Your Path,
Our Purpose.
Your Path,
Our Purpose.
Find out who we are, what we stand for, and how we can support your journey.
Find out who we are, what we stand for, and how we can support your journey.
About
At Scanlan Psychotherapy, we believe every journey is unique — and so is the support it deserves. Our role is to walk beside you, offering clarity, compassion, and practical guidance as you navigate life’s challenges.
At Scanlan Psychotherapy, we believe every journey is unique — and so is the support it deserves. Our role is to walk beside you, offering clarity, compassion, and practical guidance as you navigate life’s challenges.
The Way We Help
The Way We Help
We start by listening — to understand your needs and pace. From there, we shape a path that’s realistic, sustainable, and tailored to you. Every session is a safe space to explore, reflect, and grow without judgment.
We start by listening — to understand your needs and pace. From there, we shape a path that’s realistic, sustainable, and tailored to you. Every session is a safe space to explore, reflect, and grow without judgment.
We start by listening — to understand your needs and pace. From there, we shape a path that’s realistic, sustainable, and tailored to you. Every session is a safe space to explore, reflect, and grow without judgment.
Meet Our Counsellors
Meet Our Counsellors
Scanlan Psychotherapy founded by Flávia & Ryan Scanlan, with over 15 years of shared experience helping people navigate life’s turning points. Their work is grounded in the belief that clarity and change come from small, intentional steps — and that no one should walk their path alone.
Scanlan Psychotherapy was started to create a welcoming, non-judgmental space where people could slow down, reflect, and find their next direction with confidence and care.
Scanlan Psychotherapy founded by Flávia & Ryan Scanlan, with over 15 years of shared experience helping people navigate life’s turning points. Their work is grounded in the belief that clarity and change come from small, intentional steps — and that no one should walk their path alone.
Scanlan Psychotherapy was started to create a welcoming, non-judgmental space where people could slow down, reflect, and find their next direction with confidence and care.
Flávia embarked on her professional journey in Brazil, the country she is originally from. Driven by a profound curiosity about the essence of life and its influence on human behaviour, she pursued a bachelor's degree in psychology and later specialised in palliative care.
Flávia embarked on her professional journey in Brazil, the country she is originally from. Driven by a profound curiosity about the essence of life and its influence on human behaviour, she pursued a bachelor's degree in psychology and later specialised in palliative care.
Since relocating to Australia, Flávia has broadened her expertise by completing several studies including a Master's Degree in Counselling. Her professional experience spans the disability sector and roles as a school and clinical counsellor, allowing her to bring a well-rounded perspective to her practice.
Flávia approaches her work with a blend of professionalism and heartfelt compassion. She creates a safe and nurturing space for clients to explore their thoughts and feelings through a strength-based method. Her framework is based on but is not limited to, psychodynamic, solution-focused, mindfulness, and attachment theory.
Since relocating to Australia, Flávia has broadened her expertise by completing several studies including a Master's Degree in Counselling. Her professional experience spans the disability sector and roles as a school and clinical counsellor, allowing her to bring a well-rounded perspective to her practice.
Flávia approaches her work with a blend of professionalism and heartfelt compassion. She creates a safe and nurturing space for clients to explore their thoughts and feelings through a strength-based method. Her framework is based on but is not limited to, psychodynamic, solution-focused, mindfulness, and attachment theory.
Areas of interest
Women’s counselling: anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, personality disorders, life transitions, thinking disorder, behavioural issues, bereavement, autism.
Parental support and Children’s Counselling (8 years old +): Behavioral Issues, Communication Difficulties, Co-Parenting Conflicts, Concerns About Child Development, and Improving Family Relationships.
Elderly: Grief and Loss, Bereavement, Depression, Anxiety, Loneliness, Palliative Care, Existential Crises, Relationships, Management of Life Transitions.
Areas of interest
Women’s counselling: anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, personality disorders, life transitions, thinking disorder, behavioural issues, bereavement, autism.
Parental support and Children’s Counselling (8 years old +): Behavioral Issues, Communication Difficulties, Co-Parenting Conflicts, Concerns About Child Development, and Improving Family Relationships.
