Organisations, counsellors, psychologists, and other services you may find of us. We’re organising the links by country and type of service, however you will find that apart from specific local services, much of the information is very useful regardless of where you are based!

Australia

Organisations

• Beyond Blue – lots of information on depression and related topics on 1300 22 46 36
• Black Dog Ride Australia – focus on the “black dog” (depression) through motorcycle enthusiast rides
• Movember – Growing a “mo” during November in support of men’s health, an Australian initiative gone global
• Mental Health Online
• Lifeline on 13 11 14
• Kids Helpline on 1800 551 800
• MensLine Australia on 1300 789 978
• Suicide Call Back Service on 1300 659 467
• Headspace – Young People’s Mental Health on 1800 650 890

Counselling & Psychology Services

A word on counselling vs psychology in Australia. While both do very similar good work, their background and approach is different. A quick and rough explanation of the difference could be that a counsellor approaches the conversation from a practical perspective, whereas a psychologist has a medical background. A psychiatrist is a bit different again, in that they have a psychology background but are also allowed to prescribe medication. A psychologist would work together with your GP and you would usually get a referral from your GP in the context of a “Mental Health Plan” which is part-covered by Medicare. Medicare does not at this point cover counselling. Of course you can contact any practitioner directly. You decide what’s right for you. The important thing if you reckon you might need some extra help is to, in addition to support of family and friends, talk to a professional.

We list some people here whom we reckon are good. Note that it’s still a personal thing, a counsellor or psychologist that is brilliant for someone may not be the right person for someone else.

Psychology

• Brisbane: Natalie Shockley @ Samford Psychology (Samford, North-West Brisbane)
• Perth: Kingsley & North Perth Psychology Services (Wangara & North Perth)
• Virtual Psychologist @ virtualpsychologist.com.au (SMS text)

Counselling

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