Stress management · LGBTQIA+ affirming

Stressed out? Let's make things feel more manageable.

Talk to an LGBTQIA+ affirming psychologist about the pressures you're under and build practical ways to manage stress.

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Medicare rebates
Telehealth Australia-wide
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Sound familiar?

Common signs of stress

Some stress is part of life. It's worth getting support when it feels constant or starts affecting your health.

Feeling overwhelmed
Racing or busy thoughts
Trouble sleeping
Irritability
Headaches or muscle tension
Changes in appetite
Difficulty relaxing
Relying on alcohol or other substances

Understanding stress management

Stress and minority stress

Stress is your body's response to pressure. In short bursts it can help you focus, but long-term stress takes a toll on your mind and body.

LGBTQIA+ people often carry extra everyday stress, from deciding whether it's safe to be out to dealing with discrimination. It's called minority stress, and it's real.

How our team can help

A plan that fits you, not a one-size script

We help you see what's really going on

Your psychologist helps you identify your sources of stress and how they're affecting you, so you know where to start.

You build a toolkit that works

You'll learn practical techniques to calm your body, manage your time and energy, and set boundaries that protect you.

How therapy can help

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) helps you change stressful thinking patterns.

Mindfulness and relaxation help calm your nervous system and bring you back to the present.

Try this today

Box breathing

Breathe in for a count of four.
Hold for four.
Breathe out for four.
Hold for four, and repeat a few times.

It's a quick way to calm your body when stress spikes.

Our therapists

Psychologists who can help with stress management

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Sandra Bartlett

she/her · Clinical Psychology Registrar

Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri

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Keith Kulda

he/him · Registered Psychologist

Tue & Sat

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Mark Podesta

he/him · Registered Psychologist

Saturday

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Glenda May

she/her · Registered Psychologist

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

Stress management FAQs

What's the difference between stress and anxiety?

Stress is usually a response to a specific pressure, while anxiety can continue even when the pressure has passed. Your psychologist can help with both.

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.