Other services offering counselling or mental health support
Low-Cost Counselling Options
These are teaching clinics staffed by provisionally registered psychologists – interns undertaking a postgraduate qualification in psychology. They see clients under the supervision of senior clinicians and registered clinical psychologists. To find out more about types of services provided, fees, or how to make an appointment – please visit the specific service’s website for more information.
ACU (Australian Catholic University) Melbourne Psychology Clinic
University of Melbourne Psychology Clinic
Counselling and Mental Health Support
Lifeline
Phone: 13 11 14
Website: https://www.lifeline.org.au/
Beyond Blue
Phone: 1300 224 636
Website: https://www.beyondblue.org.au
For more information and support options if you are in crisis, please visit our Emergency Support page.
Sexual Assault
The Royal Women’s Hospital Sexual Assault Crisis Line
Phone: 9635 3610
1800Respect
Phone: 1800 737 732
Website: https://www.1800respect.org.au
For more information and support options if you have experiences a sexual assault, please visit our Sexual Assault resources page.
Drugs, Alcohol and Gambling
Directline
Phone: 1800 888 236
Website: https://www.directline.org.au
Gambler’s Help
Phone: 1800 858 858
Website: https://www.gamblinghelp.org.au/
Grief and Loss
Compassionate Friends Victoria
Phone: 9888 4944
Website: https://www.compassionatefriendsvictoria.org.au/
GriefLine
Phone: 9935 7400
Website: http://griefline.org.au
For Young People (12-25 years)
headspace
eheadspace
Phone: 1800 650 890
Website: https://www.eheadspace.org.au
LGBTIQ
Switchboard Victoria
Phone: 1800 184 527
Website: http://www.switchboard.org.au/