Help. I need someone to talk to… but there are so many different professionals.

By Zoe Weston If you’ve ever googled “therapist near me” and immediately felt more confused than before, you’re not alone. Reaching out for mental health support takes courage. It can already feel vulnerable to admit that you need someone to talk to. Then you’re suddenly faced with a long list of titles. Psychologist. Psychiatrist. Counsellor. […]
Is The “This Is My Therapy” TikTok Trend Dangerous?

Originally posted in Refinery29, by SANGEETA KOCHAREKAR, read the full article here. Photographed by RAMONA JINGRU WANG. If you haven’t seen the “my therapy” videosflooding Instagram and TikTok, let me describe one to you: a woman strutting down a sidewalk, sunnies on, shaking her head with a mock-apologetic wince. “I can’t today, I have therapy,” reads the […]
Everything You Need to Know About Rough Patch: Affordable Online Counselling Across Australia

If you’ve landed here wondering what Rough Patch is and whether it might be right for you, this is the place to start. We’ll cover what we do, how we’re different from most counselling services, how the fees work, and how to get started. What Is Rough Patch? Rough Patch is an online counselling service […]
When Rough Patch Isn’t the Right Fit: Understanding Our Practice Limitations (And How We Can Still Help)

If you’ve reached out to Rough Patch and been told we’re not able to work with you right now, we want you to know: this isn’t about you being “too much,” too complex, or too unwell. It’s about making sure you get the right support – support that keeps you safe and gives you the […]
Finding an Affordable Queer Therapist

Here are some reasons why finding your affordable queer therapist as a queer client matters.
Financial Anxiety and it’s Effect on Mental Health

We explain how financial anxiety can have a big impact on your mental health and wellbeing and things to do when you’re struggling.
Navigating Therapy as a Neurodivergent Person

Navigating therapy as a neurodivergent person can be hard, but many of your needs can and should be met.
Understanding and Applying for Victims Services NSW: A Support Guide

A support guide for victims services in NSW.
How to Stop Dieting: Goodbye Diet Culture

Diet culture represents a systemic framework that shapes societal attitudes toward bodies, food, and personal worth. This blogpost examines the relationship between diet culture and mental health and how to stop dieting and finally break free from diet culture. Understanding the Roots of Diet Culture Diet culture manifests as a persuasive and insidious system […]
Do I Have Anxiety?

Do I have anxiety? What does it mean? Here we cover the basics on understanding and managing anxiety.