Mental Health Resources

A psychologist can help you understand your thoughts, feelings and behaviours, and learn practical strategies to manage your mental health. Psychology may be helpful if you are experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, relationship concerns, or changes in how you are coping day to day. Some people see a psychologist for a short period of time, while others may benefit from longer-term support. St Lukes members can access telehealth psychology appoinements through our partnership with Talked. Learn more here.

Counselling offers a safe space to talk through challenges and receive support with everyday concerns. This may include life changes, stress, grief, relationships, work pressures or general wellbeing. Counselling is often focused on listening, problem-solving and helping you build confidence and coping strategies.

A mental health social worker can support both your emotional wellbeing and the practical things that may be affecting your mental health. This could include family or housing stress, financial pressures, accessing services, caring responsibilities, safety concerns or navigating the health system. Social workers can help connect you with the right supports in your community.

A psychiatrist is a medical doctor who specialises in mental health. They can assess, diagnose and treat more complex mental health conditions, and can prescribe and review medication if needed. A psychiatrist may be involved when someone needs specialist medical advice, medication support, or care for a more severe or ongoing mental health condition.

Group programs bring people together to learn practical skills, share experiences and build confidence in managing their mental health. These programs may focus on areas such as anxiety, depression, mindfulness, coping skills, recovery, lifestyle change or social connection. Some people find group programs helpful because they can feel supported by others going through similar experiences.

Community services can offer local, practical and social support outside of hospital or private appointments. This may include peer support, family and carer support, crisis support, wellbeing activities, community mental health teams, local organisations or support groups. These services can help people stay connected, find the right help and feel supported in their everyday life.

Hospital programs may help when someone needs more intensive or structured mental health support. This can include inpatient care, day programs or specialist treatment programs. Hospital care may be suitable when symptoms are more severe, when someone needs medication stabilisation, or when they would benefit from a higher level of clinical support in a safe environment. Learn more about hospital care.