COUNSELLING · COFFS HARBOUR
Some things are easier to carry once they're said out loud.
I'm Michael Gregory, a registered counsellor in Coffs Harbour. Much of my work is with men — through relationships, trauma, faith and the seasons of life that feel heavier than they should — and I also see couples. Face to face, plain spoken, no judgement.
SESSIONS
From $90 · No referral needed
WHERE
Coffs Harbour · Face to face
HOURS
Mon–Fri, 10am–8pm
IF YOU'VE BEEN HOLDING IT TOGETHER FOR A LONG TIME
You don't have to keep carrying it on your own.
Maybe things at home aren't what they used to be. Maybe there's a weight from the job — the calls, the scenes, the things you can't unsee. Maybe your faith feels complicated, or you simply can't find the words for what's wrong.
You've probably told yourself you should be able to manage this on your own. A lot of men do, for years. Reaching out doesn't mean you've failed at handling it — it means you've decided to stop handling it alone.
01
Understood
Talk to someone who has spent his career around people in their hardest moments — and who listens without judging.
02
Safe
A private, unhurried space where what you say stays between us, and you set the pace.
03
A way forward
Practical, honest support aimed at clearer choices, steadier days and a more positive outlook.
HOW I HELP
Real support for the things we carry quietly.
Whatever's brought you here, you won't be rushed and you won't be judged. These are the areas I work in most.
Relationships & marriage
Conflict, distance, communication and intimacy — including sex and the private matters that can be hardest to raise. Whether you come on your own or as a couple, it's a safe place to talk.
PTSD & trauma
Steady, informed support for first responders and Defence personnel living with the things the job leaves behind.
Men's wellbeing
Stress, low mood, anger, purpose and the pressure to "just get on with it". A place to put it down and look at it honestly.
Family
Parenting, separation, blended families and the relationships that shape everyday life.
Faith struggles
Doubt, disappointment or a faith that feels distant. A space to explore it honestly — at your pace, and only if you want to.
Not sure where to start?
That's completely normal. We can talk it through together and work out what would help most.
WHAT TO EXPECT
A first session, simply.
There's no script and no rush. We start where you are. You talk as much or as little as feels right, and together we get a sense of what's going on and where you'd like to head.
My approach is grounded, practical and tailored to you. Depending on what you need, that might draw on:
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
Acceptance & Commitment
Solution Focused Therapy
Person Centred
Christian Counselling*
*Offered if it's something you'd like — see about the name below.
How a session runs
We sit down together — around 60 minutes, with a few minutes for admin and roughly 50 minutes of counselling.
You share what's on your mind. I listen, ask questions, and we make sense of it together.
We look at small, practical steps — at a pace that works for you. There's no session limit and no pressure to keep coming.
ABOUT MICHAEL
Michael Gregory
Registered Counsellor · ACA Member
Master of Logistics Management
University of Sydney
Bachelor of Health Science
University of Tasmania
Diploma of Counselling
AIPC
Officer, RAAF (Retired)
Member, Australian Counselling Association
efore I trained as a counsellor, I spent 25 years on the frontline of healthcare, providing pre-hospital
emergency care across a wide range of communities. I've sat with people on some of the worst days of their lives — and that work gave me a deep respect for what people carry, and what it takes to keep going.
Over those years I developed a real passion for mental health, and a desire to help people make better choices and take a fuller part in their own lives. So I retrained. Counselling lets me do the part of that earlier work I valued most: being genuinely present for someone, and helping them find a way through.
I've also served as an officer in the Royal Australian Air Force, so I understand the particular weight carried by those in the services and emergency response — and how hard it can be to set that weight down. My aim is simple: to help you reconnect with your strengths, work through what's in the way, and move forward with more confidence, self-awareness and resilience.
Rhema Counselling is available to adult clients. If what you're facing falls outside my scope, I'll help connect you with someone whose skills are the right fit for your ongoing care.
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RHEMA · GREEK: THE SPOKEN WORD
About the name
"The right word, at the right moment."
Rhema is a Greek word for the spoken word — the right word, spoken at the right time. It's the idea at the heart of how I work: that being truly heard, and finding the words that land when you need them most, can change things.
It's also there in the mark above. Two sets of waves: one speaks to the relationship between a person and others, the other to the relationship between a person and God. Together they hold the heart of this work — being heard, and not being alone in it.
A note on faith — and an open door
My counselling is grounded in my Christian faith. That's the foundation I bring to this work, and I'm happy to be open about it.
How much faith shapes our sessions, though, is entirely your call. If it matters to you, we can make Christian counselling part of what we do together. If it's not part of your life, that's completely fine — you are just as welcome, and you'll receive exactly the same care, attention and respect either way.
Everyone is welcome here, whatever you believe.
SESSIONS & FEES
Clear, simple, no surprises.
Private counselling with no referral required. There's no Medicare rebate, and no limit on the number of sessions — we go at the pace that's right for you.
INDIVIDUAL SESSION
$90 / session
One-to-one counselling, approximately 60 minutes.
COUPLES SESSION
$110 / session
For couples working through things together, approximately 60 minutes.
SESSION LENGTH
~60 min
(50 min counselling)
MEDICARE
Not applicable
No referral needed
SESSIONS
Unlimited
No cap
LOCATION
11 June St
Coffs Harbour NSW
Cancellations: More than 48 hours' notice — no charge. Between 24 and 48 hours — 50% of the fee, waived if you rebook within two weeks. Less than 24 hours — full fee.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Good to know before you reach out.
GET IN TOUCH
Reaching out is the first step.
Send a short enquiry and I'll get back to you. You're welcome to call or text too — whatever feels easiest.
PHONE & TEXT
0400 697 586
