Finding the psychologist that is right for is a bit like finding the right partner – you have to feel comfortable with them. After all, you’re going to be talking about some personal stuff.
So if the first psychologist you see doesn’t work for you, it doesn’t mean psychology doesn’t work. It just means you didn’t connect. So, like dating, you start again and reach out to another.
And while it may seem tough at the time, it’s a lot better to persevere than live with mental illness.
To make your search a bit easier, here’s some advice from the Australian Psychological Society:
https://psychology.org.au/find-a-psychologist
Rural Health Connect is a great way to get in touch directly with psychologists:
https://portal.ruralhealthconnect.com.au/clientregistration/new
And since it can often be hard to see a psychologist in person, here’s some further advice on Telehealth and how to get a Mental Health Plan from the online magazine, The Conversation:
Finally, Dr Zac Seidler is an expert on Australian men and their mental health. You can learn a hell of a lot by having a look through his website:
Mental Health on Tap 