Mr Simon Bartz

Counselor

“Guys, are you sick and tired of waking up sick and tired? Sometimes there’s so much going on in our head, it feels impossible to know where to begin. I draw from lived experience, focusing my empathic and non-judgmental counselling toward men’s mental health, counselling for addictions and grief & loss.”

About Me

I understand that for many men, feeling overwhelmed and exhausted can make it hard to know where to start. I help men navigate complex feelings around mental health, addictions, and grief. Drawing on lived experience, I offer a non-judgemental space to explore what’s truly going on. Together, we can make sense of your experiences and find concrete ways forward, helping you feel less ‘sick and tired’.

Approach

When mornings feel heavy and you can't find the first step, I help you break things down into clear, manageable moves so the fog lifts a little each week. In warm sessions in Adelaide or online in English, we use short practices, committed actions and mindful checking‑in between meetings so progress isn't left to chance. Expect a steady, practical pace — sometimes direct, sometimes quiet — that balances acceptance with small behavioural experiments. This way of working suits men ready to try simple, honest change.

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Basic Information

Adelaide, Australia

Services

Services Offered:

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ACT (Acceptance & Commitment Therapy)
A form of therapy that teaches acceptance of difficult thoughts and feelings while guiding action aligned with personal values.
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Counseling
A form of talk therapy providing a safe, confidential space to explore feelings, thoughts, and behaviours with a trained professional.
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Mindfulness
The practice of paying deliberate attention to the present moment without judgement, used to reduce stress and increase awareness of automatic reactions.
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CBT
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, a structured, evidence-based approach that identifies and changes unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviours.
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Personal Development
The ongoing process of self-awareness, self-improvement, and reaching one's potential, pursued not because something is wrong but to live more fully.

Works With:

•Adolescents
•Adults
•Elderly
•Individuals

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

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Addiction
A compulsive dependence on a substance or behaviour, such as alcohol, drugs, or gambling, that causes harmful consequences to health, relationships, or daily life.
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Grief & Loss
The emotional, physical, and psychological response to the death of a loved one or another significant loss.
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Mood Disorder
A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.
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Men's Issues
Psychological challenges commonly experienced by men, including difficulty expressing emotions, anger, relationship struggles, fatherhood pressures, and societal expectations of masculinity.
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Personal Development
The ongoing process of self-awareness, self-improvement, and reaching one's potential, pursued not because something is wrong but to live more fully.
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Online Therapy
Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.
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Professional Title:

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Counselor
A trained professional who provides talk therapy to help clients work through emotional, relational, and psychological difficulties.

Qualifications

Australian Institute of Professional Counsellors

Registrations

Australian Counseling Association

Counsellor

Service Area

Elevate Counselling

In-person & Online

Brighton

Adelaide, South Australia

Australia