A field of harvested hay in rural Australia with large round hay bales, framed by a distant line of trees under a clear sky | Rural Counselling Australia

Mental health services for rural and remote Australians in the agricultural and transport industries.

COUNSELLING | TRAINING | EAP

We know what it’s like, out in the paddock, on the tools, behind the wheel, doing your best to keep it all together. Chat online, by phone, or face-to-face with someone who truly understands.

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Mental health support for rural Australians by rural Australians.

Talking things through with someone with formal training and lived experience can take some of the weight off your shoulders. It’s a private, judgement-free way to say the things you might not want to unload on family or mates. We can help with:

  • Family and relationship strain

  • Intergenerational pressure and conflict

  • Succession planning stress

  • Workload, burnout, sleep problems

  • Financial pressure, debt, rising costs

  • Alcohol and substance use

  • Stress, anxiety and anger

  • Depression and low mood

  • Grief and loss

  • Post disaster support (fire & flood)

It’s maintenance - a grease and oil change for your mind.

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I’m Al, a farmer and counsellor.

Born and raised on a generational family farm. I’ve spent time managing the family farm, in the transport industry, Ag contracting, volunteering in the CFA and at Lifeline as a crisis supporter. I know firsthand what it’s like when the pressure builds and I know how hard it can be to ask for help. Especially in rural Australia where help is hard to access and you’re flat out just trying to keep up.

That’s why I started Rural Counselling Australia. To provide real, private support for rural people, families and businesses in the bush. Delivered from someone who actually understands the work, the lifestyle, and the weight that comes with it.

ABOUT US

Private support that fits your life, wherever you live or work.

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Chat from anywhere:

Over-the-Phone Counselling

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Telehealth Counselling

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In-Person Counselling

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After-Hours Appointments

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Not sure what to expect from Counselling?

We use conversational style sessions where you lead the direction and pace. There is structure when you need it and space when you don’t. No need to know exactly what to say, just bring what’s on your mind.

  • No jargon

  • Non-judgmental

  • Confidential

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