WHAT WE DOPrograms & Services
Counselling, group work and action-method workshops for real, embodied change — on the Sunshine Coast and online.
OUR APPROACH Change Happens in Action, Not Just Conversation
Most therapy asks you to sit still and talk. We do that too — but we also get you up and moving, because insight you can feel and rehearse tends to stick in a way that insight you only discuss does not. Whether you're working through addiction and recovery, processing trauma, doing the deeper inner work many men never get a safe space for, or you simply feel stuck, we meet you where you are and work at your pace. This is an openly inclusive, LGBTIQA+-affirming practice — everyone is welcome here.
TAILORED 1:1 SUPPORTCounselling That Meets You Where You Are
Confidential individual sessions for addiction and recovery, trauma, anxiety, life transitions, men's wellbeing, and LGBTIQA+-affirming support. In person at Coolum Beach, walking the trails of Mt Coolum, or online via secure telehealth anywhere in Australia.
Clinical Counselling — A secure space to unpack what’s weighing on you and address the root causes, not just the symptoms. Evidence-based, and backed by full professional registration (ACA & PACFA).
Coastal & Mountain Ecotherapy — Trade the consulting room for the coastline. Walking side-by-side helps regulate the nervous system and lets you process difficult things with less resistance and more clarity.
Telehealth — Secure online sessions that fit your life, wherever you are. The same depth of work, no commute.
GROUP WORKDo the Work Alongside Others
There’s a particular power in doing this work in a group — you see your patterns reflected back, you’re witnessed, and you realise you’re not the only one. Our free weekly Psychodrama Club (Monday evenings) is the easiest, no-pressure way to experience the approach. Themed group work and closed therapeutic groups run through the year.
DEEPER & TOGETHERWorkshops, Retreats & Organisational Work
Monthly Day-Workshops — One Sunday a month (10am–1pm at the Coolum Lions Club), a small group uses action methods to break old patterns and rehearse new ways of living. Immersive, practical, and limited to eight people.
The 3Ms Training — A signature framework for mastering your inner landscape: understanding your thinking, regulating the feelings beneath your feelings, and actively rehearsing who you’re becoming.
For Leaders & Organisations — The same depth, applied to executive coaching, leadership development and workplace culture. Confidential 1:1 support for leaders carrying the weight of a team, and tailored programs that build emotional intelligence and shift culture from the inside out.
SIGNATURE FRAMEWORK - THE 3MsThe Engine of Personal Change
Metaxis — The space between where you are and where you’re going. We use experiential methods to let you safely inhabit and rehearse your future self before you step into it.
Metacognition — Learning to step back and observe the mental habits driving your behaviour, so you can break the cycles that keep repeating.
Meta-emotion — Understanding and regulating the feelings behind your feelings, so you can stay grounded and clear under pressure.
FREQUENTLY ASKEDConcerns & Questions
Do I need a referral or a diagnosis to come?
No. You can book a free 15-minute consult directly — no GP referral or diagnosis needed. As a counselling practice we don’t work through Medicare rebates; if that matters for you, we can talk it through in the consult.
What happens in the free consult?
A relaxed 15-minute call to hear what’s bringing you here, answer your questions, and check we’re a good fit — no obligation either way. If it feels right, we book a first session.
In person or online?
Both. You can come to Coolum Beach, walk the Mt Coolum trails, or meet online via secure telehealth anywhere in Australia — mix and match as suits you.
Is this an LGBTIQA+-affirming practice?
Yes — openly and genuinely. It’s a core strength of the work and a space where you don’t have to explain or justify yourself. All are welcome.
Do I have to act or perform in the group or action-method work?
Never. You take part as much or as little as feels right. No acting skills, no experience, no jargon — just come as you are.
How does privacy work in a walking session?
Walking side-by-side on the trails is naturally discreet — to anyone else it just looks like two people in conversation. We pace the session to keep physical space from others and can pause or shift topics anytime.
CONTACT DETAILSGet in Touch
MEET US
Counselling Lounge
Level 2, 1794 David Low Way, Coolum Beach 4573
BOOK US
By appointment
Mon–Wed, plus evenings & Saturday
CALL US ON
Mobile Phone
0434881060
WRITE TO US
E-mail
patrick@cooluminstitute.com.au
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ADDRESS
Level 2, 1794 David Low Way, Coolum Beach 4573
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