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Loneliness support · LGBTQIA+ affirming
Feeling alone? Let's help you feel connected again.
Talk to an LGBTQIA+ affirming psychologist about loneliness and isolation, and find ways to build connection that feel right for you.
- Medicare rebates
- Telehealth Australia-wide
- Free first call
Sound familiar?
Loneliness can feel like
You can feel lonely on your own or surrounded by people. It's about connection, not company.
- Feeling disconnected from others
- No one to talk to about real things
- Feeling left out
- Struggling to make friends
- Feeling misunderstood
- Spending lots of time alone
- Low mood or anxiety
- Not fitting in anywhere
Understanding loneliness
Why loneliness matters
Loneliness is a painful feeling that tells us we need more connection. When it lasts, it can affect your mood, sleep and health.
LGBTQIA+ people can face extra isolation, from distance with family to living outside big cities or not feeling at home in the scene. You're not alone in feeling alone.
How our team can help
A plan that fits you, not a one-size script
01
We understand what's getting in the way
Your psychologist helps you explore what's contributing to your loneliness, from life changes to social anxiety.
02
You build connection your way
Together you'll find small, realistic steps to build relationships and community that genuinely fit you.
03
How therapy can help
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) can help with the worries and beliefs that make reaching out feel hard.
Social confidence skills help you take steps towards connection at a pace you're comfortable with.
Try this today
One connection this week
- Message one person you haven't spoken to in a while.
- Look up one LGBTQIA+ group, class or event near you or online.
- Say yes to one invitation.
- Notice how it felt afterwards.
Connection grows from small, repeated moments.
Our therapists
Psychologists who can help with loneliness
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
Loneliness FAQs
Is loneliness a reason to see a psychologist?
Absolutely. Loneliness affects mental and physical health, and talking it through can help you understand it and build more connection.
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?
QLife: 1800 184 527 for LGBTQIA+ peer support.
Connection starts with one conversation
Your first 15-minute call is free. Talk to someone who gets it.
Call us: (02) 6190 9200hello@unboxedpride.com.auFax: (02) 8365 3202
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Unboxed Pride is built by and for LGBTQIA+ communities and their families, with every psychologist affirming of who you are.
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