Support Resources

At Coby Counselling, your safety and wellbeing is our top priority. While counselling can provide meaningful support, there may be times when additional or immediate help is needed. The resources below are provided in line with Australian Counselling Association (ACA) ethical standards and are available to support you between sessions or in urgent situations.

Immediate Danger

If you or someone else is at immediate risk of harm:

Call Emergency Services: 000
Go to your nearest hospital emergency department

Counselling services are not a crisis or emergency service. If you are unable to keep yourself safe, please seek immediate assistance.

24/7 Crisis and Emotional Support

The following services are free, confidential and available 24 hours every day

Lifeline 13 11 14

Crisis support and suicide prevention for anyone experiencing emotional distress.

Suicide Call Back Service 1300 659 467

Telephone and online counselling for people at risk of suicide, carers, and those bereaved by suicide.

Beyond Blue 1300 22 4636

Support for anxiety, depression, and related mental health concerns.

MensLine Australia 1300 78 99 78

Support for men dealing with relationship difficulties, stress, or emotional distress.

Kids Helpline 1800 55 1800

24/7 counselling for children and young people aged 5–25 years.

13YARN 13 92 76

A culturally safe crisis support line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Ongoing Support

If you are seeking longer-term or specialised support, you may wish to consider:

Speaking with your GP about a Mental Health Treatment Plan
Referral to a clinical psychologist or psychiatrist for assessment or medication support
Local community mental health services
Trusted faith leaders or pastoral carers (where appropriate and desired)

Your counsellor can assist with suggestions that align with your needs and preferences.

During Counselling

If you are experiencing increasing distress, thoughts of self-harm, or changes in your safety between sessions, please raise this with your counsellor as soon as possible.

In accordance with ACA ethical obligations, your counsellor may work collaboratively with you to support safety, including referral to appropriate services when required.

Counselling is confidential within the limits set by Australian law and ACA ethical guidelines. If there is a serious and immediate risk to your safety or the safety of others, your counsellor has a duty of care to take appropriate steps to protect life, which may include contacting emergency services or relevant supports.

If you would like help navigating any of these resources or discussing what support may be most helpful for you, please contact Coby Counselling or raise this in your next session.