Telehealth Psychology Made Easy
Unlock rebates (optional)
A referral letter & mental health treatment plan from your GP are required to access Medicare rebates.
Choose a psychologist
Match with your best fit online psychologist via our unique matching tool or browse our online psychologists' profiles.
Book your session
We have early morning, after-hours, and weekend availability, ensuring there's always a spot for you. Say goodbye to wait times.
Track your progress
Achieve your goals with regular DASS21 assessments and next-step summaries from your psychologist after each telehealth session.
Benefits of My Mirror
- No wait times
- Up to 21h/day access
- Access from anywhere in Australia
- Affordable therapy sessions
Available psychologists who can help manage stress
What are common stress triggers?
While different things lead to stress for different people, there are a few common incidents/situations (known as, stressors) that many people find difficult to manage.
Common stressors include:
- Relationship conflict – tension or breakdowns in romantic, family and friend relationships are common causes of stress. Major events like Christmas, weddings and birthday parties can be particularly triggering.
- Financial problems – losing a main source of income, being unable to make important payments or not being able to live the lifestyle you want due to debt can be major sources of stress.
- Health concerns – managing ongoing health concerns or the diagnosis of a serious illness, either for yourself or your loved ones can be incredibly distressing.
- Work issues – starting or ending a job, feeling unable to manage your workload, or having difficulties with management can all be major stressors, particularly if your work is a large part of your identity.
- Caring for a baby – the responsibility of caring for a newborn, paired with the sleep deprivation and dramatic change to everyday life can be overwhelming for many parents. Persistent feelings of anxiety and sadness may be indicative of postnatal depression.
- Traumatic events – experiencing or witnessing physical and emotional trauma is highly distressing. Persistent feelings of stress, vigilance and/or disruptions to everyday life following the incident may be a sign you are experiencing post-traumatic stress.
When does stress become a problem?
Everyone responds differently to stress. New research suggests there are genetic differences in the way that our bodies express stress hormones, making some people more vulnerable to stress than others. Where one person may thrive in a high-pressure work environment another may feel overwhelmed and inefficient. According to the Yerkes Dodson Law, we each have a ‘comfort zone’ within which we operate effectively under stressful conditions. Levels of stress beyond this comfort zone can lead to negative emotionality, exhaustion, and poor health. While ‘problem stress’ is not a diagnosis, it can be very impactful and plays a major role in the development of clinical disorders such as anxiety and depression. It is therefore important to be aware of what too much stress feels like in our bodies.
Unhealthy or prolonged stress often affects us in the following ways:
- Emotionally: Increasing feelings of anxiety, low mood, exhaustion, tension or anger
- Cognitively: Brain fog, forgetfulness, hypervigilance, circling negative thoughts, hopelessness or apathy.
- Behaviourally: Affected sleep patterns, an increase or decrease in appetite, being accident-prone and an increase in unhelpful coping strategies such as smoking, drinking, or gambling.
What are the health impacts of prolonged stress?
Chronic stress takes a physical toll. Every major system in the body is affected, leading to a range of health concerns. Reproductive issues, high blood pressure, gastrointestinal problems, chronic fatigue, and cardiovascular disease have all been linked to problem stress. Stress has also been found to impact the immune system making you more prone to infection.
Many of the symptoms of prolonged stress are also present in several mental health conditions, particularly generalised anxiety disorder, major depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder. If left untreated, these disorders can severely impact your ability to function and enjoy daily life.
What are some strategies for managing stress?
Developing effective strategies to manage harmful, prolonged stress has benefits on both our physical and emotional wellbeing.
The first step is to become aware of your reactions to stressful events. Consider a stressor you encountered this week. On a scale of 1-5 how stressful did you consider it to be? What were your thoughts and feelings about the event? Did your behaviour change in reaction to it (e.g. did you have trouble sleeping, eat unhealthy food, smoke or drink more than usual?) Were you able to calm yourself down? If so, what was most effective?
Secondly, remember to engage in behaviours that help to manage and reduce stress. These healthy behaviours are also considered protective factors for mental health in general. These include healthy routines, exercise, engaging in activities that recharge you and managing situations or potential conflicts that will lead to further stress. It’s no surprise that these behaviours can be hard to put into practice when you are feeling overwhelmed, so having an idea of the things that help you destress and practicing these habits can help you to put this into practice in the moment more effectively.
