Michael Rooney
Psychotherapist, PACFA (he, him)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
Malvern, VIC 3144
Let's Connect (02) 4504 0389
You promised you would not watch online porn or live sex cams again. You feel guilt and shame because you want to stop but cant. You visited a sex worker recently and now you are worried you might have put the health of your family at risk. You plan to spend a short time on dating apps and find yourself spending hours on them, unable to put them down, feeling desperate and hopeless. You have an instant attraction when you meet a particular type of person, believing they are the one. You might be in recovery for alcohol / drug addiction, but your compulsive sexual acting out behaviours have increased and you feel guilt and shame.
I help people whose lives are unmanageable due to the impact of sex, love, pornography addiction and enmeshment to heal their pain so they can develop healthier relationships with themselves and others. I am a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist, a Certified Partner Trauma Therapist and also specialise in treating adults who are enmeshed with a parent.
You may be in despair and feel hopeless, but I can assure you there is hope and a way forward. I have helped many people move from the pain of addiction to leading fulfilled and better lives. I will work with you to identify problematic sexual behaviours, including any underlying issues you may have. I will create a safe healing space for you to recover.
Take the first step to help. Call or Email Michael Rooney now - (02) 4504 0389
Let's Connect (02) 4504 0389
Finances
Insurance
- AHM Health
- AIA Health
- Bupa
- CUA Health
- Emergency Services Health
- GMHBA
- HCF
- Medibank Private
- Phoenix Health Fund
- Police Health
- St Lukes Health
- Teachers Union Health
- Westfund
Please ask me about fees or use of insurance when you Email
Michael Rooney
Psychotherapist, PACFA
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Membership with Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia Michael Rooney
- Membership with Brainspotting Australia Pacific Brainspotting Practitioner / 2018
- Certificate from International Institute of Trauma and Addiction Professionals (IITAP) Certified Sex Addiction Therapist / 2020
- Australian College of Applied Psychology(MCouns&PsychTh), Master Counselling & Psychotherapy(MCouns&PsychTh)
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (02) 4504 0389
Michael Rooney
Psychotherapist, PACFA
Expertise and Interests
Top Expertise
- Sexual Addiction
- Trauma and PTSD
- Infidelity
Practice Areas
- Addiction
- Alcohol Use
- Chronic Impulsivity
- Codependency
- Developmental Disorders
- Dual Diagnosis
- Impulse Control Disorders
- Porn Addiction
- Sex Therapy
- Substance Use
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (02) 4504 0389
Michael Rooney
Psychotherapist, PACFA
Client Focus
Age
Adults
Age
Adults
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Attachment-based
- Brainspotting
- Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
- Integrative
- Psychodynamic
- Somatic
- Trauma Focused
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (02) 4504 0389
Michael Rooney
Psychotherapist, PACFA
Groups
Facing the Shadow Group for Men
12-week closed online confidential group for men who identify as sex / porn addicts, Suitable for newcomers and for those who wish to deepen their recovery. Limited to 8 participants.
Practice Areas
Infidelity
Sexual Addiction
Trauma and PTSD
Age
Adults
Group Meets
Every Mon 7 P.M. - 8:30 P.M.
Email Michael Rooney about this group or call - (02) 4504 0389
Help Him/Her Heal Men’s Group
12 week closed online confidential group for men Open to men involved in sexual addiction / infidelity recovery who want to learn how to help their partners heal and develop empathy Limited to 8 participants
Practice Areas
Infidelity
Sexual Addiction
Trauma and PTSD
Age
Adults
Group Meets
Every Wed 7 P.M. - 8:30 P.M.
Email Michael Rooney about this group or call - (02) 4504 0389
Location
Take the first step to help. Call now - (02) 4504 0389
Michael Rooney
Psychotherapist, PACFA