Help for depression and anxiety in Queensland

Summary

• Depression and anxiety are common and very treatable. Most people who get help feel better.
• In QLD, a GP Mental Health Treatment Plan unlocks Medicare-rebated sessions.
• Telehealth reaches Brisbane, the Gold Coast, the Sunshine Coast, Townsville, Cairns and regional Queensland, often sooner than a local clinic.

If low mood or worry has stuck around and started affecting your sleep, work or relationships, talking to someone helps. Across Queensland, you can see a registered psychologist by video, from Brisbane, the Gold Coast, the Sunshine Coast, Townsville, Cairns and regional Queensland. That often means a shorter wait than an in-person clinic.

If you need support now in Queensland: call 1300 MH CALL on 1300 642 255, or Beyond Blue 1300 22 4636. In an emergency, call 000.

How therapy helps

A psychologist helps you see the patterns that keep anxiety or low mood going, then gives you tools to shift them. Cognitive behavioural therapy is the most studied approach, and for most people it works just as well by video as in person.

Getting started in QLD

See your GP for a Mental Health Treatment Plan, then book a psychologist. It gives you up to ten rebated sessions a year. Ask about fees before you book. For more, read seeing a psychologist for depression and anxiety.

Frequently asked questions

Can I see a psychologist for anxiety by telehealth in QLD?

Yes. Video sessions are well supported for common presentations, and are Medicare-eligible under a Mental Health Treatment Plan.

How do I get a rebate in QLD?

See your GP for a Mental Health Treatment Plan, then book a registered psychologist. Rebates apply per session.

Where can I get urgent help in Queensland?

Contact 1300 MH CALL on 1300 642 255. In an emergency, call 000.

Is online therapy as good as in person?

For most common presentations, yes. Your psychologist will say if another format suits you better.

Important: This is general information, not a diagnosis or personal medical advice. If you are in crisis, call Lifeline 13 11 14 or 1300 MH CALL on 1300 642 255. In an emergency, call 000.