Counselling in Narre Warren, VIC

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Fern Therapy and Counselling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, AASW
Narre Warren, VIC 3805
Welcome to my practice! I am Supriti Fernandez, a dedicated and highly experienced Social Worker. I specialize in helping individuals, couples, families, and NDIS participants overcome emotional and behavioral challenges. With over five years of experience, I provide client-led therapy, tailoring my approach to meet your unique needs. My goal is to improve well-being, enhance relationships, and equip you with effective coping skills. I offer a compassionate and empathetic space for you to achieve positive outcomes. Let's work together to create a happier, more fulfilling life.
Welcome to my practice! I am Supriti Fernandez, a dedicated and highly experienced Social Worker. I specialize in helping individuals, couples, families, and NDIS participants overcome emotional and behavioral challenges. With over five years of experience, I provide client-led therapy, tailoring my approach to meet your unique needs. My goal is to improve well-being, enhance relationships, and equip you with effective coping skills. I offer a compassionate and empathetic space for you to achieve positive outcomes. Let's work together to create a happier, more fulfilling life.
(03) 8737 9300 View (03) 8737 9300
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Dr. Sunaina Seth
Psychologist, PsychD, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
1 Endorsed
Narre Warren, VIC 3805
Life can be challenging and we all experience difficult emotions and stress at times. Sometimes these internal experiences can have a significant impact on our life and goals. I am a clinical psychologist who is passionate about helping people manage their concerns and optimise their quality of life. I have experience working with a variety of issues, ranging from daily life stressors to complex psychological issues. When delivering therapy, I draw upon several evidence-based practices such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance Commitment Therapy, EMDR, Family Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy and Motivational Interviewing.
Life can be challenging and we all experience difficult emotions and stress at times. Sometimes these internal experiences can have a significant impact on our life and goals. I am a clinical psychologist who is passionate about helping people manage their concerns and optimise their quality of life. I have experience working with a variety of issues, ranging from daily life stressors to complex psychological issues. When delivering therapy, I draw upon several evidence-based practices such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance Commitment Therapy, EMDR, Family Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy and Motivational Interviewing.
(03) 5905 7136 View (03) 5905 7136
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Psychology Assessment Services
Psychologist, MPsych, MAPS
Narre Warren, VIC 3805
Conduct a range of psychological assessments, including educational, cognitive, intellectual (IQ), academic, autism, adhd, dyslexia, and behavioural assessments. The most up-to-date gold standard assessments are utilised. Assessments are conducted in a friendly, caring, and respectful manner. Results help to identify a child's strengths and weaknesses, and guide what supports may best help a child at home and school. Psychology Assessment Services provides an assessment only service for children aged between 4 and 17 years.
Conduct a range of psychological assessments, including educational, cognitive, intellectual (IQ), academic, autism, adhd, dyslexia, and behavioural assessments. The most up-to-date gold standard assessments are utilised. Assessments are conducted in a friendly, caring, and respectful manner. Results help to identify a child's strengths and weaknesses, and guide what supports may best help a child at home and school. Psychology Assessment Services provides an assessment only service for children aged between 4 and 17 years.
(03) 5905 9791 View (03) 5905 9791
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Natasha Affonso
Counsellor, ACA-L2
Online Only
I am passionate about journeying with people going through difficult times and helping them work towards their life goals. I provide counselling support in the area of complex trauma, addiction, grief and loss issues, mental health and relationship struggles. I have a trauma informed, person-centred approach and incorporate aspects of cognitive behaviour therapy, psychoeducation, acceptance commitment therapy and schema therapy into the counselling process.
