About us
Counselling Online is a free and confidential service that provides 24/7 support to people across Australia affected by alcohol or drug use.
Our service
We support people at all stages of help-seeking, whether you are:
- seeking support for the first time
- waiting to access treatment
- receiving treatment but require additional support, particularly after hours
- in recovery and wanting to connect with others
- managing lapse and relapse
- wanting to share your experience and support others, or
- being impacted by or supporting someone with an alcohol or substance problem
Support options
- self-assessments
- online support community
- self-help
- information articles
- chat counselling
- email a question, and
- telephone support.
We are always developing new tools for you to use, so check back in regularly to see what supports are available for you.
Our counsellors
Counselling Online services are provided by counselling staff with professional qualifications and experience in alcohol and drug counselling and treatment.
They are here to help you at any time when you need it. Whether you need a chat to get you through a moment, a longer conversation to work through a greater difficulty or if you have an immediate need, they are here and able to support you.
Our counsellors will listen, reflect and help you with where you are at and what you can do next. If you wish they will connect you to the appropriate supports that will help you take the next steps towards change and recovery.
Further information about the credentials and training of Counselling Online staff is available on request via the feedback form.
Who operates Counselling Online?
Counselling Online is a Turning Point service funded by the Commonwealth Department of Health, Counselling Online assists Australian residents concerned about alcohol and other drugs and has been providing support since 2006.
Next steps
- Chat with us about ways you can make change today.
- Join the discussion in our peer support forum.
- Complete an online self assessment.