ABOUT ANTHONY
Anthony is a professional counsellor who integrates clinical practice with a contemplative approach, drawing on philosophy, spiritual traditions, and a deep curiosity about human behaviour and experience. Working remotely with clients across Australia and internationally, Anthony provides tailored telehealth support for individuals, couples, and families navigating challenges such as grief, anxiety, life transitions, and relational difficulty. His work is grounded in presence, honesty, and compassion, offering a space where clients feel respected, understood, and supported. Anthony has a particular interest in trauma-informed perspectives, including Developmental Trauma Disorder (DTD) and Predictive Dissociative Therapy (PDT), and remains actively engaged in ongoing research in these areas. He brings both professional training and lived experience into his practice, supporting a nuanced and empathetic understanding of complex emotional experiences. His approach is integrative and flexible, recognising that no single method suits every individual. He focuses on developing awareness, insight, and practical strategies, supporting clients to better understand their patterns and respond to life with greater clarity and adaptability over time. With a balance of depth and lightness, Anthony creates an environment that encourages reflection, growth, and meaningful connection
Cert. Children’s Action Counselling (Psychodrama & Early Childhood Development). GCertHumnAsst. (Graduate Certificate in Humanitarian Assistance)
Cert. Humanitarian Project Management.
Specialties:
Clinician & Handler; Anthony works alongside a trained therapy dog (Jorge) as part of selected sessions.
Lived Experience; Trauma Informed & Comorbid Neurodivergent - ADHD.
Culturally & Linguistically Diverse (CALD).
Awards:
Excellence in Counselling Award.
Golden Key Honours Society Life Member for Academic Achievement
Registered Practitioner/Clinician & Therapist Memberships:
PACFA (Psychotherapy and Counsellors Association of Australia) reg.# 33291
CCAA (Christian Counsellors Association of Australia) reg.# 301801
Deakin University Alumni
During this session, Anthony will outline the counselling process and provide an opportunity for you to share your specific needs, goals, and any immediate concerns. This conversation also helps inform the initial intake process for any ongoing sessions. Should you choose to proceed, you will then receive an intake form to complete and return, along with important privacy and consent information, as required by Anthony’s governing bodies and Australian law.
From there, an appropriate plan for ongoing sessions can be arranged in line with your individual, couple, or family needs.
Note: Anthony will be notified once you have booked for your session and he will connect with you to ensure the confidentiality of your information in accordance to his obligations and privacy policy.
Family therapy presents its own unique challenges, involving multiple people, relationships, and perspectives that together shape the dynamics of the family system. Conflict within families can take many forms and is not always openly acknowledged by all members. An important first step is for everyone involved to develop an understanding of their desire for change within the current dynamic and to remain open to the therapeutic process.
Note: Anthony will be notified once you have booked for your session and he will connect with you to ensure the confidentiality of your information in accordance to his obligations and privacy policy.
Following a booking, clients will receive an intake form to complete and return prior to the first session, along with important information regarding privacy and confidentiality. Anthony’s note-taking is intentionally minimal and all records are stored securely in accordance with the ethical and privacy guidelines of his governing body, the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA), as well as the Federal Privacy Act 1988.
- “Anthony is a caring counsellor and spiritual director… his warm, generous and sincere service has helped me to clarify my own sense of purpose and renewed me with greater faith”S. (Melbourne)
- “I’ve known and worked with Anthony over 40 years, his life experience and training have gifted him with unique insight... His skill, integrity and commitment make him a valuable referral resource for me”J. (Brisbane)
- “The extraordinary power of God, connected my journey of healing across continents, and cultures, gender and ethnicity, to a gift in Anthony”M. (Limpopo, SA)
- “Sceptical as I am, Anthony has been a steadying presence through a very confusing and difficult time. He held and understood my family and I in a way I hadn’t expected”L. (Northern Territory)
DISCLAIMER- SCOPE OF SERVICE
Anthony O'Loughlin is a Certified Practising Counsellor registered with both CCAA and PACFA 0(Registration Nos. 301801 & 33291). Services provided through Think & Grow Education are offered in a professional counselling and consultative capacity. These sessions provide a supportive and reflective space to explore emotional patterns, deepen self awareness, and build practical resilience. While every effort is made to provide meaningful support, outcomes vary between individuals and
no specific results can be guaranteed. By engaging in this service, you acknowledge its scope and understand that it is not a substitute for medical, psychiatric, or other specialised clinical healthcare.
