Dean Rogers, AASW
Practical support to reframe your story
Details
| Name | Dean Rogers |
|---|---|
| Credentials | AASW |
| Based in | Australia |
| Registered with | AASW |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 6 |
About Dean
Dean Rogers is an AASW social worker who offers calm, practical support for people feeling overwhelmed. He focuses on everyday problems like stress, anxiety, grief and relationship concerns. His style is straightforward and respectful, aimed at helping people take the next small step forward.
He uses Narrative Therapy to help people tell the story of their life in new ways. He also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to build coping skills.
Background and approach
Sessions are shaped to the person, not a fixed programme, and conversation drives the work. Dean has six years of professional experience working with issues such as addiction, parenting strain, bipolar mood challenges and sleep difficulties. He also supports people facing ageing and end-of-life planning, caregiver stress and family-of-origin concerns.
Practical problem solving and clearer communication are common goals in his sessions. Clients can expect a respectful and curious approach that focuses on values and everyday choices. Dean adapts language and pace so people with different backgrounds can engage.
He aims to make sessions useful from the first few meetings. He encourages people to notice small changes that add up over time. Dean helps build routines, boundary skills and ways to manage difficult feelings.
The work often involves reviewing stories people tell about themselves and testing new ways of acting in daily life.
What this therapist works with
His listing names Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Relationship issues among the things Dean works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Anger management
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Social anxiety and phobia
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in his listing among his approaches.
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Listed by Dean among the ways he works.
- Attachment-Based Therapy: Listed by Dean among the ways he works.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Dean among the ways he works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Dean among the ways he works.
- Existential Therapy: Listed by Dean among the ways he works.
- Gottman Method: Listed by Dean among the ways he works.
- Imago Relationship Therapy: Listed by Dean among the ways he works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Dean among the ways he works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Dean among the ways he works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Dean among the ways he works.
- Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Dean among the ways he works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Dean directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how he works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Dean directly how he uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
How Dean’s approaches work online
Dean often uses Narrative Therapy to help people reframe difficult experiences by examining the stories they tell about themselves and their relationships. This method can be useful for issues like grief, family-of-origin concerns and feelings of emptiness. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is also a core part of his work and focuses on noticing thoughts and making values-based choices to move forward with life despite difficult emotions.Finding the right approach is part of the therapy process. Dean works collaboratively to choose methods that match each person’s goals and preferences. He will talk through options, try techniques together and adjust the plan as needs change so the work stays practical and relevant.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video is helpful for therapy that benefits from face-to-face conversation, while phone sessions use less bandwidth and can fit into a busy day. Live chat or messaging can work well for brief check-ins, step-by-step problem solving, or when someone prefers writing to talking. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, caregiving or mobility needs.
Common questions about this listing
What concerns does this counsellor help with?
Dean helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, addiction struggles, grief, anger and relationship challenges. He also works with issues like sleep and eating problems, parenting strain, ADHD and coping with life changes.
What is the therapy style like in sessions?
Sessions are conversational and collaborative, with an emphasis on telling your story and finding practical steps. Techniques from ACT and CBT may be used to build coping skills and change unhelpful patterns.
How much experience does the counsellor have?
Dean has six years of professional experience supporting people with areas such as ageing, addiction, relationship difficulties and grief. He combines practical supports with reflective conversation.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is listed as an AASW social worker and practises in Australia.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
People can meet by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging depending on what suits them. Different formats can be chosen for check-ins or longer sessions.
How does billing and cost work?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability. Sessions are provided through a subscription service that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with this counsellor?
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