# External, qualified counselling through AccessEAP

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Last updated: 2026-08-13T06:34:29.721Z

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Five Good Friends is committed to our Helpers' wellbeing professionally and personally. 

As an independent contractor with Five Good Friends, you can access qualified external counselling support through AccessEAP.

AccessEAP counselling can assist when personal, family or work issues are impacting on one’s mental health or quality of life. It’s particularly relevant in industries such as aged care. Through professional and experience counselling sessions you can achieve your full potential.

## When should I contact AccessEAP?

Many life challenges and changes are best resolved with assistance from an experienced counsellor. You may want to consider contacting AccessEAP for the following reasons:

*   Improving relationships and communication with others
*   Facing crisis and trauma
*   Grief and loss support

## Strategies for handling conflict 

*   Facing alcohol, drug or gambling additions
*   Handling anxiety and stress effectively
*   Feeling depressed or down
*   Improving work performance
*   Assistance with financial or legal distress
*   Needing support to achieve your goals

## How do I make an AccessEAP appointment?

To book an AccessEAP appointment, you simply need to call 1800 818 728 and the AccessEAP team will arrange for you to speak with an experienced, professional counsellor and/or psychologist face-to-face or over the phone.

They are available 24/7.

You will have three free appointments available to you. Further sessions may be available if AccessEAP makes this recommendation. All counsellors are independent of FGF. It is a confidential service, and FGF will not be notified who accessed the service.

For more information visit their [website](https://www.accesseap.com.au/).