Your link to professional counsellors
In a recent episode of the ABC television show 4 Corners: Bringing the War Home, reporter Quentin McDermott discussed the distressing issue of thousands of our service men and women who are returning from war zones with trauma and PTSD (post traumatic stress disorder). In this epsiode of 4 Corners, Exposure Therapy was discussed as… read more
beyondblue has identified and rated the best activities for improving and protecting the mental health of older Australians, in a new booklet specifically for aged care workers, but also helpful for other carers. Based on La Trobe University research, the booklet rates activities on a scale of zero to three for how effective they are… read more
Too many people still don’t know that anxiety conditions are genuine mental health issues and do not realise how common they are, despite more than a quarter of Australians experiencing an anxiety condition during their lives. The findings are contained in new analysis that shows thousands of Australians with these conditions don’t seek support because… read more
To encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people to talk about mental health and wellbeing, communities in the Northern Territory have worked with headspace and Indigenous Hip Hop Projects (IHHP) to create the ‘Got a lot going on’ music video. The hip hop video, written and performed by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young… read more
Some would argue that in today’s hypersexual world, the idea that someone would legitimately have minimal or no interest in sex at all is more than a little suspicious. While activists have fought for respect and recognition for people all along the gender and sexuality spectrum, even the most liberal among us may feel that… read more
Millions of Australian men are letting friendships fall by the wayside and becoming increasingly isolated once they reach their 30s, an Australian-first study has found. The Men’s Social Connectedness report, funded by beyondblue with donations from The Movember Foundation, reveals the extent of loneliness and disconnection among men in their middle years. It found that… read more
As many Australians return to work this week, beyondblue is encouraging business leaders to make mental health at work a priority in 2015. Simple measures such as speaking openly about mental health in the workplace, making information about support available, and checking with workers who may be struggling, could make 2015 a better year for… read more
Recent bush fires in the Adelaide Hills have resulted in many calls to mental health practitioners, as the community reaches out to find help for the trauma experienced as a result. As though the trauma of the new fires is not enough, for many victims of the 2003 fires in Victoria, the trauma is re-ignited…. read more
One of the best things you can do if you have difficulties with anxiety is to learn as much as you can about it. Whether it’s panic disorder, a specific phobia or generalised anxiety, the more you understand about your experience, the better you’ll be able to manage it. Lifestyle Changes Sometimes, small changes to… read more
Immediate and practical support is available for communities affected by the South Australian bushfires, beyondblue CEO Georgie Harman said today, as people face continued threats to their homes and local areas. An easy-to-use information card and booklet continuing advice for anyone dealing with the emotional impact of a natural disaster are both available to download… read more
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Australia Counselling members include counsellors, psychologists, clinical psychologists, social workers, Gestalt therapists, somatic therapists, family therapists and marriage/relationship therapists. Below you will find some of the member organisations Australia Counselling members belong to.
