Gledswood Hills, Kingswood and online
University counselling for students.
Monday to Friday, 9am to 4:30pm, or leave a message and we’ll call you back.
We’re away from the phones right now. Send an enquiry and we’ll get back to you by the next business morning.
- No GP referral needed to book
- Medicare rebates with a GP Mental Health Treatment Plan
- NDIS and WorkCover clients welcome
What it can feel like.
University brings independence and opportunity, and also stress, pressure and big transitions. Many students juggle heavy workloads, money worries, part-time jobs, family expectations and questions about identity and direction. It’s common to feel anxious, burnt out, lonely or unsure how to cope, even when it looks like everyone else is fine.
- Academic pressure, perfectionism or fear of failure
- Stress and burnout from balancing study, work and life
- Exam anxiety or performance stress
- Low mood, low motivation or emotional exhaustion
- Homesickness, loneliness or trouble settling in
- Relationship stress, breakups or friendship issues
- Procrastination, attention difficulties or feeling stuck
Uni isn’t just an academic journey. It’s an emotional one too.
How we approach university counselling
Counselling is a collaborative, confidential space to talk through whatever you’re carrying, without judgement.
- 1
Understanding your experience
Your psychologist starts with what’s going on for you, including your study load, work, relationships and how you’re coping day to day. You’ll talk about what brought you here and what you’d like to change.
- 2
Choosing an approach together
Your psychologist explains the options and why they might suit you, then you agree on a plan together.
- 3
Reviewing the plan together
Along the way, your psychologist checks progress with you, using measures chosen for you and what you’re working on, and adjusts the plan if needed.
What support can include
- Managing stress and pressure Practical strategies for high-pressure periods like exams and deadlines.
- Study routines and boundaries Working on routines, perfectionism and saying no.
- Emotion regulation Understanding your emotional patterns and ways to respond.
- Relationships Talking through friendships, family and relationship changes.
- Direction and identity Space to think through who you are and what you want next.
Who you’ll see
A psychologist who fits.
You’ll see one of our 25+ psychologists, at Gledswood Hills, Kingswood or online. All our psychologists are registered with AHPRA.
Psychologists who work with couples
Depth behind the person you see
You see one psychologist. Behind them is a practice that invests in what they know: training through the year, supervision built in, and time set aside to keep up with the research.
Trained for the work in front of them
Our psychologists train through the year, and we train together when we take on a new approach.
Enough of us to match you properly
With 25+ psychologists, we can put you with someone who works with what you’re facing, your age group, and the way you like to work.
Keeping up, on purpose
New research, new frameworks and new tools get tested against what we already do. What earns its place stays.
If something isn’t working.
Tell us, or tell your psychologist. Here’s what can happen next.
Ask for a different psychologist
We aim to get it right first time. If not, tell us and we’ll match you with someone else. No reason needed, and you won’t have to start over.
Talk it through with your psychologist
Your psychologist reviews the plan with you, and can talk your care through in supervision. All our psychologists work with regular supervision and shared clinical standards.
Wondering about medication?
If medication might be worth considering, we can write to your GP with what we’ve found, with your consent.
Before you book.
Where
Two locations, or online
See your psychologist in person at Gledswood Hills or Kingswood, or have your sessions online.
Fees and rebates
Medicare
No GP referral needed to book. With a GP Mental Health Treatment Plan, we process your Medicare rebate on the spot, and it’s usually paid into your account within 24–48 hours.
Funding
NDIS and WorkCover
NDIS and WorkCover clients welcome.
Questions, answered.
Can’t see yours? Our Client Care team can help on 1300 151 110.
Are sessions confidential?
Yes. Sessions are confidential unless there is a safety concern. Your university does not receive your notes, academic staff do not have access and your attendance is not recorded on any academic file.
Do I need a referral?
No. You can book directly with us. To claim a Medicare rebate, you'll need a GP Mental Health Treatment Plan.
What if I’m not sure what I need help with?
That’s very common. Many students come in simply feeling overwhelmed, stuck or unsure. Your psychologist will help you explore what’s been happening and work out where to begin.
Can counselling help with academic pressure or performance?
Yes. We support students with exam stress, performance anxiety, perfectionism and study habits, working on practical ways to manage the pressure.
What if I’m struggling with motivation or burnout?
Loss of motivation, fatigue and burnout are common at university. Counselling looks at what’s driving the exhaustion and works on practical ways to reset and reorganise your study.
Start with a phone call.
We’ll listen, ask a few questions and match you with a psychologist who fits.
Monday to Friday, 9am to 4:30pm, or leave a message and we’ll call you back.
We’re away from the phones right now. Send an enquiry and we’ll get back to you by the next business morning.
Locations
Gledswood HillsLevel 2, 25/13 Digitaria Drive, Gledswood Hills. We call from (02) 8319 1945.
KingswoodLevel 3, 302/13 Barber Avenue, Kingswood. We call from (02) 8528 4620.
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