Gregory Egan

AASW

Australia

Practical, strengths-based counselling for life challenges

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At a glance

Credentials

AASW

Registration

AASW, Australia / 435815

Experience

11 years

Languages

English

Location

Australia

Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp.

1. • Motivational conversations
   • Strengths-focused
   • Telephone and video

   About Gregory

   Gregory Egan is an AASW social worker with 11 years of clinical experience supporting people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, and life changes. He helps people who are struggling with addictions, relationship and family problems, grief, parenting concerns, anger, and workplace or career difficulties. Gregory listens and works alongside each person to set clear, achievable goals.

   He prefers a holistic, strengths-based way of working. Gregory treats the person and their situation together, drawing on what already works in someone’s life. He uses practical conversations and reflective exercises to build motivation and steady progress.

   Gregory commonly uses Motivational Interviewing to help people find reasons to change and to resolve mixed feelings. He also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, client-centred methods, cognitive behavioural techniques and mindfulness strategies to suit different needs. He adjusts these approaches in collaboration with each person rather than following a fixed plan.

   Gregory describes himself as self-reflective and open to feedback, and he adapts his style as therapy unfolds. He has worked across government, non-profit and private settings, including child protection, mental health, disability services, drug and alcohol support and employee assistance programs.

   He provides telephone and video counselling. To start, people complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.

2. How his approaches work online

   Motivational Interviewing helps people sort through mixed feelings about change. Online conversations use open questions and reflective listening to build motivation and confidence for steps forward. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on values and small, meaningful actions; it can help with stuckness, anxiety and low mood by linking real-life choices to what matters most. Client-Centred Therapy places the person’s experience at the centre of sessions, with the therapist offering empathy and acceptance to help people feel understood and explore next steps.
   
   Choosing the right approach is a shared process. Gregory will work with each person to test what helps and adapt methods to their goals and preferences. That might mean trying a short behavioural task one week and a values-based exercise the next. The aim is to find what actually fits a person's life and leads to steady progress.
   
   He offers telephone and video counselling, which can make it easier to fit sessions into busy days. Phone sessions can be a shorter check-in when time or bandwidth is limited, while video sessions allow face-to-face conversation when that is helpful. Confirm the current session options before booking to ensure they meet your needs.

4. Areas of expertise

   Primary focus

   Stress, AnxietySelf esteemCareer difficultiesDepressionCoping with life changes

   Also works with

   AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

   Additional focus areas

   Attachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSelf-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

   Therapeutic approaches

   Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

   Experience

   11+ years

   Listed in

   Australia

   Languages

   English

5. Frequently asked questions

   What kinds of problems does this counsellor help with?

   Gregory supports people coping with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem and career concerns, as well as addictions, relationship and family difficulties.

   How would you describe his therapeutic style?

   He takes a holistic, strengths-based approach and works collaboratively to set achievable goals and practical steps.

   What is his professional background?

   Gregory has 11 years of clinical experience and has worked in government, non-profit and private settings across mental health, child and family work, and drug and alcohol services.

   What credentials and location are listed for this counsellor?

   He is listed with AASW and practises in Australia.

   Which languages are sessions offered in?

   Sessions are offered in English.

   Can international clients book with him?

   International clients are not currently accepted.

   How are sessions conducted and what do they cost?

   He provides telephone and video counselling; cost varies with location and availability and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

   How do I begin therapy with this counsellor?

   Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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