Independent counsellors in Australia on groundpath: what they do, how they are trained and registered, what Medicare covers, and who is listed.
A counsellor helps you talk through what is happening in your life, from stress, grief and relationships to a big decision, and work out what could change. A session is a conversation with someone trained to listen closely and ask the questions that help.
These are the counsellors listed on groundpath. Each profile says how they work, what they work with and what a session costs.
Counselling is not a registered profession in Australia, so the title "counsellor" is not protected by law. Training ranges from a diploma to a master's degree. The Australian Counselling Association (ACA) and the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA) keep registers of members who meet their standards for training, supervision and ethics.
Groundpath asks every counsellor for their qualification certificate, and since 31 August 2026 nobody is approved until a person has checked one. ACA or PACFA membership is shown on a profile where they have it.
Counselling is not covered by Medicare. Some private health funds pay a rebate for sessions with an ACA or PACFA registered counsellor under extras cover, so it is worth asking your fund. Each counsellor sets their own fee, and it is shown before you book.