Gregory Egan , AASW

Gregory Egan is a social worker accredited by the AASW (Australian Association of Social Workers) and practices in Australia with 11 years of professional experience across government, non-profit and private sectors. His background includes work in child protection, mental health, disability services, victims-of-crime support, drug and alcohol services, employee assistance programs, private consulting and counselling, teaching at TAFE and ACAP, and management roles. This variety of settings has shaped a pragmatic and seasoned approach to supporting people through life challenges.

He supports clients facing stress, anxiety, depression, motivation and confidence issues, relationship and family difficulties, workplace and career concerns, and broader mental health needs. His practice also addresses trauma and abuse, grief, addictions, parenting and fatherhood issues, compassion fatigue, ADHD, attachment and intimacy-related concerns, and a range of interpersonal and family problems.

Gregory describes a strengths-based, holistic style that treats each person as the expert of their own story. He collaborates with clients to adapt techniques to their needs and remains a highly self-reflective practitioner who welcomes feedback to refine his work. He provides telephone and video counselling services to support clients in ways that fit their lives.

Therapeutic approaches for online support

Gregory uses several evidence-informed approaches to guide online sessions and tailor care to each person’s needs. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values, accept difficult thoughts and feelings, and take meaningful action in the direction they want their life to go - it can be helpful for anxiety, depression and living with ongoing stress. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a respectful, nonjudgmental space where the therapist follows the client’s lead, helping with self-esteem, relationship concerns and exploring personal goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) works on identifying and adjusting unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, often used for anxiety, depression and coping with life changes.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Gregory collaborates with clients to determine which methods best match their goals, preferences and circumstances, and adapts strategies over time as progress and needs evolve. This collaborative stance helps ensure the work feels relevant and manageable.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging, giving flexible options to fit different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care, access support from home or work, and choose the communication style that best supports each person’s progress.