Cornelius "Corey" Human, PACFA
Practical, steady support for life transitions
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- Midlife focus
- Practical strategies
- Person-centred care
About Cornelius
Cornelius "Corey" Human offers calm, down-to-earth support for people facing big life shifts. He focuses on midlife concerns alongside stress, anxiety, depression and relationship strain. Corey writes in plain language and aims to make sessions practical and straightforward.
Corey brings 18 years of experience in counselling adults and couples. He helps people sort through addiction, grief, parenting strain and career uncertainty. He also supports those coping with trauma, bipolar conditions, ADHD and identity questions within LGBT communities.
His approach mixes evidence-informed methods with a person-focused stance. Sessions often explore patterns that get in the way, then try small, doable changes. Conversations aim to be honest and paced so people can try things between meetings.
Corey holds PACFA and works from the Gold Coast, Australia. He speaks English and Afrikaans. He frames therapy as a collaboration where goals and pace are set by the client, not imposed by the counsellor.
People usually begin by naming one or two problems they want to change. From there, Corey uses practical exercises and discussion to build clearer choices and better coping. If someone wants to focus on rebuilding connection, reducing worry, or finding meaning in midlife, he helps map the next steps.
Corey brings 18 years of experience in counselling adults and couples. He helps people sort through addiction, grief, parenting strain and career uncertainty. He also supports those coping with trauma, bipolar conditions, ADHD and identity questions within LGBT communities.
His approach mixes evidence-informed methods with a person-focused stance. Sessions often explore patterns that get in the way, then try small, doable changes. Conversations aim to be honest and paced so people can try things between meetings.
Corey holds PACFA and works from the Gold Coast, Australia. He speaks English and Afrikaans. He frames therapy as a collaboration where goals and pace are set by the client, not imposed by the counsellor.
People usually begin by naming one or two problems they want to change. From there, Corey uses practical exercises and discussion to build clearer choices and better coping. If someone wants to focus on rebuilding connection, reducing worry, or finding meaning in midlife, he helps map the next steps.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
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 counselingImmigration 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-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Gottman MethodMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy
Experience
18+ years
Credentials
Australia
Languages
English, Afrikaans
How different approaches guide online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It is useful for anxiety, depression and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting and shifting thought and behaviour patterns that maintain distress, which can help with anxiety, depression and addiction. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how past relationships shape current connection and trust, and it can be helpful for intimacy and relationship issues.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences and what has or hasn't helped before. Together they choose or combine approaches that fit the person's needs and pace, revising the plan as progress is made.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make regular meetings easier to fit into busy days, reduce travel time and allow people to check in from a familiar setting. It also allows flexibility for shorter check-ins, or sessions that suit work breaks and different routines. Appropriately qualified therapists can use the same clinical approaches online as they would in person, adapting exercises so they work well over distance.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does this counsellor help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues and addictions, plus areas like grief, parenting strain, bipolar and midlife concerns.
What is his therapeutic style like?
Sessions are practical and person-centred, combining conversation with exercises you can try between meetings to change patterns and manage symptoms.
How much experience does he have?
He has 18 years of counselling experience working with adults and couples on a wide range of concerns.
What credentials and location apply?
He holds PACFA and is based on the Gold Coast in Australia.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Afrikaans.
Can people outside Australia work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.