WACPPS can offer telephone and telehealth counselling sessions for women at risk of perinatal mental health issues (Perinatal period is from conception to 4 years old) and their support people for those who live in rural and remote areas.
We provide an initial comprehensive assessment, ensuring that our clients are matched with a therapist and services that best meet their needs. Counselling sessions are with one of our qualified counsellors, mental health social workers and psychologists.
Our services
Supporting women and their families within the perinatal period who live in remote and rural areas (outside the Perth metro area)
Telehealth or telephone sessions available
Qualified counsellors, mental health social workers and psychologists
No Mental health care plan needed
Low to no out of pocket expense per session.
Services include, but are not limited to:
- Adjustment to life changes
Anger management
Anxiety / Depression
Behaviour management
Chronic pain
Court ordered psychological services
Divorce and separation
Domestic/family violence
Fatigue
Grief / Bereavement
Harassment and bullying
Health and medical conditions
Interpersonal issues
LGBTQI+ counselling
Mindfulness
Mood disorders
Motivation
Parenting
Postnatal Depression and Anxiety (PNDA)
Problem-solving
Relationships
Relaxation techniques
Self-esteem and confidence building
Social and emotional development
Stress management
Teenage adjustment
Trauma
Unplanned pregnancy counselling
For more information or to access these services you can either call (08) 6496 0460 or go to their Referral page to complete or download a referral form.
Once you have completed the online referral or emailed the referral form, a member of staff will contact you within 2 business days with a suggested time and date for a telephone appointment/assessment with our Therapeutic Administration Officer.
This allows you to be added to our waitlist and ensures you are allocated to the correct therapist and services to suit your needs.
If you do not receive contact with anyone within this timeframe, please call us on (08) 6496 0460
FEES:
$60 non concession per session
$40 concession per session
Fee reduction available for financial hardship
Please Note- A Mental Health Care Plan is NOT required to access this service