Health professionals who bulk bill...

[Jay86]

Ok so ive been in a bad space for a while. Ive been self medicating with benzos and booze but i really would like to speak with a professional. Trouble is my gp gives me referrals for professionals who charge $80 per session. I dont have private health and im supposed to be saving for a wedding....if i actually get there. Can anyone give me any advice. Located Perth

[geoff]

Hello Jay86, please let me welcome you to the site.

Self medicating with alcohol is something that's so alluring and very powerful, I've been down that track, unfortunately, but a long time ago.

To help you out with counsellors, psych's who bulk bill there are a number of places to contact:

-google 'free counselling Perth'

-The Talk Shop on 1300 224 665 may help you over the phone

-google 'centrecare perth'

-Healthdirect on 1800 022 222

-Headspace in Perth ( if you're up to 25 years old ) again they will direct you to which State you're in

-google 'home psychologists free in perth'

Lifeline provide a service 13 11 14

-google 'drug and alcohol counselling at the hospital in Perth'

These are just some programs/services/sites who will help you and I'm sure others will provide other sites to help you.

Let us know how you get on.

Geoff.

[Peppermintbach]

Hi Jay,

You have clearly been struggling for some time. I can definitely relate to using alcohol as I turn to it to cope too...

I feel Geoff has left an excellent reply with many helpful suggestions and numbers. There is little that I can add except maybe check out the “Find a professional” link on the BeyondBlue website. I haven’t used it personally but you might like to see if that helps you.

I hope we hear from you again if you feel like talking, venting or asking questions. No pressure of course but please know the option is always here to reach out...

Kind and caring thoughts,

Pepper