Meridian Wellbeing Services host the ACT’s leading, professional, peer-led counselling service for people living with HIV, people impacted by HIV, 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.
Eligibility criteria for Counselling:
- Live / work / study in the ACT
- 15 years old and above
- LGBTIQA+ people or people questioning/exploring identity, their families-of-choice, carers and allies
- People living with HIV and impacted by HIV
Counselling Fees
The below fees apply to the Counselling services:
| Annual Income | Below $55k | From $55k to $80k | Above $80k |
| Fee per session | $35 - $55 (minimum $35) | $55 - $80 (minimum $55) | $80 - $190 (minimum $80) |
- People living with HIV and people impacted by HIV are eligible for free counselling services.
- People holding a valid Centrelink/Service Australia issued card are eligible for fee concession at the rate of $35 per session.
Please be advised that the fee is not subject to rebate through Medicare.
To make an enquiry, please contact Meridian Wellbeing Services on (02) 6257 0372 or via email at [email protected]
The current waiting time for Counselling Services is at least 4 weeks.
To access the services, please complete one of the following forms.
Segments 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.
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.
- Gender Affirmation HRT Letter / Surgery Letter for people under 18 years of age.
- Dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT)
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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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