ROB GRUNDY

Psychotherapist, Counsellor and Gestalt Practitioner

Graduate Diploma in Counselling, Australian College of Applied Psychology, Melbourne (Distinction)

Training in Gestalt Therapy: Certificate in Relational Gestalt Practice (Gestalt Therapy Australia); Emphasis on working relationally and experientially, LGBTQIA+ affirming, trauma-informed, non-pathologising, somatic awareness

Accredited Member of Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA)

Are you a gay, bi, trans or queer man struggling to navigate relationships or feel confident in yourself?

Do you notice anxiety, jealousy, or self-doubt showing up in ways that don't quite make sense?

Have you achieved the things you thought would finally make you feel secure and happy, yet still still feel unsettled or dissatified?

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EXPERIENCE

I’m Rob, a gay psychotherapist with experience working with GBTQ+ men of all ages. I am committed to providing therapy that is inclusive, sex-positive, respectful, and non-pathologising.

My work has included supporting clients around identity exploration, relationships, anxiety, self-worth, life transitions, and the impact of past experiences. I am particularly mindful of how social context, family systems, culture, and lived experience shape the way we relate to ourselves and others.

I don’t approach people through fixed labels or assumptions. Instead, I focus on the individual in front of me: their values, patterns, strengths, and what they are wanting to shift or understand more deeply. My approach is relational and collaborative, allowing space for curiosity, nuance, and complexity rather than fitting experiences into predefined categories.

“You're not a problem to be solved, but a soul to discover”

carl jung

Therapy With Me

I don’t see therapy as something that is “done to” you. Instead, we work together with curiosity and respect, paying attention to what emerges in the room and what feels most alive or challenging for you.

While our conversations may involve understanding past experiences, much of our work focuses on how those experiences show up in your life now, such as in your body, emotions, thoughts, and relationships.

My work is predominantly informed by gestalt, an approach that emphasizes collaboration, curiosity and emotional presence. It focuses on the present moment and on deepening awareness of your inner world and relationships.

What therapy might sound like

Rather than following a rigid structure, I often invite reflection and awareness through gentle inquiry. Questions you may hear might include:

What are you noticing in your body right now?
What happens for you when you say that out loud?
What feels most important about this for you today?
Where do you notice that in your body?
What feels familiar about this pattern?

These kinds of questions help you build awareness and deepen understanding, allowing new choices and responses to emerge over time.

FAQs

My therapy approach is grounded in Gestalt therapy principles while also drawing from broader counselling and psychotherapy training. Gestalt therapy focuses on awareness, relationships and what is happening in the present moment. Rather than just analysing the past, we explore how patterns show up in your current relationships, anxiety, confidence and sense of self. For many gay, bi, trans and queer men, this approach can be especially powerful. It helps unpack internalised shame, relationship dynamics and anxiety that “doesn’t make sense” but keeps appearing.

For many people, online therapy is just as effective as in-person counselling. Research shows that video-based therapy can support meaningful change, particularly for anxiety, relationship concerns and self-esteem issues. The most important factor is the therapeutic relationship — feeling understood, safe and able to speak openly. Whether we meet in Melbourne or online across Australia, my focus is on creating a strong, supportive connection where you can explore what’s really going on beneath the surface. Some clients even find online therapy helps them open up more easily.

Yes. I provide secure online therapy sessions to clients across Australia. Online counselling allows you to access LGBTQ+ affirming therapy regardless of your location. Many of the queer men I work with live outside Melbourne and prefer the flexibility and privacy of online sessions. If you’re looking for online therapy for anxiety, relationship struggles or confidence issues as a gay, bi, trans or queer man, we can work together online via zoom.

Counselling often focuses on specific challenges in the present such as anxiety, relationship stress or life transitions. Psychotherapy tends to go deeper, exploring long-standing patterns, attachment styles and formative experiences that shape how you relate to yourself and others. In practice, there is overlap. My work integrates both counselling and psychotherapy, meaning we can address immediate concerns while also exploring deeper relational patterns. For many gay, bi, trans and queer men, this combination is helpful when anxiety, confidence issues or relationship struggles feel connected to earlier experiences or internalised messages about identity.

CONTACT

Let’s connect to see if we’re a good fit.

I usually begin with a short introductory call so we can check if the timing works for both of us and discuss what you’re looking for from therapy. This helps make sure it feels comfortable before committing to sessions.

Fees for sessions are $130.

Weekly and fortnightly therapy is available.

I work with clients both in-person and online.

In-person sessions are at 622 Lygon Street, Carlton North.

robgrundy88@gmail.com