Inclusive Pathways (Psychology) is funded by the Capital Health Network (CHN) to provide free psychological therapies and social and emotional wellbeing support to LGBTIQA+ people.
Inclusive Pathways provides quality, accessible and culturally safe mental health support for people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with variations in sex characteristics and people exploring or uncertain of their gender identity, expression or sexuality.
Inclusive Pathways uses a dynamic, strengths-based, person-centred and affirming model of care. Our psychologists are experienced in working with LGBTIQA+ communities and ensuring individuals get the right care and support at the right time.
Inclusive Pathways is available to people who are:
- 16 years old and above
- Live/Work/Study in the ACT
- Identify as LGBTIQA+ or questioning/exploring identity
- Have a Mental Health Treatment Plan (less than 12 months old)
Please note that the below is currently out of our scope of practice:
- Couple Counselling – while we do not see couples, we can provide individual support on relationship challenges. Please contact us to discuss your needs.
- Diagnostic assessments.
- Gender Affirmation HRT Letter / Surgery Letter for people under 18 years of age.
- Dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT)
The current waiting time for Inclusive Pathways (Psychology) Services is at least 4 weeks.
To access the service, please complete one of the following forms.
To make an enquiry, please contact Meridian Wellbeing Services on (02) 6257 0372 or via email at [email protected]
Segments of Care
Meridian Wellbeing Services provides counselling and psychology support tailored to your specific needs, focusing on achieving your wellbeing goals. The segment of care model is designed to increase client access and cater to various support needs.
Depending on your goals, you can access between 4 to 8 sessions. The exact number of sessions will be collaboratively determined with your clinician.
Upon completing a segment of care, you can re-engage by submitting another referral, subject to a maximum of 12 sessions per 12-month period.
Wait time between Segments of Care will vary from time to time.
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Meridian Wellbeing Services is not a crisis service. If you, or someone you know is in crisis please call the numbers below: For those under the age of 25, there are also the following services available: |
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