Crisis Support & Counselling – Converge International
Crisis Support & Counselling – Converge International
Crisis support and counselling is available to members in need.
Converge International provides one of two independently-run counselling services funded by the Victorian Bar, available for the benefit of our members and their families. Call 1300 687 327 for immediate crisis help or to make an appointment.
The Health and Wellbeing Committee recommend that barristers who are in any way concerned about their psychological wellbeing should seek professional help.
Members and their immediate families can select one of the counselling service providers for up to five sessions of crisis support and counselling services.
Trained consultants are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to deal with any crisis situation.
Converge International has over 60 years’ experience in Australia. Their services are delivered by qualified and experienced psychologists, social workers, and counsellors.
- Counselling to our members and their immediate families
- Manager Assist, Career Assist, Conflict Assist, Money Assist, Nutrition & Lifestyle Assist
- Crisis Counselling (Emergency Telephone Counselling)
Converge can be reached at 1300 687 327. Converge will assess the urgency and book appointments or refer to the appropriate Converge area. Urgent phone appointments are available within 20 minutes.
Converge also offers specialist helplines, details of which can be found here.