Rocky McLaren
Lived Experience Therapist / Self Defence Instructor / Personal Trainer (boxing)
With more than 20 years of experience in education, wellbeing, defence, trades, and community environments, Rocky is a former Australian Army serviceman who combines professional training with personal experience in his work. His involvement in elite sports, injury and recovery, and single parenting has contributed to his practical and grounded approach to support.
Rocky is registered with the Australian Counselling Association and the Australian National Boxing Federation, enabling him to bridge formal therapeutic practice with movement-based, trauma-informed approaches
His vision for Forge & Anchor is to serve as a complementary entry point to counselling and allied health — offering informal conversations, structured telehealth, and embodied programs that lower barriers and support earlier, more accessible engagement.
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At its core, this work is about reducing suffering and increasing capacity.
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