University of Southern Queensland Psychology and Counselling Clinics
University of Southern Queensland Psychology and Counselling Clinics
The University of Southern Queensland (USQ) School of Psychology and Counselling is dedicated to developing accredited psychology and human services professionals. The School’s focus is on teaching, research, and engagement which are of the highest standard to ensure that our graduates have relevant knowledge and transferable skills that are useful in addressing complex problems.
We offer professionally accredited programs in psychology (undergraduate, honours, postgraduate) and human services/counselling (undergraduate) as well as drug and alcohol studies (postgraduate).
The School of Psychology and Counselling is a leader in incorporating work-integrated learning and applied research in its undergraduate and post graduate programs through collaboration with a wide range of employers and community organisations.Â
Our staff members are practising professionals and researchers who are experienced and skilled in teaching a wide variety of students, in a range of study modes, anywhere in the world.
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
USQ's Psychology and Counselling Clinics are a community psychological service centre for children, adolescents and adults of all ages, operated by the School of Psychology and Counselling at USQ Toowoomba and USQ Ipswich.
The clinics offer services in therapy, consultation and cognitive assessment for both individuals and groups.
These services are provided by provisionally registered psychologists who are postgraduate students undertaking advanced study in psychology at USQ.
All of our services are provided under the supervision of USQ staff who are Clinical Psychologists, and are approved supervisors under the Psychology Board of Australia. Â
Fees and Payment
There is a small fee for all services at the clinic. Fees are negotiable for tertiary students and concession card holders.
Services Offered To: Adults Couples Teens Children
Payment: Sliding Scale
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.