I am passionate about journeying with people going through difficult times and helping them work towards their life goals. I provide counselling support in the area of complex trauma, addiction, grief and loss issues, mental health and relationship struggles. I have a trauma informed, person-centred approach and incorporate aspects of cognitive behaviour therapy, psychoeducation, acceptance commitment therapy and schema therapy into the counselling process.
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Spark of Clarity Counselling - Sanja
Counsellor, ACA-L1
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Hello, seekers of sanity and serenity! Are you feeling overwhelmed by your daily responsibilities and struggling to find balance? Are past relationship issues, ongoing anxiety, or recurring depression weighing you down? Perhaps you’re facing significant life changes or feeling stuck in your career, unable to see a way forward. You are not alone. I understand that life can sometimes feel like navigating a dimly lit room, full of unexpected twists and turns. These challenges can lead to burnout, isolation, and a sense of uncertainty about the future. We offer safe space where your unique experiences and emotions are validated.
Hello, seekers of sanity and serenity! Are you feeling overwhelmed by your daily responsibilities and struggling to find balance? Are past relationship issues, ongoing anxiety, or recurring depression weighing you down? Perhaps you’re facing significant life changes or feeling stuck in your career, unable to see a way forward. You are not alone. I understand that life can sometimes feel like navigating a dimly lit room, full of unexpected twists and turns. These challenges can lead to burnout, isolation, and a sense of uncertainty about the future. We offer safe space where your unique experiences and emotions are validated.
(03) 8771 5467 View (03) 8771 5467
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Karthika Neduveli
Counsellor, ACA-L4
2 Endorsed
Narre Warren, VIC 3805
We may struggle with past trauma, anxiety, depression, or significant life transitions. We all seek a safe and empathetic space to explore emotions and experiences, aiming to achieve mental well-being and emotional resilience. We want to manage overall impact of stress, anxiety, depression or trauma and seek inner peace, improve relationships, and build a fulfilling life. We often wish to overcome individual challenges so that we develop capacity for growth and positive change. Everyone deserves a chance to heal, be happy, and find inner peace.
We may struggle with past trauma, anxiety, depression, or significant life transitions. We all seek a safe and empathetic space to explore emotions and experiences, aiming to achieve mental well-being and emotional resilience. We want to manage overall impact of stress, anxiety, depression or trauma and seek inner peace, improve relationships, and build a fulfilling life. We often wish to overcome individual challenges so that we develop capacity for growth and positive change. Everyone deserves a chance to heal, be happy, and find inner peace.
0401 693 393 View 0401 693 393
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Shamim Ahmadi
Counsellor, MC, ACA-L3
3 Endorsed
Narre Warren, VIC 3805
Compassionate Bilingual Counsellor: With a deep-rooted commitment to fostering well-being, Shamim offers specialized counselling services for teenagers and adults. Fluent in English, Dari, and Hazaragi, she seamlessly bridges cultural gaps to create a truly inclusive and supportive environment.
Compassionate Bilingual Counsellor: With a deep-rooted commitment to fostering well-being, Shamim offers specialized counselling services for teenagers and adults. Fluent in English, Dari, and Hazaragi, she seamlessly bridges cultural gaps to create a truly inclusive and supportive environment.
(03) 8771 4850 View (03) 8771 4850
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Anxiety, Depression, Grief & Loss, Trauma Informed
Counsellor, ACA-L2
3 Endorsed
Narre Warren, VIC 3805
My name is Maria Machado, and I am a Principal Counsellor & Registered with ACA. I specialise in anxiety and trauma work. Over the years, I treated several clients experiencing generalized & chronic anxiety, particularly associated with panic attacks and social anxiety. Supported them to overcome their anxiety and fear that can usually paralyse you to enjoy your daily life.
My name is Maria Machado, and I am a Principal Counsellor & Registered with ACA. I specialise in anxiety and trauma work. Over the years, I treated several clients experiencing generalized & chronic anxiety, particularly associated with panic attacks and social anxiety. Supported them to overcome their anxiety and fear that can usually paralyse you to enjoy your daily life.
(03) 8771 5714 View (03) 8771 5714
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Janis Lee
Psychologist, MSc, PsyBA General
1 Endorsed
Narre Warren, VIC 3805
