It’s OK to take time to talk to someone.
Looking for a safe, supportive space to share your thoughts and feelings? Carer Gateway can help. You can meet with a counsellor in person or chat with them over the phone.
How can counselling help me?
Caring for a loved one is an important task but it can be stressful at times. Everyone deals with the caring role in different ways.
If you feel stressed, sad or frustrated, it may help to speak with a counsellor.
Counselling provides a safe, non-judgmental space to focus on your feelings, thoughts and mental wellbeing. A trained counsellor will work with you to understand your concerns, help you explore them, and take practical steps forward.
How can I access carer counselling?
- Phone counselling: You can choose the convenience of getting counselling over the phone. This can be a great option if travel is difficult or you have limited alternative care options.
- In-person individual counselling: You can meet with a counsellor face-to-face if you prefer. Carers can access up to six in-person, one-on-one counselling sessions through Carer Gateway. These sessions are tailored to your needs and delivered over a timeframe that suits you.
- In-person group counselling: Our Carer Gateway service providers also offer group counselling sessions where you can share your experiences and emotions in a safe environment, guided by a professional counsellor. Trained staff at Carer Gateway can help you work out whether group counselling is right for you.
To connect with Carer Gateway and learn more about counselling and other services, call us on 1800 422 737 (Mon-Fri 8am-5pm) or click the button below to register your details and one of our team members will reach out.
More information
You may be a carer if you are looking after someone with disability, a medical condition, mental illness or who is frail due to age.
All carers can access Carer Gateway services at any time in their caring journey.
For more information or to get started with counselling, click here to register for a callback and a member of the Carer Gateway team will reach out. Or you can contact Carer Gateway on 1800 422 737, Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm local time. Select option 2 to speak to our phone counselling team.
Visit Carer Gateway’s counselling service webpage to find out more.
It’s free.
This service is offered across Victoria. Contact Carer Gateway for assistance.
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