Dean Rogers, AASW

Dean Rogers is an AASW Registered Social Worker who also holds a credential in Positive Psychology and brings six years of professional experience to his practice. He works with people navigating positive ageing and the transition to retirement, as well as those facing depression, stress and anxiety, relationship difficulties, grief and loss, and addiction-related struggles. He approaches each person with respect, sensitivity and compassion, shaping conversations and treatment plans to reflect their individual needs and circumstances.

Dean focuses on building a collaborative relationship that honours a client’s pace and preferences, tailoring interventions so they are practical and relevant to everyday life. He recognises that beginning therapy can take courage and offers steady encouragement as clients take that first step. His practice emphasises empathy, clear communication and flexible care that responds to each person’s goals, whether they are working through life transitions, coping with loss or addressing addictive behaviours.

Therapeutic approaches and online counselling options

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and feelings without being controlled by them, and supports movement toward valued life directions. It can be useful for anxiety, stress and coping with life changes. Attachment-Based Therapy explores patterns formed in early relationships and how they influence present-day connection and trust, making it helpful for relationship difficulties, intimacy concerns and attachment issues. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing thinking and behaviour patterns that contribute to depression, anxiety and other common problems, offering practical skills for managing mood and stress.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and Dean collaborates with clients to determine which methods fit their needs, goals and preferences. He works alongside appropriately qualified or registered professionals and tailors work to each person’s circumstances so the approach feels useful and relevant.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can be arranged as video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging - making it easier to fit support around work, caregiving and other commitments. These options increase accessibility and allow clients to engage in therapy in ways that suit their daily lives.