Time to see yourself in a different light?
counselling & psychotherapy for men
with Courtney Pearson
Geelong, Victoria
Do you feel overwhelmed and alone?
Are you struggling to form meaningful connections with others?
Are the traditional ‘rules’ of masculinity preventing you from living your best life?
It’s time to take the plunge and seek the mental and emotional health support you deserve!
Welcome!
At Mindful Elk Therapy we offer counselling and psychotherapy for men who want to improve their relationship with not only themselves, but with others. We provide a safe space for receiving mental and emotional self-care within an environment of empathy, acceptance and authenticity.
You might benefit from therapy if:
You are experiencing a relationship breakdown or family separation.
Workplace stress is causing you to feel anxious or depressed.
You are struggling to find your purpose in life.
You feel burnt out and isolated by the need to be the ‘provider’ for your family.
You feel pressure to succeed yet feel unfulfilled despite your achievements.
You’re wrestling with the pressure of societal ideals of masculinity, resulting in not feeling good enough.
You are having difficulties regulating your emotions.
You are using work, alcohol or excessive risk-taking to avoid facing your emotions.
Childhood lessons about how a man should be ‘tough’ have resulted in an inability to be vulnerable.
We provide the tools and support to help you:
Navigate confusing emotions and develop healthy emotion regulation skills.
Explore interpersonal trauma.
Overcome mental health disorders such as anxiety and depression.
Break unhealthy relationship patterns.
Embrace your strengths and set realistic goals.
Forgive your mistakes and develop self-awareness of your actions.
Discover your own unique identity and feel confident as yourself.
Hi! I’m Courtney.
I am a counsellor and psychotherapist based in Geelong, Victoria.
I am also a mother, stepmother, wife, daughter, sister and friend. I was inspired to follow this career path by my own life experience, when I realised that in caring for everyone else, I had neglected my own mental and emotional health. This was putting strain upon my relationships with others, and most importantly, my relationship with myself.
I chose to specialise in men’s mental health because I have witnessed first-hand the damaging effects of men not seeking out appropriate and effective mental health support. My mission is to provide a nurturing service that helps to break down the social stigma of men asking for help and allow men to face their issues before they spiral out of control.
I consider therapy as mental and emotional self-care. It can help us to manage stress, ease harmful symptoms of mental disorders, and learn coping strategies to adapt to life’s curveballs. It can help to process interpersonal trauma that has been previously ignored. It can also help us to find our true selves when we seem to have lost sight of who we are whilst prioritising other peoples’ needs.
I use a person-centred and trauma-informed approach to provide personalised therapy. I specialise in narrative therapy, attachment-based therapies, emotion-focused therapy and strength-based therapies. I provide culturally competent and ethical therapy, and provide an authentic service based on empathy, safety and honesty.
I believe that understanding ourselves and exploring the impact of our experiences can improve our wellbeing.
I can’t wait to collaborate with you!
Courtney has a Master of Counselling and Psychotherapy and is an accredited Narrative Therapy Practitioner. She is a registered member of the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA)
You’ve been taught to be strong, but it’s time to reclaim how you really feel.
It takes courage to recognise you need support.
Let’s get started!
We offer individual counselling & psychotherapy
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In-person
Meet at our beautiful clinic for those wanting to experience traditional face-to-face therapy.
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Online
A flexible option for for those who feel more comfortable experiencing therapy from the comfort of their own space.
Contact Us
Ready to embark upon your journey to mental and emotional wellness? Just share a few details and we’ll be in touch soon. We’re excited to connect with you!