We are passionate about ensuring all Tasmanians have access to the support they need when they need it. Our services are available across Tasmania.
We are guided by our values in everything we do – in the ways we act and the decisions we make. The respect and care they embody applies equally to the people who use our services and to our staff. We take great pride in the work we do, and this is reflected in the work we do every day.
At Relationships Australia Tasmania, our staff are at the heart of everything we do. From human resources to relationships counselling, our diverse team works hard every day to help make our mission a reality.
We continue to provide high-quality services, with a healthy surplus, in ways that meet our communityÂ’s needs.
Our commitment to building safer and more connected families, workplaces and communities has been recognised by Government such that we have attracted additional programs and the resources to deliver them.
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Services Offered
Relationships Tasmania is a large organisation with a number of counselling and support programs. We donÂ’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
Fees range from free to low cost. Where a fee applies, a sliding scale according to household income is used to determine cost.
Services Offered To: Adults Couples Teens Children
Special Groups: 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.