Adrian Workman , PACFA

Adrian Workman is a clinical counsellor with over 10 years of professional experience helping men and young people navigate challenging life moments. He blends a clinical perspective with an approachable, masculine presence that many clients find relatable and grounding. Adrian’s practice emphasizes practical strategies and clear guidance, supporting clients as they work toward greater clarity, resilience, and purpose.

Known for quickly building trust and rapport, Adrian brings curiosity and focus to each conversation, helping people uncover insights and try new ways of coping. He has particular experience supporting adolescent boys, young men, first-time fathers, and separated fathers, and he works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, grief, parenting difficulties, anger, and transitions in life.

Adrian uses a flexible, integrated counselling style that acts as a toolkit of evidence-based therapeutic techniques, tailored to each person’s needs. He is registered with PACFA, the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia, a professional association for counsellors and psychotherapists. With a practical orientation and a commitment to skills-based work, Adrian helps clients build strategies they can apply between sessions to manage challenges and move forward with confidence.

Evidence-based approaches for online support

Adrian uses practical, skills-based interventions that teach clear strategies for managing stress, anxiety, anger, and everyday pressures. These techniques focus on developing coping tools, emotion regulation skills, and problem-solving steps that can be practiced between sessions to reduce distress and improve daily functioning.

He also offers attachment-focused work that explores relationship patterns, abandonment concerns, and family-of-origin issues. This approach helps clients understand how past experiences shape current connections and supports the development of healthier ways of relating to others.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Adrian works with each person to identify goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful, adjusting methods over time so the therapy fits the client’s needs and circumstances.

Online therapy with Adrian is available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for busy schedules and different comfort levels. These options make it easier to access consistent support from licensed professionals without needing to travel, and they allow therapy to fit into everyday life while still focusing on meaningful progress.