- ACT and CBT
- Attachment focus
- Parenting support
About Cornelius
Cornelius "Corey" Human is a PACFA counsellor with 18 years of experience based in Australia. He works with adults facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, parenting questions and addiction concerns. He also supports people dealing with grief, trauma, mood issues and blended family issues.
Corey keeps sessions direct and practical. He helps people talk through what is happening now and try small changes that make daily life easier. Conversations often cover communication patterns, setting boundaries and handling loyalty conflicts that come up in stephouseholds.
He draws on a mix of approaches to match what a person needs. That can mean focusing on values and committed action, looking at attachment patterns from early relationships, or using client-centred listening to clarify what matters most. He will also use cognitive-behavioural tools when people need concrete strategies for anxiety or mood.
Corey has worked with adults, adolescents and couples over his career. He describes many years helping people with relationship problems, parenting stress and the kinds of adjustments that follow separation, remarriage or new partners. His experience includes supporting those with ADHD, addiction and identity concerns.
Sessions are conversational and task-focused. He aims to identify a few practical steps each week. People often come for short-term help with a particular problem or for longer work on relationship patterns and life changes.
He speaks English and Afrikaans. To begin, people use the site's matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the online booking flow.
Therapeutic approaches for blended household challenges
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters and take small, practical steps toward those values. It is useful for anxiety, life changes and decisions that come with stepfamily adjustments. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape reactions now and is helpful when loyalty conflicts or trust issues affect new partnerships and parenting roles. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting to help a person make sense of their feelings and priorities; it suits people who need space to decide how to handle blended family tensions.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Corey will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That means trying a practical tool one week and exploring attachment patterns the next, then agreeing together on what helps most.
Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into work and family life, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. They are also useful when people prefer to speak without being on camera, or when a phone call is simpler because of limited bandwidth. Discuss format preferences when you schedule the first session so arrangements match everyday needs.
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Experience
18+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English, Afrikaans
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he work with?
He sees adults for stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and parenting issues, addictions and blended family topics.
What is his general approach in sessions?
Sessions are practical and conversational, using acceptance and commitment ideas, attachment work and client-centred listening as needed.
How much experience does he have?
He has 18 years of clinical experience working with adults, adolescents and couples on relationship and mood concerns.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is listed with PACFA and is based in Australia.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and Afrikaans.
Does he see clients outside Australia?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions organised and paid for?
Session cost varies by location and uses a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I get started with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is for adults and is not emergency care, mediation or legal advice. If you or a child are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.