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Adult Wellbeing

No cost therapeutic counselling program for people with mild to moderate mental health concerns

What do we offer?

  • Flexible appointments

    Appointments last for 50 minutes to an hour. You will see the same clinician each time.

  • Highly trained clinicians

    Clinicians will assess your needs and then use proven techniques to help you manage your symptoms.

  • Safe & friendly environment

    Our centres are warm and inviting. Our friendly Clinicians will provide you safe, confidential and judgement-free treatment.

  • No cost

    Mental health services are free at Sonder

Get a referral

Accessing this service

Am I eligible?

To be eligible for Adult Wellbeing, you must:

  • Be aged 14 years or over;
  • Live in the council areas of Playford, Salisbury, Tea Tree Gully, Port Adelaide Enfield, Charles Sturt, Gawler or Barossa;
  • Have a GP Mental Health Treatment Plan and;
  • Have a mental health concern and would benefit from short-term focused psychological intervention.

Who are the staff?

The Adult Wellbeing staff are highly skilled and experienced Mental Health Clinicians, including Psychologists, Mental Health Accredited Social Workers and Mental Health Nurses.

Our staff will ensure you receive the most appropriate service to meet your needs.

How do I access the service?

To get started with Adult Wellbeing, you’ll need to visit your GP and request a Mental Health Treatment Plan.

To find out how to get a Mental Health Treatment Plan, check out our webpage:

Getting a Mental Health Treatment Plan

Frequently Asked Questions

Hear from our clients

Where you can access this service

Information for GPs

To refer a patient to this service, please complete a Mental Health Treatment Plan and fax to the Central Referral Unit on 1300 580 249. If your patient is located in Gawler/Barossa, you can fax directly to us at Sonder.

Due to program restrictions, Sonder clinicians are not able to provide medicolegal reports or assessments.

Mental Health Treatment Plan

Our recovery-focused approach

We support people living with mental health concerns to improve their wellbeing, live independently and pursue a life with meaning, hope and purpose.

We do this through:

  • Respecting your values, treatment and support preferences.
  • Focusing on and amplifying your strengths.
  • Supporting you to develop and reach personal goals and ambitions.
  • Helping you to develop self-management skills.

Young girl receiving delivering counselling

For Mental Health Emergencies Call 000

If you, or someone you are with, are hurt or need immediate support, please call 000.

Mental Health Emergencies

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This service is supported by funding from the Adelaide and Country SA PHN through the Australian Government’s PHN Program.