Immediate access to expert mental health support after workplace injury or stress, fully funded through WorkCover.
Supporting your mental health, every step of the way.
Eligibility Criteria for WorkCover Funded Psychological Support
To qualify, your mental health condition must be clearly linked to your workplace — either caused by it or made worse. You’ll need a medical diagnosis and proof that it impacts your ability to work.
Our Psychologists are accredited by AHPRA and have extensive experience in treating conditions such as anxiety, depression, and PTSD related to workplace incidents. (Read more...)
Our team delivers personalised care and effective treatments to support your recovery and well-being.
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It’s therapy provided by registered Psychologists to help with work-related injuries—physical or psychological—covered by WorkSafe or WorkCover.
WorkCover covers a range of mental health conditions that are directly related to work, including stress, anxiety, depression, and PTSD. These conditions must be documented by a qualified healthcare professional and linked to a work-related incident or environment.
WorkCover refers to the workers’ compensation insurance system in place across various states in Australia, including Victoria, where it is managed by WorkSafe Victoria. The terms WorkCover and WorkSafe are often used interchangeably in Victoria to refer to the same system, although WorkCover more specifically refers to the insurance aspect, which provides compensation and rehabilitation for workers injured or ill because of their work.
The approval process can vary depending on the complexity of your case and the completeness of your documentation.
The frequency of your psychological support sessions will depend on your individual treatment plan and the recommendations of your psychologist. WorkCover typically covers the necessary number of sessions required for your recovery as prescribed by your healthcare provider.
Absolutely. All sessions are private and follow strict confidentiality standards.
Ready to start your recovery with expert WorkCover counselling in Melbourne?
All our Psychologists are registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA), ensuring the highest standards of clinical practice. They are also accredited as WorkSafe providers, specialising in addressing psychological impacts of workplace-related issues.