Why You May Need to Access Online Counselling in Australia

There are many barriers people face to accessing online counselling in Australia. For

example, you may live rurally in Australia, and feel uncomfortable consulting the local psychologists in your nearby town because you know them personally. Or in some way, you are associated with them through your connection.

Unfortunately, barriers like these, mean many people in Australia who are struggling with their mental health are hesitant to seek support.

What are the consequences of Australians missing out on online counselling?

There are consequences to the individual as well as to the larger community when

Australians keep on delaying their “much needed” psychological support.

First, an individual’s mental health may deteriorate without mental health support. For

example, if you start to experience depressive symptoms, you may reduce your social

contact with friends and family, which may lead to loneliness – thus, worsening your

depression. With worsening depression, you may further cut off social contact with friends

and family, leaving you extremely vulnerable and possibly at risk of suicide.

Second, there are large-scale consequences to Australians not being able to access mental health care. For instance, unsupported people may only seek assistance when they’re desperate and require more intensive support. However, unfortunately, there are limited services available that offer such. This “bottleneck” in mental health

Treatment means many people suffering from severe mental health conditions are not able to access help.

Common reasons people consider Online Counselling

There are a few common reasons people may consider seeking online counselling in

Australia, including:

• If you live in a rural or remote region. If you’re living rurally or remotely in Australia you may find it hard to access face-to-face support. Even if driving a small distance means you can access a psychologist, you may not be able to find the right psychologist for you.

• If your mental health is so debilitating that you cannot attend a face-to-face appointment with a psychologist. For example, some people may struggle to leave the house due to their anxiety. This may be caused by a condition known as agoraphobia, where the individual’s anxiety is so high that it prohibits their ability to attend public places. Similarly, you may struggle to leave the house due to a high level of depression, which leaves you feeling exhausted and unmotivated to get ready in the morning.

• You can’t find the right psychologist for you locally. If you suffer from a mental health condition that requires specialist support, you may not be able to access the right face-to-face mental health assistance. For example, if you suffer from an eating disorder or trauma, you will need a psychologist specially trained in this field. Often, these experts are difficult to find and consulting a psychologist online may be an easier way to access the type of help you need.

How can Online Psychologists Australia help?

Our team of psychologists have been specially selected according to their experience and

specific areas of training. This means we have psychologists for every area of mental health.

As well, to ensure you feel as comfortable as possible, all of our psychologists are warm and

friendly. When you call or email Online Psychologists Australia, we take the time to

personally match you to a psychologist who will suit your needs.

Your well-being comes first—if you would like lightning-fast professional support, book a priority session now.