Felipe Arenas Ortiz

Who I work with

I work with young adults, adults, and older adults from a wide range of backgrounds, including professionals, leaders, healthcare workers, educators, entrepreneurs, and people working in creative industries. I also support individuals from CALD and migrant communities, LGBTQIA+ communities, and people navigating cultural adjustment, life transitions, and men’s mental health. I have experience working across corporate, healthcare, community, public sector, and workplace settings.

What people come to see me for

People commonly seek support with:

• Anxiety, panic, social anxiety, and stress
• Depression and low mood
• Trauma, PTSD, and adjustment following difficult life events
• Burnout, workplace stress, career transitions, and leadership challenges
• Relationship difficulties, family dynamics, separation, and conflict
• Grief, loss, identity, meaning, and personal growth
• Addiction, substance use, behavioural addictions, and compulsive behaviours
• Men’s mental health
• Cultural adjustment, migration, and identity-related challenges
• Sleep difficulties and wellbeing
• Chronic health conditions, illness adjustment, and rehabilitation support

How I work

I believe therapy works best when it is collaborative, compassionate, and tailored to each person’s unique experiences and goals. I draw from a range of evidence-based approaches, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), psychodynamic therapy, interpersonal therapy, schema therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), mindfulness-based approaches, EMDR, and trauma-informed practice. Together, we work to better understand patterns, build practical skills, strengthen resilience, and create meaningful, lasting change.

A little about me

I’m a mid-career psychologist with a strong interest in supporting people across all aspects of mental health and wellbeing. Alongside individual therapy, I have experience in peer supervision and workplace consulting, and I’m passionate about helping people thrive both personally and professionally. My areas of particular interest include men’s mental health, cultural identity and adjustment, workplace wellbeing, leadership development, relationships, and supporting people to live in line with their values.