Matthew Musgrave
Graduate Diploma of Counselling Psychology
Hey there, I'm Matt Musgrave (he/him pronouns), a millennial father, husband and specialist men's mental health counsellor.
💪You are not alone!
My personal journey has been marked by resilience and self-discovery.
I've personally faced postnatal depression, social anxiety, adult-diagnosed ADHD, binge eating disorder, and intense rejection sensitivity dysphoria, most of which I still struggle with to this day.
These experiences have shaped my path towards becoming a counsellor, and I'm deeply committed to supporting others on their journey to healing.
My passion lies in helping millennial men navigate the complex terrain of emotional dysregulation, trauma recovery, relational challenges, and issues surrounding addiction.
I also have a special affinity for fathers who are adapting to new roles and responsibilities, a journey I understand intimately.
Together, we explore emotional self-awareness, behavioral self-regulation and self-care, as well as the cultivation of confident and courageous internal leadership.
My work centers on empowering men to build a stronger relationship with themselves, fostering self-compassion during times of struggle, and creating clarity in their lives.
More About Matt…
On a personal note, my own journey of self-discovery has led me to reconnect with interests I had set aside in an attempt to fit in with the people around me.
In recent years, I've rediscovered my love for playing basketball, cycling, enjoying anime and cartoons, and indulging in my passion for cinema (from superhero movies to nature documentaries all the way to chick flicks and existential/philosophical films that make you uncomfortable).
I'm also nurturing my artistic side by spending more time drawing and also hope to one day return to playing the cello (something I did for 6 years in high school).
I've walked a path that many can relate to.
Whilst we don't all share the same details of our stories, it's likely that our varied experiences have a lot of overlap when it comes to the rules of relationships that we have learned to abide by as men.
I've personally experienced (and continue to work on) the transformation from a highly protected state to a more authentic, curious, grounded and compassionate sense of self.
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In my counselling practice, I prioritise creating a safe and collaborative space where you can openly share your complex experiences at your own pace.
Transparency is key, and I continuously check in to ensure your needs and goals are being met.
I'm open to receiving feedback (I actively encourage it, in fact!) and understand that therapy should be tailored to what you truly need, which often involves reconnecting with your body and your mind through the foundational development of reflective practices, somatic awareness and the cultivation of self-compassion.
If you're seeking a counsellor who understands the journey of self-discovery, resilience, and personal growth, I'm here to support you.
Feel free to reach out, and together, we'll embark on a transformative journey toward becoming the best version of yourself.
Cheers,
Matt
More About Matt
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Working with Men
Domestic & Family Violence
Fatherhood & Parenting
ADHD
Anxiety & Depression
Anger Management
Supporting Couples Counselling
Grief, Loss & Life Transitions
Trauma Recovery
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Person Centered Therapy
Internal Family Systems (Informed)
Feminist Therapy
Somatic Experiencing Therapy
Attachment Theory
Relational Psychotherapy
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Australian Counselling Association (Level 1, December 2021)
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Graduate Diploma of Counselling Psychology (University of Canberra) 2021
Bachelor of Criminology (Australian National University) 2015
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Domestic & Family Violence Prevention and Men’s Behaviour Change Practitioner (Domestic Violence Crisis Service, ACT 2019 - 2022)
Probation & Parole Officer (ACT Community Corrections, 2016-2019)
Australian Regular Army (Officer Cadet, ADFA 2012-2013)
Recent Training
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Deepening Skills in the IFS Model (Current) - 14 Week (21 hour) Internal Family Systems Intensive - Facilitator: Stephanie Mitchell (IFS Level 3 Certified Therapist)
The Treatment of Trauma and the Internal Family Systems Model - Online Module - Mental Health Academy - Presenter: Richard Schwartz
Applying IFS to Food Addiction Recovery - Online IFS Peer Support Group - Mental Health Professional Network - Presenter: Vanessa Kredler
Introduction to Internal Family Systems - 3 Week (12 hour) Internal Family Systems Intensive - Facilitator: Stephanie Mitchell (IFS Level 3 Certified Therapist)
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Supporting fathers’ mental health during the perinatal period - AIFS Webinars - Australian Institute of Family Studies - Presenters: Carol Dabb, Kirsty Lowe, Claudius Reiman, Dan Moss
Innovations in Men’s Mental Health - Online Module - Mental Health Academy - Presenter: Sally Spencer-Thomas
Real Men Don’t . . . ? The Hidden Traumas of Masculinity - Online Module - Mental Health Academy - Presenter: Zac Seidler
Men in Mind: A Roadmap for Engaging Men in Mental Health Care - Online Module - Mental Health Academy - Presenter: Zac Seidler
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Psychosynthesis: An Introduction to Psychosynthesis Transpersonal Trauma Training (Level 1) - Online Experiential Workshop - The Psychosynthesis Center - Facilitator: Jodie Gale
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Thriving as a New Parent Facilitator Training - 5 Week Online Facilitator Training Course - Transform Parenting - Facilitator: Tracey Anderson Askew
Books and Literature
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No Bad Parts - Richard Schwartz
Somatic Internal Family Systems Therapy - Susan McConnell
Self-Therapy: A step by step guide to creating wholeness using IFS - Jay Earley
Internal Family Systems Therapy: Second Edition - Richard Schwartz and Martha Sweezy
Internal Family Systems: Therapy for Addictions - Cece Sykes, Martha Sweezy, and Richard C Schwartz
Working With Anger in Internal Family Systems - Jay Early
Transcending Trauma - Frank Anderson
The Little Book of Self-Leadership - Dave Williams
Creating Healing Circles - Chris Burris
Innovations and Elaborations in Internal Family Systems - Edited by Martha Sweezy and Ellen L Ziskind
Intimacy from the Inside Out - Toni Herbine Blank, Donna M Kerpelman and Martha Sweezy
The Tender Parts: A guide to healing trauma through Internal Family System Therapy - Ilyse Kennedy
Parts Work: An Illustrated Guide to Your Inner Life - Tom Holmes
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Of Boys and Men
From The Core
The Four Agreements
I Don't Want to Talk About It: Overcoming the Secret Legacy of Male Depression
The Macho Paradox
The Will to Change
The Gifts of Imperfection
Feminism is for Everybody
Boys Will Be Boys
The Boy Crisis
How not to be a boy
See What You Made Me Do: Power, Control and Domestic Violence
Lost Connections
The End of Patriarchy
Darkness Now Visible: Patriarchy Resurgence and Feminist Resistance
Becoming Ethical
Invitations to Responsibility
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Handbook of the Psychology of Fatherhood - Edited by Sonia Molloy, Pierre Azzam and Anthony Isacco
Good Inside - Dr Becky Kennedy
The Whole Brain Child - Daniel J Siegel MD and Tina Payne Bryson
State of Affairs - Esther Perel
Fierce Intimacy -
Men, Love and Birth
10 Things Every Parent Needs to Know
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Mating in Captivity
The Dance of Anger: A Woman's Guide to Changing the Patterns of Intimate Relationships
The New Rules of Marriage
How Can I Get Through to You?: Closing the Intimacy Gap Between Men and Women
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Understanding and Treating Chronic Shame
The Body Keeps the Score
Man’s Search for Meaning - Viktor E. Frankl
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ADHD 2.0
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Maps of Narrative Practice
The Complete Enneagram: 27 Paths to Greater Self-Knowledge - Beatrice Chestnut
A Way of Being - Carl Rogers
On Becoming a Person - Carl Rogers
Theory and Practice of Counseling and Psychotherapy - Corey
Basic Personal Counselling - Geldard, Geldard and Yin Foo
