Mr Stephen Huckerby
Social Worker, Counsellor
NNSW Counselling & Behaviour Support Service
Ballina, NSW 2478
Online Therapy Australia-wide
Philosophy & Vision
I am a social work oriented telehealth counsellor supporting individuals and families in complex family and community systems. I understand how stress, responsibility, and relationship pressures impact men and couples in practical ways.
My work with men is straightforward, respectful, and grounded—focused on clarity, direction, and real-world change. I support men to understand stress responses, improve communication, regain control, and strengthen functioning in work and relationships.
With couples, I provide a balanced, structured approach to navigate conflict, unpack patterns, and move beyond gridlock. This includes improving communication, rebuilding trust, and developing realistic shared goals.
I facilitate honest conversations, support people through stress and relationship challenges, and help develop clear, achievable action plans.
My style is practical, and collaborative, focused on clarity and change.
Background
Before starting private practice, I spent over 20 years working within family and legal systems, supporting individuals, children, and families through complex and often high-pressure situations. This included navigating conflict, crisis, and long-term challenges where clear thinking, structure, and practical outcomes were essential.
Since moving into private practice, I am focused on providing telehealth counselling for men and couples. My work centres on helping people make sense of stress, improve communication, and move forward in a practical, workable way. I bring my earlier experience into a more focused, one-on-one setting, offering support that is grounded, respectful, and geared toward real-world change.
Services
Telehealth counselling for men and couples. Private fee service offering structured, practical support focused on stress, communication, and relationship challenges. Sessions are collaborative and goal-oriented. Not a diagnostic or crisis service.
Quality Provision
Professional standards & ethics (AASW)
Confidentiality & privacy
Ongoing professional development
Supervision/consultation
Clear boundaries & scope of practice
Safe, respectful client care
I provide a professional, ethical, and client-centred service guided by AASW standards. Confidentiality, respect, and clear boundaries are central to my work. I engage in ongoing professional development and consultation to maintain quality, and focus on safe, practical support within my scope of practice.
Areas of Interest
Accreditations
- Master of Social Work - 23/09/2016 - Southern Cross University
- Bachelor of Psychology - 8/04/2003 - University of South Australia
- Post Graduate Diploma Psychology - 14/11/2011 - Central Queensland University
Modalities
Interpersonal - Person Centred - Solution Oriented - Strengths-Based
Therapy Approach
Solution-Focused and Interpersonal approaches, with a person-centred (humanistic) foundation.
Professional Associations
- Australian Association of Social Workers
Appointments
Telehealth only
Session types- individual, couples
Work with- men, couples
Availability- Monday to Thursday (10am -2:30pm)
Fees- private fee service
Do not offer diagnosis, no Medicare
Fees & Insurance
Initial 30minute consultation- free.
Individual- $160
Couple- $200
Payment Options
Sessions are privately billed, with fees payable via bank transfer prior to the appointment. Payment details are provided at booking.
Contact Stephen
Please contact me to make an appointment