Counselling in 3926

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Jubilee Counselling
Counsellor, MA, ACA-L2
1 Endorsed
Balnarring, VIC 3926
Moving to Balnarring on the beautiful Mornington Peninsula on July 1st. Helping women move from overwhelm and shutdown to calm, clarity, and confidence. Feeling overwhelmed, shut down, or like you’ve lost yourself? At Jubilee Counselling in Balnarring (New Location)…I support women experiencing anxiety, emotional neglect, and trauma responses to feel safe, understood, and gently reconnect with who they are. You may find yourself overthinking, going into “freeze,” or struggling to express your feelings. In a calm, supportive space, we work at your pace to build confidence, emotional clarity, and a stronger sense of self.
Moving to Balnarring on the beautiful Mornington Peninsula on July 1st. Helping women move from overwhelm and shutdown to calm, clarity, and confidence. Feeling overwhelmed, shut down, or like you’ve lost yourself? At Jubilee Counselling in Balnarring (New Location)…I support women experiencing anxiety, emotional neglect, and trauma responses to feel safe, understood, and gently reconnect with who they are. You may find yourself overthinking, going into “freeze,” or struggling to express your feelings. In a calm, supportive space, we work at your pace to build confidence, emotional clarity, and a stronger sense of self.
(03) 8771 5909 View (03) 8771 5909
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Luke Parrott
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Balnarring, VIC 3926
I am a clinical psychologist who works with adults experiencing a range of psychological difficulties including depression, anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder, post traumatic stress disorder, adjustment disorder, and stress related problems. I also specialise in the area of persistent pain and chronic health conditions, helping clients to understand the complex interaction between psychological and biological processes and to develop skills to improve their quality of life.
I am a clinical psychologist who works with adults experiencing a range of psychological difficulties including depression, anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder, post traumatic stress disorder, adjustment disorder, and stress related problems. I also specialise in the area of persistent pain and chronic health conditions, helping clients to understand the complex interaction between psychological and biological processes and to develop skills to improve their quality of life.
(03) 5905 9666 View (03) 5905 9666
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Sarah Ives Psychologist
Psychologist, MA, PsyBA General
Balnarring, VIC 3926
Sarah provides psychology for children, adolescents, young adults, adults and families. Sarah is passionate about enabling growth in the direction clients choose, that resonates for them, increases their flexibility and reduces the impact of difficult thoughts, emotions or experiences in one’s life. Sarah is experienced in working with depression, anxiety, Post Traumatic Stress, school refusal/ anxiety, grief and loss, ADHD and Autism, adjustment disorders, parenting and relationships. She is also a registered Medicare Provider.
Sarah provides psychology for children, adolescents, young adults, adults and families. Sarah is passionate about enabling growth in the direction clients choose, that resonates for them, increases their flexibility and reduces the impact of difficult thoughts, emotions or experiences in one’s life. Sarah is experienced in working with depression, anxiety, Post Traumatic Stress, school refusal/ anxiety, grief and loss, ADHD and Autism, adjustment disorders, parenting and relationships. She is also a registered Medicare Provider.
(03) 5906 9828 View (03) 5906 9828
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Dr Chris Kings
Psychologist, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Balnarring, VIC 3926
I am an experienced clinical psychologist based in Balnarring on the Mornington Peninsula. I offer therapy to adolescents and adults struggling with a range of emotional and physical difficulties. I am particularly interested in men’s mental health, neurodiversity, working with young adults, childhood trauma, relationship issues and substance use.
I am an experienced clinical psychologist based in Balnarring on the Mornington Peninsula. I offer therapy to adolescents and adults struggling with a range of emotional and physical difficulties. I am particularly interested in men’s mental health, neurodiversity, working with young adults, childhood trauma, relationship issues and substance use.
0490 392 331 View 0490 392 331
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Ella Walker
