Counselling and Psychological Care Services
The National Redress Scheme provides for counselling and psychological care services to support people who have experienced child sexual abuse.
Information for counsellors and psychologists who want to register to become an approved counsellor under the National Redress Scheme.
What counselling and psychological support is available under the National Redress Scheme?
You can choose to take part in counselling as a part of the National Redress Scheme and see a psychologist or a counsellor who has expertise in supporting people who have experienced child sexual abuse.
How many sessions will I be able to get?
You will be able to access at least 20 hours of counselling over your lifetime – at no cost to you. Each person’s offer of redress is different, so the amount of sessions available to you may be higher.
Can I choose the psychologist or counsellor?
We can help you to connect to a local counselling service. You can choose to have face to face or telephone counselling. Our staff will work with you to find out what you need and help you to find someone who you feel comfortable with.
If you already have a psychologist or counsellor, we will pay for your sessions as a part of your redress offer. Your psychologist or counsellor must contact us before you start your sessions. We will discuss the payment arrangements with them.
More information
This fact sheet (PDF, 308.9 KB) provides more information about Direct Personal Responses under the National Redress Scheme in Tasmania.
Seeking help?
We encourage anyone affected by, or with concerns about, child sexual abuse or other types of child abuse to access advice and support.
National:
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For domestic, family, and sexual violence counselling and support, contact
1800RESPECT:- Phone: 1800 737 732
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For short-term support if you are feeling overwhelmed or having difficulty coping or staying safe, contact Lifeline:
- Phone: 13 11 14
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For free professional phone and online counselling for anyone affected by suicide living in Australia, contact Suicide Call Back Service:
- Phone: 1300 659 467
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For information and support for anxiety, depression and suicide prevention for everyone in Australia, contact Beyond Blue:
- Phone: 1300 224 636
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For information and support for anyone who is affected by complex trauma, contact
Blue Knot Foundation:- Phone: 1300 657 380
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For counselling and support for Australian men, contact MensLine Australia:
- Phone: 1300 789 978
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For advice for men about family violence, contact Men's Referral Service:
- Phone: 1300 766 491
- Phone: 1800 55 1800
Tasmania:
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For information about child wellbeing and safety, contact
Strong Families, Safe Kids Advice and Referral Line:- Phone: 1800 000 123
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For free and confidential support for people who have been affected by sexual violence, contact the Tasmanian Sexual Assault Support Line (24 hour response state-wide):
- Phone: 1800 697 877
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For information and support for children, young people and adults affected by family violence, contact
Family Violence Counselling and Support Service:- Phone: 1800 608 122
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For free and confidential support for people impacted by crime, contact
Victims of Crime Service:- Phone: 1300 300 238
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For support for relationships and to live positive lives, contact
Relationships Australia Tasmania:- Phone: 1300 364 277