men’s counselling northern beaches and north shore for men who want support
straight-up support for men in manly, North Sydney and across the north shore who want clarity, strength and real tools that hold up in everyday life.
looking for men’s counselling in manly or st leonards that actually makes sense. you’re in the right place.
You don’t have to figure it all out alone
No jargon. No judgement. Just honest conversation - from one man to another, to help you cut through the noise and move forward.
At The Counselling Practice, we know asking for help can feel like a big step, especially for men who aren’t used to opening up. We offer men’s counselling on the Northern Beaches and the North Shore that is practical, honest and grounded in real life.
No complicated intake forms first up. No long wait times. No judgement about what brought you here.
Our approach is simple: support that actually helps. Whether you’re dealing with stress, anger, burnout or relationship pressure, you’ll get tools that work when it counts.
We handle the logistics so you can focus on what matters, making your life a little lighter.
who carries you…when you’re carrying everyone else?
Every man feels the weight to provide, perform and keep it all together. You show up for your family, your team, your mates… but what do you do when your own load becomes too heavy?
TThat’s where men’s counselling on the Northern Beaches and North Shore can help. At The Counselling Practice, I offer space to talk honestly, not to fix you, because you’re not broken.
It’s about helping you see more clearly, strip away the silent pressures and turn that weight you are carrying into strength you can actually use.
We help support men towards lives that feel less heavy, more honest and genuinely their own.
Relieving men from the pressures they carry.
Life doesn’t stop for stress, anxiety or relationship struggles. You keep holding it together for everyone else, even when it feels like too much.
That’s where we can assist. Our men’s counselling Northern Beaches and North Shore service is built for men who are tired of pretending everything’s fine. Together, we strip back the noise, get honest, and help you walk out stronger, clearer and more at ease.
Dedicated Men’s Counselling for Northern Suburbs & Northern Beaches
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Executive Stress Support for Men – When Success Feels Empty
You’ve worked hard, earned respect, and built the life everyone said you should want. But at the top, it feels hollow. Achievements don’t land, and the pressure never lets up.
This is counselling for high-performing men who look successful on the outside but feel stuck, anxious, or burnt out inside. Together, we’ll cut through the noise and find clarity that actually lasts.
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The Weight of Being 'The Strong One' - Male Provider Stress
Your family, your team, your parents — everyone relies on you. You’re the problem-solver, the one who has it together. But who carries you when you’re running on empty?
Our counselling for men in Manly & the Northern Beaches helps you let go of the impossible pressure to always be strong and instead find healthier ways to cope, connect, and move forward.
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Anger Management Support for Men – Manly & Northern Beaches
The smallest things set you off: traffic, kids being loud, your partner asking a simple question. You hate how quickly you lose it, but you can’t seem to stop.
Our anger management counselling for men gives you tools to pause, understand what’s really driving the reaction, and rebuild calmer, stronger relationships with the people who matter most.
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Relationship Support for Men – Manly Based sessions
Your partner says you’re “emotionally unavailable.” She’s right - you’ve been checked out. You want to connect but don’t know how anymore.
With relationship counselling for men, we strip back the jargon and get practical about communication. You’ll learn how to show up, speak up, and reconnect — not just with your partner, but with yourself.
Common men’s counselling issues we see in Manly, the Northern Beaches and the North Shore.
At TCP, I support men in Manly and St Leonards as they navigate stress, changes in who they are becoming and relationship challenges across the Northern Beaches and the North Shore.
Work Stress & Career Counselling
Executive burnout counselling – practical help in Manly when rest isn’t enough..
Workplace stress therapy – feeling like a fraud despite your success
Leadership pressure support – carrying the weight of being the one everyone relies on.
Career transition counselling – when the path forward isn’t clear anymore.
Relationship & Marriage Support for Men
Marriage support for men – when work and stress spill into your relationship.
Fatherhood Support – worried you’re repeating your own father’s mistakes
Men’s communication support – when you and your partner speak different languages
Work-life balance support – when you can’t be everything to everyone
Male Identity & Life Transitions
Midlife crisis support - "Is this all there is?" moments
Men's health anxiety - When your body forces you to slow down
Empty nest syndrome therapy - When your kids don't need you the same way
Retirement support - Who are you when you're not what you do?
Mental Health Treatment for Men – Depression, Anxiety & Anger
Managing anger – when your temper controls you
Support with depression – working through numbness, irritability or withdrawal.
