Online Telehealth Counselling Services Available

Telehealth counselling provides mental health support by allowing you to meet with your counsellor via secure video or phone sessions. These sessions utilize the same evidence-based approaches as in-person counselling, including integrative and animal-assisted therapy techniques, all adapted for an online environment. 

With telehealth counselling, you can:

- Attend sessions from anywhere in Australia

- Work at your own pace in a familiar environment

- Include your own pets or connect with nature as part of your therapeutic experience

Initial sessions are conducted online via telehealth counselling to ensure that the services, including animal assisted therapy, are the right fit for you. This format allows me to complete all the necessary paperwork and discuss your personalised treatment plan from the comfort of your own home, at a time that suits you. 

This approach enables us to get to know each other and determine if the services are a good fit before exploring other delivery methods such as in-person meetings, walk & talk sessions, or public spaces, depending on your preferences and location.

To support accessibility and consistency in mental health support, a range of session lengths are available for our animal assisted therapy and telehealth counselling services: 30-minute online sessions – ideal for check-ins or ongoing support when time or energy is limited; 60-minute sessions – standard therapeutic sessions; and 90-minute sessions – for deeper exploration and extended support. Shorter 30-minute sessions provide a more affordable option, making it easier to maintain regular support in a way that fits your schedule and budget.

Accessible Australia-Wide: Receive mental health support wherever you are through telehealth counselling, without the need for travel. Comfort & Familiarity: Engaging in animal assisted therapy within your own space can help reduce anxiety and increase openness. Flexible Scheduling: It's easier to fit telehealth counselling sessions into your day. Continue the Work Between Sessions: Involve your own animals or environment to reinforce therapeutic progress in your mental health support journey. Reduced Costs: Save on travel expenses and access lower-cost 30-minute sessions for animal assisted therapy.

While telehealth counselling is highly effective for many, it may not be suitable for everyone or every situation. A private, quiet space is required for confidentiality, and a stable internet or phone connection is important. Additionally, some non-verbal communication may be less visible during virtual sessions. In certain cases, especially for those needing mental health support or dealing with high-risk situations, additional support such as animal assisted therapy may be recommended.

Online counselling is not: A crisis or emergency service, a replacement for urgent or intensive in-person care when required, or suitable if you cannot access a safe or private space. While online options can provide mental health support, including telehealth counselling and even innovative approaches like animal assisted therapy, they are not designed for crisis situations. If you are in crisis, please contact local emergency or crisis support services.

Online counselling, including options like animal assisted therapy, can be a gentle, flexible, and effective way to begin or continue your journey towards mental health support. Together, we will explore whether this telehealth counselling format suits your needs, preferences, and goals during your initial session.