Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)

EAP services are designed to provide a confidential space for employees to seek support.

Your employer does not generally receive details about what you discuss during your psychology appointment. However, the specific privacy arrangements can vary depending on your EAP provider and workplace program.

If you have questions about confidentiality or what information may be shared with your employer, we recommend speaking with your EAP provider before your first appointment.

Some workplace EAP programs also provide support for immediate family members.

Whether this applies to you will depend on your employer's specific EAP arrangement.

Check with your workplace or EAP provider to understand who is eligible to access the service.

EAP can be a helpful way to access initial psychological support, particularly when you're dealing with a specific personal or workplace concern.

If you feel that ongoing psychological support would be helpful after your EAP sessions have been used, there may be other options available.

Depending on your circumstances, you may be able to continue through:

• Private appointments: book directly with a psychologist without a referral
• Private health insurance: claim eligible rebates through your health fund
• Mental Health Care Plans: access Medicare rebates through a referral from your GP
• NDIS: where psychology services are related to your disability and funded within your plan
• WorkCover or Motor Vehicle Insurance: where eligible under an approved claim