Therapy & Support Services
Melbourne and Online Across Australia
Bent Couch provides counselling for gay, bisexual and queer men, with in-person sessions in Melbourne and secure online therapy Australia-wide.
Individual Counselling
One-to-one therapy for:
• Anxiety and overthinking
• Burnout and emotional exhaustion
• Shame and self-criticism
• Loneliness and disconnection
• Grief and life transitions
• Identity shifts and coming out later in life
Sessions are steady, structured and grounded in respect.
Book your first counselling session
Couples Counselling
Support for gay and queer couples who want clearer communication and stronger emotional connection.
I support couples with:
• Relationship strain
• Intimacy concerns
• Opening relationships
• Conflict patterns
• Rebuilding trust
Many gay couples care deeply about each other yet still find certain conversations surprisingly difficult to have.
Book your first counselling session
Not ready for counselling yet?
Book a 15-minute Discovery Call
Community & Professional Spaces
These spaces extend the work beyond the therapy room.
Community Couch Conversations: A fortnightly online discussion group for gay and queer men seeking connection and honest conversation. Join Community Couch Conversations
National Mental Health Survey: Contribute to a growing national picture of gay and queer men’s mental health in Australia. Complete the Anonymous Survey
Counsellors Online Couch Community: A monthly online group for Australian counsellors in private practice to connect and grow. Learn more and register
All services are delivered by Shaun, a qualified and registered counsellor, in accordance with the Australian Counselling Association Code of Ethics.
Starting Counselling?
We begin with a simple conversation
There is no pressure to have it all figured out
We go at a pace that feels manageable and focus on what matters most to you
Over time, we make sense of what is happening and find ways forward that feel steady and realistic
We work with practical, evidence-informed approaches such as talk-based therapy, cognitive behavioural strategies and acceptance-based work, tailored to your needs
Counselling is not about fixing you. It is about helping you understand your patterns and move forward with greater clarity
Online
Our online counselling sessions are via telehealth and can be offered anywhere around Australia
In-Person Counselling
Our in-person counselling sessions are located in Melbourne CBD
Counselling sessions available from 10am to 6pm, Monday to Friday
Additional sessions available on request in the evenings and on Saturdays (dependant on availability)
Are you ready to connect?
We offer a free, confidential 15-minute chat to ensure that Bent Couch Counselling is right for you.
Or if you’re ready to book in for counselling, you can do so directly below.