Resources
A carefully chosen set of services, programs and reading. Let It Go Psychology is not a crisis or emergency service, so the support lines below are the right place to turn when you need help now.
If you need support now
Life threatening emergency: call 000 or go to your nearest hospital emergency department.
Lifeline: 13 11 14, or text 0477 13 11 14, 24 hours a day.
Suicide Call Back Service: 1300 659 467, 24 hours a day.
Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636, 24 hours a day.
Medicare Mental Health: 1800 595 212, free advice and connection to local services.
1300 MH CALL, Queensland mental health triage: 1300 642 255.
Healthdirect: 1800 022 222 for health advice from a registered nurse.
For healthcare workers
Nurse and Midwife Support: 1800 667 877, a national 24 hour support service for nurses, midwives and students.
The Essential Network (TEN): free, confidential mental health support designed for health professionals by the Black Dog Institute. blackdoginstitute.org.au/the-essential-network
Drs4Drs: confidential support for doctors and medical students through each state and territory service. drs4drs.com.au
For teachers, educators and other helping professionals
Most employers offer a confidential Employee Assistance Program, and unions and professional associations also provide member support. Your organisation, department or union is the best first point of contact for what is available to you.
Support for particular situations
PANDA, Perinatal Anxiety and Depression Australia: 1300 726 306, for expecting and new parents.
ForWhen: 1300 24 23 22, a national perinatal mental health navigation service.
Carer Gateway: 1800 422 737, support and counselling for people caring for a family member or friend.
1800RESPECT: 1800 737 732, 24 hour support for anyone affected by domestic, family or sexual violence.
MensLine Australia: 1300 78 99 78, 24 hour support for men.
QLife: 1800 184 527, peer support for LGBTIQ+ people, 3 pm to midnight daily.
Blue Knot Foundation: 1300 657 380, support for adults living with the impact of complex trauma.
Griefline: 1300 845 745, support for anyone experiencing grief and loss.
Open Arms: 1800 011 046, 24 hour counselling for veterans and their families.
SANE Australia: 1300 187 263, support for people living with complex mental health issues and those who care for them.
Butterfly Foundation: 1800 33 4673, support for eating disorders and body image concerns.
National Alcohol and Other Drug Hotline: 1800 250 015.
Gambling Help Online: 1800 858 858.
Free online programs
MindSpot: free online assessment and treatment courses for anxiety, depression and chronic conditions. mindspot.org.au
This Way Up: evidence based online programs developed by St Vincent's Hospital and UNSW, free with a clinician's supervision. thiswayup.org.au
Smiling Mind: a free Australian mindfulness app with programs for adults, families and workplaces. smilingmind.com.au
Black Dog Institute: evidence based resources on mood disorders, workplace mental health and self care. blackdoginstitute.org.au
Learning more
Beyond Blue: plain language information on anxiety, depression and where to get help. beyondblue.org.au
Circle of Security International: background on the attachment framework used in the parenting programs offered here. circleofsecurityinternational.com
Triple P Positive Parenting Program: triplep-parenting.net.au
The Gottman Institute: research and reading on what helps couples stay connected. gottman.com
Safe Work Australia: guidance on managing psychosocial hazards at work. safeworkaustralia.gov.au
Reading
A few books that clients often find helpful. They are a companion to therapy rather than a replacement for it.
The Happiness Trap by Russ Harris. A clear introduction to Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.
Self-Compassion by Kristin Neff. For people who are far kinder to others than they are to themselves.
Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle by Emily and Amelia Nagoski. On why caring for others wears us down and what completes the stress response.
Hold Me Tight by Sue Johnson. The foundation of Emotionally Focused Therapy for couples, written for readers rather than clinicians.
Practice documents
The Privacy, Consent and Terms page and the Telehealth Consent page, linked in the footer, set out how information is handled, what to expect from telehealth and the responsibilities on both sides.
These resources are provided for general information. They are not a substitute for individual psychological care, and inclusion here does not imply endorsement of any organisation. Contact details were checked in September 2026 and may change.
