How online sessions work
- A free 15-minute callWe talk briefly about what’s happening and whether working together feels right.
- Book a timeChoose Zoom or phone, Monday to Friday between 8:30am and 7pm Sydney time, subject to availability.
- Join from a private spaceI send the session details ahead of time, and you join from wherever you feel comfortable.
- The session runs like it would in the roomWe talk, make sense of what’s happening and build practical skills together.
Who online counselling suits
- People in regional areas, interstate or overseas
- Busy professionals and parents fitting sessions around work and family
- People living with chronic pain, illness or limited mobility
- Couples who live apart or work different hours
- Anyone who feels more at ease talking from home
Many people find online sessions as helpful as meeting in the room, and some find it easier to open up from home.
You can also mix online sessions with in-person sessions in Bella Vista, Liverpool or the Inner West.
Getting ready for your session
- A private space where you won’t be overheard
- Headphones, if others are at home
- A stable internet connection, with your phone as a backup
- A glass of water and some tissues
- A few minutes before and after, so you can settle in and wind down
Online couples and family counselling
Couples and families can join from the same room or from separate locations.
Sessions follow the same structure as in person, with time for each person to be heard.
Read about couples counselling and parenting and family support.
Privacy and safety online
Online sessions follow the same confidentiality as sessions in the room.
At the start, we agree on what happens if a call drops, or if you need urgent support during a session.
Read the privacy policy, or see fees, rebates and booking.
Common questions
What do I need for an online session?
A phone, tablet or computer with a camera, a stable internet connection and a private space.
You can join Zoom from the app or a web browser, and I send the details when you book.
Can I have phone sessions instead of video?
Yes.
Phone sessions are available if you’d prefer to talk without video.
Do you see clients overseas?
Yes.
Online sessions are open to clients anywhere in the world, at times that fit within my Sydney hours, Monday to Friday from 8:30am to 7pm.
Can couples do online counselling from 2 different places?
Yes.
Partners can join from the same room or from 2 locations, which suits couples who live apart or work different hours.
Support at any hour
Mind Therapy Room offers booked appointments, so for urgent support please use one of these services.
- Emergency000
- Lifeline, 24 hours, 7 days13 11 14
- Beyond Blue1300 22 4636

