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Agoraphobia therapy · From home
Getting help for agoraphobia, without leaving home.
All our sessions are online, so you can start working on agoraphobia from the place you feel safest, with an LGBTQIA+ affirming psychologist.
- Medicare rebates
- Telehealth Australia-wide
- Free first call
Sound familiar?
Common signs of agoraphobia
Agoraphobia often builds slowly. You might notice the places you avoid getting bigger over time.
- Fear of crowds or queues
- Avoiding public transport
- Feeling unsafe outside home
- Fear of having a panic attack
- Needing someone with you to go out
- Avoiding open or enclosed spaces
- Racing heart or dizziness when out
- Feeling trapped or unable to escape
Understanding agoraphobia
What is agoraphobia?
Agoraphobia is an anxiety condition where you fear and avoid places or situations where escape might feel hard, or help might not be available if panic hits.
Avoiding those places brings short-term relief, but it can make your world smaller over time. If you're LGBTQIA+, past experiences of feeling unsafe in public can add another layer.
The good news: agoraphobia responds well to therapy, and you can start from home.
How our team can help
A plan that fits you, not a one-size script
01
We start where you feel safe
Your psychologist meets you online, at your pace. You'll talk through what you avoid, what you fear might happen, and what you'd love to be able to do again.
02
Small steps, real progress
Together you'll plan small, manageable steps back into the places that matter to you, with skills to handle anxiety and panic along the way.
03
How therapy can help
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) helps you understand and challenge the fears that keep agoraphobia going.
Graded exposure means gently and gradually facing situations you've been avoiding, always at a pace you agree to.
Try this today
Ground yourself with 5-4-3-2-1
- Name 5 things you can see.
- Name 4 things you can touch.
- Name 3 things you can hear.
- Name 2 things you can smell, and 1 you can taste.
It brings your attention back to the present when panic starts to rise.
Our therapists
Psychologists who can help with agoraphobia
Keith Kulda
Tue & Sat
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Mark Podesta
Saturday
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Glenda May
Mon to Fri
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Getting started
Three steps to your first session
- 1
Book a free 15-min call
Chat with a therapist, ask anything, no obligation.
- 2
Get a Mental Health Treatment Plan
Optional: see your GP for a referral to claim the Medicare rebate.
- 3
Start your sessions online
Secure video sessions from wherever you feel comfortable.
Questions
Agoraphobia FAQs
I find it hard to leave home. Can I still get help?
Yes. All our sessions are online, so you can see your psychologist from home. Many people find that a comfortable place to start.
How much does a session cost?
Sessions are $210. With a GP referral and a Mental Health Treatment Plan, you can claim a Medicare rebate and pay about $108.45 per session.
Do I need a referral?
No. You only need a GP referral and a Mental Health Treatment Plan if you want to claim the Medicare rebate.
Are sessions online?
Yes. All sessions are by secure telehealth, so you can see us from anywhere in Australia.
Need support right now?
Your first step can happen from home
Your first 15-minute call is free. Talk to someone who gets it.
Call us: (02) 6190 9200hello@unboxedpride.com.au
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