If you need to find a free psychologist in Narre Warren, you’re in the right place. Better Place Australia has a location right here in Narre Warren. We are funded by the government to provide free mental health services for people who live, work or study in the City of Kingston or Cardinia Shire.
These services are available from Better Place Australia Narre Warren, Cheltenham and Pakenham (Springs Centre).
See if you are in a suburb that qualifies you for seeing a free psychologist in Cardinia Shire.
See if you are in a suburb that qualifies you for seeing a free psychologist in City of Kingston.
If you are unsure or would like to enquire, simply contact Better Place Australia.
By car, it’s easy to get to Better Place Australia Narre Warren. We’re at 86-88 Victor Crescent. The office is located between the Monash Freeway and Princes Highway. It is possible to get there by train if you don’t have a car. The office is approximately a 13-minute walk from Narre Warren station.
Visiting a free psychologist in Narre Warren
Getting help is the first step to recovery. If you’re experiencing a setback or difficulty which is affecting your mental health and well-being, seeing a free psychologist in Narre Warren is a better place to start.
A Better Place Australia psychologist will work with you to help you:
- recognise and learn how to manage your own emotions
- reframe any negative self-talk you may be thinking or speaking out
- find healthy ways to cope with the challenges in your life.
It’s ok not to be ok, but don’t struggle alone. Better Place Australia provides safe and confidential spaces in our counselling rooms for you to speak with a caring and qualified psychologist.
The criteria to qualify for free psychological services through Better Place Australia
We are funded by the government to provide free psychological services. For this reason, we are required to check that you meet certain criteria.
To see a free psychologist in City of Kingston or a free psychologist in the Cardinia Shire, you need to:
- live, work or study in the Kingston and Cardinia area
- have difficulty accessing or affording support services
- suffer from low to moderate mental health conditions such as anxiety and depression, panic, stress, self-esteem, relationship issues, grief and loss or eating disorders.
Do you need a mental health care plan?
No, it is not necessary for you to get a mental health care plan to receive this free service, and being free, you won’t need to apply for a Medicare rebate.
How does the psychologist help you?
You are supported in a variety of ways. It starts with the psychologist listening to you and assessing your concerns. The psychologist will discuss your therapeutic goals and work with you to determine a treatment approach.
You will learn:
- invaluable psychological coping strategies to manage the challenging times in your life
- how to gain a greater understanding of yourself and why you think as you do
- how to develop a better understanding of your behaviours and thinking patterns
- how to enhance your sense of well-being and life satisfaction.
What won’t psychologists do?
When accessing a free psychologist in Narre Warren, the service is always impartial. The psychologist will empathise with you and work hard to help you, but they can’t:
- give advice or become judgemental
- get emotionally involved
- diagnose mental illness or prescribe medication (only doctors can do that).
Do you need a referral to see a free psychologist in Narre Warren?
If you’re using the services of a Better Place Australia free psychologist in City of Kingston or free psychologist in Cardinia Shire, you do not need a referral. If you wish, you can get a referral from a GP or other primary health provider, school, social service or other organisation.
If you’d like to get a referral, you can also call SEMPHN Mental Health Intake phone (business hours) on 1800 862 363.
Contact Better Place Australia sooner rather than later
Don’t go it alone. Get professional help before the matter gets worse. If you want to self-refer, contact Better Place Australia free psychological services.
Notes for GPs
Thank you for your referral. You can fax referrals and a mental health treatment plan on 9793 9052Â or call the Better Place Australia intake hotline for priority assistance on 1800 862 363.
Referral forms and clinical software templates are on the SEMPHN mental health intake resources. Other referral forms are accepted if they contain the relevant required information.
For more information on Accessible Psychological Interventions (API) services please visit SEMPHN mental health.
Fact Sheets
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