Counselling in Billinudgel, NSW

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Kirsten Killenberger
Psychotherapist, PACFA
Verified Verified
Billinudgel, NSW 2483
I believe that my work will enhance self-knowledge, awareness and self-worth. I have gained experience in working with adults as well as children, using expressive modalities such as art, movement and mindfulness to support understanding and positive outcomes. My focus is on improving self confidence, inner strength, trauma, anxiety, co-dependence, and parenting. I believe that I have developed a strong foundation as a supportive and caring psychotherapist.
I believe that my work will enhance self-knowledge, awareness and self-worth. I have gained experience in working with adults as well as children, using expressive modalities such as art, movement and mindfulness to support understanding and positive outcomes. My focus is on improving self confidence, inner strength, trauma, anxiety, co-dependence, and parenting. I believe that I have developed a strong foundation as a supportive and caring psychotherapist.
(02) 5604 0198 View (02) 5604 0198
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Susanne Lohmann
Psychologist, PhD, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified Verified
Billinudgel, NSW 2483
I enjoy working with individuals, couples and families in individual, couples and group therapy settings. I am experienced in assisting clients with a wide range of challenges including PTSD, complex PTSD, personality disorders and anxiety, depression, as well as relationship, parenting or career-related issues. I use an integrative, relational and strength-based approach to therapy and draw on a variety of evidence-based therapeutic modalities to meet each client's individual needs to assist them to achieve their goals and potential, with a particular focus on schema therapy and EMDR.
I enjoy working with individuals, couples and families in individual, couples and group therapy settings. I am experienced in assisting clients with a wide range of challenges including PTSD, complex PTSD, personality disorders and anxiety, depression, as well as relationship, parenting or career-related issues. I use an integrative, relational and strength-based approach to therapy and draw on a variety of evidence-based therapeutic modalities to meet each client's individual needs to assist them to achieve their goals and potential, with a particular focus on schema therapy and EMDR.
(02) 5604 4719 View (02) 5604 4719
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Gretta Hazel Bottomley
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified Verified
Billinudgel, NSW 2483
I am currently only accepting clients who would like to do an EMDR intensive. The program I offer consists of 6 hours of EMDR therapy (equivalent of 7 x 50 minutes sessions) condensed into one day. Depending on your needs and goals, you may wish to do more than one day of this program. With this model you can expect to achieve more than you would in conventional therapy, so it is more time and cost effective. We get really specific about what it is we are working on and your goals and stay targeted on moving though the 8 phases of EMDR processing, doing deep lasting work to give you relief from trauma related symptoms.
I am currently only accepting clients who would like to do an EMDR intensive. The program I offer consists of 6 hours of EMDR therapy (equivalent of 7 x 50 minutes sessions) condensed into one day. Depending on your needs and goals, you may wish to do more than one day of this program. With this model you can expect to achieve more than you would in conventional therapy, so it is more time and cost effective. We get really specific about what it is we are working on and your goals and stay targeted on moving though the 8 phases of EMDR processing, doing deep lasting work to give you relief from trauma related symptoms.
(02) 5605 0934 View (02) 5605 0934
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Christina de Wit
Psychologist, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified Verified
Billinudgel, NSW 2483
When you are scrolling here, you might be struggling with emotional hardship and/or psychological pain in the form of anxious or depressed feelings, stress,loneliness, difficulty coping, grief, etc. I have found myself in those shoes at different times in my life; searching for someone capable and kind who would be able to support me. In my experience, it was invaluable to have a therapist who, besides being experienced and skillfull, was warm and personable and able to really meet me. I wish to offer such service for my clients. I have worked for many years in various public health roles and over 12 years in private practice.
