Daniel O’Shea
Daniel Bernard O’Shea

Professional Profile

Qualification(s)
Bachelor of Counselling
Registration Number
32527
Registration category
Certified Practising
Additional PACFA credentials

College of Counselling
Private health rebate/NDIS provider
NDIS Provider
Offers telehealth
Yes

* Certified Practicing PACFA members have studied at AQF Level 7 (Bachelor degree) or above, with a minimum of 400 hours instruction in counselling or psychotherapy subjects, plus have a minimum of 40 hours client contact, and 10 hours of supervision.

Clinical PACFA members have met the education standards above and have accrued a minimum of 750 client contact hours, including 75 hours of supervision.

About me

My practice
I support parents and young people navigating alcohol and other drug (AOD) concerns, youth mental health challenges, and complex life transitions — drawing on both professional training and lived experience.

My work often involves supporting parents via Zoom, helping them make sense of changes in their child or teenager’s behaviour, understand what may be driving substance use or emotional distress, and respond with greater clarity and confidence. I also work directly with young people, supporting them with anxiety, low mood, emotional regulation, identity development, school disengagement, and risk-taking behaviours.

I practise through Positive Minds Gippsland (PMG), offering online sessions as well as in-person counselling at the PMG clinic in Moe. My practice has a strong focus on youth mental health and alcohol and other drug (AOD) support, including harm-minimisation and early-intervention approaches.

🎓 Bachelor of Counselling
📚 Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs (in progress)
🧠 Experience supporting ADHD, ASD traits, attachment dynamics, emotional regulation & addiction
🏋️‍♂️ Qualified Personal Trainer – integrating mind–body approaches

I work in a person-centred, evidence-based way, supporting parents and young people to better understand what’s happening, reduce harm, and build meaningful, sustainable change.
Practice opening hours
Issues I can help with
Addiction, Anger, Anxiety, Childhood or adolescent issues, Communication issues, Conflict resolution, Depression, Disability support, Family or parenting, Gambling or gaming, Grief and loss, Life transitions, Low self-esteem, Mental health issues, Posttraumatic stress disorder, Rehabilitation, Relationship issues, School counselling, Social skills, Stress, Trauma recovery, Veterans and Defence Forces issues, Violence
Type of therapy offered
Acceptance Commitment Therapy, Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy, Mindfulness-based therapies, Motivational interviewing, Narrative therapy, Person-centred counselling, Psycho-education, Solution-focussed therapy

Practice addresses

Practice NamePractice AddressSuburbStatePostcode
Dan O'Shea - Counsellor MoeVIC3825