Online Counselling Across Australia
The same standard of psychological care, accessible from anywhere. AHPRA-registered psychologists. No referral required. Medicare rebates available.
ACCESSIBLE ONLINE PSYCHOLOGY ACROSS AUSTRALIA
High-quality psychological care, wherever you are.
Online counselling at Contemporary Psychology makes evidence-based psychological care accessible to people across Australia, not just those who can visit our St Kilda clinic. Through a secure video platform, you receive the same quality of care from the same AHPRA-registered psychologists, from wherever you are.
Sessions are fully interactive and personalised. Worksheets, resources, and therapeutic tools are shared through the platform in real time. Your psychologist is fully present and engaged. Online does not mean a lesser experience.
Telehealth psychology has been in use across Australia for over 20 years and has a strong evidence base spanning anxiety, depression, trauma, relationships, and many other presentations. If you have a camera, microphone, and a private space, you have everything you need. Explore our team of psychologists to find the right fit.
WHY PEOPLE CHOOSE TELEHEALTH
You are travelling interstate or overseas and want to maintain continuity of care.
You have relocated and cannot visit our St Kilda clinic.
You feel more comfortable attending sessions from home.
You are unwell and prefer not to attend in person.
You want to trial a psychologist before committing to in-person sessions.
Your work schedule makes in-person appointments difficult.
You live in a rural or remote area with limited local services.
You have mobility challenges or a health condition affecting travel.
THE EVIDENCE
Is online therapy as effective as in-person?
Yes. A substantial and growing body of research supports the effectiveness of telehealth psychology across most presentations, including anxiety, depression, trauma, OCD, grief, and relationship difficulties.
For many people, the accessibility of telehealth actually improves consistency of attendance, which is one of the strongest predictors of positive outcomes in psychological treatment.
Telehealth psychology has been in use for over 20 years and has a robust evidence base across anxiety, depression, trauma, and other presentations.
Research consistently finds that online therapy is as effective as in-person counselling, particularly for short-term and goal-focused work.
Cognitive-behavioural therapy delivered via telehealth has demonstrated outcomes comparable to face-to-face delivery across multiple clinical trials.
Client satisfaction with telehealth is high, and dropout rates are comparable to in-person treatment.
WHO IS IT SUITABLE FOR?
Individuals managing anxiety, depression, and stress
Adults working through trauma or grief
People with busy schedules or frequent travel
Rural and remote Australians
Individuals with mobility challenges
Those continuing care after relocating
Clients who prefer the comfort of home
People trialling a psychologist for the first time
Please note: online therapy may not be suitable for individuals with acute psychiatric presentations or severe self-harm risk requiring in-person clinical support. If you are unsure, contact us and we will advise.
BENEFITS OF TELEHEALTH
Why online counselling works.
Access from anywhere in Australia
Receive the same standard of care whether you are in Melbourne, regional Victoria, or interstate. All you need is a private space and a reliable internet connection.
Secure and confidential
Sessions are conducted via a secure, encrypted video platform. Your privacy is protected to the same standard as in-person care.
Same quality of care
Our online sessions are not a reduced version of in-person therapy. Resources, worksheets, and therapeutic tools are shared seamlessly through the platform.
Flexible and convenient
Book around your schedule. Telehealth removes the commute, making it easier to attend consistently, which is one of the strongest predictors of positive outcomes.
GETTING STARTED
Preparing for your first online session.
Online sessions are straightforward to set up. There is no software to install. Just click a link to join. A few simple steps will make the experience smooth.
Find a quiet, private space where you can speak freely and will not be interrupted.
Use a device with a working camera, microphone, and a reliable internet connection.
Position your camera to show your head and shoulders for natural interaction.
Use headphones for improved audio quality and privacy.
Log in 5 to 10 minutes early to test your connection and settings.
FEES AND REBATES
Same fees as in-person. Same rebates apply.
WHY CHOOSE CONTEMPORARY PSYCHOLOGY ONLINE
Online therapy with a team you can trust.
Not all online therapy services are equal. Here is what distinguishes our approach.
Integrative and evidence-informed
Our psychologists draw on multiple evidence-based frameworks, including CBT, ACT, and Schema Therapy, to tailor your treatment rather than apply a one-size-fits-all protocol. We treat you as a whole person.
A guided path, co-created with you
Whether you are looking for short-term goal-focused support or deeper longer-term work, you are involved and informed throughout. You are not a passive participant in a generic protocol.
AHPRA-registered psychologists only
Every clinician at Contemporary Psychology holds full AHPRA registration and a postgraduate psychology qualification. We do not employ unlicensed counsellors or coaches.
Continuity and flexibility
Many clients move between telehealth and in-person sessions as circumstances change. Whether you are travelling, relocating, or simply prefer online, your therapeutic relationship and progress continue without interruption.
Start online counselling today.
Available across Australia. No referral required. Appointments typically available within the week.
We do not offer bulk billing, prescriptions, or immediate crisis response. If you require urgent support, please call Lifeline on 13 11 14 or attend your nearest emergency department.