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- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions support
- Relationship issues
About Cory
PACFA counsellor based in Melbourne, Australia with 23 years of professional experience. Cory Porter helps people with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship strain, family conflict and depression. He works in English and offers a straightforward, conversational style to help people talk through what matters most to them.
Cory focuses on practical strategies and open conversation. He helps people name patterns that cause stress or keep them stuck. He also works with people dealing with attachment issues, codependency and communication problems. Sessions address drug and alcohol addiction, process addictions such as gambling or porn, and other substance concerns.
Family of origin issues and forgiveness come up often in his work. He also supports people navigating isolation, questions of life purpose, self-love and workplace stress. Multicultural concerns and experiences of prejudice and discrimination are included in how he approaches problems.
Cory aims to make sessions a place to speak frankly about difficult feelings and everyday choices. He explains options and helps people weigh what might help next. He asks practical questions, suggests manageable steps and checks in about what is working.
People who book a first session complete a short questionnaire before scheduling. Sessions are organised through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. International clients are not currently accepted.
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How therapeutic approaches guide online sessions
Evidence-based therapeutic techniques are central to his work. One common approach focuses on identifying unhelpful patterns in thoughts and behaviour, then testing small changes to see what helps. This kind of technique is useful for stress, anxiety and mood concerns.Another frequent focus is attachment-informed conversation. That involves looking at how past and present relationships shape reactions and closeness. It can help with codependency, communication problems and relationship strain.
Choosing a therapeutic approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the person about their goals and preferences, then propose methods to try. They check progress and adjust the plan if something is not working.
Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around work, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Practical benefits include keeping therapy in weekly routines and making it simpler to continue work between sessions.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
23+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship strain, family conflict and depression. Additional focus areas include attachment issues, codependency and communication problems.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses a conversational, practical approach that names patterns and suggests manageable steps. Sessions are focused on clear discussion and problem solving.
How much experience does he have?
He has 23 years of professional experience working in Melbourne, Australia. That experience spans addiction work, relationship and family concerns.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is credentialed with PACFA and practices in Australia, with work based in Melbourne.
Which languages are used in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can I work with him from outside Australia?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions arranged and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions operate through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. Exact pricing depends on the chosen subscription and region.
How do I begin a first session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. That process starts the booking and matching steps.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.