Men Don't Ask for Help — Until They Do
The barriers men face in seeking psychological support are real, but they can be overcome. Here's how.
Accepting new clients
Robert Ruane
MPsych(Clinical), MAPS, MACPA
Clinical Neuropsychologist
Specialist neuropsychological assessment and evidence-based care for cognitive and mental health needs.
About Robert
Robert Ruane is a Clinical Psychologist with a decade of experience working with adults, young people and men's mental health across community, hospital and private practice settings.
Robert has a special interest in men's wellbeing — helping men engage with therapy in a way that feels natural, strengths-based and free from stigma. He draws on sport and performance psychology frameworks to connect with clients who may be new to mental health support.
He uses an integrative approach including CBT, ACT and Motivational Interviewing, always starting from a place of respect and genuine curiosity about each person's story.
Robert works with a wide range of presentations including depression, anxiety, anger, relationship difficulties and adjustment to major life changes such as fatherhood, career transitions and health challenges.
Areas of Focus
DepressionAnxiety & PanicStressSelf-EsteemMen's Mental HealthDepression & AnxietyAnger ManagementRelationship IssuesACTMotivational InterviewingYoung AdultsLife Transitions
Therapeutic Approaches
Men's Wellbeing
Strength-based approach for men's mental health
ACT
Acceptance & Commitment Therapy
MI
Motivational Interviewing for lasting change
CBT
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy — evidence-based core
Assessments & Interventions
Academic AssessmentsADHD TestingCareer AssessmentCentrelink (e.g. DSP application)Cognitive Ability (e.g. IQ Testing)Cognitive Remediation GroupsMemory TestingNDIS Diagnostic for Funding ApplicationNDIS Review ReportNeuropsychological Assessment and InterventionMental Health Assessment / ReportingPsychoeducationComprehensive Cognitive Assessments (WAIS, WMS, WISC, DKEFs, WCST, CVLT, VOSP, SDMT, TMT, TOPF)Decision Making Capacity AssessmentsNeuropsychological ReportsNCAT Reports (Decision Making Capacity)Reports to Support Centrelink DSP ApplicationIQ Testing Reports
Funding & Referrals
A Mental Health Care Plan from your GP may be required for some schemes. Talk to us about your options.
Qualifications & Training
Master of Psychology (Clinical)
University of Wollongong
2014
Bachelor of Psychology (Hons)
Australian Catholic University
2011
Insights
From Robert's desk
Anger Is Not the Problem — It's the Signal
Anger management isn't about suppression. It's about understanding what the anger is trying to tell you.
Life After Becoming a Father: The Mental Health Conversation We Need to Have
Paternal postnatal depression is underdiagnosed and undertreated. It deserves more attention.