Elderly: Grief and Loss, Bereavement, Depression, Anxiety, Loneliness, Palliative Care, Existential Crises, Relationships, Management of Life Transitions.
Flávia embarked on her professional journey in Brazil, the country she is originally from. Driven by a profound curiosity about the essence of life and its influence on human behaviour, she pursued a bachelor's degree in psychology and later specialised in palliative care.
Since relocating to Australia, Flávia has broadened her expertise by completing several studies including a Master's Degree in Counselling. Her professional experience spans the disability sector and roles as a school and clinical counsellor, allowing her to bring a well-rounded perspective to her practice.
Flávia approaches her work with a blend of professionalism and heartfelt compassion. She creates a safe and nurturing space for clients to explore their thoughts and feelings through a strength-based method. Her framework is based on but is not limited to, psychodynamic, solution-focused, mindfulness, and attachment theory.
Areas of interest
Women’s counselling: anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, personality disorders, life transitions, thinking disorder, behavioural issues, bereavement, autism.
Parental support and Children’s Counselling (8 years old +): Behavioral Issues, Communication Difficulties, Co-Parenting Conflicts, Concerns About Child Development, and Improving Family Relationships.
Elderly: Grief and Loss, Bereavement, Depression, Anxiety, Loneliness, Palliative Care, Existential Crises, Relationships, Management of Life Transitions.
Ryan began his career in the business world acquiring a Bachelor of Commerce and a Diploma of Business (Real Estate). After travelling the globe in search of deeper fulfilment, he discovered his true purpose of helping men navigate their unique challenges.
Ryan began his career in the business world acquiring a Bachelor of Commerce and a Diploma of Business (Real Estate). After travelling the globe in search of deeper fulfilment, he discovered his true purpose of helping men navigate their unique challenges.
Now a dedicated and registered counsellor with PACFA, Ryan holds a Masters Degree in Counseling. Ryan’s professional experience spans from adolescent, adult and eldery within the clinical and school sectors.
As a male counsellor, Ryan understands the unique pressures and challenges men face. Society often expects men to carry their burdens quietly, leading to isolation and frustration. He offers a distinct advantage as a male therapist who can relate on a deeper level – because he’s been there.
In the work together, you’ll feel heard, supported, and encouraged in a judgment-free space. Ryan’s approaches incorporate a range of methodologies, including but not limited to person-centred therapy, solution-focused techniques, mindfulness practices, and motivational interviewing.
Now a dedicated and registered counsellor with PACFA, Ryan holds a Masters Degree in Counseling. Ryan’s professional experience spans from adolescent, adult and eldery within the clinical and school sectors.
As a male counsellor, Ryan understands the unique pressures and challenges men face. Society often expects men to carry their burdens quietly, leading to isolation and frustration. He offers a distinct advantage as a male therapist who can relate on a deeper level – because he’s been there.
In the work together, you’ll feel heard, supported, and encouraged in a judgment-free space. Ryan’s approaches incorporate a range of methodologies, including but not limited to person-centred therapy, solution-focused techniques, mindfulness practices, and motivational interviewing.
Areas of interest:
Men’s counselling: Trauma, PTSD, Grief and loss, Empowerment, Relationship, Self-esteem, Motivation, Seeking purpose, Emotional resilience, Strengthening masculine identity.
Teeanager’s Counselling (14 years old +): Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, Eating disorder, ASD.
Elderly: Grief and Loss, Bereavement, Depression, Anxiety, Loneliness, Palliative Care, Existential Crises, Relationships, Management of Life Transitions.
Areas of interest:
Men’s counselling: Trauma, PTSD, Grief and loss, Empowerment, Relationship, Self-esteem, Motivation, Seeking purpose, Emotional resilience, Strengthening masculine identity.
Teeanager’s Counselling (14 years old +): Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, Eating disorder, ASD.
Elderly: Grief and Loss, Bereavement, Depression, Anxiety, Loneliness, Palliative Care, Existential Crises, Relationships, Management of Life Transitions.
