Matthew Lewin, Accredited Social Worker, writing in a notebook in the warm, lamp-lit Timber Therapy counselling room in Stafford, Brisbane

Men's & Couples Therapy

GET BACK
ON TRACK.

Practical support for men and couples navigating relationship challenges, stress, burnout, and the pressures of modern life.

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10+ YearsDirect Experience
AccreditedSocial Worker · AASW
Gottman TrainedLevel 1 & Level 2
A couples therapy session in the Timber Therapy room — couple on the green sofa, therapist in the foreground

Identifying the Friction

When Things
Aren't Working

Most men don't wake up thinking they need help, and most couples don't plan on booking a first session either.

They come because something isn't working the way it should.

Relationships feel strained. Stress starts taking over. Communication breaks down. You find yourself reacting in ways you don't like, or feeling stuck in the same patterns.

Whatever brought you here,you don't have to figure it out alone.

The Timber Therapy workshop with a timber workbench, hand tools, and a guitar in progress

The Timber Therapy Approach

Different,
On Purpose.

Talking isn't always easy. Many men find it easier to open up when there is something practical happening alongside the conversation.

That's why Timber Therapy offers an optional woodworking approach. Working with timber can help reduce pressure, create a more relaxed environment, and make difficult conversations feel more natural.

The goal isn't to build woodworking skills. It's about creating space for productive conversations and working through the challenges that brought you here in the first place.

Some clients choose to sit and talk. Others choose to incorporate woodworking. The approach is flexible and tailored to what works best for you.

Areas of Focus

How I Can Help

Men's Therapy

  • Stress and burnout
  • Anger and frustration
  • Relationships and communication
  • Purpose, direction and life transitions
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Couples Therapy

  • Communication and conflict
  • Rebuilding connection
  • Trust and understanding
  • Navigating life together
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The Process

How to Start Building

  1. 1. Book a Session

    Reach out through the secure portal and schedule a time that works for your schedule. No phone tag required.

  2. 2. Map the Foundation

    In our first session, we'll talk about what's bringing you in, what isn't working, and outline a clear path forward.

  3. 3. Do the Work

    Whether we sit and talk or head to the workbench, we'll start building the practical tools you need to get back on track.

Matthew Lewin
Better conversations create better outcomes.
Matthew Lewin