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Find a counsellor near me

Discovering the right counsellor can be tough, especially if you are searching for one located near you. With a genuine lack of available counsellors in many Australian suburbs, finding support near you is harder than ever. You are not alone, this is a common experience for many Australians every day.

At Talked, we understand how challenging it can be to find a counsellor who truly gets you and is available when you need them. To mitigate against these continuing issues, Talked has been built to assist you in finding, booking, and connecting with an online counsellor within 12 hours. We strive to ensure that you can easily access the support you require from the comfort of your home or wherever you may be.

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Match with an online counsellor available today

Understanding who is the right counsellor for you and finding one available today near you can be challenging, but Talked has simplified this searching process. No longer worry about whether the counsellors near you do not have availability today, through Talked, accessing therapy support for your mental health is now easier than than ever.

Talked counsellors are available online and can be accessed from every Australian State. You can access counsellors, psychologists and clinical psychologists and many more in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide and beyond.

With our specialised matching algorithm, we can help you connect with one of our 150 online counsellor who specialise in 50+ areas and speak 40+ languages in 12 hours.

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Diverse counsellors near you

With more than 150 different counsellors and psychologists available who all have the relevant qualifications and diverse areas of expertise available, booking mental health support in 12 hours is simple. Talked’s rigorous onboarding process means we take the guesswork out of choosing the therapists you connect with. Talked also offers unlimited free 15 minute therapy to help you find the right person for you..

Choose from counsellors, registered psychologists, clinical psychologists, social workers, and psychotherapists. All of who have unique skill sets which can help support you in access support. Read more about the differences between counsellors and psychologists.

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Easily access your rebates

We have made the whole process of accessing mental health support and rebates smooth. After you have found, booked and connected with your counsellor, let us handle the rebates.

The Talked platform has a deep focus on privacy, technology and innovation which means accessing and claim the rebates from your private health insurance has never been easier. Check to see whether your private health insurance covers counselling in our in-depth Private Health Insurance article.

If you are looking to claim via Medicare, unfortunately you will need to obtain a Mental Health Treatment Plan and see a Medicare approved psychologist or social worker. You can learn more about how to access the Medicare rebate on our Medicare page.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why find a counsellor online on Talked?

Talked has hundreds of online counsellors available to help you along your mental health journey. You wouldn’t wait months to see a doctor when you are physically injured, so don’t wait months to seek support for your mental health. Talked has made accessing professional mental health support as easy as ever.

Why is it important to find the closest counsellor near me?

Finding a counsellor in your area provides many advantages in terms of both access and comfort. This importance shows itself when searching for a local counsellor results in month long wait times. Instead, by using Talked, accessing therapy from a trained counsellor from the comfort of your home has been proven to be just as effective as in face-to-face therapy.

How does this work?

Talked is an Australian therapy platform, that will match you with a qualified therapist and provide you convenient, affordable and secure access to online therapy.

Who are the therapists?

The therapists on Talked are qualified Australian therapists consisting of Psychologists, Counsellors, Social Workers and Psychotherapists. Every therapist is vetted and registered with a peak governing body that imposes a strict code of ethics and standards.

How much does it cost?

This depends on your therapist, but prices range between $60 - $200 per session depending on experience and qualifications.

How will I communicate with my therapist?

You can decide how you would like to connect with your therapist. Many therapists on Talked offer video (telehealth), chat (text-based) and in-person sessions.

Can I claim a Medicare rebate?

If eligible you can claim up to 10 rebated Medicare sessions per year and depending on which psychologist you see, you'll receive between $93 and $137 back.

We will process all your Medicare claims on your behalf, so you can get paid directly back to your bank account after each session.

To be eligible you must have a mental health plan and a GP referral. Learn more about Medicare.

Do you offer bulk billing?

We do not offer bulk billing psychology sessions, however, we do provide very affordable therapy starting from just $60 per session.

I'm an NDIS support coordinator, how can I book my participant in?

We work with many support coordinators and welcome you to either complete our participant referral form or you can book your participant in for a session yourself by choosing a therapist.

I'm funded by the NDIS, can I use this service?

Yes, if you are a plan managed or self managed NDIS participant you can book a session with any number of our psychologists or counsellors. Get started with NDIS.

Can I claim the cost on my private health insurance?

You may be able to claim the cost back on your private health insurance if your policy covers you for it. We work with my insurers and allow you to see therapists who are suitable for your specific health insurer.

During our matching assessment we will ask about your health insurer or you can browse our therapists.

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I felt heard and validated on my first session. Have booked again and looking forward to it

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My experience since joining Talked has been wonderful. All of the traditional client onboarding processes are taken care of. Individual client profiles has made communicating and rebooking hassle free, plus automatic reminders are sent out before sessions (yay!)

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Throughout the hardships of life and to share it with someone who is listening and being there is helpful.

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This service is brilliant for accessing therapy at a time that suits you, through a variety of options (video or voice call or messaging). It’s easy to book & the therapist I now use is fantastic.

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by Laura

Love that I can see the reviews and profile of the therapist. I can filter to match my budget but still get a quality service. My first session went really well and I've booked again.

I'm really excited about future therapy sessions

by Kat. T

I'm really excited about future therapy sessions with Tamara. She made it so easy to begin this journey. Thank you for being so kind.

Super convenient and hassle free service!

by Emma

This platform was extremely convenient and straightforward to use. There were a variety of therapists to choose from to suit my needs and the whole process was easy and hassle free.

Excellent service

by Peter

Booking and payments process was super quick and smooth and I liked that the therapy video session was directly on the platform and they don't force you to download any additional apps. I'll definitely be coming back and would also recommend Talked to everyone else! Great service!

Thank you for this site!

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Being able to find a right therapist with this website has been really helpful.

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by Susanna K.

This platform was so easy to use, to search for the therapist, I thought would best suit my needs. I found someone I connect really well...

Very easy and convenient

by Rebecca

Talked is very easy to use and really convenient to be able to book therapy sessions when they suit. There are so many therapists to choose from and the profiles make it easy to find the right one. It’s great to be able to send the therapists a message...

A great platform for counsellors and clients

by Karen

As a Registered Counsellor, I have been finding the Talked platform easy to use. The admin staff are very helpful and quick to respond to questions or problems. It is set up well, with everything in one place: therapist selection, appointment booking, messaging, payments etc. I highly recommend Talked for both counsellors and clients.

Fantastic staff, easy to use platform and easy to book

by LMA

It's cheaper and better experience then face to face therapy. The staff are well trained, kind and offer a range of different support techniques. Really awesome platform.