When you are scrolling here, you might be struggling with emotional hardship and/or psychological pain in the form of anxious or depressed feelings, stress,loneliness, difficulty coping, grief, etc. I have found myself in those shoes at different times in my life; searching for someone capable and kind who would be able to support me. In my experience, it was invaluable to have a therapist who, besides being experienced and skillfull, was warm and personable and able to really meet me. I wish to offer such service for my clients. I have worked for many years in various public health roles and over 12 years in private practice.
(02) 5605 0980 View (02) 5605 0980
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Carolina Pagotto
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Billinudgel, NSW 2483
Sessions are available for immediate start! I work with children, adolescents, adults and elderly clients. I have been working with individuals and groups for over 10 years as both a psychologist and psychotherapist. I’m deeply passionate about supporting individuals to understand their life challenges while connecting with their innate potential to heal and repair. My focus is to create a warm and supportive space where we can explore your unique difficulties and uncover your inner resources to more understanding, repair and move forward.
Sessions are available for immediate start! I work with children, adolescents, adults and elderly clients. I have been working with individuals and groups for over 10 years as both a psychologist and psychotherapist. I’m deeply passionate about supporting individuals to understand their life challenges while connecting with their innate potential to heal and repair. My focus is to create a warm and supportive space where we can explore your unique difficulties and uncover your inner resources to more understanding, repair and move forward.
(02) 5604 6010 View (02) 5604 6010
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Valentina Bongiorno
Psychologist, MA, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Billinudgel, NSW 2483
I am passionate about well-being and I work with adults, children and parents to create a supportive, collaborative environment where everyone can explore their lives with care and understanding. I bring a warm, joyful approach to my practice, focusing on the therapeutic relationship with my clients.
I am passionate about well-being and I work with adults, children and parents to create a supportive, collaborative environment where everyone can explore their lives with care and understanding. I bring a warm, joyful approach to my practice, focusing on the therapeutic relationship with my clients.
(02) 5605 3923 View (02) 5605 3923
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Brigid Blanckenberg
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Brigid is a warm, compassionate therapist who works collaboratively with her clients to deepen their understanding of life challenges and create meaningful change. She places a strong focus on the quality of her therapeutic relationships and draws on a range of evidence based modalities to support healing and growth. She adopts an attachment informed approach to therapy, which carefully considers the impacts of early life experiences on current beliefs, feelings and behaviours, especially within relationship contexts.
Brigid is a warm, compassionate therapist who works collaboratively with her clients to deepen their understanding of life challenges and create meaningful change. She places a strong focus on the quality of her therapeutic relationships and draws on a range of evidence based modalities to support healing and growth. She adopts an attachment informed approach to therapy, which carefully considers the impacts of early life experiences on current beliefs, feelings and behaviours, especially within relationship contexts.
(02) 5604 6892 View (02) 5604 6892
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Anna Mavay
Psychotherapist, MA, ACA-L4
Verified Verified
Billinudgel, NSW 2483
Anna has extensive knowledge, experience and expertise in the area of mental health, trauma, relationships, neurodiversity and addiction. Anna’s approach to therapy is psychodynamic, holistic, eclectic and compassionate. Anna will gently support you to uncover unresolved feelings and issues that keep you stuck, repeating negative patterns, which can cause issues such as anxiety, depression, co-dependence, chronic worry, anger, perfectionism, eating disorders, hopelessness, difficult relationships, low self esteem, loneliness, disease and addiction. Anna has extensive experience working with individuals, couples and families.
