About Brett
Brett Chapman brings 30 years of clinical experience to his therapeutic work in Australia. He is listed with AHPRA and has helped people navigate stress, anxiety, addictions and mood concerns in both face-to-face and online settings. Brett offers straightforward, paced therapy that suits people who want practical tools and clear goals.
He uses short- and longer-term approaches depending on what someone needs. Sessions aim to build coping skills, increase motivation and reduce overwhelming feelings.
How Brett works
Common issues he supports include drug and alcohol addiction, depression, anxiety, workplace stress, low self-esteem and major life changes. He works with problem solving, coping strategies and ways to manage mood and cravings. Therapy sessions are collaborative.
Brett describes his style as warm, respectful and compassionate. He encourages people to use their existing strengths while learning new ways to handle difficult moments. Practical strategies in sessions include learning skills from cognitive and acceptance-based approaches, using mindfulness to reduce reactivity, and motivational techniques to support change.
Brett also uses narrative and solution-focused ideas to help people reframe problems and set achievable steps. He aims to make the process manageable, breaking change into small steps. Brett invites people to take the first step and offers steady support as they work toward more satisfying, sustainable outcomes.
What Brett works with
The areas below are the ones Brett selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
Also listed
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Mood disorders
- Workplace issues
Training and background
| Register | AHPRA |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 30 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Australia |
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Online support options
How evidence-based approaches work online
Brett commonly draws on cognitive-based and acceptance-based techniques in his work. Cognitive approaches focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts and trying new ways of thinking and behaving to reduce anxiety and depression. Acceptance-based methods teach people to notice painful thoughts and feelings without getting overwhelmed, which can help with long-term mood and stress management.He also uses motivational strategies that help people clarify goals and find practical reasons to change behaviour, which is useful for drug and alcohol concerns. These approaches are explained clearly and applied step by step so clients can try them between sessions. Choosing the best approach is a collaborative process - the therapist will work with each person to test what fits their needs, goals and preferences and adapt methods over time.
Online therapy offers flexibility and practical benefits. Video calls let people access face-to-face interaction without travel, while phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a simpler check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging suit shorter or more frequent check-ins and can fit around work or family commitments. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent and tailored to daily life.
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