Counsellor, AMHSW
Balnarring, VIC 3926
I work with people from all walks of life, from young to the elderly, offering warmth, empathy and understanding. Importantly I am skilled in various models of therapeutic transformation, ranging from mindfulness to CBT, hypnotherapy to EFT. I am very passionate about arming my clients with the tools to manage their own mental health needs between sessions.
I work with people from all walks of life, from young to the elderly, offering warmth, empathy and understanding. Importantly I am skilled in various models of therapeutic transformation, ranging from mindfulness to CBT, hypnotherapy to EFT. I am very passionate about arming my clients with the tools to manage their own mental health needs between sessions.
(03) 5905 7998 View (03) 5905 7998
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Mind & Heart Matters Psychology
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Serves Area
As a registered psychologist, I support individuals experiencing trauma, anxiety, depression, and emotional difficulties, as well as those navigating life transitions and complex relationships. Clients often seek my help when they feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure how to move forward, and I provide a safe, respectful space to explore these challenges at a manageable pace.
As a registered psychologist, I support individuals experiencing trauma, anxiety, depression, and emotional difficulties, as well as those navigating life transitions and complex relationships. Clients often seek my help when they feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure how to move forward, and I provide a safe, respectful space to explore these challenges at a manageable pace.
(03) 5909 9305 View (03) 5909 9305
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Child Family Work Madeleine Machin
Counsellor, MA, PACFA
Serves Area
I am a registered counsellor with PACFA (Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia). My experience is in early intervention, childhood behaviour support, anxiety and parenting. Through the hand in hand approach, I give practical tools to parents to support children in a way that promotes lifelong well-being and resilience. The tools help to build emotional connection, encourage us to delight in our children and support them with their feelings. The Hand in Hand approach is supported by well-established psychological and neuroscience research.
I am a registered counsellor with PACFA (Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia). My experience is in early intervention, childhood behaviour support, anxiety and parenting. Through the hand in hand approach, I give practical tools to parents to support children in a way that promotes lifelong well-being and resilience. The tools help to build emotional connection, encourage us to delight in our children and support them with their feelings. The Hand in Hand approach is supported by well-established psychological and neuroscience research.
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Janis Lee
Psychologist, MSc, PsyBA General
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
There is nothing more important than your mental health. No matter what may have happened in your past, or what may be causing your current distress, it does not have to be your story. If you are feeling stuck in your past, or find yourself repeating destructive patterns of behaviour, or if you have tried therapy in the past and it hasn't helped, there are powerful therapies and strategies that can relieve your current distress and support your longer term coping. It is my aim that you leave each session feeling lighter, better able to manage your emotions, feel more positive more often, and feel more in control of your life.
There is nothing more important than your mental health. No matter what may have happened in your past, or what may be causing your current distress, it does not have to be your story. If you are feeling stuck in your past, or find yourself repeating destructive patterns of behaviour, or if you have tried therapy in the past and it hasn't helped, there are powerful therapies and strategies that can relieve your current distress and support your longer term coping. It is my aim that you leave each session feeling lighter, better able to manage your emotions, feel more positive more often, and feel more in control of your life.
(03) 5924 0082 View (03) 5924 0082
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Emma Lowe
Psychotherapist, MA, PACFA
Serves Area
