Men's Mental Health & Addiction Counselling in Adelaide

Feeling stuck?  Feeling like you’re carrying a lot and you’ve hit a wall, but can’t talk about it?
You are certainly not alone...and I am sure glad you are here.
 

I’m Simon Bartz, and I created Elevate Counselling, specialising in men’s mental health, counselling for addictions and grief & loss.  I’m also a husband and dad, so I understand the pressure to hold it all together while silently falling apart.  The truth is, bottling it up doesn’t work.  It builds - and somewhere along the line, it shows up in ways that mess with your relationships, your work, and your sense of who you are.

From the outside, maybe things look fine.  But underneath, it’s a different story - stress that won’t let up, a constant edge of anxiety, or a feeling that no matter what you do, it’s never enough.  You’re exhausted, easily irritated, maybe even numb.  There’s no calm - not at home, not at work, not in your own head.
Maybe you’re stuck in habits you don’t feel proud of.  Maybe you’re drinking more than you used to.  Maybe you feel like you’re going through the motions - disconnected, worn out, or just… lost.

If you're feeling stuck in the same cycle, emotionally drained, or unsure where to turn, you're not broken – you're human.  I’m here now to reassure you that you don’t have to do this alone!

Many men find themselves battling stress, anxiety, isolation, or addictive patterns behind closed doors - all while trying to keep it together for everyone else.  You’re going through the motions, but underneath it all there’s stress, isolation, anxiety, or a deep sense of being stuck.  You might feel trapped in the same cycle, unsure how to break free, or like no one really gets what you're carrying.  Maybe there is a growing feeling that life’s heading in the wrong direction.

With my counselling, you’ll find a space that’s calm, confidential, and completely yours - with honest conversations and relevant tools and techniques that can help you find your footing again.  I hold a space where you don’t have to explain everything perfectly - just show up as you are and start taking the weight off.  No judgement and no expectations.  

This is your chance to hit pause.
I offer an opportunity to talk things through without being judged or expected to “man up.”, in a space where you’re heard, respected, and supported.  If you’ve forgotten what calm feels like, if you’re tired of feeling stuck, or if you just need someone in your corner — I’m here.

Let’s take this one step at a time.  Together.