You don't have to explain yourself here.
Therapists who understand because they’ve lived it too.
Deep-specialisation therapy for people — and relationships — where lived experience and advanced training actually match your situation. LGBTQIA+, polyamorous, kink-aware, neurodivergent-affirming: not a footnote, but the work we were founded to do.
Prefer to talk? Call or SMS (+61) 0480 706 922
Serving Melbourne
for 7 years
9 Clinicians
Psychotherapists, Psychologists, Counsellors, and Social Workers
6 days
a week — online & in Carlton
EFT · DBT · EMDR · Schema · ACT
Advanced clinical training across the team
What brings you here?
Therapy is not one-size-fits-all.Neither are we.
Choose the path that sounds like you — each one explains who it's for, what to expect, and which of our therapists work in that space.
Individual therapy
One hour a week that is entirely yours.
Recovery from Trauma
Trauma-informed therapy that moves at your pace.
Relationship therapy
Relationship therapy that doesn't make you explain ENM 101.
Kink-aware & sex therapy
Therapy that doesn't flinch.
Neurodivergent-affirming
Therapy that gets how your brain actually works.
LGBTQIA+ affirming
Affirming care for people who don't want to explain themselves.
Medicine-assisted therapy
Considering a psychedelic retreat overseas? Learn the legal Australian pathway first.
Avoidant attachment
You value independence. Therapy can work with that, not against it.
Anxious attachment
You care deeply. Therapy can help that feel less frightening.
Disorganised attachment
Wanting closeness and fearing it at the same time makes sense. Here's why.
Secure attachment
Secure attachment is a foundation, not a destination. It can always be built.
Getting started
Three steps. No pressure at any of them.
Tell us what you need
Take the 60-second match quiz or send a short enquiry — whichever feels easier.
Talk to a real human
Our practice manager replies within one business day. Free 15-minute fit call before you commit to anything.
Start when you are ready
Online across Australia, or in person at our wheelchair-accessible Carlton office, six days a week.
The people
A team of specialists, one practice.
Fair, transparent fees
Questions, answered
Before you reach out
Everything else — fees, rebates, session formats, what first sessions are like — is one quick message away.
How do I get started?
Send a short enquiry through the website, or call or SMS 0480 706 922. Our practice manager replies within one business day with suggested therapists and available times. You can also book a free 15-minute fit call with a therapist before committing to a full session.
How much does therapy cost?
Counsellor and psychotherapist sessions use an income-based sliding scale: individual sessions range from $176 to $298, and relationship sessions from $215 to $440 depending on your income tier. Clinical psychologist sessions are $265 and mental health social worker sessions are $240, both with Medicare rebates available under a Mental Health Care Plan. NDIS clients are welcome.
Do you offer Medicare rebates?
Yes — with a valid referral and Mental Health Care Plan, Medicare rebates are available for sessions with our clinical psychologist (rebate $145.25) and our accredited mental health social worker (rebate $87.25). Counselling and psychotherapy sessions are private-fee with sliding scale pricing.
Can I do sessions online?
Yes. Most of our sessions are telehealth, available anywhere in Australia. In-person sessions run six days a week at our wheelchair-accessible office at 3 York Place, Carlton.
What if my relationship has more than two people?
We routinely work with polyamorous and multi-partner relationship structures. Sessions for three or more participants run 75 minutes, and our therapists are experienced in non-monogamous dynamics — you will not need to explain the basics.
Is Unison a crisis service?
No. Unison is not an emergency or crisis service. If you are in immediate danger call 000, or contact Lifeline 24/7 on 13 11 14.