Brett Chapman, AHPRA

Brett Chapman is an Australian registered psychologist with over 30 years of counselling experience, and he is registered with AHPRA. He has worked across both public and private settings, offering support in-person and online to people facing a wide range of emotional and psychological challenges.

Brett works with issues including substance use and drug and alcohol addiction, anxiety, depression, stress, low self-esteem, anger, motivation difficulties, adjustment to change and workplace problems. He provides both short-term and longer-term interventions, drawing on evidence-based therapeutic techniques such as cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), narrative therapy, solution-focused therapy, motivational interviewing, psycho-education and mindfulness.

His approach is warm, respectful, compassionate and collaborative. Brett emphasises that people bring strengths and resources to therapy and aims to build on those qualities while helping clients develop practical strategies for coping and growth. He welcomes the courage it takes to begin therapy and offers steady support as clients take steps toward greater wellbeing.

Practical evidence-based approaches delivered online

CBT, or cognitive behavioural therapy, focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviours. It is practical and skills-based, often used for anxiety, depression, stress and problems with motivation or routine. Acceptance and commitment therapy - ACT - helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings while clarifying values and taking meaningful action. It can be useful for managing anxiety, low mood and coping with life changes. Motivational interviewing is a collaborative, goal-oriented style that helps people explore ambivalence and strengthen personal motivation for change, which is especially helpful for substance use and addiction-related concerns.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process. Brett Chapman works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods best match their needs, goals and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress is made and circumstances change.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy lives, access support from different locations within Australia, and continue work between sessions when helpful. Appropriately qualified or registered professionals can adapt evidence-based techniques to these formats so therapy remains practical and focused on each person's priorities.