EASA offers an integrated package of psychological and organisational development services to organisations across the Northern Territory. Since 1982, EASA has grown to deliver over 230 Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs) across Northern Australia.
We are an established experienced, trusted, local not-for-profit business, operating in the Northern Territory for over 30Â years. We know and understand the organisations and the people that we work with.
Our corporate customers include Australian Federal, Territory and Local Government Departments and Agencies, Community & Health Services, Aboriginal Corporations, mining and resource companies, media and tourism operations.
EASA employs Psychologists, Counsellors, Social Workers, Mediators, Coaches, Consultants and Trainers.
EASA has over 20 clinicians with a range of qualifications, specialties and areas of interest. These include, but are not limited to general psychologists, social workers and general counsellors.
Our team offer a range of accredited therapies such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Motivational Interviewing, Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), Clinical Hypnotherapy, Play Therapy, Sex Therapy and Neurofeedback Therapy.
EASA offers counselling through 3 different streams, or funding arrangements as detailed below.
Employee Assistance Program. An Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is a work-based intervention program designed to enhance the emotional, mental and general psychological wellbeing of all employees and includes services for immediate family members. The aim is to provide preventive and proactive interventions for the early detection, identification and/or resolution of both work and personal problems that may adversely affect performance and wellbeing.Â
Alcohol and Other Drugs EASA's Alcohol & Other Drugs (AOD) program provides a specialist counselling service for people affected by alcohol and other drugs. The program provides Darwin-based education and counselling for community members affected by issues with alcohol, drugs or gambling. EASA Psychologists and Counsellors delivering the AOD program are professionally registered and accredited, trained and experienced in the field of AOD. Both male and female clinicians are available. The program is flexible and is tailored to meet the needs of the individual, children, couples, families, groups, communities or organisations.
Mental Health Care Plan A mental health care plan is a plan for people with a mental health disorder. If you have mental health issues, your doctor can write out this plan. It identifies what type of health care you need, and spells out what you and your doctor have agreed you are aiming to achieve. It also may refer you to local mental health services. If you have a mental health care plan, you will be entitled to Medicare rebates for approximately 10 counselling sessions per year.
Fees and Payment
Employee Assistance counselling is free if your employer has an arrangement with us.
Alcohol and Other Drugs counselling is free.
Services under a Mental Health Care Plan attract a Medicare Rebate, however there is usually a ‘gap fee’ - please contact us for further details.
Services Offered To: Adults Couples Teens Children
Special Groups: Faith-Based LGBTQ
Payment: Sliding Scale Pro-bono
Online Counseling: Yes
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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.