Ryan began his career in the business world acquiring a Bachelor of Commerce and a Diploma of Business (Real Estate). After travelling the globe in search of deeper fulfilment, he discovered his true purpose of helping men navigate their unique challenges.
Now a dedicated and registered counsellor with PACFA, Ryan holds a Masters Degree in Counseling. Ryan’s professional experience spans from adolescent, adult and eldery within the clinical and school sectors.
As a male counsellor, Ryan understands the unique pressures and challenges men face. Society often expects men to carry their burdens quietly, leading to isolation and frustration. He offers a distinct advantage as a male therapist who can relate on a deeper level – because he’s been there.
In the work together, you’ll feel heard, supported, and encouraged in a judgment-free space. Ryan’s approaches incorporate a range of methodologies, including but not limited to person-centred therapy, solution-focused techniques, mindfulness practices, and motivational interviewing.
Areas of interest:
Men’s counselling: Trauma, PTSD, Grief and loss, Empowerment, Relationship, Self-esteem, Motivation, Seeking purpose, Emotional resilience, Strengthening masculine identity.
Teeanager’s Counselling (14 years old +): Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, Eating disorder, ASD.
Elderly: Grief and Loss, Bereavement, Depression, Anxiety, Loneliness, Palliative Care, Existential Crises, Relationships, Management of Life Transitions.
Support grounded in experience, guided by clarity, and built for lasting change
Support grounded in experience, guided by clarity, and built for lasting change
Our sessions create space for that change to happen. We take time to understand your needs, offer structure where it helps, and support your direction — not ours. Learn more about how we work and what to expect from the process.
Our sessions create space for that change to happen. We take time to understand your needs, offer structure where it helps, and support your direction — not ours. Learn more about how we work and what to expect from the process.
Ready to find
your path?
Ready to find
your path?
If this story resonates with you, maybe it’s time to start your own. Therapy isn’t about quick fixes — it’s about meaningful change, one clear step at a time.
If this story resonates with you, maybe it’s time to start your own. Therapy isn’t about quick fixes — it’s about meaningful change, one clear step at a time.
Prefer to contact us through email, simply write to: hello@scanlanpsychotherapy.com.au
Prefer to contact us through email, simply write to: hello@scanlanpsychotherapy.com.au
“Every path is unique — the important thing is taking the next step, no matter how small.”
“Every path is unique — the important thing is taking the next step, no matter how small.”
— Ryan Scanlan, Therapist & Founder of Scanlan Psychotherapy
— Ryan Scanlan, Therapist & Founder of Scanlan Psychotherapy
Your questions.
Answered.
Not sure what to expect? These answers might help you feel more confident as you begin.
How do I know if therapy is right for me?
Therapy isn’t just for crises. It’s for anyone curious about growth, clarity, or navigating life’s changes with more support and self-awareness.
How do I know if therapy is right for me?
Therapy isn’t just for crises. It’s for anyone curious about growth, clarity, or navigating life’s changes with more support and self-awareness.
How long are the sessions, and how much is the investment per session
How long are the sessions, and how much is the investment per session
The sessions last for 50 minutes, and the investment is $150.00
What can I expect from the first session?
What can I expect from the first session?
The first session is a gentle starting point. You’ll talk with your therapist about what brings you here, what you’re hoping for, and what feels comfortable for you right now.
Do you offer both online and in-person sessions?
Do you offer both online and in-person sessions?
Yes. Whether you prefer meeting face-to-face or from the comfort of home, we offer flexible options to meet you where you are.
How often should I come to therapy?
How often should I come to therapy?
There’s no one-size-fits-all answer, but consistency is key to meaningful progress. We generally recommend starting with weekly sessions, as this creates a steady rhythm, supports momentum, and allows space to build a strong therapeutic relationship.
Ultimately, the frequency of your sessions is something you and your therapist will decide together, based on what feels supportive, sustainable, and aligned with your goals.
Is everything I share kept private?
Is everything I share kept private?
Yes. Your sessions are confidential, and we handle your personal information in accordance with relevant legal and ethical guidelines, including the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the professional standards set by the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA)
What if I don’t know what to talk about?
What if I don’t know what to talk about?
