Talk to an Australian counsellor or mental health social worker online, from anywhere. No referral needed, no waitlist to join.
A 2025 systematic review and meta-analysis in Telemedicine and e-Health found no statistically significant difference in outcomes between remote and face-to-face psychological treatment for depression or anxiety. The authors pooled six randomised trials and reported notable variation between them, so this points to comparable results rather than settling the question. That research also covers psychological interventions broadly, much of it psychologist-delivered, rather than counselling specifically. In practice the fit between you and your practitioner, and whether the format suits your circumstances, matter as much as the delivery method.
You'll need a reliable internet connection, a quiet and private space, and a device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) with a working camera and microphone.
Yes. Groundpath uses secure, encrypted infrastructure designed for private professional communications, whether you keep your camera on or not.