Nathan Beel

An article I wrote a couple of years ago but didn't publish it. Enjoy.

Firm on expertise, soft on identity: How counsellors can be excluded from educating for the profession – Dr Nathan Beel Posted on 05/08/202305/08/2023 by adminFirm on expertise, soft on identity: How counsellors can be excluded from educating for the profession By Nathan Beel PhD Written 2020. Please note PACFA’s training standards are regularly updated so view this paper as talking to a historical point in time. A...

Employed counsellors only counsel, right? Not according to my latest research into what employers are asking for. The findings may have implications for the profession, for educators, and for counsellors themselves.

More Than Just Counselling: Australian Counsellor Job Advertisement Trends | Published in Psychotherapy and Counselling Journal of Australia By Nathan Beel. Employers expect counsellors to undertake a wide range of responsibilities rather than solely counselling according to this timely review which may inform educators, students, practitioners, and training standards.

I have a counselling room at Counselling Australia, 201 Brisbane Road, Booval, where I see clients on Fridays. Bookings can be made via my website:

Counselling – Dr Nathan Beel Counselling Life can be challenging, and we all face moments when we need a helping hand to navigate through difficult emotions, relationships, or transitions. I provide a safe and confidential space where you can express yourself freely. My goal is to help you gain clarity, develop coping strategie...

Introducing a new counselling textbook, free to use and distribute.

Common Client Issues in Counselling: An Australian Perspective Common issues in counselling: An Australian perspective focuses on common mental health issues, such as grief and loss, anxiety, and depression, experienced by clients presenting for counselling. The focus throughout is on providing an Australian perspective, highlighting contemporary understandings...

Workshops on working with men, though a little late for Australian audiences.

A Day on Men’s Mental Health - The Weekend University — In a survey of 1,000 men, 77% reported suffering from mental health symptoms, such as anxiety, stress and depression.

If you are a therapist, be mindful of the scams around. I just had an email from a scammer who targets counsellors and luckily they used the same email address and story they use to target other therapists so easy to identify.

Don't Fall for These Scams Targeting Therapists! Don't Fall for These Scams Targeting Therapists!Are there really scams targeting therapists specifically?Yep! check out the video and make sure you don't fal...

Types of self-care.