I wholeheartedly believe in therapeutic healing through safety, compassion & acceptance in the present moment. If we are in distress, feeling lost, alone, sad, anxious or angry it can be hard to know whom to talk with or, what to talk about. Sometimes we don't want to talk at all to start with and, would prefer to do a creative/movement exercise to express ourselves. Maybe we know exactly what we want to talk about and explore, maybe learning new skills to integrate into daily life. I can be there to support you, whatever stage you are at.
I wholeheartedly believe in therapeutic healing through safety, compassion & acceptance in the present moment. If we are in distress, feeling lost, alone, sad, anxious or angry it can be hard to know whom to talk with or, what to talk about. Sometimes we don't want to talk at all to start with and, would prefer to do a creative/movement exercise to express ourselves. Maybe we know exactly what we want to talk about and explore, maybe learning new skills to integrate into daily life. I can be there to support you, whatever stage you are at.
(08) 9025 3270 View (08) 9025 3270
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Lauren Roberts
Counsellor, ACA-L1
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
I work with individuals who feel something within them is asking to be heard—often showing up as anxiety, overwhelm, identity shifts, or disconnection. I support ADHD, autism, motherhood, trauma, and work with children (5+) and NDIS participants, including school-based sessions in primary and high school settings. My person-centred, evidence-informed approach creates space to explore what’s beneath the surface, build emotional capacity, and move toward clarity, regulation, and self-trust. If you’re feeling the weight of carrying it all alone, this is a space to slow down, be met fully, and begin finding your way forward.
I work with individuals who feel something within them is asking to be heard—often showing up as anxiety, overwhelm, identity shifts, or disconnection. I support ADHD, autism, motherhood, trauma, and work with children (5+) and NDIS participants, including school-based sessions in primary and high school settings. My person-centred, evidence-informed approach creates space to explore what’s beneath the surface, build emotional capacity, and move toward clarity, regulation, and self-trust. If you’re feeling the weight of carrying it all alone, this is a space to slow down, be met fully, and begin finding your way forward.
(03) 5907 5536 View (03) 5907 5536
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Stephen Pate
Psychotherapist, MA, PACFA
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
If you’re feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or stuck, you don’t have to go through it alone. I help people facing life transitions, chronic pain, low self-esteem, and emotional stress to regain balance, clarity, and confidence. Together, we’ll work to understand and manage emotions, build healthier coping strategies, and create meaningful, lasting change so you can feel more connected, resilient, and in control of your life.
If you’re feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or stuck, you don’t have to go through it alone. I help people facing life transitions, chronic pain, low self-esteem, and emotional stress to regain balance, clarity, and confidence. Together, we’ll work to understand and manage emotions, build healthier coping strategies, and create meaningful, lasting change so you can feel more connected, resilient, and in control of your life.
(03) 5910 7309 View (03) 5910 7309
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Leanne Banfield
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Serves Area
Not accepting new clients
At Saltmarsh Psychology, I work collaboratively with clients to better understand the patterns, experiences, and emotions that shape their lives and relationships. Many of the difficulties people face, such as anxiety, depression, or the impact of trauma, can be connected to long-standing ways of thinking, feeling, and relating that developed earlier in life. Through therapy, my aim is to provide a safe and reflective space where clients can process difficult experiences, develop greater self-understanding, and build more balanced and fulfilling relationships with themselves and others.
At Saltmarsh Psychology, I work collaboratively with clients to better understand the patterns, experiences, and emotions that shape their lives and relationships. Many of the difficulties people face, such as anxiety, depression, or the impact of trauma, can be connected to long-standing ways of thinking, feeling, and relating that developed earlier in life. Through therapy, my aim is to provide a safe and reflective space where clients can process difficult experiences, develop greater self-understanding, and build more balanced and fulfilling relationships with themselves and others.
(03) 5907 1997 View (03) 5907 1997

