Mental health support in regional and remote WA

The Kimberley, Pilbara, Wheatbelt and Goldfields each have different local services. This guide helps you look for care nearby and decide whether regular video therapy is practical.

Published 23 September 2026 · Check current local service details before using them

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Looking for support in regional and remote Western Australia? There is no single route that suits everyone. This guide separates local public care from private therapy by video so you can choose a useful next step.

Find the WA Country Health Service region that covers you

WA Country Health Service lists its regions, including the Kimberley, Pilbara, Midwest, Goldfields, Wheatbelt, Great Southern and South West. Its facilities and community mental health services vary by area, so start with your actual region rather than a Perth-based list. A local GP, health centre or nursing post can also help you work out where to seek assessment or an appropriate referral.

Do not confuse emergency telehealth with private therapy

WA Country Health Service has a Mental Health Emergency Telehealth Service that supports country doctors and nurses with specialist advice. It is not a private therapy booking line for consumers. If you need urgent help, contact a local health service or emergency services. For planned therapy, ask about the service and practitioner you are considering.

Check the practical fit over long distances

A video session may remove a long trip, but it does not erase differences in time zones, work rosters, privacy or internet coverage. When enquiring, say where in WA you will join from, what time of day is realistic, and whether video is reliable. If you have a local care team, consider how you would keep them informed. The Kind Mind Collective can discuss ongoing adult therapy by secure video when it is clinically suitable; there is no local Kind Mind clinic in WA.

Could secure video therapy work for you?

The Kind Mind Collective provides individual therapy to adults across Australia by secure video. Broady Robertson is an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker (AASW #498629). The practice has no physical clinic in Western Australia and does not provide crisis or diagnostic services. We check whether video is a safe, practical fit before ongoing work. A local GP or service may be the better route if you need in-person assessment or cannot make privacy and connection work.

For eligible people, the Australian Government’s Better Access initiative can provide a Medicare rebate for individual telehealth mental health treatment when the service is clinically appropriate and referral requirements are met. A gap payment applies here. Private sessions are another option, and suitable self-managed or plan-managed NDIS participants can enquire about therapeutic support. Ask about fees and eligibility before booking.

Our online therapy guide explains the setup, and the regional and remote therapy page explains the practice’s approach.

Want to see if video therapy could fit?

Tell us where you would join from, whether you have privacy and a stable connection, and what support you are looking for. We will discuss suitability and the next step.

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More reading: Australia-wide rural and remote support · South Australia guide · therapy when leaving home is hard.

Sources and further reading

Service locations and rules can change. Check current details directly with the linked service. This is general information, not individual clinical advice.

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