Mental Health & Wellbeing Resources

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At Signs of Abundance Counselling, Hypnosis & Healing, I believe that support comes in many forms. Whether you are seeking immediate assistance, reliable mental health information, or additional wellbeing resources, the organisations below provide valuable services throughout Australia.

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These organisations are independent of Signs of Abundance and are recommended because they offer trusted information, crisis support and mental health resources.

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Crisis Support

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Lifeline Australia

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If you are experiencing a personal crisis or emotional distress and need immediate support, Lifeline provides confidential telephone and online crisis support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

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Phone: 13 11 14

🕒 Hours: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week (24/7)

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Website:

https://www.lifeline.org.au

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000 (Emergency)

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If you or someone else is in immediate danger, or there is a medical emergency, call:

000

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Suicide Call Back Service

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Provides free professional telephone and online counselling for people affected by suicide.

Phone:

1300 659 467

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Website:

https://www.suicidecallbackservice.org.au

🕒 Hours: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week (24/7)

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Mental Health Support Information

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Beyond Blue

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Provides evidence-based information and support for anxiety, depression and wellbeing.

Website:

https://www.beyondblue.org.au

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Or call 1300 22 HOPE

🕒  Hours: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

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Head to Health

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Government mental health information, online programs and local services.

Website:

https://www.headtohealth.gov.au

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Phone: 1800 595 212

Hours:

 

Monday to Friday

🕒  8:30 am – 5:00 pm (local time)

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Healthdirect Australia

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Trusted Australian health information and guidance.

Website:

https://www.healthdirect.gov.au

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1800 022 222
🕒 Hours: 24/7 (every day of the year)

Support Services

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Grief Australia

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Support and information for people experiencing grief and bereavement.

Website:

https://grief.org.au

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Relationships Australia

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Relationship counselling, family support and education services.

Website:

https://www.relationships.org.au

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​🕒 Hours: Vary depending on your local branch. Most services operate during standard business hours (Monday–Friday).

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☎️ Relationships Australia Queensland (RAQ) Client Contact Centre:

1300 364 277

This number connects you with the appropriate Queensland service/location.

For Cairns specifically, the local office is:

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Relationships Australia Cairns

Address: 125 Grafton Street, Cairns QLD 4870
Local phone: (07) 4041 6063
Main booking/client enquiries: 1300 364 277

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Carer Gateway

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Support services for carers across Australia.

Website:

https://www.carergateway.gov.au

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☎️ Phone number: 1800 422 737
​🕒 Opening hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm (Australia-wide)

When calling:

• Select Option 1 to speak with your local Carer Gateway service provider.

• They connect carers with the appropriate regional provider rather than requiring carers to find their local office themselves.

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Domestic & Family Violence

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☎️ 1800RESPECT

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National counselling and support service for anyone impacted by domestic, family or sexual violence.

​​🕒 Opening hours: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week (24/7)

Website:

https://www.1800respect.org.au

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Youth Support

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Kids Helpline

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Free confidential counselling for young people aged 5–25 years.

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Phone:

☎️ 1800 55 1800

​🕒 Opening hours: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week (24/7) — including weekends and public holidays.

Website:

https://kidshelpline.com.au

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Men's Support

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MensLine Australia

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Telephone and online support for men experiencing relationship, family or mental health concerns.

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Phone:

☎️ 1300 789 978

​🕒Opening hours: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week (24/7) — including weekends and public holidays.

Website:

https://mensline.org.au

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Veteran Support

Open Arms – Veterans & Families Counselling

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Confidential counselling and mental health support for current and former Australian Defence Force personnel and their families.

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Website:

https://www.openarms.gov.au

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☎️ Phone: 1800 011 046
 

​​🕒 Opening Hours: 24/7 (every day, all day)

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Finding the Right Support

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If you are unsure whether counselling, hypnotherapy or another support service may be the right next step, you are welcome to contact Tara J Clarke at Signs of Abundance Counselling, Hypnosis & Healing to discuss your circumstances and explore the most appropriate pathway for your individual needs.

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At Signs of Abundance Counselling, Hypnosis & Healing, your first 30-minute counselling induction session is complimentary. This initial session provides an opportunity for you to share what has brought you to counselling, ask any questions, and explore whether Tara’s counselling approach feels like the right fit for your needs.

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Book your first counselling session online:

 

Book your free online counselling session (30 minutes) here

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Book your first in-person counselling session in Cairns Beaches here

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Signs of Abundance Counselling, Hypnosis & Healing provides appointment-based services only, subject to availability. Sessions are offered during available appointment times and are not an emergency or crisis response service. While every effort is made to provide appropriate support and guidance, we are not a crisis centre and cannot guarantee immediate or urgent appointments.

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If you require urgent assistance, immediate emotional support, or you feel you may be at risk of harming yourself or someone else, please seek immediate help through an appropriate crisis or emergency service.

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Important Information

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The information provided on this page is intended as a general community resource and is not a substitute for emergency care, medical advice, psychiatric support, or crisis intervention.

If you are experiencing an immediate safety concern, are in danger, or believe you may act on thoughts of harming yourself or another person:

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• Call 000 immediately for emergency assistance, or attend your nearest hospital emergency department.

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• Contact Lifeline Australia on 13 11 14 (available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week) for immediate crisis support and someone to talk to.

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For non-urgent counselling enquiries, you are welcome to contact Signs of Abundance Counselling, Hypnosis & Healing to discuss available appointment options. Contact details are below:

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Learn more about Tara's counselling services here

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Learn more about Tara's counselling services in Cairns Northern Beaches in-person here

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Learn more about ‘what is counselling’ here

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To learn more about counselling with Tara J Clarke at Signs of Abundance, the link is here.

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To learn more about in-person counselling in Cairns Northern Beaches with Tara J Clarke, the link is here.

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Learn more about the different approaches to counselling at Signs of Abundance here

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Learn more about the effective counselling approaches for anxiety that Tara J Clarke may use in her integrative approach here

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To book your first counselling session in-person in Cairns, the link is here.

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To book your first counselling session to have online via Microsoft Teams, the link is here

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See reviews of Tara J Clarke at Signs of Abundance Counselling, Hypnosis and Healing here

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