That’s okay. You don’t need to have it all figured out. Sometimes just showing up is the most important first step — and your therapist will guide you from there.
Progress doesn’t always feel like progress. Sometimes it’s showing up. Sometimes it’s pausing. But each moment of awareness becomes part of the path forward — and you don’t have to walk it alone.
Your questions.
Answered.
Not sure what to expect? These answers might help you feel more confident as you begin.
How do I know if therapy is right for me?
Therapy isn’t just for crises. It’s for anyone curious about growth, clarity, or navigating life’s changes with more support and self-awareness.
How do I know if therapy is right for me?
Therapy isn’t just for crises. It’s for anyone curious about growth, clarity, or navigating life’s changes with more support and self-awareness.
How long are the sessions, and how much is the investment per session
How long are the sessions, and how much is the investment per session
The sessions last for 50 minutes, and the investment is $150.00
What can I expect from the first session?
What can I expect from the first session?
The first session is a gentle starting point. You’ll talk with your therapist about what brings you here, what you’re hoping for, and what feels comfortable for you right now.
Do you offer both online and in-person sessions?
Do you offer both online and in-person sessions?
Yes. Whether you prefer meeting face-to-face or from the comfort of home, we offer flexible options to meet you where you are.
How often should I come to therapy?
How often should I come to therapy?
There’s no one-size-fits-all answer, but consistency is key to meaningful progress. We generally recommend starting with weekly sessions, as this creates a steady rhythm, supports momentum, and allows space to build a strong therapeutic relationship.
Ultimately, the frequency of your sessions is something you and your therapist will decide together, based on what feels supportive, sustainable, and aligned with your goals.
Is everything I share kept private?
Is everything I share kept private?
Yes. Your sessions are confidential, and we handle your personal information in accordance with relevant legal and ethical guidelines, including the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the professional standards set by the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA)
What if I don’t know what to talk about?
What if I don’t know what to talk about?
That’s okay. You don’t need to have it all figured out. Sometimes just showing up is the most important first step — and your therapist will guide you from there.
Progress doesn’t always feel like progress. Sometimes it’s showing up. Sometimes it’s pausing. But each moment of awareness becomes part of the path forward — and you don’t have to walk it alone.
Your questions.
Answered.
Not sure what to expect? These answers might help you feel more confident as you begin.
How do I know if therapy is right for me?
Therapy isn’t just for crises. It’s for anyone curious about growth, clarity, or navigating life’s changes with more support and self-awareness.
How do I know if therapy is right for me?
Therapy isn’t just for crises. It’s for anyone curious about growth, clarity, or navigating life’s changes with more support and self-awareness.
How long are the sessions, and how much is the investment per session
How long are the sessions, and how much is the investment per session
The sessions last for 50 minutes, and the investment is $150.00
What can I expect from the first session?
What can I expect from the first session?
The first session is a gentle starting point. You’ll talk with your therapist about what brings you here, what you’re hoping for, and what feels comfortable for you right now.
Do you offer both online and in-person sessions?
Do you offer both online and in-person sessions?
Yes. Whether you prefer meeting face-to-face or from the comfort of home, we offer flexible options to meet you where you are.
How often should I come to therapy?
How often should I come to therapy?
There’s no one-size-fits-all answer, but consistency is key to meaningful progress. We generally recommend starting with weekly sessions, as this creates a steady rhythm, supports momentum, and allows space to build a strong therapeutic relationship.
Ultimately, the frequency of your sessions is something you and your therapist will decide together, based on what feels supportive, sustainable, and aligned with your goals.
Is everything I share kept private?
Is everything I share kept private?
Yes. Your sessions are confidential, and we handle your personal information in accordance with relevant legal and ethical guidelines, including the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the professional standards set by the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA)
What if I don’t know what to talk about?
What if I don’t know what to talk about?
That’s okay. You don’t need to have it all figured out. Sometimes just showing up is the most important first step — and your therapist will guide you from there.
Progress doesn’t always feel like progress. Sometimes it’s showing up. Sometimes it’s pausing. But each moment of awareness becomes part of the path forward — and you don’t have to walk it alone.