At AIA Australia we understand the importance of timely mental health support, which is why we've partnered with Online Psychologists Australia, to bring you My Psychologist.
With 1 in 5 Australians experiencing mental illness in and year[1] the unprecedented demand for qualified psychological services has surpassed available supply, leaving many Australians without the mental health support they need when they need it.
What is My Psychologist?
My Psychologist is an online psychologist service that caters to all mental health needs. Each session is led by an experienced general or clinical psychologist supporting your clients and their family members who are 13 years or older.
The service provides timely access to a registered psychologist, and with a Mental Health Care Plan, they can access ten sessions at a reduced fee.
Benefits of My Psychologist
Timely
See a psychologist within 7 days
Affordable
With a Mental Health Care Plan, clients can access the service for $60*
Support
Support is extended to family members who are 13 years or older
With the current average wait times to see a psychologist exceeding 3-6 months[2], access to a virtual psychologist ensures your clients can get the help they need sooner]. The Australian Psychological Society National Schedule of Suggested fees for 2024-2025 has the standard rate for 46-60 minute consultation fee of $311[3] and notes that cost is one of the top three barriers to seeking support[4].
With cost being ranked as one of three barriers to seeking help, our partnership provides your clients with an affordable option.
Why should clients seek psychological support?
The industry has seen the impacts of poor mental health, and as one of our leading claimable events, we believe in supporting your clients so they can live healthier, longer, better lives.
How to access My Psychologist
My Psychologist is available to all your AIA clients, and their families. To speak with a psychologist today they can visit the dedicated Online Psychologists Australia page. Seeing a psychologist is easy.
- Your clients can select Book Online and choose from one of the many warm and caring psychologists available.
- Select Book an appointment and then AIA My Psychologist – AIA Access Code Required.
- Enter in their special AIA Access Code – AIARetail
- Select their preferred date and time and enter their details. Once prompted, they will enter the relevant AIA Access Code to ensure the session is discounted.
Supporting Flyers
A part of AIA Embrace
AIA Embrace is our award-winning, holistic wellbeing ecosystem of world-class programs and partnerships designed to support everyday health and wellbeing at every stage of life's journey.
Through programs like My Psychologist, we’re continuing to add further support for clients. These partnerships and programs provide education and access to early treatment to prevent Australians from becoming chronically unwell and empower us to do more than just protect our clients when things go wrong.
References
- https://www.aihw.gov.au/mental-health/overview/prevalence-and-impact-of-mental-illness
- 1 in 3 psychologists are unable to see new clients, but Australians need help more than ever | APS (psychology.org.au).
- https://psychology.org.au/psychology/about-psychology/what-it-costs
- https://psychology.org.au/insights/aps-member-poll-shows-cost-remains-the-biggest-bar#:~:text=This%20is%20consistent%20with%20the,top%20three%20barriers%20to%20care.
- 2023 AIA Australia claims data
- https://www.beyondblue.org.au/about/media/media-releases/new-beyond-blue-data-shows-one-in-three-people-with-a-mental-health-condition-are-without-support