Online Therapy Melbourne & Australia Wide
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Quality therapy shouldn't depend on your postcode.
Whether you're in regional Victoria, juggling a demanding schedule, or simply prefer the comfort of your own space, online therapy brings professional support to wherever you are. At True Self Space, we offer online counselling and psychotherapy via secure telehealth - delivering the same warmth, depth, and effectiveness as in-person sessions.
No commute. No waiting rooms. Just meaningful therapeutic work from a space where you feel comfortable.
How Online Counselling Works
Online therapy at True Self Space uses secure, HIPAA-compliant video conferencing. Sessions run for 50 minutes, just like in-person appointments, and follow the same therapeutic process.
Before your first session, you'll receive a link to join our secure video platform. All you need is a private space, a stable internet connection, and a device with a camera and microphone.
During sessions, we work together exactly as we would face-to-face - exploring your emotions, patterns, and inner world using Internal Family Systems, attachment-based approaches, and other therapeutic methods. The screen doesn't diminish the connection; many clients find they open up more easily from their own environment.
Between sessions, you'll have the same continuity of care, with email communication available for scheduling and brief check-ins.
Is Online Therapy as Effective as In-Person?
Yes. Research consistently shows that online therapy is as effective as face-to-face therapy for most mental health concerns, including anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship issues.
What makes therapy effective isn't the physical room - it's the therapeutic relationship, the approach used, and your engagement with the process. All of these translate fully to telehealth counselling.
Many clients actually prefer online sessions because they feel more relaxed at home, can attend from anywhere, and don't lose time to travel. For deeper work like psychotherapy and parts work, online delivery is equally powerful.
Who Online Therapy in Melbourne is For
Telehealth counselling suits a wide range of people and circumstances:
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Busy professionals who struggle to fit appointments around work commitments
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Parents who need flexibility around school runs and family schedules
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Regional and rural Australians with limited local mental health options
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People with mobility issues or chronic health conditions
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Those who feel anxious about visiting a therapy practice in person
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Travellers or FIFO workers who need consistent support regardless of location
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Anyone who simply prefers the comfort and privacy of their own space
If you can have a meaningful conversation over video call, you can do meaningful therapy online.
Online Psychotherapy Across Australia
While our practice is based in Templestowe, Melbourne, our telehealth therapy services are available Australia-wide. Whether you're in Sydney, Brisbane, Perth, regional Victoria, or anywhere else in Australia, you can access the same quality psychotherapy and counselling.
This is particularly valuable if you're seeking a therapist with specific training - like Internal Family Systems (IFS) - that may not be available locally. Online therapy removes geographic barriers to finding the right therapeutic fit.
What Our Telehealth Counselling Can Help With
Our online therapist in Melbourne works with adults and adolescents experiencing:
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Anxiety, stress, and overwhelm
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Depression and low mood
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Relationship patterns and attachment difficulties
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People-pleasing, perfectionism, and self-criticism
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Trauma and its ongoing effects
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Life transitions and identity questions
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Low self-esteem and disconnection from self
The same compassionate, depth-oriented approach we offer in-person is fully available through telehealth sessions.
Privacy and Security in Online Sessions
Confidentiality is fundamental to therapy, and we take it seriously in the online space. Our telehealth platform uses end-to-end encryption to protect your sessions. No recordings are made, and your information is handled according to strict privacy standards.
For your part, we recommend finding a private space where you won't be overheard or interrupted. Some clients use their bedroom, home office, or even their parked car - whatever gives you the privacy you need to speak freely.
Online vs In-Person:
Which Should You Choose?
Both options offer the same quality of therapeutic care. The choice comes down to your circumstances and preferences:
Choose online therapy if:
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You value flexibility and convenience
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You're not located near our Templestowe practice
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You feel more comfortable in your own environment
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Your schedule makes regular in-person appointments difficult
Choose in-person therapy if:
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You prefer face-to-face connection
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You want a dedicated space away from home for your therapeutic work
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You're located in Melbourne's north-east (Templestowe, Doncaster, Bulleen, Warrandyte)
Not sure? You can always start with one format and switch to the other as your needs change.
Book Online Counselling Today
Getting started with online therapy is simple. We offer a free 15-minute consultation via video call so you can ask questions, share what you're looking for, and see whether we're the right fit - all before committing to a full session.
Wherever you are in Australia, support is available. You don't have to navigate life's challenges alone.
Book your free consultation and take the first step toward feeling seen, heard, and understood.