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Tracey - Your Inner Light
Counsellor, MC, ACA-L4
Serves Area
Hi! I'm a Holistic Counsellor, Sound Healing Practitioner and Nutrition, Health & Wellness Coach. I work with women and specialise in mind-body holistic wellbeing. My approach blends Psychology, Spirituality and Wellness with a social justice and systems lens. My gentle and relaxed approach assists you to understand the root cause of personal challenges through increasing awareness, compassion, connection and prioritising stress management & self-care.
Hi! I'm a Holistic Counsellor, Sound Healing Practitioner and Nutrition, Health & Wellness Coach. I work with women and specialise in mind-body holistic wellbeing. My approach blends Psychology, Spirituality and Wellness with a social justice and systems lens. My gentle and relaxed approach assists you to understand the root cause of personal challenges through increasing awareness, compassion, connection and prioritising stress management & self-care.
(03) 7003 2423 View (03) 7003 2423
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Madeline Black
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Mornington, VIC 3931
I welcome clients across the lifespan - pre-teens, adolescents, adults and parents. With experience across a range of settings including schools, aged care, in-home family therapy, neurodivergent settings and forensic mental health supporting young people involved with the justice system. The clients I enjoy working with may be feeling stuck, overwhelmed or disconnected and is ready to make sense of things and co-create change for themselves. They may be navigating relationship tension, family stress, teenage mental health and behavioural difficulties, identity questions, or a major life transition.
I welcome clients across the lifespan - pre-teens, adolescents, adults and parents. With experience across a range of settings including schools, aged care, in-home family therapy, neurodivergent settings and forensic mental health supporting young people involved with the justice system. The clients I enjoy working with may be feeling stuck, overwhelmed or disconnected and is ready to make sense of things and co-create change for themselves. They may be navigating relationship tension, family stress, teenage mental health and behavioural difficulties, identity questions, or a major life transition.
(03) 5906 9484 View (03) 5906 9484
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Hypfocus Therapies - Georgina Mitchell
Counsellor, ACA-L2
Mentone, VIC 3194
Are you ready for Positive Change? Welcome to Hypfocus Hypnotherapy, my name is Georgina Mitchell and I'm the owner of the practice! If you're ready to transform your life and overcome the challenges that are keeping you stuck and holding you back, I'm here to facilitate that change. As a highly trained Clinical Hypnotherapist, Professional Counsellor, Psychotherapist and EFT practitioner, I specialise in empowering individuals to achieve their desired goals.
Are you ready for Positive Change? Welcome to Hypfocus Hypnotherapy, my name is Georgina Mitchell and I'm the owner of the practice! If you're ready to transform your life and overcome the challenges that are keeping you stuck and holding you back, I'm here to facilitate that change. As a highly trained Clinical Hypnotherapist, Professional Counsellor, Psychotherapist and EFT practitioner, I specialise in empowering individuals to achieve their desired goals.
(03) 7500 5667 View (03) 7500 5667
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Ashley Macklin
Counsellor, MA, ACA-L3
Frankston, VIC 3199
I am an engaging and non-judgemental counsellor with experience in helping clients build skills to cope with anxiety, depression, addiction, and more. I am particularly interested in working with people navigating non-traditional relationships (polyamory, open relationships, kink/fetish, etc.), as well as relationship and intimacy issues. I am experienced with non-monogamy and I am in my final year of studying a degree in psychosexual therapy to become a certified sex therapist. I have helped clients through teaching skills to handle their problems or by giving them space to vent.
I am an engaging and non-judgemental counsellor with experience in helping clients build skills to cope with anxiety, depression, addiction, and more. I am particularly interested in working with people navigating non-traditional relationships (polyamory, open relationships, kink/fetish, etc.), as well as relationship and intimacy issues. I am experienced with non-monogamy and I am in my final year of studying a degree in psychosexual therapy to become a certified sex therapist. I have helped clients through teaching skills to handle their problems or by giving them space to vent.
(02) 4504 0326 View (02) 4504 0326
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HMCK Counselling
Counsellor, ACA-L2
Frankston, VIC 3199
