Our team

Registered counsellors with the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA)

Ryan Scanlan

Ryan began his career in the business world acquiring a Bachelor of Commerce and a Diploma of Business (Real Estate). After travelling the globe in search of deeper fulfilment, he discovered his true purpose of helping men navigate their unique challenges. Now a dedicated and registered counsellor with PACFA, Ryan holds a Masters Degree in Counseling. Ryan’s professional experience spans from adolescent, adult and eldery within the clinical and school sectors.

As a male counsellor, Ryan understands the unique pressures and challenges men face. Society often expects men to carry their burdens quietly, leading to isolation and frustration. He offers a distinct advantage as a male therapist who can relate on a deeper level – because he’s been there. In the work together, you’ll feel heard, supported, and encouraged in a judgment-free space. Ryan’s approaches incorporate a range of methodologies, including but not limited to person-centred therapy, solution-focused techniques, mindfulness practices, and motivational interviewing.

Areas of interest:

  • Men’s counselling: Trauma, PTSD, Grief and loss, Empowerment, Relationship, Self-esteem, Motivation, Seeking purpose, Emotional resilience, Strengthening masculine identity.

  • Teeanager’s Counselling (14 years old +): Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, Eating disorder, ASD.

  • Elderly: Grief and Loss, Bereavement, Depression, Anxiety, Loneliness, Palliative Care, Existential Crises, Relationships, Management of Life Transitions.

Flávia Mekler

Flávia embarked on her professional journey in Brazil, the country she is originally from. Driven by a profound curiosity about the essence of life and its influence on human behaviour, she pursued a bachelor's degree in psychology and later specialised in palliative care. Since relocating to Australia, Flávia has broadened her expertise by completing several studies including a Master's Degree in Counselling. Her professional experience spans the disability sector and roles as a school and clinical counsellor, allowing her to bring a well-rounded perspective to her practice.

Flávia approaches her work with a blend of professionalism and heartfelt compassion. She creates a safe and nurturing space for clients to explore their thoughts and feelings through a strength-based method. Her framework is based on but is not limited to, psychodynamic, solution-focused, mindfulness, and attachment theory.

Areas of interest:

  • Women’s counselling: anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, personality disorders, life transitions, thinking disorder, behavioural issues, bereavement, autism.

  • Couples: Communication Issues, Conflict Resolution, Emotional Disconnect, Trust and Infidelity Concerns, and Parenting Challenges

  • Parental support and Children’s Counselling (8 years old +): Behavioral Issues, Communication Difficulties, Co-Parenting Conflicts, Concerns About Child Development, and Improving Family Relationships.

  • Elderly: Grief and Loss, Bereavement, Depression, Anxiety, Loneliness, Palliative Care, Existential Crises, Relationships, Management of Life Transitions.