With more than 20 years experience working in trauma, community mental health, and as a former school psychologist & Headspace clinician, I offer powerful psychological therapies and tools to overcome whatever issues are causing distress and impact negatively on your ability to cope with your life. I work with people struggling to cope with depression & anxiety, family & domestic violence & trauma including first responders & victims of crime, or needing help with a new direction or career, school-based issues including bullying, identity and parenting, serious illness & chronic pain, or wanting to be the best version of yourself.
With more than 20 years experience working in trauma, community mental health, and as a former school psychologist & Headspace clinician, I offer powerful psychological therapies and tools to overcome whatever issues are causing distress and impact negatively on your ability to cope with your life. I work with people struggling to cope with depression & anxiety, family & domestic violence & trauma including first responders & victims of crime, or needing help with a new direction or career, school-based issues including bullying, identity and parenting, serious illness & chronic pain, or wanting to be the best version of yourself.
(03) 5924 0082 View (03) 5924 0082
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Kati Hambleton
Psychologist, Assoc MAPS
Serves Area
I am a mature age Psychologist, who has been in private practice since 1998. I have experience in many fields of Psychology and have assisted, both couples, adolescents and individuals to understand and work through the mental health obstacles they are facing.
I am a mature age Psychologist, who has been in private practice since 1998. I have experience in many fields of Psychology and have assisted, both couples, adolescents and individuals to understand and work through the mental health obstacles they are facing.
(03) 8771 4774 View (03) 8771 4774
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Lisa Palmer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AMHSW
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Lisa Palmer is a Counsellor and Accredited Mental Health Social Worker (AMHSW) who provides a gentle and supportive approach to counselling. Lisa provides counselling to children, adolescents and adults who may be experiencing a range of difficulties including; depression, anxiety, stress, parent-child relationship difficulties, grief and loss, workplace issues, post natal depression, PTSD and complex trauma.
Lisa Palmer is a Counsellor and Accredited Mental Health Social Worker (AMHSW) who provides a gentle and supportive approach to counselling. Lisa provides counselling to children, adolescents and adults who may be experiencing a range of difficulties including; depression, anxiety, stress, parent-child relationship difficulties, grief and loss, workplace issues, post natal depression, PTSD and complex trauma.
(02) 4504 0327 View (02) 4504 0327
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Tahira Hassan
Counsellor, ACA-L3
Serves Area
You smile, nod and say “it’s fine” even when it’s not. You replay conversations, overthink your words and worry you’ll be judged. You try so hard to keep the peace, but inside, it’s exhausting. You avoid conflict, bottle things up and wonder if your feelings even matter. If you've ever thought "I don’t want to cause trouble" or "What’s the point of speaking up?" you’re not alone. Many women I work with struggle with low self-esteem, people-pleasing, and fear of conflict. Over time, they begin to feel invisible in their relationships. They distract themselves with countless chores and work, going about their day but, it still hurts.
You smile, nod and say “it’s fine” even when it’s not. You replay conversations, overthink your words and worry you’ll be judged. You try so hard to keep the peace, but inside, it’s exhausting. You avoid conflict, bottle things up and wonder if your feelings even matter. If you've ever thought "I don’t want to cause trouble" or "What’s the point of speaking up?" you’re not alone. Many women I work with struggle with low self-esteem, people-pleasing, and fear of conflict. Over time, they begin to feel invisible in their relationships. They distract themselves with countless chores and work, going about their day but, it still hurts.
(03) 8771 4065 View (03) 8771 4065
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Mindful Ways Psychology
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Serves Area
Your story matters, and I am here to help you navigate life's challenges with compassion and understanding. To be human is to experience a full range of emotions and unique personal conditions and together we can build a safe space to share your journey of growth and healing on your path to resilience, meaning, and fulfilment.
Your story matters, and I am here to help you navigate life's challenges with compassion and understanding. To be human is to experience a full range of emotions and unique personal conditions and together we can build a safe space to share your journey of growth and healing on your path to resilience, meaning, and fulfilment.
