Counselling and Men’s Behaviour Change Counselling in Australia


Who Matters – Who Matters to You? Supporting Safer Relationships Through Accountability and Personal Growth.
If You’re Feeling Stuck, Overwhelmed, or Concerned About the Direction of Your Relationships

You may be here because:

  • Conflict at home feels uncomfortable, tense or escalating
  • You’ve been told your anger or behaviour is hurting your relationship
  • You’re carrying stress, grief, or unresolved trauma
  • You feel overwhelmed, reactive, or shut down
  • You want healthier communication and more stable family life

Who Matters provides individual counselling and men’s behaviour change counselling focused on responsibility, emotional regulation, safety, and sustainable change.

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Areas of Work

Our areas of focus

  • Men’s behaviour change counselling –
    • For men concerned about anger, control, or harmful behaviour in relationships, structured behaviour change counselling focuses on:
      • Recognising patterns of intimidation or control
      • Taking responsibility without shame
      • Understanding the impact of behaviour on partners and children
      • Developing safer responses under stress
      • Building respectful, accountable relationship practices
    • Unlike general counselling alone, behaviour change counselling centres impact, safety, and accountability.
      • This approach is particularly suited to men who:
      • Are not ready for a group Men’s Behaviour Change Program (MBCP)
      • Have been deemed unsuitable for group programs
      • Want individual, structured support
      • Are seeking change before issues escalate further
  • Individual counselling –
    • Individual counselling is available for men and women seeking support with:
      • Relationship stress and conflict
      • Grief and loss
      • Trauma and its ongoing impact
      • Anxiety, overwhelm, or emotional shutdown
      • Life transitions and identity challenges
    • This work provides a structured, reflective space to understand patterns, build regulation skills, and strengthen emotional stability.
  • Clinical & professional supervision –
    • Who Matters also provides supervision, consultation, and training for practitioners working with complex relational dynamics, accountability frameworks, and domestic and family violence contexts.
  • Resources & learning (“coming soon”) –
    • Practical tools, videos, and training to support responsible practice and informed change.

Why a structured, accountable approach matters

Whether working with grief, trauma, relationship conflict, or behaviour change, the approach remains grounded in:

  • Accountability without shaming
  • Respect without collusion
  • Clear boundaries
  • Evidence-informed practice
  • Attention to safety in relationships

Where harmful behaviour is present, the safety of affected family members remains central.

Where distress or trauma is the focus, care and stabilisation guide the work.

For Professionals & Referrers

Who Matters works alongside professionals, services, and systems supporting individuals and families where risk, responsibility, and relational safety are key considerations.

Supervision, consultation, and training are available for practitioners seeking to strengthen their confidence and capability in working with men and complex relational dynamics.

Resources & Future Direction

Developing resources for safer practice

Who Matters is developing practical resources, videos, and professional learning materials to support consistent, accountable work with men and families.

These resources are designed to complement — not replace — safe, ethical practice and are informed by clinical experience and reflective supervision.

Enquiries and referrals

If you are seeking counselling, supervision, or professional consultation, you are welcome to make contact to discuss suitability and next steps.

Further Resources and Information