- Hospice and end-of-life counselling
- Support for grief
- Practical coping strategies
About Dean
Dean Rogers is an AASW social worker who helps people facing grief, end-of-life concerns, ageing issues and related stress. He works with people dealing with anxiety, depression, addiction and relationship problems. His approach is straightforward and respectful, aimed at making the first steps feel manageable.
Dean adapts conversations and plans to each person's needs. He draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help with unhelpful thoughts and values-based choices. Attachment-based ideas are used to look at how early patterns affect current relationships.
Sessions focus on practical ways to cope with loss, caregiver stress and big life changes like retirement. He also supports people working through eating or sleeping difficulties, anger, low self-esteem and ADHD-related challenges. Dean uses simple exercises and reflective discussion rather than technical jargon.
He has six years of professional experience and holds AASW as his listed credential. That background informs work with older adults, carers and people navigating serious illness or end-of-life planning, while staying attentive to each person’s situation.
People who come to Dean can expect a calm, patient style. Conversations centre on what matters to the client and on small steps to improve day-to-day functioning. He encourages people to pace themselves and to try approaches that match their goals.
Dean adapts conversations and plans to each person's needs. He draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help with unhelpful thoughts and values-based choices. Attachment-based ideas are used to look at how early patterns affect current relationships.
Sessions focus on practical ways to cope with loss, caregiver stress and big life changes like retirement. He also supports people working through eating or sleeping difficulties, anger, low self-esteem and ADHD-related challenges. Dean uses simple exercises and reflective discussion rather than technical jargon.
He has six years of professional experience and holds AASW as his listed credential. That background informs work with older adults, carers and people navigating serious illness or end-of-life planning, while staying attentive to each person’s situation.
People who come to Dean can expect a calm, patient style. Conversations centre on what matters to the client and on small steps to improve day-to-day functioning. He encourages people to pace themselves and to try approaches that match their goals.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Family conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesSelf esteemBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
Aging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSex addictionSocial anxiety and phobia
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Existential TherapyGottman MethodImago Relationship TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy
Experience
6+ years
Credentials
AASW · Australia
Languages
English
Therapeutic approaches and online counselling options
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take steps that align with those values, even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing new behaviours to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression and sleep problems. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns influence current connections and helps people change interaction styles to improve intimacy and communication.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and life circumstances and then suggest methods that fit. This is a collaborative process, and plans are adjusted as therapy progresses.
Please confirm which session formats are currently offered before booking, as the biography does not list specific options. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow for shorter check-ins during a lunch break and remove travel time. Some formats also reduce data needs or let people choose not to be on camera, so practical considerations can guide the choice of how to meet.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Dean commonly help with?
He helps people with grief, end-of-life concerns, stress, anxiety, depression, addictions and relationship difficulties, among other issues.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a straightforward, respectful style that focuses on practical steps and values-based choices rather than technical language.
What is his professional background?
He has six years of professional experience and lists AASW as his credential, combined with work in positive ageing and addiction support.
Where is he based and what region does he serve?
He is based in Australia and works with people within that region.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside Australia work with him?
He is not taking international clients at this time.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist arrangements; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a session according to the therapist's availability.