My goal as a counsellor is to create a safe, supportive, non-judgemental space where you feel heard, valued, and understood. I believe trust is the foundation of healing, and I strive to build that trust by listening with empathy, honouring your experiences, and working collaboratively toward your goals. Whether you're facing challenges with anxiety, relationships, self-esteem, or personal growth, I am here to support you with compassion and evidence-based strategies. Together, we will explore your strengths, uncover new perspectives, and find a path toward greater well-being.
My goal as a counsellor is to create a safe, supportive, non-judgemental space where you feel heard, valued, and understood. I believe trust is the foundation of healing, and I strive to build that trust by listening with empathy, honouring your experiences, and working collaboratively toward your goals. Whether you're facing challenges with anxiety, relationships, self-esteem, or personal growth, I am here to support you with compassion and evidence-based strategies. Together, we will explore your strengths, uncover new perspectives, and find a path toward greater well-being.
(03) 5906 9088 View (03) 5906 9088
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Rebecca Pike - Lyfetree Therapy
Counsellor, MA, ACA-L3
Frankston, VIC 3199
EMDR Trained, IFS Informed, Resource Therapy, DBR, Grief Certified, Trauma Informed. I am a discerning, warm, inclusive therapist, here to care for and help you to reprocess trauma.  I am a qualified, trained and registered psychotherapist with lived experience of trauma recovery.  In my work I use therapies such as parts therapy (IFS), EMDR, DBR and narrative therapy to help you along your healing journey.  I find these therapies combined with guidance have been able to help my clients work through traumatic events they have experienced throughout life.  I am privileged to be able help people transform their painful memories.
EMDR Trained, IFS Informed, Resource Therapy, DBR, Grief Certified, Trauma Informed. I am a discerning, warm, inclusive therapist, here to care for and help you to reprocess trauma.  I am a qualified, trained and registered psychotherapist with lived experience of trauma recovery.  In my work I use therapies such as parts therapy (IFS), EMDR, DBR and narrative therapy to help you along your healing journey.  I find these therapies combined with guidance have been able to help my clients work through traumatic events they have experienced throughout life.  I am privileged to be able help people transform their painful memories.
(03) 5906 7487 View (03) 5906 7487
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Margaret Baker
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Chelsea Heights, VIC 3196
I'm quite passionate about helping people to understand the stories that their minds hold about their sense of safety, security, worth, control and belonging. Trauma stories were created in the past, when the mind tried to make meaning from experiences that felt scary, unsafe or out of our control. The mind holds on to these stories as a way of protecting us from being hurt in the future, and replays them when it predicts future danger or suffering. But that's not the whole story. Using evidence-based, neuroscientific psychological approaches, we can process traumatic memory, distress and disturbance, and heal psychic wounds.
I'm quite passionate about helping people to understand the stories that their minds hold about their sense of safety, security, worth, control and belonging. Trauma stories were created in the past, when the mind tried to make meaning from experiences that felt scary, unsafe or out of our control. The mind holds on to these stories as a way of protecting us from being hurt in the future, and replays them when it predicts future danger or suffering. But that's not the whole story. Using evidence-based, neuroscientific psychological approaches, we can process traumatic memory, distress and disturbance, and heal psychic wounds.
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Kate Reddin
Psychotherapist, MC, ACA-L2
Highett, VIC 3190
My clients are women at all kinds of moments - running on empty after too long holding everything together, stuck in patterns that keep showing up no matter how hard they try to shift them, navigating a life transition that's knocked them sideways, or sitting with a quiet but persistent sense that the life they're living doesn't quite fit anymore. Some arrive in crisis. Others arrive with no single defining reason, just a readiness to understand themselves more clearly and do something about it. Both are welcome. Both are the right reason to be here.
My clients are women at all kinds of moments - running on empty after too long holding everything together, stuck in patterns that keep showing up no matter how hard they try to shift them, navigating a life transition that's knocked them sideways, or sitting with a quiet but persistent sense that the life they're living doesn't quite fit anymore. Some arrive in crisis. Others arrive with no single defining reason, just a readiness to understand themselves more clearly and do something about it. Both are welcome. Both are the right reason to be here.
(03) 8771 4632 View (03) 8771 4632

