Online Therapy Australia-wide

Online therapy Australia-wide

Mental Health Telehealth

I offer online therapy Australia-wide allowing you to access counselling support from a qualified and registered counsellor without leaving home.

Online therapy (also called mental health telehealth, tele-mental-health, or online counselling) is now much more widely available thanks to our pandemic-driven adjustment to telehealth.

This is a great option if:

  • You do not live in Canberra but want to access therapy with me.
  • You live in a regional or remote area without access to a local service.
  • You have mobility issues and cannot access my first floor office.
  • You have physical or sensory issues and feel more comfortable in your own space.
  • You usually come to the office but you are unwell or have time constraints that preclude an in-person session on this occasion.
  • You prefer telehealth for the convenience or privacy it affords.

How does it work?

You schedule your appointment with me as normal but I will send you a video conferencing link before your appointment. At the time of your appointment, click the link and enter my virtual waiting room. I will meet you there for your session. Sessions are usually 60 minutes in duration just like my in-person sessions.

Your Questions Answered

Does it work?

Online therapy sessions are much the same as in-person and research suggest that it is just as effective as in-person care (Bulkes, et al., 2022). If helpful, I can share my screen to view and discuss resources together, or I might have you access online versions of physical resources I would use in an in-person session. I may also ask you to have items such as pencils and paper ready for exercises or notetaking.

What do I need?

Therapy online requires you to have access to a device with camera and microphone and a stable, high-speed internet connection that is capable of uninterrupted video calls. If, for some reason, there are technology issues on at the time of your session, we can proceed via phone call.

Is it secure?

I usually use the Psychology Today ‘Sessions’ platform for my online therapy sessions. This is a HIPAA complaint teletherapy platform, so it is private and secure. It allows for three people to be present in the session (you, me and a support person or partner if you choose).

Is it safe?

It is important to ensure that you have a quiet, private space for your session where you are confident you will not be overheard or interrupted. I also ask all clients to provide the name and contact details of a trusted friend or family member who is close by in case of emergency.

Get started with a free enquiry call

If online therapy is something you are interested in, let me know, no matter where you live in Australia.

No Referral Necessary

Referrals are welcome from GPs, psychiatrists, and allied health professionals. However no referral is necessary. I encourage you to book a free 15 minute enquiry call to see if I am the right counsellor for you.

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Learn more about me

I am a Masters-qualified, registered counsellor available to help with a range of issues. I have a particular interest in neurodivergent counselling and life transitions. Find out more about me, my services and approach here.

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Ready to take the first step?

Book a free 15 minute call

Reaching out is the hardest part. You don't need to have it all figured out, or know exactly what you want to say. A tentative hello is enough.

But, a very important factor in the success of therapy is the relationship you have with your therapist. For this reason, I offer a free 15 minute consultation with me via phone or video call before booking to check if I am the right counsellor for you. Use the Contact form here to enquire about availability.

Please note that I only see people 15 years old or over.

Please also check out my FAQs if you have other questions. They may be answered there.

Contact form

To enquire about counselling, or if you have a different question, please send a message via the contact form below including a little about why you are reaching out.

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A note for practitioners

GP, psychiatrist, psychologist, occupational therapist, allied health referrals

If you're a GP, psychiatrist, psychologist, occupational therapist, or allied health practitioner looking for a referral pathway for clients, I'd be glad to help. I work collaboratively and am happy to have a brief conversation before or after a referral to support continuity of care.

I also accept referrals for self- or plan-managed NDIS participants.

You can reach me directly on 0411 035 820 or via the contact form above.

Reference:

Bulkes, N. Z., Davis, K., Kay, B., & Riemann, B. C. (2022). Comparing efficacy of telehealth to in-person mental health care in intensive-treatment-seeking adults. Journal of psychiatric research, 145, 347–352. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jpsychires.2021.11.003