Counsellor profile
Cornelius "Corey" Human, PACFA
PACFA counsellor - Relationships and parenting
Continue with CorneliusAbout
- Relationship difficulties
- Parenting strain
- Stress and anxiety
About Cornelius
Cornelius "Corey" Human is a PACFA counsellor with 18 years of experience based in Australia. He works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, addiction and relationship issues, and supports people dealing with parenting pressures and self-esteem concerns.
Corey focuses on clear, practical conversations. He helps people name what is hardest, notice patterns that make things worse, and try small changes that can feel doable. Sessions are straightforward and aimed at making daily life easier for people juggling family demands or difficult relationships.
He draws on a mix of therapeutic approaches to fit different needs. That can mean learning skills to manage strong emotions, looking at how early attachment shapes current relationships, or using CBT techniques to change unhelpful thinking. He also uses methods aimed at improving emotional connection and managing conflict in intimate relationships.
Over his career Corey has worked with people facing grief, trauma and abuse, as well as those coping with career stress, compassion fatigue and major life changes. He also supports clients dealing with ADHD, bipolar mood concerns, and substance use challenges.
Sessions are offered in English and Afrikaans. People who want to start are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the online booking flow. Corey lives on the Gold Coast and brings a pragmatic, person-focused approach to the work.
He aims to help callers and clients find clearer ways to communicate, set manageable goals, and reduce the overwhelm that family life can create.
How sessions work
How his approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take small actions that align with their values. It is useful for stress, anxiety and coping with difficult life changes. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at early relationship patterns and how they shape current connections, helping people who struggle with intimacy or trust. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing different responses, which can reduce anxiety and low mood.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Corey will talk with the client about goals, personal preferences and practical constraints, then suggest which methods to try first. He adjusts the approach as progress is made and as people find what helps them most.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. The online format can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy family life, allow shorter check-ins during a work break, or reduce travel time. These practical benefits can help people maintain consistency with sessions while juggling parenting and other responsibilities.
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Experience
18+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English, Afrikaans
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship problems, parenting strain, self-esteem and related issues listed in his profile.
What style of therapy does he use?
He uses a blend of approaches including ACT, attachment-based work, CBT and emotionally-focused methods to suit the person's needs and goals.
How much experience does he have?
Corey has 18 years of counselling experience supporting adults with a wide range of concerns.
What are his credentials and where is he located?
He is registered with PACFA and is based on the Gold Coast, Australia.
Which languages are available?
Sessions are offered in English and Afrikaans.
Can people outside Australia work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How does cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the booking flow.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A registration can be checked with the body that issued it.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is in danger, use the crisis numbers.