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Passionate About Providing Quality Counselling Services
Hi, I’m Gareth, the founder of Rigden MindCare and an ACA registered counsellor based in the Redlands.
I’ve lived in the Redlands for nearly 20 years and have worked as a counsellor here for over 10 years, supporting both adults and children. Over the past two decades, I’ve worked closely with people across the human services field, which has shaped my understanding of the complexities people face in everyday life.
I’m also a husband and the proud father of three beautiful girls. Family life has given me a deep appreciation for the pressures, responsibilities, and emotional challenges that can come with balancing work, relationships, and wellbeing.
My approach is relaxed, practical, and collaborative. I care deeply about helping people feel genuinely heard and supported, not rushed or judged. Sessions are a chance to slow things down, talk things through, and work out realistic ways forward that actually fit your life.
Certifications & Accreditations
I am a registered member of the Australian Counselling Association and work in line with their professional and ethical standards. I am fully insured with Professional Indemnity and Public Liability insurance and engage in ongoing professional development and clinical supervision to ensure the support I provide is safe, ethical, and up to date.
Qualifications & Expertise
I hold a Bachelor of Human Services with a major in Counselling and have worked in the Redlands for over 10 years as a counsellor, supporting both adults and children. More broadly, I’ve spent over 20 years working with people across the human services field. My work focuses on supporting people with stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, and life transitions, using evidence based approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, and Solution Focused Therapy, always tailored to the individual.