- Life transitions
- Anxiety and stress
- Addiction support
About Dean
Dean Rogers is an AASW social worker with six years' experience in practice. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addiction-related struggles, relationship and family problems, grief and loss, and issues around ageing and retirement.
Dean focuses on straightforward conversation and practical steps. He uses tried approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy alongside attachment-based and client-centred methods. Sessions aim to clarify what matters now and to find manageable ways to move forward after change.
He has worked with adults on parenting stresses, fatherhood concerns, caregiver strain and end-of-life planning for older people. Dean also supports people dealing with trauma, intimacy questions, sleep and eating difficulties, and the isolation that can follow big life shifts.
In sessions he listens for patterns that keep people stuck, then tests small experiments to change those patterns. That might mean changing unhelpful thoughts, practising different ways of relating, or setting boundaries to reduce burnout and compassion fatigue.
His background is in social work and positive psychology. Dean helps clients who want clear, down-to-earth support while they decide what comes next. To begin, people use the directory's matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session.
How his approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages people to notice painful thoughts and feelings while committing to values-based action. It is useful for anxiety, depression and feeling stuck when someone wants clearer direction. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and uses practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns; it often helps with anxiety, sleep and mood problems. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at relationship patterns developed over time and helps people experiment with new ways of relating and communicating, which can assist with intimacy and relationship concerns.Deciding which approach fits best is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, try methods in session, and adjust the plan collaboratively based on what helps most. That conversation is practical and focused on what the client hopes to change next.
The biography does not specify which session formats are offered, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time around appointments. These practical benefits can help people maintain momentum as they test new ways of handling stress, relationships and life transitions.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he work with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and family issues, grief, ageing and related concerns.
How would he approach feeling stuck or directionless?
He uses clear conversation and practical exercises from ACT and CBT alongside attachment and client-centred ideas to test small changes and notice what shifts.
What experience does he have?
He has six years of professional experience and a background in social work and positive psychology.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He holds AASW credentialing and is located in Australia.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside Australia work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule an initial session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.