A field of harvested hay in rural Australia with large round hay bales, framed by a distant line of trees under a clear sky | Rural Counselling Australia

Down-to-earth mental health services for rural Australians in the agricultural and transport industries.

COUNSELLING | TRAINING | EAP

We know what it’s like, out in the paddock, on the tools, behind the wheel, doing your best to keep it all together. Chat online, by phone, or face-to-face with someone who truly understands.

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About Us

Mental health support for rural Australians by rural Australians.

Talking things through with someone qualified can take some of the weight off your shoulders. It’s a private, judgement-free way to say the things you might not want to unload on family or mates. We can help with:

  • Stress and anxiety

  • Depression, low mood, suicidal thoughts

  • Grief and loss

  • Succession planning

  • Intergenerational pressure and conflict

  • Family and relationship strain

  • Workload, burnout, sleep problems

  • Financial pressure, debt, rising costs

  • Alcohol and substance use

Counselling

It’s maintenance - like a grease and oil change for your mind.

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I’m Al, a farmer and counsellor.

Born and raised on a generational family farm. I’ve spent time in the driving trucks, managing the family farm, contract harvesting and everything in between. All while navigating my own mental health challenges along the way. I know firsthand what it’s like when the pressure builds and I know how hard it can be to ask for help. Especially in a regional Australia where help is hard to access and you’re flat out just trying to keep up.

That’s why I started Rural Counselling Australia. To provide real, private support for rural people, families and businesses in the bush, from someone who actually understands the work, the lifestyle, and the weight that comes with it.

About us

Private support that fits your life, wherever you live or work.

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Chat from anywhere:

Over-the-Phone Counselling

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Telehealth Counselling

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In-Person Counselling

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After-Hours Appointments

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Not sure what to expect from Counselling?

We use conversational style sessions where you lead the direction and pace. There is structure when you need it and space when you don’t. No need to know exactly what to say, just bring what’s on your mind.

  • No jargon

  • Non-judgmental

  • Confidential

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