Shane Pearse Psychotherapist

You may look fine on the outside, while privately feeling stuck in patterns that are hard to stop and even harder to talk about. Whether it shows up as sex, porn, dating, love, work, gambling, gaming, control, or emotional avoidance, these behaviours often come with shame, disconnection, and repeated relationship difficulties. Often, the behaviour is not the real problem. It is a way of coping with deeper pain, loneliness, fear of intimacy, old wounds, or difficulty with boundaries and trust. In therapy, we look at what is driving the cycle, how it has helped you cope, and what needs to change so you can build healthier ways of relating to yourself and others. My approach is calm, relational, and non-judgmental. I aim to create a space where you can speak honestly, without shame, and begin making sense of the patterns that keep you stuck. Together, we can work toward greater self-understanding, stronger boundaries, more choice, and more secure relationships. If this feels familiar, you are welcome to get in touch. Therapy can help you understand what is happening beneath the surface and begin moving toward a life that feels more grounded, connected, and aligned with who you want to be. I work in Crows Nest on Tuesdays and the CBD on Thursdays. Online appointments are available also; select the location you want (Crows Nest / CBD / Online) from the drop-down at the top of this page.