Guides

Guides & articles

Plain-language guides on therapy, telehealth, Medicare and mental health in Australia. Written to answer the questions people actually ask before booking.

24 June 2026

What is EMDR therapy, and how does it work?

What EMDR is, how it works, the eight phases of treatment, and what it can help with — a psychologist's plain-language guide.

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23 June 2026

Online therapy vs in-person therapy: which is right for you?

How telehealth compares to face-to-face — effectiveness, privacy, convenience, cost and Medicare.

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21 June 2026

When should you see a psychologist for anxiety?

Signs your anxiety may be worth getting help for — and what therapy actually looks like.

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20 June 2026

How does telehealth psychology work?

What online psychology sessions are like in Australia — setup, effectiveness, privacy and Medicare.

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20 June 2026

How to manage anger before it gets the better of you

Spot the early signs of anger and respond differently — a psychologist's practical guide.

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20 June 2026

What happens in your first therapy session?

Nervous about starting? An honest, pressure-free look at what a first session is really like — and how to prepare.

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20 June 2026

How to get a Mental Health Treatment Plan in Australia

A step-by-step guide to getting a plan from your GP and claiming Medicare rebates on psychology sessions.

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19 June 2026

Psychologist vs psychiatrist: what's the difference?

Training, referrals, Medicare rebates and when to see each — a plain-language guide for Australians.

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