps create a more thoughtful and considered approach, where we look beyond surface-level solutions to build deeper, lasting change.
My most impressive achievements:
Supporting individuals through addiction recovery and seeing them rebuild stability in their lives
One quirky fact about me:
I enjoy quiet evenings with music, good food, and time to reflect.
What to Expect in Your First Session
Your first session is a chance to talk through what’s been happening in a calm and supportive space. There is no pressure to have everything figured out.
We will explore what has brought you here, what feels most important right now, and what you would like support with. From there, we can begin to shape a direction that feels manageable and right for you.
You can move at your own pace, and the focus is on helping you feel comfortable, understood, and supported from the very beginning.
You don’t have to have it all figured out
If something here feels familiar, this may be a good place to start. You can take this at your own pace, with support that meets you where you are.
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Family & Mental Health Resources
Rather than offering quick fixes or advice, these resources aim to support understanding.
Distress is explored in context, including relationships, development, nervous systems, and life circumstances, with care taken to avoid pathologising language or fear-based messaging.
New articles are added as needed, not on a fixed schedule.
Quick Links
Locations:
South Perth:
Suite 5,
95 Canning Highway,
South Perth, 6151
Who we help
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Children aged 3 -12
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Employment Assistance Program EAP
Policies & Procedures