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Cornelius "Corey" Human

Gentle, practical therapy for real-life struggles

PACFA Australia

Experience
18 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Parenting
Approaches
Gottman Method, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English, Afrikaans
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About Cornelius

Cornelius "Corey" Human offers calm, practical support for people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain and life changes. He writes straightforwardly and listens closely.

Background and approach

Sessions focus on what feels most urgent and on small steps clients can try between meetings. Corey has 18 years' experience working with depression, addictions, grief and intimacy-related concerns.

He also helps people with parenting pressures, career worries and self-esteem difficulties. He draws on a mix of approaches to match each person's needs rather than using a one-size-fits-all method.

His work often uses tools from the Gottman Method to improve communication and reduce conflict. He also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Attachment-Based Therapy ideas to help people notice what matters to them and improve close relationships.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and client-centred techniques appear when they suit a person's goals. Corey is a PACFA counsellor based in Australia and offers sessions in English and Afrikaans.

He has supported people through trauma, domestic violence, bipolar challenges, ADHD and substance concerns, and he has additional focus on adoption, attachment and blended family issues. His style is practical and collaborative.

People can expect clear suggestions, empathy and regular check-ins about progress. Corey aims to help clients find workable ways to manage emotions and rebuild connection in daily life.

How specific approaches work online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and choose actions that match their values. Online ACT sessions focus on practical exercises and values-driven goals that you can practise between meetings. The Gottman Method supports better communication and reduces repeated conflict patterns, with clear skills to try during everyday conversations.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss your goals, habits and relationship patterns to decide which methods to use. Sessions can combine elements from ACT, the Gottman Method and attachment-informed ideas based on what helps you most.

Online sessions are offered by appropriately qualified therapists through video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging. Video is useful for learning communication skills and seeing non-verbal cues. Phone sessions are a good option when bandwidth is limited or when a shorter check-in fits the day. Chat and messaging suit people who prefer writing, need flexible timing or want brief, focused support between calls.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Corey help with?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions and relationship or parenting concerns, as well as grief, trauma and intimacy issues.
What is his therapeutic style?
Corey uses a practical, collaborative style that mixes conversation with concrete tools clients can use between sessions.
How long has he been practising?
He has around 18 years of counselling experience working with adults and couples on a wide range of concerns.
Where is he based and what are his credentials?
Corey is located in Australia and is listed with PACFA.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and Afrikaans.
Can I work with him from outside Australia?
He is not currently taking international clients and works with people based in Australia.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs.
How are fees and subscriptions handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesParenting issuesSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counsellingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centred TherapyCognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Gottman MethodMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

18+ years

Registered with

PACFA

Languages

English, Afrikaans