Booking online is quick and easy. If you can’t find a suitable time online, simply contact us on (03) 8765 2477 or email admin@watkinstherapygroup.com.au and one of our intake team will call you to arrange a booking.

Please be careful to check each therapist’s location when booking. Some therapists offer in-person appointments but not all. As we support people all over Australia your preferred therapist could be in another location

If you need immediate assistance in a crisis these resources can provide help now. Call the numbers below or click on the name to go directly to the service.

000 Emergency: In an emergency call for Police, Fire or Ambulance.

000

Lifeline: Provides all Australians experiencing emotional distress with access to 24/7 confidential crisis support and suicide prevention services. Trained volunteers are ready to listen, and provide support and referrals.

13 11 14 or Online Chat

Lifeline Crisis Text Service: Confidential one-to-one text with a trained Lifeline Crisis Supporter.

Text – 0477 13 11 14

Beyond Blue: Beyond Blue provides information and support to help all Australians achieve their best possible mental health.

All calls and chats are one-on-one with a trained mental health professional, and completely confidential.

1300 224 636

Suicide call back service: Counselling support for anyone affected by suicide, including people at risk, carers and those bereaved by suicide. All staff are qualified professional counsellors, social workers or psychologists and are available 24/7.

1300 659 467

Kids Helpline: Kids Helpline provides private and confidential counselling for young people aged 5–25 years.

1800 551 800

13YARN: 13YARN is run by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, free and confidential service available 24/7 from any mobile or pay phone

13 92 76

1800RESPECT: 1800RESPECT is the national domestic, family and sexual violence counselling, information and support service.

All calls and chats are with a trained counsellor who will provide information, counselling, and referrals to services or support.

1800 737 732

QLife: QLife provides Australia-wide anonymous, LGBTIQ+ peer support and referral for people wanting to talk about a range of issues including sexuality, identity, gender, bodies, feelings or relationships.

1800 184 527

Elder
Abuse Help Line: 1800 ELDERHelp is a free call phone number that automatically redirects callers seeking information and advice on elder abuse with the phone service in their state or territory. The phone line has been set up in collaboration with state and territory governments.

1800 353 374

National Alcohol and Other Drug Hotline: Call the National Alcohol and Other Drug Hotline for free and confidential advice about alcohol and other drugs.

1800 250 015

ADF All-hours Support Line (ASL): The ASL is a confidential telephone service for Australian Defence Force (ADF) members and their families. The ASL is there to help access ADF or civilian mental health services, psychology, medical, social work, and chaplain services.

1800 628 036

Open Arms- Veterans & Families Counselling: Open Arms – Veterans & Families Counselling is Australia’s leading provider of mental health assessment and counselling for Australian veterans and their families.

1800 011 046

Financial Counselling Australia: Access free resources and advice from a private financial counsellor. Call 1800 007 007 to speak to someone in your state.

1800 007 007