Hope Prevails Blogs

There’s a common misconception that you need a GP referral or a mental health plan to start therapy. While that’s true for Medicare-funded services, private therapy works differently — and far more flexibly.

Family estrangement is often painful and isolating. Whether it was your choice or not, distancing from family can trigger complex emotions, including guilt, grief, anger, and shame.

Seeing your GP for mental health? Here’s how to start the conversation and what support is available.

Even exciting life changes can feel overwhelming. Therapy helps you navigate transitions with clarity and support.

With so many therapy options—CBT, Person-Centred, IPT, Psychodynamic—it’s normal to feel overwhelmed. But you don’t need to have it all figured out. Therapy isn’t one-size-fits-all.