Anxiety, Stress and Worry
Adelaide Child Psychology
185-191 Bains Road, Morphett Vale
Works with people aged 0-18 years. You will need a Mental Health Treatment Plan from a GP to get the Medicare rebate
All psychologist support people with anxiety. Adelaide Child Psychology is dedicated to working with children and adolescents who need support to overcome fears, cope with challenges and develop their skills, so they can reach their full potential
Psychologists are not taking new clients (as of June 2022)
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$200/230 or $80/100 (with medicare rebate)
Arise Allied Health
T: 04 8109 2861, F: 08 8322 6796
4/198-200 Main South Road, Morphett Vale - offers mobile services
Works with people aged 7-65 years. You need Mental Health Treatment Plan and GP referral for Medicare rebate
Group of psychologists providing counselling and psychology therapy for those experiencing anxiety. Using evidence-based interventions to empower individuals to progress towards health and to reach their full potential in living a better life
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A GP referral and MHTP or Chronic disease management plan is needed for the Medicare rebate
$150/$120 (concession card)/$87.54 (medicare rebate)
CAMHS
3/209 Main South Rd, Morphett Vale
Supports people aged 0-16 years. Speak to a GP first before making a referral. Referrals made via referral and triage service CAHMS Connect (1300 222 647)
Free community-based tertiary mental health service provided through the WCHN across South Australia, providing care to those with severe and/or complex mental health needs.
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Free
Centacare Aldinga – counselling
Quinliven and How Roads Aldinga SA 5173
Monday-Tuesday-Friday 9am – 5pm
Support people aged 4 to 17 years. Professional or self referral is accepted
Provides individual or family counselling that caters to all clients. Can be in person or over the phone. Therapeutic clinicians are trained in a range of modalities including Play Therapy, Mindfulness, Sandtray Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy and Groups.
Duration: Short term counselling involves 6-10 sessions but can be longer if approved by the manager.
Wait time – 4-6 weeks
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Student card or concession card is $10 fee however fee can be waived if needed. If you don't have concession card initial appointment is $15 for young people. Again, if needed fees will be waived upon discussion with receptionist/counsellors.
Community Access and Services SA – Primary Mental Health Service
62 Athol Street, Athol Park SA 5012, includes mobile and outreach services
Mon – Fri: 9am – 5pm
Appointment and walk-in
Support people over 13 years with cultural and language support needs, accessed through both professional or self-referral
Provides individual clinical care coordination service for people from culturally diverse communities. CASSA have bilingual and bicultural workers who can speak the following languages besides English: Vietnamese, Dari, Fasi, Kirundi, French, Swahili, Nepali, Dinka, Arabic.
Duration: There is no set time. Each case will be regularly reviewed and determine on the continuity of the service.
Wait time – variable, please call for more details
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Free; preferable with a Mental Health Treatment Plan
Cool Little Kids online
Online resouce
Support people aged 3 - 6 years.
A program providing parents of shy or anxious children knowledge and practical skills to increase their childs knowledge
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$170 (for 12mths access) - $115 for 30min parent info session with psychologist.
Developing Minds
130/150 Hub Dr, Aberfoyle Park
Support people aged 4-17 years.
Various psychologists work with children with anxiety. Developing minds psychologists help kids and teens feel calm, confident, cooperative and cope with challenges
Wait times: 3-9 months/2-3 years for specialised neurodiverse services
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$232.40/$175.90 (parent has a pensioner/health care card)/$102.85 (medicare rebate)/
Emerge (Sonder)
5/50 Esplanade, Christies Beach
Support people aged 16-25 years. GP (MHTP) or community referral (school, family, friends)
A 'step-up' service from headspace that support youth through fortnightly appointments from a team of professionals who will coordinate their care
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Free
Fleurieu Psychology
116-118 Beach Rd, Christies Beach/U8/1 Zwerner Dr, Hallett Cove
Mental Health Treatment Plan and GP referral needed for Medicare rebate
Most psychologists work with people with anxiety. Fleurieu psychology is a psychological practice serving the people of the Fleurieu peninsula and Southern Adelaide.
1 year
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$190 - $61.75/$60.45 (Medicare rebate), Bulk bill for concession card holders
Headspace Onkaparinga
3/50 Esplanade, Christies Beach
Supports people aged 12- 25 years. An online referral can be completed by the individual seeking the service, a family member, friend, or other. GPs and medical professionals should complete a Mental Health Treatment Plan for purposes of referral.
Support young people with mental health, physical health, alcohol and other drug service, and work and study support
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Free
Inspired Psychology
3/176 Main South Road, Morphett Vale
Some psychologists see under 18's.
Wait time varies - they have cancellation wait list. Most psychologists work with people with anxiety.
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Varies. Contact for more info.
Kids Helpline
Online/phone 24/7
Support people aged 5- 25 years.
