Coolum Institute

Dr Patrick Pheasant is Founder and Principal Counsellor of The Coolum Institute, a private counselling practice and professional development business at Coolum Beach. An ACA Registered Counsellor and PACFA Certified Practising Counsellor with a University of Sydney PhD, he brings 25+ years across education and clinical practice.

From the Counselling Lounge at Coolum Beach, Patrick works with everyday locals on addiction and recovery, trauma, men's inner work, LGBTIQA+ wellbeing and life's transitions. His practice blends evidence-based counselling with psychodrama — active, experiential methods that move people beyond talk toward genuine change.

He also runs the free weekly Psychodrama Club in Coolum Beach, a welcoming community group, alongside workshops and professional training for organisations, counsellors and teachers.

Patrick welcomes connections across the Sunshine Coast business community.