A male counsellor in Manly who actually gets it.
practical, straight-up support for men who want real tools - not talk in circles.
Whether you’re under pressure at work, stuck in your own head, or just carrying too much - this is a space to work it through with someone who’s been there.
No judgement. No therapy-speak. Just real conversations that help you cut through the noise and start moving forward.
A male counsellor in Manly - without the jargon, judgement or waitlist.
From connection to clarity, we keep things straightforward.
No scripts. No sessions that go nowhere. Just honest conversation that helps you cut through the noise and get your footing back.
At The Counselling Practice, we know that seeking help isn’t always easy, especially for men.
If you’re based in Manly, Balgowlah or anywhere across the Northern Beaches, you can access support from a male counsellor who understands the pressures you’re under.
No complicated forms. No long waitlists. No need to explain yourself.
The support I offer is direct, practical, and focused on what men actually need, not always relying on what the textbooks say.
You don’t have to figure it all out alone. We take care of the logistics so you can focus on what matters:
feeling lighter, clearer and more in control.
who carries you…when you’re carrying everyone else?
Every man feels the pressure to keep it all together.
You show up for your partner, your kids, your team, your mates.
Always the strong one. Always the dependable one.
But when your own load gets too heavy… who’s got your back?
That’s where I come in — a male counsellor in Manly offering real support, not textbook theory.
At The Counselling Practice, this isn’t about fixing you. You’re not broken.
It’s about cutting through the noise, seeing things clearly, and turning the silent weight you’ve been carrying into something more useful.
This is a space to make life feel lighter. More honest. And fully your own.
When the pressure builds, real support makes the difference
You don’t get to pause life just because you’re overwhelmed.
Stress doesn’t wait. Neither do burnout, blowups, or breakdowns at home or work.
You push through anyway. Keeping it together for everyone else while running on empty.
That’s where support from a male counsellor in Manly can help.
This isn’t about endless talk or digging up your past unless it matters.
It’s about clearing the fog, getting straight about what’s really going on and finding tools that actually help.
This is your space to speak freely. No judgement. No fluff.
Just a chance to take the weight off - even if it’s just for an hour - and start getting some clarity back.
YOU ARE NOT ALONE
Support from a male counsellor in Manly, for the pressure you’re under
Not every man needs the same kind of help. But most are carrying more than they let on. Here are some of the real reasons men in Manly, Balgowlah and across the Northern Beaches reach out:
when success still feels empty
You’ve done everything right. Worked hard. Achieved plenty. But the pressure hasn’t eased and inside, you’re anxious, burnt out or just… numb.
This is support for high-functioning men who need clarity that actually lasts.
When you’re always the strong one
You’re the one holding it all together. At work, at home, in your family - people lean on you. But when you’re running on empty, who’s got your back?
This space helps men across Manly and Balgowlah take the weight off and reconnect with what matters.
When anger boils over too fast
The smallest things trigger it. Traffic. A careless comment. Your kids being loud. You hate how quickly it flares up and how long it sticks around.
I work with men to understand what’s really underneath that edge — and to rebuild calmer, more respectful ways of showing up.
When relationships feel like hard work
You’ve heard it before. That you’re emotionally unavailable. That you’re hard to read. You know something’s not working, but talking about it feels impossible.
This support is practical. Direct. No theory, no circles, just tools that help you speak up and show up, with your partner, your kids, and yourself.
The pressure shows up, even when you’re holding it together
The mental load doesn’t always look like a crisis. Sometimes it shows up as quiet burnout, simmering anger or just feeling disconnected from the man you used to be. Across Manly and the Northern Beaches, men come to speak with a male counsellor when that silent pressure starts to feel too heavy to carry alone.
Here’s what that can feel like:
Work pressure that never switches off
You’re outwardly successful but constantly burnt out
You feel like a fraud, even though you’ve achieved a lot
You go to bed wired, wake up tired and still feel like you’re falling behind
Relationship tension that never seems to ease
You’re told you’re “emotionally unavailable” and don’t know how to be any other way
Fights escalate quickly, then end in silence
You feel distant — from your partner, your family, even yourself
Anger that catches you off guard
You snap at small things and then regret it
Your reactions scare you, and others are starting to notice
You feel out of control, but also exhausted by keeping it all in
Life transitions that shake your sense of self
You’re asking: “Is this it?” but no answer is coming
Your body is telling you to slow down, but you keep pushing
Big changes like retirement or becoming an empty nester have left you directionless
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. So, although not having yet graduated, I still bring a lot of 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 counselling that cut through the noise and help you get real clarity and real change.
men’s counselling in manly & the 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.
What a male counsellor in Manly can help you work through
The real stuff men bring into the room — when they’re ready to stop carrying it alone
At The Counselling Practice, this isn’t just talk for talk’s sake. It’s where you lay down the stuff that’s been weighing on you for months, maybe years.
Whether it’s keeping you up at night, burning you out during the day, or making you feel like you’re losing your grip… we get into it, honestly and head-on.
Here’s what men across Manly and the Northern Beaches often come to work through:
Work & Performance Pressure
Feeling like success still doesn’t feel good
Sleepless nights with a racing mind - something we often explore through anxiety counselling.
High-functioning burnout no one else sees
Doing everything “right” — but still feeling like you’re failing
Relationships, Anger & Coping
Snapping at your partner or kids, then regretting it
Emotional distance that’s grown too wide - something we work through in relationship counselling for men.
Drinking or distractions that started as relief — now feel like escapes
Carrying everyone else’s problems with nowhere to offload your own
Loss, Identity & Stuckness
Not recognising yourself anymore, a common sign of male burnout or depression.
Grieving people, roles, or dreams you never processed
Repeating the same old patterns — and finally wanting to stop
Support from a male counsellor in Manly - when and where it suits you
I work with men across Manly, Balgowlah, and the Northern Beaches, offering private in-person sessions. Whether you need to fit sessions around work, family, or shift schedules, we make it work. Confidential Northern Beaches locations with easy parking
Serving Men Across the Northern Beaches:
Primary locations: Manly, Balgowlah, Mosman, Seaforth, Cremorne Extended areas: Curl Curl, Dee Why, Forestville, Frenchs Forest, Beacon Hill, Cromer, Narrabeen, Mona Vale, Newport