Founded in the 1900s to provide meals to children and women in need, Wesley Mission Queensland now operates as a mission activity of the Albert Street Uniting Church.
We work collaboratively with other Uniting Church congregations, community organisations and government bodies to provide accessible and flexible services to older people, those living with a disability or mental illness, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, refugees and vulnerable children and families.
With more than 2,400 employees and 1,500 volunteers working across approximately 60 services, we are guided by the Wesley Charter, a framework that guides our interactions with the diverse range of people we serve.
Our people work to make a difference in people’s lives by building relationships, showing respect and demonstrating compassion.Â
You May Also Consider (Sponsored)
Quick Start Online Therapy: Tell Us a Little About Yourself and Get Matched With a Therapist Right for You
Take a simple guided quiz and let us know your preferences. Get matched to an online therapist right for you. Convenient and affordable online therapy from your phone, tablet or computer.
Have you been in therapy before?
Services Offered
If you are looking for support with your wellbeing and mental health, we can work alongside you to provide a tailored approach that will help you meet your personal goals and live the life you choose. Our Clinical and non-clinical servicesare driven by an inclusive, recovery oriented framework.Â
Whatever your age or specific concern, we have a mental health program to help. Inclusive, recovery oriented clinical and non-clinical services are offered for children and adults in Brisbane, the Gold Coast and Fraser Coast.
Through our Wesley Kids program we support children up to 12 years of age, and their families, with one-on-one counselling, family therapy, group programs, school workshops and more.Â
Our experienced team of mental health and allied health professionals provides: -One on one counselling and play therapy for children aged 3 - 12 years -Family therapy -Group programs for children and parents -School workshops and small group programs for students and parents.
Wesley also provide allied health services for general mental health concerns.
Our team of allied health professionals provide clinical, evidence-based psychological therapy to those with or at risk of mental health issues, at a range of locations across Brisbane.
Our psychologists, social workers, occupational therapists and other qualified allied health professionals provide a comprehensive suite of recovery-based interventions across the lifespan, including: -Individual assessments of emotional and mental health care needs -Individual client-centred therapy and counselling -Group psycho-education sessions covering topics such as mindfulness and memory strategies -Reports and support letters where indicated -Clinical support to those at risk of suicide, and their family members -Referrals to other appropriate services including psychiatry, where appropriate.  Wesley are also able to assist your GP in finding appropriate mental health care for you, including counselling.
The Brisbane South PHN Mental Health Referral Service is administered by Wesley and provides information and support to GPs who wish to connect their patients with the most appropriate Brisbane South PHN funded mental health service for their unique circumstance. If your GP is not familiar with this service please refer them to our website where they can find further details.
Fees and Payment
Our mental health services are funded in many different ways. While many are provided free of charge, others can be covered through various funding arrangements.
Services Offered To: Adults Couples Teens Children
Payment: Sliding Scale Pro-bono
If You Call, Please Let Us Know How it Went:
Were You Able to Make an Appointment?
One quick last question. Who was seeking counseling today?
Do you know the reason they are not accepting clients?
A community counseling agency is a group therapy practice that offers affordable mental health services. Most are independent non-profit agencies, state agencies, or publicly-funded agencies. A few may restrict who is eligible for services, so it is a good idea to check when you call.
Community counseling agencies are generally more affordable than other therapy providers, but how much more affordable they are will depend on whether you qualify for a discount or sliding scale fee (or if they accept your insurance). Many, but not all, have a policy that they won't turn away anyone due to inability to pay. You should ask about their fees when you first call.
Expect to talk to kind people who want to help you find the care you need. Most community agencies strive to connect you with a live person within 24 hours, if not immediately. If you're asked to hold or leave a message, don't give up; just leave a message and wait. You should hear back pretty quickly.
Most agencies try to set up an initial assessment appointment within a week (some do within 24 hours), though the waitlist to start therapy is usually longer—about a few weeks on average. If you're not eligible or if the agency is not right for you, it's usually still worth it to call or drop in, because staff are knowledgeable about local options and can often refer you to one.