Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to the most common questions about therapy on the Talked platform. If you're looking for detailed support, visit our support articles.
You can first find a therapist that is right for you. When you are ready to book simply choose an available time slot and follow the steps to finalise the booking.
Some therapists do offer in-person sessions, you can select your location from the search filters to find a therapist close to you.
Each session is 50 minutes.
Counsellors, psychologists and psychotherapists are all licensed professionals who offer patients mental health support.
Counsellors can help with concerns and difficulties in everyday life, they can guide a patient and help them understand their thought patterns, behaviours, emotions and reasons for why certain behaviours and thoughts can be problematic for the patient.
The terms “counselling” and “psychotherapy” are often used interchangeably, but there is a slight distinction. Counselling generally refers to short-term consultation while psychotherapy typically refers to longer-term treatment. In general, counselling is more concerned with practical or immediate issues and outcomes while psychotherapy is more focused on helping a person understand his/her life in a profound and reflective manner.
Psychologists can help in the same manner as counsellors and psychotherapists, but they are also involved with all matters of mind, which comprises of everyday thought processes and behaviours. Often a psychologist will work with patients in a clinical setting to assist with complex mental health conditions. If you are someone with a formal diagnosis, a psychologist might be a good choice. A psychologist may be a Medicare provider, which will allow you to claim a rebate if you are referred by a GP.
Read our blog post to find out more.
Talked is an Australian therapy platform created by a team in Melbourne who are passionate about mental health. We will match you with a qualified therapist and provide you convenient, affordable and secure access to online therapy.
Telehealth is very similar to in-person therapy, only difference is that it's done via your computer and webcam.
This gives the added benefit of not having to travel to your appointment and you can attend the session from the comfort and privacy of your own home.
Studies have shown that Telehealth is just as beneficial as in-person sessions and is preferred in many cases as it removes barriers. You can read more about the benefits in our guide to therapy.
Talked provides a secure video platform that connects you with your therapist. When you've booked a session you'll receive an email with link to join your video session.
You can connect to your video call using your computer, tablet or mobile phone.
Yes you may be eligible to claim a Medicare rebate, you must have a GP referral and a Mental Health Plan. If you do not have a regular GP, you can visit our bulk-billing GP partner to receive your Mental Health Plan.
After each session we will process your Medicare claim for you, so you don't have to worry about any paper work.
To learn more you can check out our Medicare FAQ page or get started with Medicare.
You can learn about the platform and start the sign up process here.
You can create an account here or sign up when you make a booking.
Accessing online mental health support through Talked is easy. When you are ready to book a paid session, payment for the session is deducted from your account immediately.
When a therapist books a session on your behalf and with your consent, the funds are deducted 48 hours before the booking.
If you cancel your session with more than 48 hours notice you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel your session within 24-48 hours of the scheduled appointment you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel your session within 24 hours of the scheduled appointment or if you do not attend your session you will not be eligible for a refund.
If your telehealth session did not meet expectations and your session was significantly interrupted due to technical issues then please contact us to request a refund.
You will receive a confirmation email with with all the appointment details.
If you've booked an in-person appointment you'll receive the therapists address.
If it's a telehealth appointment then your email will contain a join link. Simply click the join link and you'll be connected to your therapist via your web browser.
Ensure that your webcam and microphone is turned on and that you allow access to it.
Our goal is to ensure everyone can get access to a quality mental health practitioners. If you feel like your therapist did not meet your expectations please contact us to request a refund.
Yes you can, be sure to choose either 'Teenager' or 'Child' when making your appointment. If you are under 16 years old, you must have parental supervision when booking and attending your appointment.
All the therapists on our platform are registered, professionally trained and belong to a peak regulatory body, such as AHPRA, PACFA or ACA.
The prices range from between $60 to $200 depending on the therapist and their expertise. You can find a therapist within your budget by using the search filters.
Yes, all video sessions use our secure video software and are encrypted and solely between you and your therapist. Your video session is not recorded or stored.
If you are experiencing suicidal or homicidal thoughts or if yourself or someone else may be in danger, call 000 for immediate assistance, do not use this site.
If you are in distress and need to talk to someone immediately please look to use one of the following resources for help.
Lifeline Australia - https://www.lifeline.org.au - 13 11 14
Suicide Call Back Service - https://www.suicidecallbackservice.org.au - 1300 659 467
Beyond Blue - https://www.beyondblue.org.au - 1300 22 46 36
If you are looking to develop your psychological resilience and overall mental wellbeing by connecting with a therapist who can teach you techniques and talk through your issues then Talked is the right place for you.
