Man Counsellor

Man Counsellor Man Counsellor provides straight-talk counselling for men who are under pressure and need practical strategies, not platitudes, to get back on track.

02/09/2026

A lot of men mistake functioning for coping.

You can still go to work, pay the bills, look after the kids and get everything done while your patience, sleep, enjoyment and relationships are slowly deteriorating.

In this clip from Man Counsellor’s “Here’s Something to Think About” series, we look at the difference between still functioning and actually being okay — and why waiting until something breaks is usually waiting too long.

Maybe the better question is not, “Can I keep going?”

Maybe it is, “How am I actually going?”

A great day at the HIS Project Men’s Health & Wellbeing Expo at Bulimba Community Centre on Sunday.We had plenty of good...
01/09/2026

A great day at the HIS Project Men’s Health & Wellbeing Expo at Bulimba Community Centre on Sunday.

We had plenty of good conversations throughout the day about men’s mental health, counselling, relationships, work stress and some of the barriers that still stop men from reaching out when things aren’t going well.

Events like this matter because they put support in front of people in a normal, approachable environment. No big production and no judgement — just conversations, information and a chance to see what support is actually available.

A big thank you to the HIS Project, Bulimba Community Centre, the organisers, volunteers, other exhibitors and everyone who stopped by the Man Counsellor stand for a chat.

We also managed to have a bit of fun while we were there — including a visit to the barber chair.

Thanks for having us.

Man Counsellor
Straight-talking support for men.
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30/08/2026

Great day spent at the Bulimba Community centre's HIS mens health & wellbeing expo, surrounded by other amazing entrepreneurs & small business owners.

Fresh cut by Wardies Barber at HIS mens health and wellbeing expo with Bulimba Community Centre
30/08/2026

Fresh cut by Wardies Barber at HIS mens health and wellbeing expo with Bulimba Community Centre

It’s SES Week 🧡This week we want to recognise the SES staff and volunteers who show up for people during some incredibly...
28/08/2026

It’s SES Week 🧡

This week we want to recognise the SES staff and volunteers who show up for people during some incredibly difficult moments.

Whether it’s a flood, storm, rescue or community emergency, there are people in orange giving their time and energy to help someone they may never have met before.

This year’s theme is Ready Together — because safer and more resilient communities are built when people look out for each other.

To every SES staff member and volunteer: thank you.

27/08/2026

Leaving Defence was not just a career transition for Dr Philip Armstrong. It affected his whole family.

In this clip, he reflects on being medically discharged while still on crutches, separated from his wife and child during treatment, and the lack of practical support his family experienced while trying to relocate and find accommodation.

It is a reminder that transition out of military service can impact far more than the individual serving.

From the Young Blood Men’s Mental Health Podcast featuring Dr Philip Armstrong from Man Counsellor.



“One session should fix everything.”A first counselling session can help you understand the problem, feel heard and work...
27/08/2026

“One session should fix everything.”

A first counselling session can help you understand the problem, feel heard and work out where to begin.

That matters, but it is not the same as undoing years of stress, avoidance, anger, relationship patterns or unhealthy coping.

Real change usually happens in stages:

Clarity.

Understanding.

Action.

Practice.

Progress.

You do not need to stay in counselling forever, but expecting one conversation to repair years of buildup can set you up to believe counselling has failed before the work has really started.

Book private phone or video counselling at https://ap1.hubs.ly/H018TZX0

The Man Counsellor banners have officially passed inspection.Our two quality-control officers gave them a thorough once-...
26/08/2026

The Man Counsellor banners have officially passed inspection.

Our two quality-control officers gave them a thorough once-over and apparently found everything satisfactory.

Unfortunately, neither of them will be attending on Sunday.

Dr Philip Armstrong and I will be, though — and judging by the photo, I’ve already found somewhere to hide if things get too busy.

This Sunday, we’ll be at the HIS Project Expo at Bulimba Community Centre representing Man Counsellor.

If you’ve been following what we’re building, are curious about how Man Counsellor works, or just want to come over for a chat about men’s mental health, counselling, relationships or practical support, come and say hello.

It’s a free men’s health, wellbeing and lifestyle event with health professionals, wellbeing providers and community organisations all in one place.

There’ll also be coffee, food, live music, Retro Cars n Coffee next door, and a $5 raffle to win a sports car for the weekend.

So there are plenty of reasons to drop in — and we’d love to meet you while you’re there.

📅 Sunday 30 August
⏰ 10:00am–3:00pm
📍 Bulimba Community Centre, 1 Barramul St, Bulimba

Come meet Man Counsellor founder Dr Philip Armstrong and Phil Armstrong at the Man Counsellor stall.

Event details:
https://ap1.hubs.ly/H01jGLv0

“My anger is the whole problem.”Sometimes anger is the problem. Other times, it is the visible reaction to everything si...
26/08/2026

“My anger is the whole problem.”

Sometimes anger is the problem. Other times, it is the visible reaction to everything sitting underneath it.

Stress.

Hurt.

Fear.

Exhaustion.

Pressure that has been building without anywhere to go.

Counselling can help you understand what is setting the anger off, recognise the patterns and respond before the situation gets away from you.

It is not about removing anger. It is about understanding it and handling it differently.

Book private phone or video counselling at https://ap1.hubs.ly/H018T-S0

25/08/2026

Leaving Defence can mean losing more than a career. For many veterans, it can also mean losing structure, identity and a clear sense of purpose.

In this clip, Dr Philip Armstrong reflects on his own transition out of Defence and explains that counselling did not immediately give him a new purpose. What it gave him first was something more fundamental: the self-awareness to recognise that he had problems he needed to address.

From the Young Blood Men’s Mental Health Podcast featuring Dr Philip Armstrong from Man Counsellor.



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