(03) 5910 1889 View (03) 5910 1889
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Trudy Cahill
Counsellor, ACA-L1
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I help people experiencing emotional distress, trauma or grief, or striving to create a nurturing home amid complex family dynamics. You may feel overwhelmed, uncertain and longing for relief. You need to reduce distress, improve communication, build confidence, resilience and stronger relationships. You want practical strategies, gentle insights and compassionate guidance that honours your experience and empowers you to find balance, hope and meaning. We work at your pace. You may also be supporting loved ones with autism or ADHD; together we tailor routines and coping tools to reclaim wellbeing and connection.
I help people experiencing emotional distress, trauma or grief, or striving to create a nurturing home amid complex family dynamics. You may feel overwhelmed, uncertain and longing for relief. You need to reduce distress, improve communication, build confidence, resilience and stronger relationships. You want practical strategies, gentle insights and compassionate guidance that honours your experience and empowers you to find balance, hope and meaning. We work at your pace. You may also be supporting loved ones with autism or ADHD; together we tailor routines and coping tools to reclaim wellbeing and connection.
(03) 8771 5552 View (03) 8771 5552
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Mariane Fernando
Counsellor
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I am a very capable and committed counsellor, and passionate about supporting clients to make a difference in their life through empowerment, reflection and understanding. Each person is unique and requires an individual approach in meeting his or her specific needs. You will feel connected, safe and heard in sessions with me, working collaboratively in a positive and uplifting environment. I am deeply committed to helping you overcome immediate concerns and skilled at using various therapies and techniques in a client-centred approach to provide you with the tools to grow and work towards living life to the fullest.
I am a very capable and committed counsellor, and passionate about supporting clients to make a difference in their life through empowerment, reflection and understanding. Each person is unique and requires an individual approach in meeting his or her specific needs. You will feel connected, safe and heard in sessions with me, working collaboratively in a positive and uplifting environment. I am deeply committed to helping you overcome immediate concerns and skilled at using various therapies and techniques in a client-centred approach to provide you with the tools to grow and work towards living life to the fullest.
(08) 9126 9492 View (08) 9126 9492
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Soul Centered Healing
Counsellor, ACA-L4
Serves Area
My ideal client is someone that is requiring to address:- Anxiety, Depression, anxiety, pain, relationships challenges and or addiction. Seeking alternatives to medication. For the relief or healing of any emotional challenge or ailment. I am passionate about the relief of unnecessary suffering to support recovery from a peer perspective and create a sense of wellbeing. Alternate strategies beyond pharmaceutical medication and invasive surgery for recovery to wellbeing.
My ideal client is someone that is requiring to address:- Anxiety, Depression, anxiety, pain, relationships challenges and or addiction. Seeking alternatives to medication. For the relief or healing of any emotional challenge or ailment. I am passionate about the relief of unnecessary suffering to support recovery from a peer perspective and create a sense of wellbeing. Alternate strategies beyond pharmaceutical medication and invasive surgery for recovery to wellbeing.
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Rowan Johnston
Psychologist, PsyBA General
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I work using a supportive therapy style. I use a range of evidence-based practices with my clients. I have had extensive experience in diagnosing and treating individuals with a wide range of mental health problems. I believe that therapy begins by learning about and understanding each individual client. I believe that the client-therapist relationship is important in effective therapy, and approach therapy with this in mind. I work hard to ensure my clients feel safe to talk openly about their problems without judgement. I use evidence-based approaches, best suited to each individual client.