Anna has extensive knowledge, experience and expertise in the area of mental health, trauma, relationships, neurodiversity and addiction. Anna’s approach to therapy is psychodynamic, holistic, eclectic and compassionate. Anna will gently support you to uncover unresolved feelings and issues that keep you stuck, repeating negative patterns, which can cause issues such as anxiety, depression, co-dependence, chronic worry, anger, perfectionism, eating disorders, hopelessness, difficult relationships, low self esteem, loneliness, disease and addiction. Anna has extensive experience working with individuals, couples and families.
(02) 5603 6198 View (02) 5603 6198
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Athena Hammond
Counsellor, PhD, ACA-L2
Verified Verified
Billinudgel, NSW 2483
I am a queer-friendly, female-focused therapist who runs a very warm, grounded and affirming psychotherapy practice. I work mostly with people who have experienced childhood, relational and intergenerational trauma. As I'm also a midwife, I work a lot with birth trauma, plus I have particular experience working with young women, LGBTQ+ folks and those who are grieving. I'm trained as a Person-Centred counsellor, with extra training in Internal Family Systems (parts work), Voice Dialogue, somatic and attachment based approaches, nervous system regulation processes and more.
I am a queer-friendly, female-focused therapist who runs a very warm, grounded and affirming psychotherapy practice. I work mostly with people who have experienced childhood, relational and intergenerational trauma. As I'm also a midwife, I work a lot with birth trauma, plus I have particular experience working with young women, LGBTQ+ folks and those who are grieving. I'm trained as a Person-Centred counsellor, with extra training in Internal Family Systems (parts work), Voice Dialogue, somatic and attachment based approaches, nervous system regulation processes and more.
(02) 5603 2512 View (02) 5603 2512
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Mothers Nature Psychology - Libby Tooth
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I am offering a unique service to mothers who are pregnant, pre and post partum (with children up to 4 years of age) who reside in the Byron Shire, Bundjalung land, Northern NSW. It is not uncommon to experience increased symptoms of depression, anxiety and stress during this powerful, transformational period of a woman's life, along with other challenges that come up as a component of the adjustment to new experiences. To enhance accessibility to quality mental health support as best we can, we come to you, in your home, to provide our service. We also offer Telehealth options and BULK-BILLING for further accessibility.
I am offering a unique service to mothers who are pregnant, pre and post partum (with children up to 4 years of age) who reside in the Byron Shire, Bundjalung land, Northern NSW. It is not uncommon to experience increased symptoms of depression, anxiety and stress during this powerful, transformational period of a woman's life, along with other challenges that come up as a component of the adjustment to new experiences. To enhance accessibility to quality mental health support as best we can, we come to you, in your home, to provide our service. We also offer Telehealth options and BULK-BILLING for further accessibility.
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Joanne Walker
Psychotherapist, MA, PACFA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
I have spent many years working with adults, children, families and professionals most notably those that have experienced trauma, but also addiction, grief, anxiety, emotional, relationship, parenting and other difficulties. I have spent time in indigenous communities and bring cultural awareness and sensitivity to a variety of cultural and other minority groups such as gender diverse.
I have spent many years working with adults, children, families and professionals most notably those that have experienced trauma, but also addiction, grief, anxiety, emotional, relationship, parenting and other difficulties. I have spent time in indigenous communities and bring cultural awareness and sensitivity to a variety of cultural and other minority groups such as gender diverse.
(07) 5655 7413 View (07) 5655 7413

