We all know that sometimes life can present us with challenges – both unanticipated and inevitable. Significant events such as the breakdown of an intimate relationship, the onset of serious illness for yourself or someone close, a serious accident or the death of someone close are understood to be experiences that are difficult to cope with.
We are fortunate in Australia to have many community-based organisations that provide quality help for those in need at no cost or for a minimal fee.
An Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is a company provided and paid for service that some organisations provide to their employees.
You may decide you would like to engage a psychologist or counsellor privately. This means that you can search and find a psychologist or counsellor of your choosing and pay them directly.
The Australian Government has approved rebates for Psychologist services under Medicare though the Better Outcomes for Mental Health Scheme.