Men's Counselling
Practical, relationship-aware counselling for men navigating pressure, relationship difficulties, separation, fatherhood, alcohol concerns, grief, trauma or major life changes.
Whether you have chosen counselling yourself, or someone important to you has said that something needs to change, this is an opportunity to understand what is happening and decide what you want to work towards.
Men often reach counselling when something important is under pressure. You could already know exactly what needs attention, or simply recognise that the way things are going cannot continue.
For adult men.
Communication has broken down, you feel disconnected from your partner, or your relationship has reached a point where something needs to change.
You are adjusting to the end of a relationship, time away from your children, co-parenting difficulties or uncertainty about what comes next.
Pressure, long hours, FIFO work, responsibility or burnout are affecting your wellbeing, patience and relationships at home.
Alcohol is affecting your wellbeing, decisions or relationships, or you want support to maintain recovery and reduce the risk of relapse.
Grief, a significant loss, trauma or PTSD continues to influence how you feel, relate to others or move through daily life.
ADHD, autism or other neurodivergent differences can contribute to overwhelm, communication difficulties, repeated misunderstandings or feeling as though you are continually getting things wrong.
Counselling gives you time to look honestly at what is happening, understand the patterns beneath it and work towards changes that matter in your everyday life.
Slow things down and understand the pressures, experiences and repeated patterns that can affect you.
Separate what is within your influence from what is outside your control, particularly during relationship conflict or separation.
Develop more effective ways to manage pressure, communicate, make decisions and respond during difficult moments.
Define your goals and take practical steps towards the partner, father, family member or person you want to be.
Men's counselling is offered by Ken Byrne.
Counsellor · ACA, Member: 20240
Works with: Adult men, couples, parents and adult family members
Appointments are available at our South Perth clinic (close to Como, Applecross, Victoria Park and Mount Pleasant) and online across Australia, including for FIFO workers and people managing irregular schedules.
Choose an available appointment online. You do not need a referral, diagnosis or fully formed explanation of what is happening.
Your counsellor will help you make sense of the situation, identify your priorities and define what you want counselling to help you change.
Sessions combine reflection with practical work. You can review what is helping, what remains difficult and whether your approach needs to change.
That's a common starting point, and it's a good one. Whatever brings you here, counselling gives you a space of your own to work out what you want and how you want to move forward.
Not necessarily. Sessions are practical and goal-focused. You will talk through what's happening, but the aim is to work out what you want to change and how to get there, not simply to discuss emotions for their own sake.
Yes. Counselling can help you understand what's driving anger, recognise the build-up earlier and develop more effective ways to respond under pressure.
No. Discovery Family Therapy does not provide medical detox or residential rehabilitation. Counselling supports the psychological side of recovery, including relapse prevention and the impact of alcohol use on your relationships and wellbeing. If medical detox is needed, we can help you think through appropriate services.
Yes. What you discuss in sessions is confidential, within the legal and ethical limits that apply to all counselling, such as risk of serious harm.
No. You can book directly without a referral or a mental health care plan.
A Standard Appointment is $169.40. A couple or family session is $193.60 (60 minutes). Sessions are privately billed, without Medicare or private health rebates.
Self-managed and plan-managed participants can use eligible NDIS funding. Discovery Family Therapy is not a registered NDIS provider.
Yes. Sessions with Ken are available online across Australia as well as in person at our South Perth clinic, including for FIFO workers and men managing irregular schedules.
Counselling for FathersSupport with co-parenting, parenting pressure and staying connected with your children.
Couples CounsellingWhen it's a relationship that needs support too.
Divorce and Separation CounsellingSupport through separation and co-parenting change.
Neurodivergent SupportFor ADHD, autism and other neurodivergent differences.
Grief and Loss CounsellingSupport for loss and bereavement.
Trauma CounsellingFor past experiences still affecting you now.
You do not need to know exactly what kind of counselling you need. Book directly if you are ready, or tell us a little about what is happening and we will help you choose the most suitable first step.
Not sure where to start? Tell us what is happening, and we will help you find the right first step. Submitting this form does not confirm an appointment.
