My Psychologist

Supporting you and your families mental health

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 any 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
*A Mental Health Care Plan through a General Practitioner allows up to 10 sessions per calendar year. Each session will be $60.
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 you seek psychological support?

Top claimable event for IP and TPD

AIA’s top claimable event for income protection and total and permanent disability in 2023 for Priority Protection policies were mental health claims [5]

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Top claimable event for IP and TPD

AIA’s top claimable event for income protection and total and permanent disability in 2023 for Priority Protection policies were mental health claims [5]

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Likelihood of seeking help

30% of people living with a mental health condition were unlikely to seek support from anyone [6]

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Likelihood of seeking help

30% of people living with a mental health condition were unlikely to seek support from anyone [6]

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Is it a serious enough?

24% think their problem isn’t serious enough [6]. However, without the right support this could lead to greater impacts later.

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Is it a serious enough?

24% think their problem isn’t serious enough [6]. However, without the right support this could lead to greater impacts later.

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Who does it affect?

Doesn’t just affect the person. It impacts those around them.

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Who does it affect?

Doesn’t just affect the person. It impacts those around them.

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Support tools

Develop tools to help support mental health

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Support tools

Develop tools to help support mental health

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Overall health

Better mental health can positively impact overall health

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Overall health

Better mental health can positively impact overall health

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We have seen the impacts of poor mental health, and as one of our leading claimable events, we believe in supporting you so you can live healthier, longer, better lives.

How to access My Psychologist

My Psychologist is available to you and your family. To book an appointment with a psychologist they can visit the dedicated Online Psychologists Australia page. Seeing a psychologist is easy.
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  • 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 – AIAGroup
  • Select your preferred date and time and enter your details. Once prompted, they will enter the relevant AIA Access Code to ensure the session is discounted. 

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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.

For further support

Contact your AIA Client Development Manager or the Adviser Support team.
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References

  1. https://www.aihw.gov.au/mental-health/overview/prevalence-and-impact-of-mental-illness
  2. 1 in 3 psychologists are unable to see new clients, but Australians need help more than ever | APS (psychology.org.au).  
  3. https://psychology.org.au/psychology/about-psychology/what-it-costs
  4. 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.
  5. 2023 AIA Australia claims data
  6. 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