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Gerry Bronn
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Byron Bay, NSW 2481
Life is challenging and unpredictable. When life throws you a curveball - it can be helpful to have an ally. An ally to help steer you back on the path. And help you realise your best self.... My approach is warm and holistic, and I help my clients overcome life challenges, including chronic stress, anxiety, depression, trauma/loss, health issues, chronic pain, existential and spiritual crises, low self-worth, eating concerns, relationship issues, and attachment and bonding issues for parents and families.
Life is challenging and unpredictable. When life throws you a curveball - it can be helpful to have an ally. An ally to help steer you back on the path. And help you realise your best self.... My approach is warm and holistic, and I help my clients overcome life challenges, including chronic stress, anxiety, depression, trauma/loss, health issues, chronic pain, existential and spiritual crises, low self-worth, eating concerns, relationship issues, and attachment and bonding issues for parents and families.
(03) 4152 7995 View (03) 4152 7995
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Catherine Fleming
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Lismore, NSW 2480
I enjoy working with young people and families who are goal focused and motivated to make real progress and change. I have a down-to-earth and child friendly manner, with lived experience in the challenges of modern everyday family life. While having a keen interest in supporting the needs of children and families, I also provide support for individuals across the lifespan across a broad range of areas including trauma therapy and EMDR.
I enjoy working with young people and families who are goal focused and motivated to make real progress and change. I have a down-to-earth and child friendly manner, with lived experience in the challenges of modern everyday family life. While having a keen interest in supporting the needs of children and families, I also provide support for individuals across the lifespan across a broad range of areas including trauma therapy and EMDR.
(02) 5604 6303 View (02) 5604 6303
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Erwin Webb Counselling
Counsellor, ACA-L4
Verified Verified
Serves Area
Bringing over a decade of diverse counselling experience to the table, I specialize in addressing a wide range of concerns, with a particular focus on family work, couples therapyI and trauma. My therapeutic toolbox includes evidence-based approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Family Systems Therapy. With a compassionate and collaborative approach, I guide individuals, couples and families towards understanding, growth and resilience in the face of life's challenges. Let's work together to build and strengthen what matters most; you and your loved ones.
Bringing over a decade of diverse counselling experience to the table, I specialize in addressing a wide range of concerns, with a particular focus on family work, couples therapyI and trauma. My therapeutic toolbox includes evidence-based approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Family Systems Therapy. With a compassionate and collaborative approach, I guide individuals, couples and families towards understanding, growth and resilience in the face of life's challenges. Let's work together to build and strengthen what matters most; you and your loved ones.
(02) 5657 0829 View (02) 5657 0829
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Jane Dodding
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Online Only
I have extensive experience working with adults who are often struggling with depression, anxiety, stress, and/or interpersonal relationships. Using telehealth, gives you the ability to get support from the privacy and comfort of your own home or elsewhere you feel safe. I provide a kind, warm, empathetic environment for you to explore your concerns and symptoms and I support you to expand your psychological flexibility and enhance coping strategies. I specialise in working with rural communities, mining families, and health professionals.
I have extensive experience working with adults who are often struggling with depression, anxiety, stress, and/or interpersonal relationships. Using telehealth, gives you the ability to get support from the privacy and comfort of your own home or elsewhere you feel safe. I provide a kind, warm, empathetic environment for you to explore your concerns and symptoms and I support you to expand your psychological flexibility and enhance coping strategies. I specialise in working with rural communities, mining families, and health professionals.
(08) 7008 7171 View (08) 7008 7171
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Carlie Spinks
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Serves Area
Carlie is a compassionate and gentle psychologist who is dedicated to supporting individuals improve their mental wellbeing and explore their internal world. Carlie is committed to providing personalised and evidence-based care to all her clients and aims to meet them where they are at in their self discovery, to learn along side them. Carlie leverages on non-judgement, humour and kindness within her practice and utilises range of modalities to support her clients.
Carlie is a compassionate and gentle psychologist who is dedicated to supporting individuals improve their mental wellbeing and explore their internal world. Carlie is committed to providing personalised and evidence-based care to all her clients and aims to meet them where they are at in their self discovery, to learn along side them. Carlie leverages on non-judgement, humour and kindness within her practice and utilises range of modalities to support her clients.
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Kristie Dullat
