Talk to a counsellor

Our free telephone and online counselling service is open 24/7 for everyone in Australia.

No matter who you are, or how you're feeling, reach out to our free counselling services for support – we'll point you in the right direction so you can get the help you need.

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Reasons to talk to our counsellors

You can talk to the Beyond Blue Support Service whenever you need brief telephone or online counselling. We’re here to listen. You might:
  • be having a really bad day
  • feel overwhelmed and not know where to start 
  • have diagnosed anxiety or depression
  • need help to support a partner, family member or friend.
We can also help you find the right mental health services for you if you need extra support.

What happens when you talk or chat

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If you call us, you’ll select an option from a voice menu. Or you can just hold on to the line to talk to a counsellor.
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A counsellor will answer your call or chat. They’ll ask for your first name and a few details. You don’t have to tell the counsellor your name if you don’t want to.
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The counsellor will listen to you and support you. Sometimes that’s all you’ll need. The counsellor can also support you to take the next steps in your mental health journey.
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If you don’t need to talk to a counsellor right now, but you have a question about mental health resources, you can email us. We’ll reply to you within 24 hours.

For information about mental health resources and services use our Email Support Service.

For general enquiries such as fundraising and media contact the Beyond Blue office.

Where can I get ongoing mental health assistance?

If you’re looking for ongoing mental health support, we have other resources to help you.

Our NewAccess mental health coaching program may be right for you if you’re not currently seeing a psychologist or psychiatrist. 

Stressed or overwhelmed about everyday life issues? Mental health coaches give you the tools to support your mental health. This can include everyday issues like work, study, relationships, health or loneliness.

Figuring out who to see to support your mental health can be hard.

We explain what different mental health professionals do and how to find one near you.

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Contact us for other enquiries

Contact Beyond Blue head office

Related information


Still unsure what support is right for you?

Our counsellors can help point you in the right direction.


  • A government agency called the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in HealthCare wrote the Digital Mental Health Standards to help people identify high quality digital mental health services. They worked with people who use digital mental health, mental health experts and industry to make sure that accredited services pay attention to the things that keep services safe.

    An accredited service keeps your information private and they will ask for your feedback to make the service better. They also make sure their services are based on strong evidence.

    A service gets accredited by an approved agency that has been trained to check for safety and quality issues. They check evidence to show the service meets the Digital MentalHealth Standards so you can know that the service keeps people safe. The Commission has more information on the Digital Mental Health Standards and what accreditation means.

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