Keir Mathews
Mental Health Clinician and Counsellor

I am an intuitive and empathetic counsellor, with over twenty years’ experience gained in hospitals, residential rehabilitation, and counselling services. I work with adolescents (15+), adults, couples, families and carers experiencing mental health challenges, from mild to moderate depression, anxiety and interpersonal issues, through to more complex and co-occurring presentations.

I treat the whole person in context. This means I consider the psychological, biological and social determinants of health.

A proud stepdad, I am passionate about men’s and parents’ mental health and wellbeing. I support families of all shapes and sizes to thrive, and I am a Gottman trained couples counsellor. I also work with clients experiencing Alcohol and Other Drug related issues, addictions, and diagnoses such as Schizophrenia and Bipolar.

Prior to private practice, I held teaching roles at the Royal Melbourne Hospital and worked alongside Psychiatrists on the Crisis Assessment (CATT) and Substance Use and Mental Illness Treatment teams.

When I am not working, I enjoy time with my family, gardening and bush walking, and I love getting out of town when I can.

I believe that with the right support and strategies, people can improve their day-to-day functioning, and develop more clarity, optimism and confidence about their circumstances, and their future.

Treatment

I am available for appointments in person at my consulting suite in East Melbourne, online and over the phone.

I see clients experiencing various mental health challenges including:

  • Depression and Anxiety

  • Fears and Phobias

  • Post Traumatic Stress

  • Grief and loss (including loss of a loved one, functioning, career and anything else that might be significant in someone’s life)

  • Problematic habitual behaviours such as drug use (illicit and legal drugs such as alcohol and nicotine), gambling and online addictions

  • Sexual health and identity issues

  • Diagnoses such as Schizophrenia, Schizo Affective and Bipolar Affective Disorder

I also offer:

  • Support for personal carers and significant others

  • Mens’ mental health and well being services

  • Couples and family counselling

  • Life coaching and development of goals

I am trained to utilise various treatment methods including:

Fees and Rebates

I accept GP referrals for clients who are eligible for a Medicare rebate via a Mental Health Treatment or Chronic Disease Management Plan.

Individuals and couples
50 mins - $190 ($104.80 out of pocket cost after Medicare rebate is applied for eligible individuals)

  • Fees for other appointment options and additional services such as family and group work, workforce training and development and court reports can be provided on request.

  • Fees for clients on low incomes, including Health Care Card holders, can be negotiated on request.

Contact Keir

0405 050 320
hello@keirmathews.au

62 Wellington Parade
East Melbourne VIC 3002

Wellington Parade is conveniently accessible from all locations around Melbourne. There are unmetered 1 and 2 hour parking spaces directly outside the building.

Trams, buses and Jolimont and North Richmond Train Stations are all within close walking distance. 

Cancelling (including rescheduling) appointments

Please advise me as soon as possible via my mobile (text or voicemail is fine) if you need to reschedule or cancel your appointment.

  • More than 48 hours’ notice: no fee

  • Less than 48 hours’ notice: $100 (out of pocket - Medicare will not provide a rebate for late cancellations)