I work using a supportive therapy style. I use a range of evidence-based practices with my clients. I have had extensive experience in diagnosing and treating individuals with a wide range of mental health problems. I believe that therapy begins by learning about and understanding each individual client. I believe that the client-therapist relationship is important in effective therapy, and approach therapy with this in mind. I work hard to ensure my clients feel safe to talk openly about their problems without judgement. I use evidence-based approaches, best suited to each individual client.
(03) 8771 4672 View (03) 8771 4672
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Humaira Hamimi
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Online Only
Humaira Hamimi is a bilingual psychologist (Speaks Dari) who helps guide adults and adolescents in resolving personal, social and psychological difficulties. Humaira has extensive experience working with individuals who have experienced trauma, depression, anxiety, parenting difficulties and relationship challenges. She works with issues related to refugees and asylum seekers related to identity, life cycle and grief and loss. She specialises in working with attachment trauma, domestic violence issues and trauma that occur in intimate relationships. Humaira accepts clients on NDIS, work cover and TAC.
Humaira Hamimi is a bilingual psychologist (Speaks Dari) who helps guide adults and adolescents in resolving personal, social and psychological difficulties. Humaira has extensive experience working with individuals who have experienced trauma, depression, anxiety, parenting difficulties and relationship challenges. She works with issues related to refugees and asylum seekers related to identity, life cycle and grief and loss. She specialises in working with attachment trauma, domestic violence issues and trauma that occur in intimate relationships. Humaira accepts clients on NDIS, work cover and TAC.
(03) 9069 8783 View (03) 9069 8783
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Mike Cahill
Counsellor, ACA-L1
Serves Area
I appreciate how overwhelming emotions can be when facing anxiety or depression, navigating addiction recovery, experiencing grief, coping with relationship or family conflict, managing neurodiversity challenges, parenting pressures, undergoing major life transitions. In a compassionate, non-judgmental space, I walk beside you, allowing you to share at your own pace. Together, we explore your story, deepen self-awareness, nurture resilience, develop practical strategies, and cultivate a meaningful life that honours your values and strengths.
I appreciate how overwhelming emotions can be when facing anxiety or depression, navigating addiction recovery, experiencing grief, coping with relationship or family conflict, managing neurodiversity challenges, parenting pressures, undergoing major life transitions. In a compassionate, non-judgmental space, I walk beside you, allowing you to share at your own pace. Together, we explore your story, deepen self-awareness, nurture resilience, develop practical strategies, and cultivate a meaningful life that honours your values and strengths.
(03) 8771 4295 View (03) 8771 4295
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Bayside Counselling & Consultation (Wheelers Hill)
Psychologist, MPsych, MAPS
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Bayside Counselling and Consultation provides psychological support to private and government organisations through Employment Assistance Programs. Our team includes Psychologists and Mental Health Social Worker experienced in the provision of work-based mediation, critical incident debriefing, trauma-focused therapy, the effects of substance abuse in the workplace, anger management, and increasing work attendance and satisfaction. Private counselling is also available in our practice.
Bayside Counselling and Consultation provides psychological support to private and government organisations through Employment Assistance Programs. Our team includes Psychologists and Mental Health Social Worker experienced in the provision of work-based mediation, critical incident debriefing, trauma-focused therapy, the effects of substance abuse in the workplace, anger management, and increasing work attendance and satisfaction. Private counselling is also available in our practice.
(03) 9034 6183 View (03) 9034 6183

How does your Counsellor compare?

Number of Counsellors in Narre Warren, VIC

30+

Average cost per session

$165

Counsellors in Narre Warren, VIC who prioritize treating:

89% Anxiety
87% Depression
84% Stress
82% Trauma and PTSD
79% Self Esteem
66% Relationship Issues
66% Coping Skills

Average years in practice

13 Years

Top 3 insurances accepted

62% Medicare Rebates
50% Bupa
50% NDIS

How Counsellors in Narre Warren, VIC see their clients

89% In Person and Online
11% Online Only

Gender breakdown

89% Female
11% Male
FAQs - About Therapy and Counselling

How can I find a therapist in Narre Warren?

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.

Learn more about how to find a therapist

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.