Find a Mental Health Professional for First Nations Social & Emotional Wellbeing
Search our directory of verified therapists, psychologists and counsellors specialising in First Nations Social & Emotional Wellbeing across Australia. Filter by location, funding type, telehealth availability and more.
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About First Nations Social & Emotional Wellbeing support
Social and emotional wellbeing (SEWB) is a holistic concept that reflects the interconnected nature of wellbeing for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, encompassing connection to country, culture, family and community, spirituality, and identity alongside mental and physical health. This directory category connects First Nations people with practitioners who understand and work within a SEWB framework, rather than applying a deficit-based or non-Indigenous clinical model. First Nations people in Australia continue to face the cumulative impacts of colonisation, including intergenerational and historical trauma, the ongoing grief of stolen generations, and systemic disadvantage. These are social and political realities, not individual pathologies. Practitioners in this category take a strengths-based, culturally safe approach that centres First Nations perspectives, community, and healing practices alongside or instead of Western clinical frameworks. Services available include Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations (ACCHOs) across Australia, which provide culturally grounded social and emotional wellbeing support. Medicare-funded sessions are available with a GP Mental Health Treatment Plan, and NDIS funding is available for eligible First Nations people. The National Indigenous Critical Response Service and state-based SEWB teams also provide culturally appropriate support.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I find a culturally safe mental health practitioner for First Nations Australians?
- Search Mental Health Directory and filter by the First Nations speciality to find practitioners with experience in culturally safe care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Telehealth options are available for people in regional and remote areas.
- What mental health services are available specifically for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people?
- Beyond Mental Health Directory, services such as the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Access line (1800 858 258) and local Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations (ACCHOs) provide culturally specific support. Mental Health Directory complements these by helping you find private practitioners with relevant experience.
- Does Medicare cover mental health sessions for First Nations Australians?
- Yes. First Nations Australians can access Medicare-rebated psychology sessions through a Mental Health Treatment Plan from a GP. Additional sessions may also be available under the Chronic Disease Management Medicare items. Mental Health Directory shows Medicare-eligible practitioners near you.