Promoting Australian Therapists & Mental Health Education
Providing clients with knowledge on diverse evidence-based therapies while simplifying access to both local and national therapists who practice these evidence-based methods.
Central marketplace for connection & support
Broad Range of Diverse Therapies
National Portfolio of health Professionals
How CMH Serves Those Seeking Support
Connecting Mental Health empowers individuals, couples and families through education and the ability to choose a best-practiced therapist at a time that suits you anywhere in Australia. Get the support you deserve.
Personalised Therapy Paths
Explore a diverse array of evidence-based therapy options tailored to your unique journey towards mental wellness. From EMDR to Art Therapy, our platform connects you with specialised therapists ready to support your healing and growth.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
CBT is a short term therapy designed to help identify, challenge, and change maladaptive thought patterns in order to change your responses to difficult situations.
Somatic Therapy
Gestalt Therapy
Gestalt Therapy focuses on the present, helping you understand your emotions and experiences without relying on the past.
Art Therapy
Involves using various creative techniques like drawing, painting, and sculpting to express emotions and explore psychology.
Bridging Gaps in Mental Health Support & Education
Connecting Mental Health was established by therapists observing the hurdles individuals face accessing quality mental health support and the fragmented landscape of mental health education and resources.
Connecting Mental Health is an online platform to introduce and educate people on different counselling approaches. Here, we give you the opportunity to learn specific counselling techniques through summaries, short videos, activities, and counselling approach questionnaires.
We wish you all the best on your mental health journey.
Welcoming You to a Community of Care and Understanding
Upcoming Training & Events
List and discover upcoming training and events for both clients and therapists
Community Forum
Join and connect to our forum, we encourage all to come together to share their therapy experiences
Introducing Annabel Igoe
Accredited Mental Health Social Worker, Psychotherapist and Yoga Teacher
Featured Therapists
Jono Derkenne
Accredited Mental Health Social Worker
Jono (He/Him) is an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker.
Annabel Igoe
Social Worker, Psychotherapist & Yoga
Annabel (She/Her) is an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker (BSW, MSW), Psychotherapist & Yoga Teacher.
Brooke Smith
Registered Psychologist
Brooke is a Psychologist with a background in the not-for-profit mental health and LGBTIQ health sectors.
Carli McIntyre
Occupational Therapist
Carli is a registered Occupational Therapist with 22 years’ experience in community & hospital mental health.
Chauncey Sjostedt
Gestalt Therapist
Chauncey (She/Her) is a dedicated healthcare professional with over ten years of experience
Community Feedback
Discover the heart of our community through the voices of those we’ve had the privilege to support. Each story is a testament to the strength, resilience, and warmth found within our collective journey toward healing and understanding.
The practitioner of the service, Jono is an outstanding person as well as an outstanding professional within the field of mental health service. His approach to therapy is professional and respectful when clients are within his care, as not once in my experience I felt a sense of hostility or alienation for the expression of my vulnerability in my desire to recover as a ‘broken’ individual.
Andrew
Very knowledgeable and caring. Felt instantly at ease and even let me cuddle with his dog.
Rachel
Makes it easy for the self-managed. The website is a simple layout and easy to navigate. The invoices are sequential which makes it easy for me to track and reference! They keep copies of all invoices/receipts for my records. And of course great support workers.
Sandi
Makes it easy for the self-managed. The website is a simple layout and easy to navigate. The invoices are sequential which makes it easy for me to track and reference! They keep copies of all invoices/receipts for my records. And of course great support workers.
Rachel
Makes it easy for the self-managed. The website is a simple layout and easy to navigate. The invoices are sequential which makes it easy for me to track and reference! They keep copies of all invoices/receipts for my records. And of course great support workers.
Michael
Frequently Asked Questions
Explore FAQs on our mental health services and our approach to providing support and connection.
A Mental Health Treatment Plan (previously known as a ‘mental health care plan’) is a plan that a doctor completes with you. It is best to book a long doctors appointment for this, as it takes time for the doctor to discuss and complete the plan with you. There are three doctors that can write a Mental Health Treatment Plan, they are a GP, psychiatrist or a paediatrician. The plan identifies what type of health care you need and spells out what you and your doctor have agreed you are aiming to achieve.
The MHTP provides up to 10 individual sessions in a calendar year. Your referring doctor will assess your progress after the first six sessions. You can also access up to 10 group therapy sessions in a calendar year where such services are available and seen as appropriate by your referring doctor.
The Medicare Safety Net is the dollar amount you need to reach in the gap/out of pocket costs to be eligible for a higher Medicare benefit. This means you’ll get more money back from Medicare for certain Medicare services (GP, counselling, psychiatrist, etc.) once you reach your Medicare Safety Net. Medicare rebates/Safety may change. Please refer here for up-to-date figures.
Concessional and Family Tax Benefit Part A Medicare Safety Net = $770.30
General / Family Medicare Safety Net = $2414.00
The sessional cost will vary from therapist to therapist. The sessional cost and the Medicare rebate will also vary depending on the length of the session. You can review Medicare rebates here. These rebates may change with time. Below are correct as of July 2023.
Accredited Mental Health Social Worker (50+mins session) $81.90
Clinical Psychologist (50+mins session) $136.35
Occupational Therapist (20+mins) $58.00
Psychiatrist (45+mins session) $217.05
Registered Psychologist (50+mins session) $92.90
Find support that suits your budget
Join us and explore a spectrum of mental health services tailored to your budgetary needs. Our sign-up process is simple, designed to connect you with the support you deserve, ensuring affordability and compassion go hand in hand on your journey to wellness.
