Counselling resources

Emergency Helplines

If you are in an emergency or at risk of harm to yourself or others, contact emergency services on 000.

• Lifeline: 13 11 14 or www.lifeline.org.au
• Sane Helpline: 1800 187 263 or Helpline Online
• Men's Line Australia: 1300 789 978 or www.mensline.org.au
• Kids Help Line: 1800 551 800 or www.kidshelp.com.au
• Parentline: 13 22 89
• Beyond Blue: 1300 224 636
• Family Drug Help: 1300 660 068
• Drug Information Services: 1800 888 236
• OCD and Anxiety Helpline: 1300 269 438
• Women's Help: 1 300 134 130 or www.wire.org.au
• Suicide Helpline Victoria: 1300 651 251
• Eating Disorders Victoria: 1300 550 236 or www.eatingdisorders.org.au

Emergency Contacts

• Phone from landline: 000
• Phone from a mobile phone: 112 or 000
• State Emergency Service: 132 500

Please note: Psychology Melbourne provides these links that are helpful and trustworthy however we do not accept responsibility for their content.

Free tests

Online screening tests can be easy and useful methods of understanding strengths and weaknesses and improving therapy.

• URICA Readiness for change

Video Resources

Psychology Melbourne can help with a range of issues.

Recommended Apps

Apps can be a fun and useful way to practice and develop healthy habits and skills, such as mindfulness and meditation, to compliment your therapy and aid with treatment.

These platforms should not replace traditional therapy, but can be a useful way to support it. Consult with your doctor or psychologist about what is most suitable and helpful for you.

• Calm - One of the most popular apps for sleep, meditation and relaxation, Calm provides breathing programs, meditation sessions, music and sounds to help you relax.
• Smiling Mind - An Australian app and developed by psychologists and educators, Smiling Mind offers a range of programs for children, teens and adults. It focuses on mindfulness, but also has programs related to exercise, the workplace and social interactions.
• Headspace - Headspace focuses on mindfulness and meditation and delivers a range of themes and topics to aid you reduce stress and improve focus.
• Way of Life - Way of Life aids with behaviour change, aiming to motivate you to build a better, stronger and healthier.