Psychotherapist, PACFA
Verified Verified
Serves Area
Life can sometimes feel overwhelming, especially when we're trying to navigate our emotions, relationships, work, or even our own expectations. It’s not always easy to understand why we do what we do or how to make the changes we want. If you’re looking to become a more authentic version of yourself and gain a deeper understanding of your actions, therapy can be a powerful tool to help you on that journey. There are times when we just need to speak our truth—without fear of judgment or the worry that our words might be misunderstood. If you are tired of living the same cycle, therapy will help you make the changes you desire.
Life can sometimes feel overwhelming, especially when we're trying to navigate our emotions, relationships, work, or even our own expectations. It’s not always easy to understand why we do what we do or how to make the changes we want. If you’re looking to become a more authentic version of yourself and gain a deeper understanding of your actions, therapy can be a powerful tool to help you on that journey. There are times when we just need to speak our truth—without fear of judgment or the worry that our words might be misunderstood. If you are tired of living the same cycle, therapy will help you make the changes you desire.
(02) 5501 5508 View (02) 5501 5508
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Amber Dodds Psychology
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Online Only
Amber is an online psychologist passionate about helping adults navigate the many obstacles of life and believes in establishing a strong therapeutic relationship based on warmth and compassion to help connect with and support her clients. She takes a holistic approach to her practice guided by evidence-based psychological techniques tailored to meet her client’s specific needs. Amber works with a variety of presentations including complex trauma, PTSD, anxiety and panic, depression, addictions, anger, interpersonal difficulties, and grief/ loss.
Amber is an online psychologist passionate about helping adults navigate the many obstacles of life and believes in establishing a strong therapeutic relationship based on warmth and compassion to help connect with and support her clients. She takes a holistic approach to her practice guided by evidence-based psychological techniques tailored to meet her client’s specific needs. Amber works with a variety of presentations including complex trauma, PTSD, anxiety and panic, depression, addictions, anger, interpersonal difficulties, and grief/ loss.
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Nathan Dick
Psychotherapist, MA, PACFA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Murwillumbah, NSW 2484
Do you feel lonely in your relationship? Do you argue about who is to blame? Or, do you feel disconnected from yourself, your friends or children? Are you longing for more from your life? I'd love to help. My approach is relational, non-judgemental and de-pathologising. I aim to level the power imbalance, so, rather than being the expert, we work together in an authentic collaborative relationship in a process of awareness-raising. Together, we come to understand habitual patterns, unmet attachment needs & longings - toward desired, lasting change through open, safe and honest communication with clear boundaries.
Do you feel lonely in your relationship? Do you argue about who is to blame? Or, do you feel disconnected from yourself, your friends or children? Are you longing for more from your life? I'd love to help. My approach is relational, non-judgemental and de-pathologising. I aim to level the power imbalance, so, rather than being the expert, we work together in an authentic collaborative relationship in a process of awareness-raising. Together, we come to understand habitual patterns, unmet attachment needs & longings - toward desired, lasting change through open, safe and honest communication with clear boundaries.
0413 529 638 View 0413 529 638
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Alana Rhodes
Counsellor, ACA-L2
Verified Verified
Serves Area
Hi, I’m Alana! I help clients manage anxiety, navigate relationship challenges, and focus on self-care. My ideal clients are women in their 20s and 30s who feel overwhelmed and challenged with self-doubt. Who seek a safe, supportive environment to explore their thoughts and feelings, along with coping strategies to build confidence. Having faced similar challenges myself, I understand the journey of overcoming self-doubt. This fuels my passion for guiding others through their paths of self-discovery and growth and building confidence.
Hi, I’m Alana! I help clients manage anxiety, navigate relationship challenges, and focus on self-care. My ideal clients are women in their 20s and 30s who feel overwhelmed and challenged with self-doubt. Who seek a safe, supportive environment to explore their thoughts and feelings, along with coping strategies to build confidence. Having faced similar challenges myself, I understand the journey of overcoming self-doubt. This fuels my passion for guiding others through their paths of self-discovery and growth and building confidence.
(07) 5241 1219 View (07) 5241 1219

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How does your Counsellor compare?

Number of Counsellors in Billinudgel, NSW

10+

Average cost per session

$180

Counsellors in Billinudgel, NSW who prioritize treating:

82% Anxiety
82% Trauma and PTSD
64% Relationship Issues
64% Self Esteem
64% Stress
55% Depression
45% Emotional Disturbance

Average years in practice

6 Years

Top 3 insurances accepted

83% Medicare Rebates
50% NDIS
33% Other

How Counsellors in Billinudgel, NSW see their clients

91% In Person and Online
9% Online Only

Gender breakdown

100% Female
FAQs - About Therapy and Counselling

How can I find a therapist in Billinudgel?

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.