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Practical Counselling for Wangaratta Men who Want to Take Back Control
Work through stress, relationships, and life’s challenges with proven strategies that get results
What will you get in this 15-minute Discovery Call?
1: Get clarity on what’s holding you back
2: Share what’s on your mind and ask questions.
3: Walk away with a clear next step forward
Meet Adrian O'Callaghan
I’m Adrian, the founder of Purple Turtle Counselling.
I’ve spent over 25 years working in counselling, psychology, and community services. I’ve worked with people in many different settings, in prisons, aged care, mental health services, homeless shelters, drugs and alcohol counselling and through family and relationship counselling.
Along the way I also established the Big Brother Big Sister program in Wangaratta, helping young people connect with mentors and positive role models.
After recently retiring, I felt strongly that I wasn’t done with this work. What I see today is that men, more than ever, are struggling with mental health, relationships, physical wellbeing, and the pressure to face challenges alone.
This new chapter for me is about focusing on men’s mental health, because I know how challenging it can be when men feel isolated and unsupported.
I believe counselling should be practical and real.
My style is down-to-earth, solution-focused, and based on outcomes that make a genuine difference in daily life. As I’ve always said: “Tell someone who really cares.” That’s what I want men to know when they walk through my door, they don’t have to go through it alone.
How I can Help
For men in Wangaratta and North East Victoria, I provide straightforward, outcomes-based counselling designed to improve your life and focused on real change.
Stress & Anxiety
Practical strategies to manage stress, reduce anxiety and build resilience so you feel more in control.
Family & Relationships
Support to improve communication, strengthen relationships and work through family challenges with clarity and care.
Work, Finances & Direction
Find focus, manage work or financial pressures, and create a clear path forward when life feels overwhelming.
Alcohol, Drugs & Coping
Healthier ways to cope, reduce dependency and build stronger habits for long-term stability and wellbeing.