How our counselling services work

 

MensLine Australia provides free single session counselling to anyone who calls our service or accessing online counselling – no referral is required. We also offer free multi-session services – you can refer your patient or client to this service.

 

Single session counselling

In a single session, each interaction is treated as a stand-alone counselling session where we work with the caller on the issue that is of greatest concern to them. Our counsellors work with clients to help them recognise their skills and inner resources which can enable them to find a solution themselves.

At the beginning of each single session, clients are assessed as to what their level of risk may be. The outcome of this assessment might mean that additional or alternative support may be required.

These may include:

  • Clients who have a low risk may only need to be supported via one of our single sessions
  • Clients who have a medium / low risk may be referred to MensLine Australia’s multi-session counselling program
  • Clients at immediate risk may be supported by our intervention process.

 

Multi-session counselling

Our multi-session service is a tailored program for clients who may require up to four sessions with the same counsellor. In these structured sessions, counsellors work alongside clients to achieve their goals.

Our counsellors offer clients pathways to face-to-face therapy and the development of internal capacity.

The sessions are focussed as follows:

  • The Intake and Assessment team will contact the client to assess eligibility and then set up an appointment with a counsellor for the first session
  • During the first session, the counsellor will conduct a Risk Assessment, as well as K10 / K5 assessment. The counsellor will prepare a multi-session goal plan based on an assessment of need
  • During the following sessions (2-4), following completion of a risk screen, the counsellor will continue to work with the client to support them in the achievement of their goals
  • In the final session (4), the counsellor will conduct a K10 or K5 assessment, as well as a review of goal attainment outcomes
  • An evaluation and outcomes review (postvention) will occur at two intervals: 6 weeks and 3 months post intervention.

Clients will be offered multi-sessions based on the following eligibility criteria:

  • They are unable to access the services they need locally
  • They have recently experienced a ‘crucible’ moment in their lives (made redundant, death, relationship breakdown)
  • They can benefit from low intensity, short-term general counselling
  • They are referred via the clinical team.

 

You can refer a client to MensLine Australia by completing and submitting a PDF referral form, with as much detail as possible.

 

Click here to refer a client

 

 

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