Kids Helpline is Australia’s only free (even from a mobile), confidential 24/7 online and phone counselling service for young people aged 5 to 25
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Free
Links to Wellbeing - psychological therapies/low-intensity interventions/group programs
4/118 Main South Rd, Morphett Vale/GP Plus Aldinga Beach
Support people aged 16 years and over. A Mental Health Treatment Plan is needed to make a referral - can be made by anyone
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Psychological therapies: provides interventions to those experiencing increased life stressors or signs of not coping, to help develop skills to manage symptoms that impact their wellbeing
Low-intensity interventions: 4-7 low-intensity CBT via phone or in person.
Group programs: Ranging from one-off sessions to six-week programs, our evidence-based group workshops will provide you with practical knowledge and resources to improve your mental health and wellbeing.
Waittime - 6 months (wait times for group programs may be shorter)
Free
Lived Experience Telephone Support Service (LETSS)
Phone/webchat
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Support people aged 16 years and over.
A caring voice over the phone for support with mental health conditions between 5pm-11:30pm, 365 days a year.
Free
Mensline Australia
Phone 24/7 and online video chat
Supports people aged 15 years and over for online chat and people over 18 can use the video chat
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Offers free professional 24/7 telephone counselling support for men with concerns about mental health, anger management, family violence (using and experiencing), addiction, relationship, stress and wellbeing.
Free
Neami
Tel: 08 8714 9040, Fax: 08 8121 7682
4/118 Main South Rd, Morphett Vale
Neami is a not-for-profit organisation providing mental health, homelessness and suicide prevention services.
You need to contact your nearest service to discuss whether you are able to access support and the best way to access support. To use Neami you can make a referral yourself or a family member, carer, mental health professionals or other healthcare providers can make a referral for you.
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Varies - contact for info
Nicky Clark (Accredited mental health social worker)
Aldinga Beach Children's Centre
Support people aged 0 - 12 years.
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Provide support and help create healthy changes for families and individuals.
Bulk Billed Mental Health Treatment Plan for social work
Nunkuwarrin Yunti - counselling
Tel: 08 8392 3500 Fax: 08 8186 1548
17 Beach Road, Christies Beach
Support people over 7 years. GP referral needed - Nunku can assist to get a referral.
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Free and confidential counselling and psychological services fo Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
Free
One 82 Consulting
182 Main South Rd, Morphett Vale
Psychologists see children and adults.
Psychologist Lisa Shanahan sees clients who experience anxiety.
Lisa Shanahan is only clinician taking clients with appointments from early July 2022
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$204.85 or $76.45 with Mental Health Treatment Plan and GP referral
Permission to Parent
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Telehealth
Supports people aged 2-18 years. Referral for Medicare rebate (not needed for NDIS/private)
Child & Adolescent Psychologist (Clinical) specialising in a range of emotional and behaviour issues including, anxiety and stress, fears and phobias and self-esteem/confidence.
A weeks wait time
$190 without medicare rebate/NDIS/bulk billed with medicare and GP referral
Quality Psychological and Counselling Consulting
Tel: 0402 598 580 Fax: 08 8451 1543
4/1 Summerford Rd, Aberfoyle Park
Older adolescents - adults. Ring to discuss whether service is suitable - send Mental Health Treatment Plan to get rebate
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Combining the best of clinical psychology and counselling approaches for individually focused helping
Few weeks wait time
$190/$65.50 (with rebate)
Southern Youth Mental Health Service
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GP Plus Noarlunga
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Supports people aged 16-24 years. Need a referral from Mental Health Triage or GP
Community Mental Health for those with emerging serious mental illness
(government run and funded)
Free
Uniting Communities - Family Mental Health Support Service
8202 5200
38 Beach Road, Christies Beach
For families concerned about a young person under 18.
Provide short-term and long-term counselling one-to-one and family counselling. Their goal is to help children and families to improve mental health, resilience and confidence.
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Free
Uniting Communities - Brain Boost
38 Beach Road, Christies Beach
Support people aged 5-10 years.
6-week programs to support children in stress reduction and positivity (runs once per term)
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Free (pending new funding)
Walk-in after hours mental health clinic
Noarlunga GP Plus Super Clinic Alexander Kelly Dr, Noarlunga
Support people 16 years and over. Walk-in 5pm-10pm Mon-Fri.
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An alternative to the emergency department when experiencing mental distress.
Free
Wonky Line Counselling
Counselling can be done online or they can travel to you
Supports Aboriginal people of all ages. Ring or email to organise an initial session, the initial session is free as a get to know you session.
Wonky Lines provides counselling services to Aboriginal individuals and families.
No wait time
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Varies.
Yarning SafeNStrong
Online/phone
Supports people of all ages.
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National 24/7 counselling support line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Free
13YARN
Phone 24/7
Supports people of all ages.
National crisis support line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples who are feeling overwhelmed or having difficulty coping.
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Free
