Relationships Australia Canberra & Region is a member of the Relationships Australia federation of eight state and territory organisations.Â
We are an independent, not-for-profit organisation dedicated to supporting people and their families to live their lives fully, in healthy relationship.Â
Our services are available throughout the ACT, in the NSW Riverina, the far south coast of NSW and surrounding regions.
We believe that positive and healthy relationships in our home, work and social lives are essential for our wellbeing. Our journey through life is not always straightforward, and there are times when our relationships become tough and erode our mental and physical health. Our services support people at times of vulnerability at any point in their lives.
Our services are available to all who need our support, regardless of income, age, religious affiliation, sexual orientation, gender, cultural background. Everyone is welcome.
Services Offered
Relationships Australia Canberra & Region is a large organisation with a number of counselling and support programs. We don’t just provide relationship counselling, so make sure to look at the available services on our website to see how we can help.
People use counselling to receive one-on-one support for a range of issues and to help find solutions to their own challenges.
Counselling can offer an opportunity for you to explore and possibly change, various aspects of your life in a non-judgmental environment.
Counselling can help you to: -Address specific issues in life -Improve self-confidence -Manage anxiety -Expand communication -Deal with differences and conflict -Cope with separation and losses -Overcome trauma and life challenges -Repair or strengthen your relationships -Prepare for new relationships.
Our specialist counsellors are friendly, non-judgmental and supportive. We are specially trained to respond to a wide variety of issues often not dealt with by other counselling organisations - please see our website for further details.
Fees and Payment
Some of our programs are free. Where there is a cost, our fees are affordable and vary according to your income.
Services Offered To: Adults Couples Teens Children
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.
