Simon Dowling
Counsellor or psychotherapist (ACA, PACFA or CPCA). A supportive space to explore, grow and find your way forward
About
I have been working as a counsellor for the past five years, supporting young people and adults through a range of personal, emotional and relational challenges. I am passionate about creating a safe, respectful and collaborative space where people feel heard, understood and able to explore what matters to them.
My approach is tailored to each individual. Rather than assuming there is one way of working that suits everyone, I take time to understand the person, their goals and what they hope to achieve from counselling. From there, we work collaboratively to find approaches that are most helpful for them.
I value the expertise that clients bring about their own lives and believe counselling works best when it is a genuine partnership. My aim is to help clients recognise their existing strengths, discover possibilities and move towards the changes they want to make.
Alongside my counselling work, I have begun supervising counsellors in 2026. I enjoy supporting other practitioners in developing their confidence, reflective practice and professional skills.
I am committed to ongoing learning and professional development and to providing counselling that is compassionate, respectful and responsive to each client's individual needs.
What a first session looks like
We start with what brings you to counselling, and what you would most like to get from the session. We can then spend some time getting to know each other or head straight into what you would like help with. I'm happy to get your cue of what would be most helpful, or I can lead the session a bit more directly, if that is what you would prefer. All going well, by the end of the session we would have developed some ideas about what would be helpful in the future, and what the next steps are that would lead you to your desired change.
In Simon's own words.
Works with
Approach
- Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)
- Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT)
- Dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT)
- Coaching
- Psychodynamic therapy
- Family and relationship work
Qualifications
BA Counselling, Level 1 Certified Solution Focused Therapy Practitioner, Certificate 4 in Disability Work.
Fees
$120 a session, set by the practitioner. No GP plan needed. Not Medicare rebatable.
Where and how
Video sessions (telehealth) for clients anywhere in Australia.
Taking new clients.
Simon offers a 15 minute fit call before the first session, so you can check the fit.
We introduce you and you agree a first session time with Simon.
Membership
Member, ACA Level 3.
Membership checked by Inner Help on 06/11/2026 and re-checked yearly. This confirms the membership; it is not an assessment of the quality of care.
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