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Therapy that meets men where they are. Practical, direct, no jargon.
Mental health support for men — working with stress, low mood, relationships, work pressure, and identity, in a space that doesn't moralise.
Key information you should know
- Australian men are statistically less likely to seek help for mental health — but when they do, outcomes are strong.
- Therapy doesn't have to look like sitting on a couch talking about your feelings — many men prefer practical, goal-oriented work.
- Common reasons men come to therapy: relationship breakdown, work pressure, anger, low mood, identity, and big life changes.
Signs you might benefit from men's mental health support
- Increasing irritability or anger you didn't used to have
- Drinking more, or using other things to take the edge off
- Withdrawal from friends, family, or things you used to enjoy
- Sleep that's off — too much or not enough
- Pressure at work that's started spilling into the rest of life
- Difficulty in close relationships — partner, kids, mates
- A sense that you should be coping better than you are
How therapy can help with men's mental health
Men seek therapy for stress, anger, relationship problems, work pressure, trauma, and low mood, though stigma and stoic norms still delay many from starting.
Succoris offers direct, practical conversations without forcing emotional disclosure before you are ready. Telehealth and in-person options are available across our clinic network.
Psychologists who support men's mental health
4 psychologists with experience in men's mental health.
Accepting new clientsBook with CarolineCaroline Gorman
Psychologist & Clinic Manager
Caroline is an experienced psychologist who supports clients across the lifespan to work towards meaningful therapeutic outcomes. With more than 15 years of experience, she brings a thoughtful, non-judgemental approach.
Works from Succoris Sunbury
Dr Kim Mihaljevic
Clinical Psychologist
Kim offers a compassionate, person-centred approach, supporting individuals to improve their emotional wellbeing and live a meaningful life. She works collaboratively with clients aged 15 and over.
Works from Succoris Sunbury
Accepting new clientsBook with RyanRyan Dixon
Psychologist
Ryan is a thoughtful and down to earth psychologist who brings a strong blend of clinical expertise, relationship-focused work and real world experience to support individuals and couples through meaningful change.
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Accepting new clientsBook with SumairaSumaira Yousaf
Psychologist
Sumaira Yousaf is a registered General Psychologist with extensive international clinical experience across Australia and the UAE. She works with children, adolescents, adults, and families with a warm, strengths-focused approach.
Works from Succoris Sunbury
Common questions about men's mental health
Why is men's mental health talked about separately?
Men often face particular barriers to seeking help, and are statistically less likely to reach out, sometimes because of expectations about how men should cope. This matters because untreated distress can build. Talking about men's mental health is about making support more accessible and relevant, not about suggesting men's struggles differ in worth. When men do seek help, outcomes are strong.
Therapy is not really for me. Would it actually help?
Many men feel this way at first. Therapy does not have to mean lying on a couch talking endlessly about feelings. It can be practical and goal-focused, working on specific issues like stress, anger, relationship difficulties, low mood, or a big life change. You set the direction. Plenty of men find that having a straightforward, confidential space to think things through is genuinely useful.
What do men commonly come to therapy for?
Common reasons include work pressure and stress, relationship breakdown or conflict, anger, low mood or feeling flat, big transitions like separation or fatherhood, and questions about identity and purpose. Physical symptoms, sleep problems, or drinking more than usual can also be part of it. Whatever brings you in, a psychologist can help you understand what is going on and what to do about it.
How do I get started, and is it confidential?
You can contact us directly, as no referral is needed to book, and what you discuss is confidential within standard professional limits your psychologist will explain. A GP Mental Health Treatment Plan may provide Medicare rebates on individual sessions. Telehealth is available if that is easier to fit around work. Reach out and we will help you find the right psychologist.
What are the signs of depression in men?
Depression in men does not always look like sadness. It can show up as irritability or anger, withdrawing from others, working excessively, taking risks, or drinking more than usual. Physical symptoms like fatigue, poor sleep, and low energy are common, along with loss of interest and difficulty concentrating. Because these signs are less obviously linked to depression, they are often missed. If several are lingering, it is worth speaking with a GP or psychologist.
Prefer to reach out directly? We're happy to help.