September 8, 2024

Online Counselling for Anxiety and Depression: What to Expect

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Whether you’re in a bustling city like Brisbane, Melbourne or Sydney or located in a more remote or regional part of Australia, online counselling for anxiety and depression is an accessible option. Here’s what you can expect from online counselling sessions with Golden Thread Therapy designed to help you find relief.

The First Online Counselling Session

During your first session, your therapist Ash will ask questions to understand your mental health history, current symptoms, and goals. This process helps Ash tailor treatment specifically to your anxiety or depression. It’s important to make sure you feel safe, supported, and comfortable during your session. You’ll have plenty of chances to ask questions and ensure Ash is a good therapy fit for you.

Online Counselling for Anxiety and Depression Approaches

Ash commonly use these evidence-based approaches in remote therapy:

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Helps you identify and change unhelpful thought patterns that contribute to anxiety or depression. Sounds a little clinical and boring, but CBT has the potential to support you with some amazing outcomes and relief.

Mindfulness-Based Therapy: Teaches you how to manage your feelings by staying present and grounded in the moment, in a way that actually works for you.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy: Increases psychological flexibility to reduce anxiety and depression and improve values-aligned happiness.

Session Format

Online therapy sessions, whether you’re in Brisbane or elsewhere in Queensland, usually last around 60 minutes. You’ll connect with your therapist Ash through a secure video platform, allowing you to seek support from the comfort of your home. For many people, this remote therapy format adds flexibility and reduces the stress of commuting.

Ongoing Support with Online Counselling for Anxiety and Depression

Remote therapy is a powerful tool for ongoing mental health management. If you feel like Ash is a good online therapist match for you, you can continue working with her to track your progress and adjust your treatment plan based on your evolving needs.

Booking Your Online Therapy Session

Ready to book your session with Ash? You can find instant online bookings here.

If you’re still considering which therapist might be a good fit, another great resource for finding online remote counselling and therapy options is Psychology Today.

If you’d like to find out about online therapy costs and fees, you can learn more here. You’ll also find information about private health rebates and concession rates.

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