WHO About Dr Patrick Pheasant
Counselling, Coaching and Consulting
ABOUTDeep insight.
Real impact.
- EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS
- APPROACH
Dr Patrick Pheasant is a registered Counsellor, Coach, Consultant and lifelong educator. After seven years in the role of Chief Executive Officer of an Australian charity and 25 years in senior management roles in English language education and corporate training in Australia, Japan, The Netherlands and the United States, Dr Pheasant supports individuals and organisations to achieve positive and transformational change.
His research and practice areas include international education and training, language education, process drama, psychodrama, dramatherapy, trauma-informed therapy and teaching. Dr Pheasant specialises in Addictions Counselling, Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy and Strength-Based Therapy.
Offering online or onsite services in Haymarket Sydney and Coolum Beach on the Sunshine Coast, Dr Pheasant supports LGBTIQA+ professionals and allies throughout Australia through onsite and online 1:1 counselling, coaching and therapy, group therapy, workshops and retreats, professional and executive coaching and organisational transformation. Dr Pheasant is a PACFA Reg. Certified Practising Counsellor and registered Counsellor with the Australian Counselling Association. He holds a Doctor of Philosophy in Education & Social Work and two Masters in Counselling and Education.
Dr Patrick Pheasant offers a unique and integrated practice built on the three pillars of Counselling, Coaching, and Consulting. This holistic model allows Dr Pheasant to support clients across their personal and professional lives, addressing challenges from emotional trauma, anxiety, and relationship issues (including specialised support for the LGBTIQA+ community) to high-level executive development and career strategy. A core benefit for clients is the ease of access; no GP referral is needed, wait times are typically low, and sessions are offered online and in-person across Sydney and the Sunshine Coast. Dr Pheasant specialises in advanced, active therapeutic techniques such as Trauma-Informed Practice, Psychodrama, and SMART Recovery for managing addictive behaviours, ensuring support is always compassionate, evidence-based, and results-focused. Clients benefit from a high degree of specialisation and credibility thanks to Dr Pheasant’s research and experience.
Of Individuals
Think understanding of yourself with the support of a counsellor leads to living a fuller life.
Of Couples
Learned to identify their individual needs which increased their confidence as a couple.
Of Therapies
Help couples gain insight into how their own forms of thinking impact their relationship.
SERVICESIssues You Might Be Facing
COUPLE
Relationships
Couples counselling provides a supportive environment where partners can address challenges, enhance understanding, rebuild trust, explore emotions, and develop healthier patterns for a more fulfilling relationship.
INDIVIDUAL
Depression
Therapy for depression provides a safe space for individuals to explore emotions, identify negative thought patterns, learn coping strategies, and regain a sense of hope and well-being.
INDIVIDUAL
Anxiety & Stress
Therapy for anxiety and stress helps individuals understand and manage their triggers, develop relaxation techniques, challenge negative thoughts, and cultivate resilience for a healthier, more balanced life.
GROUP
Addiction
Group addiction therapy offers a powerful platform for individuals to connect, share stories, receive empathy, gain insights, develop coping skills, and build a strong support system in their journey towards recovery.
FAMILY
Family Issues
Systemic therapy focuses on understanding the dynamics and interactions within a family or social system to address challenges, promote healthy communication, and foster positive changes for all involved parties..
INDIVIDUAL
Sex and Sexuality
Sex and sexuality counseling provides a non-judgmental space for individuals and couples to explore desires, address concerns, enhance intimacy, and cultivate a healthy and fulfilling sexual relationship.
TESTIMONIALSIn Their Own Words
Within only a few sessions, Patrick has been instrumental in helping me understand myself better, overcome obstacles, and develop the skills needed for my emotional well-being. His expertise and guidance has been life-changing.
DAVID B.
Client, issues concerning addiction
SERVICES
LOCATIONS
Sunshine Coast
Level 2, 1794 David Low Way, Coolum Beach QLD 4573