DR Portrait of Dean Rogers

Dean Rogers, AASW

A steady, practical counsellor for anxious minds

6 years in practice · based in Australia · sessions in English · online sessions

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About Dean

Dean Rogers is an AASW social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety and life transitions. He speaks plainly and offers steady support for people dealing with grief, addiction concerns, relationship strain and mood changes. He aims to make the first step feel doable and meets each person where they are.

Dean draws on six years of practice working with adults through common but heavy problems such as depression, anger and sleep or eating difficulties.

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Background and approach

He also supports people managing parenting stress, caregiving responsibilities and the challenges that come with ageing and retirement planning. His sessions are practical and person-led. He uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy ideas to help people notice unhelpful patterns and try different ways of responding.

He also brings attachment-informed thinking to understand how early relationships affect current connections and intimacy. Dean describes his style as respectful and down-to-earth. Conversations are tailored to each person’s needs and goals rather than following a rigid script.

He works to create a calm space where you can name what’s difficult and test small changes between sessions. If you are coping with anxiety, relationship strain, grief or the stress of major life change, Dean offers steady guidance and practical tools. He encourages people to take manageable steps and to set goals that fit their everyday lives.

Approaches you can use in online sessions

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice anxious or painful thoughts without getting stuck in them and then commit to actions that match their values. It can be useful when worry or avoidance gets in the way of everyday life. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns and trying new, small experiments to shift those patterns. It is often used for anxiety, low mood and sleep or eating concerns. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship experiences shape current connections and intimacy and can help with relationship strain and attachment worries.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with you to choose methods that fit your goals, needs and preferences. That may mean trying an ACT exercise one week and a CBT behavioural task the next, and then reflecting together on what helped.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video calls let you meet face-to-face from wherever you are. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or you prefer not to use video. Live chat or text messages suit quick check-ins, shorter reflections or ongoing support between sessions. These options give flexibility to fit therapy into work, caregiving or other routines while still working with an appropriately qualified therapist.
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Questions people ask

What concerns does this counsellor help with?
He helps with stress, anxiety, depression, addiction struggles, grief, relationship strain and related issues such as sleep or eating difficulties.
What style of therapy does he use?
Sessions are person-led and practical, drawing on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and attachment-informed approaches to address patterns and behaviours.
How much experience does this counsellor have?
Dean has six years of professional experience working with adults on mood, anxiety, grief, addiction and ageing-related concerns.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is an AASW social worker practising in Australia.
Which languages are supported and can international clients attend?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not taking international clients.
What formats are available for sessions?
Sessions can be done by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging depending on what suits you.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with this counsellor?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

What this therapist works with

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Experience
6 years
Licensed
Languages
English

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