- Trauma and abuse
- Attachment and abandonment
- Stress and anxiety
About Heath
Heath Addison is an ACA counsellor in Australia with 24 years of professional experience. He works with people who are carrying shame and guilt, and with those facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma and anger. He also addresses issues such as abandonment, attachment problems, and workplace pressure.
Heath has wide experience listening to painful stories without avoiding difficult details. He works with people who have used violence in relationships and want to make change. He aims to make conversations direct and relational so people can say what has happened and how it affects them now.
Sessions focus on what is getting in the way day to day. Heath encourages clear talk about feelings, choices and behaviour. He pays attention to attachment patterns and how past hurts affect current relationships and self-view.
Heath aims to reduce some of the barriers that stop people from seeking help from the first contact. He describes the early meetings as practical and movement-focused, with the work often beginning to shift how people feel within a few sessions.
Heath tries to build an authentic working relationship where clients can speak about shame without blame. He will work with the story you bring, and alongside you to consider next steps and safer ways of relating to others and to yourself.
Therapeutic approaches and how they translate online
Heath works with evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on how feelings and behaviours connect. One approach he uses looks at attachment and relational patterns - this helps people see how early relationships shape current reactions and closeness with others. Another common focus is trauma-informed work that pays attention to the impact of abuse or violent experiences and how those impacts show up in daily life and relationships.Finding the right approach is part of the therapy process. Heath will discuss different ways of working and decide together which techniques line up with a person's goals and preferences. That collaborative decision is revisited as therapy progresses so the approach can change if needs shift.
Please confirm the specific session formats offered before booking, as the biography does not list them. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They can also suit people who prefer not to be on camera or who need sessions to fit into a work break. Appropriately qualified therapists will work with clients to arrange a practical setup that suits everyday life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
24+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Heath work with?
Heath works with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, anger and related issues such as guilt and shame.
How does he approach feelings of guilt and shame?
Heath encourages direct, relational conversation about shame and guilt so clients can describe what they feel and how it affects behaviour.
What is his professional background?
He has 24 years of professional work experience in Australia and substantial clinical experience responding to trauma and relationship harm.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
Heath is credentialed with the Australian Counselling Association (ACA) and practises in Australia.
Can sessions be conducted in other languages or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not accepting international clients at this time.
What formats are available for sessions?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.