The therapists on Talked can help with issues such as, stress, anxiety, depression, anger management, relationships, family conflict, self-esteem, grief and more.
Talked is not the right solution for you if:
you are in need of emergency assistance
you are in an urgent crisis and require immediate care
you have had suicidal thoughts or thoughts of hurting yourself or others
you have been diagnosed with a severe mental illness
you have been advised to be in psychological supervision or psychiatric care
To get the most out of the Talked platform you must have a good and stable connection to the internet.
Check that your webcam and microphone are turned on and that you have allowed access to them.
If you are unable attend your session due to your webcam or microphone not working, please first take a look at this support article.
If you are still unable to connect to your session then your therapist will call you on the mobile number you gave when booking your appointment.
If you have not heard from them or would like to contact them directly please get in touch with us.
Finding the right therapist can be tough. You need to ensure you have a good rapport and they have the experience and expertise to help you.
Our goal at Talked is to connect you with the right therapist for you.
Instead of automatically assigning you a therapist we have created a platform that allows you to search, filter and chat with therapists before making a booking. You can view their profile, see a photo, watch their video and send them a message to ensure they are a good match.
You may also use our matching tool to be recommended the best therapist for you.
Simply find a therapist and view their profile. You can then click 'Send Message' to ask the therapist a question before placing a booking.
You will need to create an account or log in before sending a message. You'll receive an email once the therapist replies to you.
You may be able to claim back the cost of your therapy through your private health insurance. You must first check your own policy to ensure they cover therapy.
You can use our search filters to find therapists who are providers for your specific health insurer, such as:
And a lot more insurers.
Please visit our contact us page to see the different options.
You can change your session date/time from Your Account.
You can change your session date/time from Your Account.
Yes, all payment information is encrypted and we never store your credit card information.
We use Stripe to process all payments, which is a company that is trusted by millions of businesses and consumers.
Yes, we have a self assessment that you can use to get matched with the best therapist for you.
Accessing affordable online therapy is important to us here at Talked. Especially when finding the right therapist for you is hard. That's why at Talked, you can book unlimited free 15-minute introductory sessions with our 150 psychologists and counsellors.
Don't spend anything until you find and connect with a psychologist or counsellor who truly understands you with our free 15-minute introductory sessions.
You can view all our support articles which will help answer all your questions. If you need to contact us you can do so here.
Easily book a session online with the next available psychologist here.
To help explain how Medicare works take a read of our Medicare FAQ page.
When you are ready, we have made the process super easy, simply follow our guide to book your first session.
Easily book a session online with a medicare social worker here.
To help explain how Medicare works read our Medicare FAQ page.
When you are ready, we have made the process super easy, simply follow our guide to book your first session.
Unfortunately, bulk-billing your session with our psychologists is not currently available. However, we do offer plenty of psychologists with low out-of-pocket costs who you can connect with in 12 hours.
Almost all private health funds include mental health services in their policy extras, so it's important to check your policy to ensure it's included in your coverage. Once you have confirmed your coverage, you can book a counsellor, social worker, psychotherapist, psychologist or clinical psychologist near you as long as they are an approved provider. Read more on claiming therapy on private health.
Talked lets you claim private health insurance from therapists and psychologist from the following insurers:
You can easily see all our Bupa recognised therapists including psychologists near you. We have also have answered all your questions on our Bupa FAQ page.
If you wish to learn more, we have prepared a guide to Bupa claims.
You can easily see all our Medibank recognised therapists including psychologists near you. We have also prepared a helpful guide to Medibank rebates to make the claiming process simple.
You can easily see all our ahm recognised therapists and online psychologists near you. Make sure that if you're with ahm, you use our ahm guide because makes it clear how to maximise your health insurance benefits coverage.
You can easily see all our Police Health recognised therapists and online Police Health psychologists near you that are available for you today. You can also claim your mental health extras from Police Health using our Police Health guide.
You can find all our CUA Health recognised therapists and psychologists near you on the Talked platform. Also by using our guide you can find aa CUA Health approved therapist today.
We have a guide to claiming mental health claims from Doctors Health Fund. Using our guide you can easily find a Doctors Health Fund approved therapist or psychologist near you today.
Finding an online psychologist who offers free 15-minute introductory sessions is easy on Talked. With more than 70+ psychologists available in 12 hours, accessing free online psychology has never been easier.
