Alternative Psychological and Mental Health Services
If you require immediate assistance please contact the Mental Health Hotline on 1800 011 511, Life Line on 13 11 14 or present to Emergency Department at your local hospital. Otherwise, please see below regarding some options to locate the right help.
Please do not hesitate to get in touch with our team if you require further support to access alternative services.
General Options
You can search for psychologists who provide the services you are looking for using the following two search sites:
https://acpa.org.au/find-a-clinical-psychologist
https://psychology.org.au/find-a-psychologist
You can also find a range of digital mental health resources from trusted providers at https://www.headtohealth.gov.au/
Referral-Specific Options
Below are lists of other psychology services that may be able to assist with your specific referral issue:
Free and Low-Cost Psychology Services
At this time, we are not able to offer bulk billed or reduced fee sessions, and our service may not be the right fit if cost is a primary concern. We want to ensure that you are provided with a range of options. Below are alternative pathways for low cost, reduced fee, or free psychological support in NSW.
Medicare Mental Health Centres
Free, short-to-medium term care and help connecting with ongoing or longer-term free or low-cost support.
Web: https://www.medicarementalhealth.gov.au/medicare-mental-health-centres
My Mirror Individual Online Psychology Therapy
Australian online psychology platform providing fast, secure access to AHPRA-registered psychologists via telehealth. It offers Medicare rebated sessions, with bulk billing (and concession) sessions available for some clients:
Web: https://www.mymirror.com.au/
NSW Mental Health Line
For triage, referral pathways, and urgent concerns
Ph: 1800 011 511, available 24/7
Headspace
Web: https://headspace.org.au/headspace-centres/hurstville/
Ph: 8048 3350
University Training Clinics (Low Cost)
Postgraduate psychology students under professional supervision offer therapy at a fraction of standard fees. Waitlists apply, and sessions are by appointment:
> UNSW Psychology Clinic
Ph: (02) 9385 3042
> University of Sydney Psychology Clinic
Web: sydney.edu.au/brain-mind/our-clinics/psychology-clinic.html
Ph: (02) 9114 4343
> UTS Psychology Clinic
Web: uts.edu.au/about/faculties/health/graduate-school-of-health/psychology/uts-psychology-clinic
Phone: (02) 9514 7339
Free Counselling and Crisis Support
Beyond Blue
24/7 phone and webchat
Web: https://beyondblue.org.au
Ph: 1300 22 4636
Lifeline
24/7 crisis support
Ph: 13 11 14
Safehaven
A walk-in service open to anyone struggling with emotional distress or thoughts of suicide. You can access it directly - no need for a referral, a booked appointment, or Medicare coverage.
Web: https://www.seslhd.health.nsw.gov.au/safehaven
Ph: 9113 2981 - Kogarah location
Suicide Call Back Service
Free telephone and online counselling.
Web: https://www.suicidecallbackservice.org.au/
Ph: 1300 659 467
Digital Mental Health
Web: https://www.medicarementalhealthcheckin.gov.au/
Child and Adolescent Referrals
Apex Psychology - Two locations across Burwood and Campbelltown
Ph: 9715 5534
Web: https://apexpsychology.com.au/our-services/child-psychology-services/
MySpace Psychology - Rozelle
Ph: 9555 2611
Web: https://www.myspacepp.com.au/
Child Adolescent Psychology Services (CAPS) - Miranda
Ph: 9540 2019
Web: https://www.childadolescentpsychology.com.au/
The Emotions Clinic - Hurstville
Ph: 8385 0766
Web: https://theemotionsclinic.com.au/
Headspace - Several locations including Hurstville
Ph: 8048 3350
Workers Compensation and Medico-Legal Referrals
LSC Psychology - Forensic and Clinical psychology services
Suite 3, Level 5, 154 Elizabeth Street, Sydney NSW 2000
Ph: (02) 8205 7877
Web: https://www.lscpsych.com.au/
Mind Health - Paramatta
Ph: 1300 084 200
Web: https://mindhealth.com.au/services/workers-compensation/
Motivating Minds Clinic - Engadine
Ph: 9520 8606
Web: http://www.motivatingminds.com.au
Lilly Pilly Counselling - Multiple locations in Southern Sydney
Ph: 8358 4008
Web: https://lillypillycounselling.com.au/find-a-counsellor/work-cover/
Keryl Egan - Balmain (Workers Compensation Only)
Ph: 0414 734 840
Web: https://www.kerylegan.com.au/psychological-injury-at-work-claims-sydney/
Autism Referrals
The Emotions Clinic - Hurstville
Ph: 8385 0766
Web: https://theemotionsclinic.com.au/autism-therapy/
Apex Psychology - Two locations across Burwood and Campbelltown
Ph: 9715 5534
Eating Disorder Referrals
Dr Mandy Goldstein - Bondi Junction
Clinical psychologist working with adults and adolescents and families in the context of an eating disorder. Focuses on Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, Binge Eating Disorder and Avoidant and Restrictive Feeding and Eating Disorders.
Ph: 9000 5635
Web: https://everybodypsychology.com.au/
Basten & Associates Clinical Psychology - Three locations across Chatswood, Hawkesbury and Sydney CBD
Clinical Psychologists providing treatment for:
- Bulimia nervosa and other binge-eating disorders
- Restrictive and low weight eating disorders (anorexia nervosa)
This practice works with children, adolescents and adults.
Ph: 9891 1766
Web: https://www.bastenpsychology.com.au/
Butterfly Foundation Helpline
Free, confidential support for anyone in Australia dealing with eating disorders or body image concerns, or supporting someone who is. Available by phone, webchat, or email, 8am-midnight, 7 days a week.
Web: https://butterfly.org.au/get-support/helpline/
Ph: 1800 ED HOPE (1800 33 4673)
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