How does your Therapist compare?

Number of Therapists in 3926

10+

Average cost per session

$180

Therapists in 3926 who prioritize treating:

92% Anxiety
75% Relationship Issues
75% Trauma and PTSD
75% Stress
67% Depression
67% Self Esteem
58% Anger Management

Average years in practice

12 Years

Top 3 insurances accepted

67% Bupa
33% Medicare Rebates
33% Medibank Private

How Therapists in 3926 see their clients

100% In Person and Online

Gender breakdown

82% Female
18% Male
FAQs - About Therapy and Counselling

How can I find a therapist in 3926?

Search for nearby psychologists or counsellors by inputting your city, suburb, postcode, or a provider’s name into the search bar. From there, you can filter providers by the issues they treat, cost, insurance, gender, and other factors to find providers who are well-suited to your needs. To navigate between locations within the same country, enter a new city or postcode into the search bar.

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Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?

Counsellors and Psychotherapists listed in the directory are members of the main professional associations, mainly the Australian Counselling Association and the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia. Psychologists must be registered in the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). Most Social Workers listed in the directory are members of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).

Providers whose professional membership or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Given that professional memberships are not a statutory requirement for social workers, psychotherapists and counsellors in Australia, certain qualified professionals or organisations may choose not to maintain such memberships despite possessing the necessary qualifications. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.

What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counsellor?

Counsellors, psychotherapists and psychologists can all provide counselling or talking therapy and have credentials and experience that enable them to do so in Australia.

Psychologists have earned a 4 year undergraduate degree in psychology and have completed a postgraduate internship or postgraduate degree. Psychotherapists generally have an undergraduate degree in a health related field in addition to 3-4 years of specialist training in psychotherapy and a period of personal psychotherapy. In order to belong to a professional organisation such as the ACA or PACFA, counsellors and psychotherapists are required to have completed a certain level of AQF qualifications and/ or an approved training course as well as clinical and supervision hours. Social Workers registered with the AASW are required to have a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Social Work from an accredited institution.

What type of therapy is right for me?

The type of therapy best suited to a particular individual depends on several factors, including their primary reason for seeking therapy, their preferred timeline (some therapy types last for a set number of sessions, while others are open-ended), and their personality and preferences—some may prefer a more structured approach. For many individuals, multiple types of therapy could provide a good fit.

How much does therapy cost?

The cost of therapy depends on a number of variables, including location and the therapist’s experience and training. On average, the cost of a therapy session in Australia could be between $100 and $250. If you have private insurance, your plan may cover some if not all of your sessions. You should contact your insurance provider to determine if they provide coverage for therapy sessions and to determine what, if any, requirements they might have in order for your sessions to be covered, such as a referral from your GP or medical specialist.

What are more affordable or low cost therapy solutions?

Many therapists offer sliding scale payments, usually on a limited number of slots, which consists in an agreement between the therapist and a client to pay a reduced rate. Therapists who provide such arrangements often consider the client's income or ability to pay, but the extent of the discount is ultimately at the therapist's discretion. Furthermore, while group therapy may have different goals and benefits compared to individual therapy, it can be a more affordable solution to address certain types of issues.

If you are struggling to access therapy due to budget constraints, you could also consider public funded mental health services. The Better Access Scheme is a government program offering Medicare rebates for mental health care. To access the program you will need to be assessed and diagnosed by your GP and get a Mental Health Plan. This will allow you to receive up to 10 individual sessions and 10 group sessions a year with practitioners who accept bulk billing, with no out of pocket costs for you.

Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?

Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.

Is online therapy a good option?

Therapy conducted online can be just as effective as in-person therapy, as long as there is a strong alliance between the client and the therapist. To find a therapist who provides telehealth services to clients in your area, click “Online Therapy” on the directory homepage and search by your city or town or your postcode.

Are therapy sessions confidential?

Therapists who are part of a professional organisation such as the ACA, PACFA, or the APS are bound by an ethical framework that requires them to uphold a confidentiality agreement. Confidentiality is a crucial part of the therapeutic relationship and only under specific circumstances, such as when there is the potential or known harm to the client or others or when a minor is in danger, will a therapist be obligated to break the agreement. These exceptions to the confidentiality agreement are usually discussed during the initial consultation.