Meridian Wellbeing Services host the ACT’s leading, professional, peer-led counselling service for people living with HIV, people impacted by HIV, sex workers, LGBTIQA+ people, their families-of-choice, carers and allies. Our qualified team provides confidential counselling for people who are seeking support to improve their mental health and wellbeing.
Meridian Wellbeing Services is committed to providing a safe, inclusive and non-judgemental therapeutic environment that values the unique lived experiences of anyone seeking counselling with our team.
Service Eligibility Criteria
- Aged 15 years or older
- Currently living, working, or studying in the ACT
- LGBTIQA+ people or people questioning/exploring identity and/or sexuality, their families-of-choice, carers and allies; or
- People living with HIV and impacted by HIV; or
- Sex workers
This free service is available to individuals who meet the eligibility criteria and does not require a Medicare card.
Scope of Practice
Please note that the below is currently out of our scope of practice:
- Couple Counselling – while we do not see couples, we can provide individual support on relationship challenges. Please contact us to discuss your needs
- Diagnostic assessments
- Diagnosis of gender dysphoria in adolescence (under 18 years) for the purpose of commencing puberty suppression or gender-affirming hormone treatment (HRT)
- Dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT)
Segment of Care
Meridian Wellbeing Services provides counselling and psychology support tailored to your specific needs, focusing on achieving your wellbeing goals. The segment of care model is designed to increase client access and cater to various support needs.
Depending on your goals, you can access between 4 to 8 sessions. The exact number of sessions will be collaboratively determined with your clinician.
Upon completing a segment of care, you can re-engage by submitting another referral, subject to a maximum of 12 sessions per 12-month period.
Wait time between Segments of Care will vary from time to time.
Our Psychology & Counselling Services are currently at capacity, and the waitlist is closed for the remainder of the year due to high demand. We expect to reopen referrals in early 2026 and sincerely apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
For individuals living with HIV or impacted by HIV, our service remains open. Please contact us on (02) 6257 0372 or email [email protected] for support.
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Meridian Wellbeing Services is not a crisis service. If you, or someone you know is in crisis please call the numbers below: For those under the age of 25, there are also the following services available: |
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