PSYCHOLOGY FOR VETERANS
Veterans may seek psychological support for many different reasons, including stress, anxiety, low mood, sleep difficulties, chronic pain, grief, relationship concerns, adjustment to civilian life, or experiences connected with military service.
Psychological support is tailored to the individual, their current concerns, strengths, experiences and goals.
Military service can involve experiences, responsibilities, relationships and transitions that differ from many civilian settings. For some veterans, these experiences remain important strengths and sources of identity. For others, particular aspects of service, transition, health or life after service may contribute to psychological strain.
Psychological therapy can provide a confidential space to understand current concerns. Treatment is based on individual assessment and formulation.
Veterans may seek psychological support for concerns such as:
These concerns can occur with or without a formal mental health diagnosis.
Psychological therapy for veterans is individualised to understand the specific patterns affecting their wellbeing, relationships and functioning.
Therapy may help identify patterns of worry, avoidance, withdrawal, self-criticism or low motivation and develop practical ways of responding.
Support may focus on adapting to changes in role, reconnecting with personal values and building a meaningful life alongside difficult thoughts or feelings.
Therapy can provide space to work through grief, relationship strain, family changes, loneliness or difficulties reconnecting after periods of separation or transition.
Psychological strategies may support adjustment to chronic pain, injury, health changes, fatigue and sleep difficulties alongside appropriate medical care.
Where distress is connected to difficult or traumatic experiences, therapy can be adapted to the person’s readiness, goals and preferences. Trauma-focused treatment is used when clinically appropriate.
These topic hubs provide more detailed information about specific concerns. They remain the primary pages for condition-specific services and educational resources.
Explore psychology services and educational resources for anxiety, panic, OCD, social anxiety and related concerns.
Explore support and educational information relating to depression, bipolar disorder, mood changes and emotional wellbeing.
Explore trauma, PTSD, complex PTSD and trauma-informed psychological support.
Explore psychology services and educational resources for insomnia, sleep difficulties and healthy sleep.
Explore support and educational resources relating to grief, loss, life transitions and adjustment.
Depending on your concerns and goals, therapy may help you work towards:
Psychology appointments are available in person at Varsity Lakes on the Gold Coast or via secure telehealth anywhere in Australia.
If you are seeking psychology under Department of Veterans’ Affairs funding arrangements, the separate DVA Psychology page explains Veteran Card coverage, referrals, treatment cycles, fees and how to arrange a DVA-funded appointment.
This page focuses on psychological support for veterans as a population. The DVA Psychology page focuses specifically on funding, referral and access arrangements.
These links provide further information about therapy approaches, DVA-funded psychology and current appointment availability.
Read about Veteran Card coverage, referrals, treatment cycles, fees and arranging DVA-funded psychology.
Explore evidence-based psychological approaches used in clinical practice.
View current availability, appointment types and funding information.
Common questions about psychology for veterans.
No. Veterans may seek support for anxiety, mood, sleep, pain, relationships, grief, adjustment, stress or many other concerns. Therapy is based on the individual’s needs rather than an assumption that military service has caused PTSD.
Yes. Therapy may help with changes in identity, routine, relationships, employment, purpose and expectations during or after transition from military service.
Yes. Veterans can seek psychological support for concerns from any area of life. Therapy does not need to focus on military experiences unless they are relevant to your current needs and goals.
The separate DVA Psychology page explains Veteran Card coverage, referrals, treatment cycles, fees and how to arrange a DVA-funded psychology appointment.
Yes. Therapy is available in person at Varsity Lakes on the Gold Coast or via secure telehealth anywhere in Australia.
Psychology appointments for veterans are available in person at Varsity Lakes on the Gold Coast and via secure telehealth across Australia.
For current availability, appointment types and funding information, visit the Appointment Availability page, or book online when you are ready.
This practice is not a crisis service.
If you require immediate assistance, call 000. For crisis support, contact Lifeline on 13 11 14.
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