At Amend, we know most men were never taught how to process emotions, communicate under pressure, or carry the weight of being a partner or father. Many were told to “man up” and figure it out alone. That old blueprint is broken and it’s costing us relationships, self-worth, and trust.
You might be here because you feel angry, shut down, or stuck in the same patterns. Maybe you’re navigating a breakup, carrying childhood wounds, or just want to show up better for yourself and the people you love. Wherever you are, we get it, we’ve lived it, not just studied it.
Since 2019, Amend has supported men with a trauma-informed, practical approach that goes deeper than surface talk. In counselling, you’ll gain tools to regulate emotions, break cycles and rebuild connection. Each 60-minute session is a safe, non-judgmental space to unpack what’s really going on.
Watene “Wa” Waenga is the founder of Amend Movement and a qualified Counsellor with over 15 years of frontline experience supporting both men and women through some of life’s most complex challenges.
Drawing from his own lived journey, Wa has developed a unique and highly sought-after approach that combines counselling, trauma-informed practices, breathwork and practical emotional tools. His work has touched thousands across Australia and New Zealand, helping men heal past wounds, strengthen relationships and build healthier futures.
As the driving force behind Amend Movement, Wa is passionate about creating spaces where people feel safe enough to confront their struggles, discover their true capacity and step into lasting change. His vision is to shift the narrative around men’s wellbeing and emotional health, making healing not only accessible, but also deeply transformative.
1:1 Single Session
A one-off session to unpack what’s going on for you right now. Get clarity, support and practical tools you can use straight away.
4 Session Pack
A series of four sessions to go deeper. Together we’ll explore patterns, work through challenges and create space for lasting change.
1:1 Mentorship
An intensive eight-week journey with weekly calls, guidance and tailored practices to support real growth in your life, relationships and wellbeing.
Alan “Al” Ward is the Co-Director of Amend Movement and a qualified Counsellor with 5 years of professional experience dedicated to men’s wellbeing. What makes Al’s work so impactful is not just his training, but the depth of his lived experience, he knows firsthand the struggles men face with identity, relationships and the weight of unspoken challenges.
Al is sought out for his grounded presence and ability to hold a safe, non-judgmental space where men feel truly seen and heard. His empathy and understanding come from walking the path himself and it’s this combination of lived experience and professional skill that allows him to connect with men in a way that feels both real and transformative.
As Co-Director of Amend Movement, Al plays a key role in designing and delivering programs that help men heal, grow, and build stronger futures for themselves and their families. His commitment is simple but powerful, to walk alongside men as they learn to meet themselves with honesty, courage and hope.
1:1 Single Session
A one-off session to unpack what’s going on for you right now. Get clarity, support and practical tools you can use straight away.
4 Session Pack
A series of four sessions to go deeper. Together we’ll explore patterns, work through challenges and create space for lasting change.
1:1 Mentorship
An intensive eight-week journey with weekly calls, guidance and tailored practices to support real growth in your life, relationships and wellbeing.