Finally, if you need some further support in managing stress, reaching out for help, whether from a friend, family member or accredited psychologist may be the most important action you take.
How can I get help with stress today?
While there are many ways you can manage stress on your own, working with a registered psychologist will ensure you are receiving evidence-based care that is customised to your specific circumstances.
Therapy can help you to better understand your triggers and responses to problem stress and help you learn strategies to more effectively respond across different domains of life. You can book a session with a registered psychologist within 24 hours via our online portal. Select your psychologist based on their bio to find the practitioner best suited to help you.
Frequently Asked Questions
Just like face-to-face psychologists, our Registered Psychologists and Clinical Psychologists are registered with the Psychology Board of Australia (PsyBA), listed with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA), and individually approved by My Mirror.
We ensure all of our Clinical Psychologists and General Psychologists have current registration to practice with the Psychology Board of Australia (PsyBA) and are listed with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). My Mirrors ensure all of our psychologists have the required credentials and qualifications, and have relevant experience in the treatment of adult mental health issues. They also undergo an interview process conducted by a team of us at My Mirror, to ensure they uphold the highest of standards in ethical care and work in line with evidence-based practices to guide your therapy.
My Mirror is an online psychology service available to anyone (within Australia) aged 13 years and over.
If you are aged 16 years or under, by using the My Mirror service you confirm that you have parental, guardian or GP consent.
Note: If you are under 13 years of age and interested in using our service, please contact our admin team on 02 9090 4730 or hello@mymirror.com.au. This will allow us to help you find a psychologist suited to your needs and explain the parental, guardian or GP consent we require before you use our service.
My Mirror supports private fees and Medicare benefits. Please see the full details on our pricing page.
A Mental Health Plan entitles you to Medicare* rebates for psychological treatment by registered psychologists. Under this scheme, individuals diagnosed with a mental health disorder or concerns can access up to 10 individual Medicare-subsidised psychology sessions per calendar year.
*Medicare eligible clients
For private fee sessions that are not eligible for Medicare rebates, there is a price difference between booking your online session with a general psychologist and a clinical psychologist. If you have private insurance you may still be eligible to claim your sessions - please check with your provider.
You may be eligible to use My Mirror telehealth services from just $108.85/session, if:
- you hold a Mental Health Care Plan and GP referral to access medicare rebates
You may be eligible to use our telehealth services for a reduced cost, if**:
- your employer, or relevant organisation, has provided a discount code to apply to our services, or
- your private health insurance covers telehealth psychology services
*For more details on rebates, discount codes and pricing structures please read our Terms of Service.
**For further information about employer discounts and private health insurance please speak to your employer and/or your private health insurance provider.
If you're looking to develop the tools required to build agency and strengthen your psychological resilience, then My Mirror is the right digital psychology service for you. We want to connect you with the right therapist for your needs, so you can take control of your mental wellbeing and become a healthier you with more productive relationships. My Mirror psychologists are all fully equipped with a wide range of expertise, and help treat the full range of Australians with varying levels of psychological distress.
Our psychologists treat specific mental health concerns such as, or associated with: stress, anxiety, depression, prenatal and post natal depression, relationships, parenting related issues, family conflict, addictions, drugs and alcohol, sleep issues, eating disorders, LGBT matters, bullying, trauma, post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), religion, self-esteem, grief and more.
My Mirror will not be able to offer the right solution for you if:
- you are in an urgent crisis or an emergency situation
- you have had suicidal thoughts or thoughts of hurting yourself or others
- you are a minor and under the care of a legal guardian
- you have been diagnosed with a severe mental illness
- you have been advised to be in psychological supervision or psychiatric care
- you were required to undergo therapy or counselling either by a court or by any other authority, or
- you do not have a device that can connect to the internet or you do not have a reliable internet connection.
What clients say about My Mirror
Easy & Low Cost
Tele-tech sessions eliminate travel and wait times, it simplifies the whole process. Booking an online appointment is super easy, and low-cost, which is also really appealing.
Really grateful!
I was able to book in almost immediately and was really grateful to be matched with a psychologist who suited both my situation and personality.
Great help
I live in a regional area with very little resources available for mental health. My Mirror was a great help and were super quick with any questions including how to add my mental health plan. Great work Mirror team