Brydan (He/Him) is a compassionate and approachable psychologist based in Melbourne, Australia, with extensive experience in private practice and community mental health settings. He is committed to providing gender-affirming care and is both kink and BDSM-friendly. Brydan is deeply invested in exploring intersectional identities and understanding how minority stress and identity-based trauma affect mental health.

He enjoys working with adults from diverse backgrounds, with a special focus on adult men and the LGBTIQAPSB+ community.

Brydan’s therapeutic approach is eclectic and tailored to the unique needs of each client, drawing from a range of evidence-based treatments. These include Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), psychoanalytic and psychodynamic techniques, mindfulness practices, and other therapeutic modalities. His approach is both intersectional and trauma-informed.

Brydan is skilled in addressing a wide spectrum of mental health challenges, with particular expertise in:

• Emotion regulation difficulties
• Anxiety and panic disorders
• Neurodevelopmental concerns (ADHD/ASD)
• Mood disorders (e.g., depression and bipolar disorder)
• Chronic pain management
• Trauma, including complex trauma and PTSD
• Sexual health and intimacy issues
• Sexuality and gender identity concerns
• Relationship and family dynamics
• Role transitions and life adjustments
• Stress management
• Work and academic challenges
• Eating and body image issues

As a member of the LGBTIQAPSB+ community, Brydan is a client-centred practitioner who brings empathy, pragmatism, and collaboration to his work. He also operates Global Minds Psychology (www.globalmindspsychology.com), where he is dedicated to supporting LGBT communities in regions with limited access to mental health services.