Specific beats polished. Names, moments, behaviours and feelings give you better clues than abstract statements.
Coaching disclaimer & support
Man Smith and The Smithy provide coaching, education and personal development. This is not therapy, psychotherapy, psychology or clinical counselling. Coaching does not diagnose or treat mental health conditions and does not replace care from a GP, registered psychologist, psychiatrist or other appropriately qualified health professional.
Any AI-generated reflections are prompts for personal exploration. They may be inaccurate and are not a psychological assessment, diagnosis, treatment recommendation or a substitute for professional judgement.
When you need support beyond coaching
If you need psychological assessment, therapy or ongoing mental health care, speak with your GP or a qualified mental health professional. Your GP can discuss treatment and referral options, including whether a mental health treatment plan is appropriate. Do not delay professional care because you are using this service.
Exercises are voluntary. You can pause or stop if you feel overwhelmed and seek appropriate support. Where needs fall outside coaching, Tony can discuss referral options with you. Any sharing of your information with a referral provider requires your consent, except where disclosure is required or permitted by law.
- Ongoing care: Talk to your GP about mental health care and referrals.
- MensLine Australia: professional telephone and online counselling for men, available 24/7. 1300 78 99 78 · MensLine website and online counselling.
- Lifeline: 24/7 crisis support. 13 11 14 · Lifeline website · Online crisis chat.
- Immediate danger or a life-threatening emergency in Australia: call 000. Outside Australia, contact your local emergency service.
This is not a crisis service. The app, journal entries, bookings and messages to Tony are not continuously monitored. Do not use them to request urgent help or wait for a coaching reply in an emergency.