Ian Morris
To make an appointment, email Ian at: [email protected]
Ian is available for walk and talk counselling in Brisbane South.
Background: Ian is an AASW accredited social worker with 30 years of experience across community work; disability and mental health support; clinical mental health in community, inpatient and forensic settings; and supporting victims of crime and adult survivors of institutional abuse.
Specialty: Ian specialises in supporting clients to address general mental health concerns such as anxiety, depression, grief and loss; and assisting people to live well with chronic mental health conditions. He has a special interest in helping men navigate life transitions and parenting roles; and people in carer’s roles.
Approach: Ian is guided by his clients’ goals, skills and capacities; working at their pace and prioritising compassion, connection, deep listening and safety-building. His practice incorporates Justice Needs Perspectives, emphasising dignity through genuine participation and collaboration; helping clients find their voice; understanding and validating their story; and navigating blame, shame and accountability.
Perspective: Ian believes that we are all different and we all matter. He approaches counselling with the utmost seriousness while also believing that the process doesn’t have to be devoid of lightness. In his view, healing can include moments of laughter and connection.
How to Book
- Think about your goals for counselling, and which counsellor might be a good match
- Send an email to the counsellor you’d like to work with requesting an appointment
- In the rare event you don’t hear from your counsellor within 24 hours, please call us
- Not sure who might be the right fit for you? Call us and we’re happy to make a recommendation
Intake Process
- Initial appointments are $70 for individuals, or $80 for couples
- Due to our counsellor’s busy schedules, they cannot do intakes over the phone
- Your intake session will include discussing what supports you need, your goals for counselling, and to decide whether your counsellor is a good match for you
- If you decide that the fit isn’t right, you can ask to be referred to someone else – no offence will be taken!
Important Notice
There are some people that our counsellors can’t work with – not because we don’t want to, but because we want you to have the best possible care.
If you currently experience domestic violence, are having a mental health crisis, are experiencing severe substance dependency issues, or other acute crises, we can’t provide you with the level of support you deserve. However, we will use your initial appointment to connect you with places that specialise in these issues, so you can get the best possible care.
All Rough Patch counsellors manage their own scheduling and administration. Click on a profile below to read more and send an email enquiry. In the rare event you don’t hear from a counsellor within 24 hours, please call us on 02 7226 0809
All of our counsellors generously reduce their usual fees to provide affordable mental healthcare to our community. They do not receive government rebates or funding to provide their services.
