Men's Mental Health Matters
Where mateship intersects with mental health through empathy, respect, and genuine support. Counselling, therapy, social work, mental health, men's health.
Alexander John Hogg
About me
As a husband, father, brother, and mate, I understand the complexity of relationships, the emotional weight of modern life, and the courage it takes to reach out for support. My name is Alexander Hogg, and I’m the founder of Mindful Mates Counselling — a mens and family counselling service grounded in neuro-affirming, trauma-informed, real-life experience and evidence-based care.
Experience
I am a professionally accredited Mental Health Social Worker, holding a Bachelor of Psychological Science and a Master of Social Work, and am fully registered with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).
As an accredited Mental Health Social Worker, my practice blends clinical expertise with real-world experience across government mental health services and community-based programs supporting men, children, families, and individuals with complex mental health and neurodevelopmental needs. I began my career in youth homelessness and out-of-home care, expanding into acute mental health, trauma recovery, and systemic family therapy. I specialise in truama recovery, crisis support, addictions, risk assessment, suicide prevention, mental state examinations, and care planning. I can also provide therapeutic support for autistic and ADHD clients, including those with PDA profiles, and work closely with families navigating the NDIS.
My clinical approach draws from a wide range of modalities, including EMDR, DBT, CBT, Motivational Interviewing, Play-Based Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Circle of Security, and Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy (DDP)
Areas on interest and speciality
- EMDR therapy for trauma, PTSD, anxiety, and emotional dysregulation
- Men’s mental health
- Parenting and attachment support
- Addictions
- Family systems work
- Neurodiveristy
Additional Services
- Mental Health Assessments (including mental state examinations and bio-psycho-social assessments)
- Housing and Centrelink supporting letters
- NDIS application evidence and report writing
- Advocacy for NDIS access, plan reviews, and therapeutic supports
Contact Us
Online and Accessible Therapy from wherever you are
Don’t wait any longer — book your first consult today and discover how we can best support you.
We offer flexible online appointments for your comfort, convenience, and the safety of accessing support from your own home.
