Counselling that fits rural life — a quiet, confidential space to talk things through
What can counselling help me 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)
Rural Counselling Australia specialises in supporting Australian’s from rural and remote areas, with a particular focus on the agricultural and transport industries.
Chat from anywhere: the paddock, the shed, the tractor or the truck
Whether you're on the land, on the tools, or on the road, we provide down-to-earth counselling that fits around your lifestyle. Getting support shouldn’t be hard work, so we offer flexible options that fit rural life.
In-Person
Counselling
Available in Mansfield, North East Victoria.
Sit down with someone who gets it.
Over-the-Phone Counselling
Ideal for patchy internet or long drives. No apps, just a phone call when it suits you.
Telehealth Counselling (Video)
Secure, private video consultation sessions for when you prefer to talk face-to-face from anywhere.
After-Hours Appointments
Because your day job doesn’t stop at 5pm, and neither do we.
Needs to be booked in advance.
Couselling Fees
Fees
$170 per session (includes GST).
Appointments are 50 minutes in length.
Payment
Full payment is required on the day of the appointment. Payment can be made securely by debit or credit card.
The session fee includes any relevant surcharges for platform providers (eg. Halaxy telehealth and booking fees).
Cancellation Policy
If you need to cancel or reschedule your appointment, please give us 24 hours notice.
Failure to attend session without notification will potentially result in the full fee being charged.
The help you need, your way, on your terms
Looking for counselling for yourself or someone you care about - a family member, a neighbour or employee - we specialise in providing support for country Australians.
Who we can help
Farmers
Corporate Agriculture
Agricultural Workers
The weather, the bills, the family, it’s all on your shoulders. Even when things look fine from the outside, it can feel like the load never stops growing.
Rural Australians
Remote Australians
When you’re living hours from town, it’s easy to feel cut off. Long days alone, patchy support, and the worry that everyone will know your business.
Truckies
Transport companies
Deadlines, long hours, and missing time at home can take its toll.
What happens in my appointment
Sessions are straightforward, private, and focused on what’s happening now. You’ll leave with clear tools to help you get back to feeling more like yourself.
We use a mix of:
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Mindfulness
Solution-Focused Therapy