Support wth anxiety – when perfectionism becomes a prison
Coping with habits – when coping mechanisms become problems
Whether you’re dealing with stress at work, pressure at home, or just feeling stuck, men’s counselling Manly offers a space to talk things through and practical support to help you find clarity and tools you can use in everyday life.
Damian Kernahan
Counselling + Coaching + Support
Counselling for men has a blind spot.
For a lot of men, counselling can feel heavy on theory and feelings, but light on cut-through. Some walk away feeling like they’ve just gone in circles, putting in the effort without much shift.
I know, because I’ve been there.
After years of “doing the work” with little progress, a male counsellor I was seeing after a couple of sessions, cut straight to the point:
“I can’t help you Damian if you’re not going to be honest with me. Unless you drop the act, we’re done here.”
It hit me like a freight train.
That moment showed me what many men sense but can't articulate: sometimes change needs blunt honesty and a practical approach, not endless theory. From that truth, The Counselling Practice was born..
We’re not here to fix you. You’re not broken. I wasn’t broken, I just needed some support, honesty and some much-needed context.
We’re here to cut through the noise, tell it straight and support and back you with practical clarity that holds up in the real world - not just in the counselling room.
Your first session is free. No commitment, no jargon, no intake forms. Just an honest conversation about what’s going on and whether this approach makes sense for you.
Available in person in Manly & Balgowlah, or online across Australia.
Ready to stop pretending everything's fine?
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For full transparency, I’m currently undertaking a Diploma of Counselling with the Australian Institute of Professional Counsellors. I also hold a Bachelor’s degree and an MBA from the AGSM, along with a Certificate in Mental Health First Aid (MHFA Australia) as an Accredited MHFAider®.
So, although I haven’t yet completed my Counselling Diploma, I bring both professional training and lived experience. I know what it’s like to carry the load, hold it together for everyone else, and still feel stuck.
real talk
practical tools
no wellness bs
men’s counselling in manly & the northern beaches - straight-up conversations that cut through the noise and help you get real clarity and real change.
men’s counselling north shore and northern beaches - practical and real.
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Forget months lying on a couch rehashing the past. Our sessions get straight to what’s happening right now - what’s not working, and how to change it. Think of it as strategic planning for your life, but guided by someone who knows the pressure men face at work, at home, and in relationships.
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You solve problems. You need practical tools, not vague advice. That’s why our men’s counselling in the Northern Beaches is focused on solutions you can use today. We start with the “why,” so the “how” sticks. No wellness jargon -just real strategies that work in real life.
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After 40 years in the corporate world, I know the weight of responsibility - building companies, leading teams, being the one everyone relies on. This isn’t textbook therapy. It’s men’s support in Manly and Balgowlah from someone who’s lived that pressure and gets what you’re carrying.
The real issues men face (but rarely talk about)
Work & Performance Pressure
Work consuming your life – Success feels hollow, burnout is real
Can’t switch off – Mind racing at 3am about everything you should be handling
Performance anxiety – Work, relationships, life – nothing feels effortless anymore
Feeling like you’re failing – As a father, partner, leader – despite doing everything “right”.
Relationships, Anger & Coping
Anger you can’t control – Losing it over small things, leaving others walking on eggshells
Relationships falling apart – Your partner says you’re “emotionally unavailable”
Drinking more than you should – It started as stress relief, now it’s a problem
Carrying everyone else’s problems – But with nowhere to put down your own load.
Loss, Identity & Stuckness
Losing your sense of self – The man in the mirror isn’t who you thought you’d become
Unprocessed grief – Loss of a parent, job, identity, or dreams you can’t move through
Stuck in old patterns – Reacting the same ways that keep holding you back
Counselling Where & When You Need It
We work with men across North Sydney and the Northern Beaches, offering in person sessions in Balgowlah and Manly, or confidential online counselling you can access anywhere in Australia.
Evening sessions for busy professionals
Confidential North Shore and Northern Beaches locations with easy parking
Online video counselling for shift workers and frequent travellers
Serving Men Across Nortyh Shore and Northern Beaches:
Northern Beaches locations include Manly, Balgowlah, Mosman, Seaforth, Cremorne, Curl Curl, Dee Why, Forestville, Frenchs Forest, Beacon Hill, Cromer, Narrabeen, Mona Vale and Newport.
North Shore locations include St Leonards, Crows Nest, Chatswood, North Sydney, Milsons Point and Lane Cove.