Collaborations & Referrals

At Zanti, our work is grounded in clarity, care, and ethical practice.
While Zanti does not provide couples counselling directly, we recognise that relationship support is an important part of many people’s lives, and that finding the right therapist matters.

For couples seeking grounded, evidence-based relationship support, we may refer to Dale Hicks, an independent counsellor and psychotherapist.

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Professional Referral: Dale Hicks

Dale’s work is characterised by a calm, steady presence and a thoughtful, relational approach. His couples counselling is particularly well suited to partners who want to slow things down, understand patterns more clearly, and move forward with greater awareness and intention.

• Clients often value that his work is:

• grounded and non-judgemental

• structured without being rigid

• emotionally safe for both partners

• focused on understanding patterns rather than assigning blame

This referral reflects professional respect for Dale’s training, approach, and clinical integrity.

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Couples Counselling

Couples counselling with Dale is not about fixing one person or refereeing conflict. The focus is on understanding the relationship system as a whole, supporting both partners to step out of reactive cycles and into clearer communication.​

His work may draw from established approaches such as:

• Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)

• The Gottman Method

• trauma-informed and mindfulness-based practice

Sessions are typically calm, structured, and conversational, allowing space for reflection, repair, and honest dialogue.

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Individual Counselling

When a male therapist is specifically preferred

At Zanti, we work with people of all genders, including men, and many clients find this support a good fit.

Occasionally, someone may prefer to work with a male therapist for personal or relational reasons. In these cases, we are happy to offer a referral to Dale.

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Dale’s individual counselling work is often well suited to men seeking a straightforward, grounded space to speak openly — without pressure, jargon, or judgement. His approach is practical and relational, and may be helpful for those navigating stress, burnout, emotional regulation, identity shifts, or life transitions.

This referral is offered solely to support individual preference, not as a comparison of therapeutic approaches.

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Availability

Dale’s availability in Port Lincoln, Adelaide, or online may vary. We recommend contacting him directly to discuss current options and suitability.

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Enquiries

If you are seeking couples counselling, or if you have a specific preference to work with a male therapist, we’re happy to point you toward Dale Hicks as a trusted, independent colleague.