Psychologists and counsellors who work with people your age, in sessions you join from your room. You choose who you talk to, and what you say stays between you and them.
What we can help with
Whatever you're dealing with, talking it through with someone who works with people your age can make a real difference. Here are some of the things teenagers come to us for.
Spending more time in your room and not really wanting to talk to anyone. A therapist gives you somewhere to say the things you can't say at home yet.
Grades slipping, dreading Monday, or not wanting to go at all. There's usually something underneath it, and it can be worked on.
Panic before exams, overthinking everything, a stomach that's always in knots. Anxiety is the most common reason teenagers see us, and it gets better.
Going from fine to furious or in tears, and not always knowing why. A therapist helps you understand what is going on and gives you ways to ride it out.
Friendship fallouts, being left out, or a group chat that never stops. It hurts more than people think, and talking it through helps.
Up all night, skipping meals, or the opposite. Often a sign that something else is going on, and worth talking about early.
Being harsh on yourself, comparing yourself to everyone, or feeling like you're not good enough. Therapy helps you see yourself more fairly and build confidence that lasts.
Parents separating, moving house, a new school, or losing someone. A therapist gives you a steady place to make sense of it while everything else shifts.
Exams, expectations, sport, and a schedule that never lets up. You'll learn ways to manage the load so it stops feeling like too much.
You don't need a diagnosis or a referral to book. Find a teenager therapist
How it works
Getting started takes a few minutes. From there, the sessions are yours.
Sign up, choose the teenager session type, and pick a therapist and a time that suits you. A parent or carer can set it up for you if you would rather.
A few questions about what's been going on and what you'd like help with, so your therapist knows where to start. There are no wrong answers. If you're under 16, this is where a parent or carer confirms their consent before your first session.
Phone, tablet or laptop, from your room or anywhere private. Fifty minute sessions, by video, phone or text chat, with the same therapist each time.
The right fit
Working with teenagers is not the same as working with adults, and the therapists you'll see here have chosen to do it. Every one is qualified, registered, and has been vetted and interviewed before joining Talked.
The thing that matters most is whether you like the person. So have a look. Every profile has a short video of the therapist talking, so you can find someone who sounds like they'd get it, and many offer a free 15 minute video consult before the first session, so you can meet them with nothing riding on it.
For parents and carers
Your teenager might have found this page, or you might have. Either way, here is what you need to know to get them started. Nobody is going to make them talk about anything, and nobody is going to lecture them. It is fifty minutes with someone whose whole job is to be on their side.
Paying for therapy
With a mental health treatment plan from a GP, Medicare rebates apply to your sessions with a psychologist. After each session we lodge the claim and the rebate goes straight back to whoever paid. Pricing is simple and shown up front, and you pay one session at a time.
Many funds pay a rebate on psychology and counselling sessions through extras cover, including for teenagers on a family policy. Check the rebate online in under a minute, before you book.
Check your private health rebate onlineIf one of these fits, choose it to see therapists who focus on it with people your age. If none do, that's fine too.
Good to know
Straight answers, so you can decide with a clear head.
Yes. If you're 16 or over, the sessions are just you and your therapist. If you're under 16, a parent or carer needs to give their consent before you start, and your therapist may ask them to join your first session, depending on what they think will help. After that, the sessions are yours.
Yes. You can create your own account, choose the teenager session type, pick your therapist and book a time. If you're 16 or over, that's all there is to it. If you're under 16, a parent or carer needs to give their consent before your first session, which is a quick step in the intake form. A parent can also set it all up for you if you'd rather.
No. What you say stays between you and your therapist, the same as it does for adult clients. The only exception is if your therapist is worried about your safety or someone else's, and they'll explain that to you in the first session so there are no surprises.
Yes. With a mental health treatment plan and referral from a GP, Medicare rebates apply to sessions with a psychologist or clinical psychologist, and we lodge each claim. If you don't have a plan yet, you can book a bulk billed online GP appointment through Talked and sort it from home.
Yes. Sessions can be video, phone or text chat, and you choose when the session is booked. Plenty of people start with chat or camera off and move to video once they're comfortable.
Session fees depend on whether you see a psychologist, clinical psychologist or counsellor, and the current fees are on our pricing page. Medicare rebates apply to psychologist sessions with a treatment plan, and private health extras may cover part of the cost.
Talked isn't a crisis service. If you're in immediate danger, call 000. For support right now, Kids Helpline is free, confidential and available 24 hours on 1800 55 1800, and Lifeline is on 13 11 14. Once things are safe, we can help with what comes next.
Browse the profiles, watch a few intros, and pick the one who sounds right. Booking takes a few minutes, and the first session is where things start to shift.
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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.
I'm really excited about future therapy sessions. The Talked journey has been supportive and positive.
I was nervous about starting therapy online, but Talked made it so easy. The matching process found me the perfect therapist.
The signup process was quick and straightforward. Within a day I had my first appointment booked. Really impressed with the quality of care.
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.
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.
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!)
I'm really excited about future therapy sessions. The Talked journey has been supportive and positive.
The whole process from signing up to having my first session was seamless. I feel supported throughout.
I was nervous about starting therapy online, but Talked made it so easy. The matching process found me the perfect therapist.
After months of putting it off, I finally tried online therapy through Talked. It's been one of the best decisions I've made.
The signup process was quick and straightforward. Within a day I had my first appointment booked. Really impressed with the quality of care.
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