General counselling

Online counselling by phone or video

Talk through what’s been weighing on you with a counsellor. Private appointments are available across Australia for support with stress, relationships, grief and major life changes.

Meet the counsellors

Each private appointment is 60 minutes. Fees are in Australian dollars.

Daniel Shaw

Daniel Shaw

Counsellor and social worker with a calm, collaborative approach to relationship difficulties, grief, family responsibilities and work pressure.

$150 AUD for 60 minutes

Dr Philip Armstrong

Dr Philip Armstrong

Experienced counsellor with a practical approach to burnout, relationship challenges, military or FIFO work, and major life changes.

$185 AUD for 60 minutes

Using NDIS funding? Start with an NDIS counselling enquiry.

Questions about private counselling

Who can book general counselling?
Adults can enquire about private counselling with The Brave Mind Project. Sessions are available across Australia by phone or video.
Do I need a GP referral?
You can arrange a private appointment directly. A GP referral or Mental Health Treatment Plan is not required to make an enquiry or book privately.
How much does a session cost?
A 60-minute private session is $150 with Daniel Shaw or $185 with Dr Philip Armstrong. Amounts are in Australian dollars.
Can I use NDIS funding?
Use the NDIS counselling enquiry route. We check whether the support and funding arrangements fit your plan before confirming a session.

Enquiries & Referrals

Start with a simple enquiry

Use this form for contact and scheduling details. We’ll arrange a secure way to share funding or clinical information if it’s needed.

Telehealth only

Private and NDIS counselling appointments are available by phone or video across Australia.

Please do not include your NDIS number, detailed health information, confidential counselling information or urgent safety concerns in this form.