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let’s start with a conversation

15 minute phone call // no-cost

Reaching out for support can feel like a big step – you don’t have to do it perfectly.

If you're curious about working together, you’re welcome to book a free 15-minute intro call. It’s a chance to ask questions, share what’s on your mind, and get a feel for whether Soft Story may be the right fit. No pressure, no expectations.

FYI, we currently run soft story part-time. So if you are in urgent need of support, we’ve provided some contacts. Click here to access them.

What to expect from an intro call

  • You can book your intro call through the website. This is a short, free phone call to see if Soft Story feels like a good fit.

  • This email will include the time of your call and how to make changes if you need to reschedule

  • This will also include a link to be able to make changes to your appointment.

  • Rhiannon will call your phone at the time you booked. You don’t need to call them β€” they’ll contact you.

    They will call you once at the start time, and if you can’t answer, one more time after 5 minutes.

  • You can ask questions and share anything that feels important about what you’re looking for in a therapist.

    Rhiannon will let you know when there is 5 minutes left, and will then need to end the call after 15 minutes. If you still have more questions, you can email Rhiannon.

    • What kind of support you want

    • What’s been hard or confusing

    • What you need to feel safe and understood

    • Any access needs or preferences

  • There are no wrong answers. You’re welcome to write down questions ahead of time if that helps.

  • There’s no pressure to book a session straight away. You can decide when (or if) you’re ready.

    Rhiannon will also let you know on the call or soon afterwards if they think there is another therapist who might be better suited to you.

Urgent support numbers

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13 YARN

13YARN is the first national service of its kind for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people in crisis. We offer a confidential one-on-one over the phone yarning opportunity and support with a trained Lifeline Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Crisis Supporter for mob who are feeling overwhelmed or having difficulty coping.

Free First Nations service // 24 hours a day, 7 days per week

πŸ“ž Call 13 YARN: 13 92 76

πŸ’» Website: via 13YARN.org.au

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QLife

QLife provides anonymous and free LGBTIQ+ peer support and referral for people in Australia wanting to talk about sexuality, identity, gender, bodies, feelings or relationships. Switchboard is the proud Victorian partner of QLife.

Free continent wide LGBTIQ+ service // 3PM - 12AM, 7 days per week

πŸ“ž Call QLife: 1800 184 527

πŸ’» Webchat online: via QLife

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A unique suicide prevention call-back service providing a safe place for people with a lived experience of suicide to connect with others with a similar lived experience for a chat, in a shared space of compassion, understanding and respect. Please note: this is not a β€œcrisis” line.

Free Australia wide LGBTIQ+ service // 3PM - 12AM, 7 days per week

πŸ“ž Call to request a callback within 48 hours: 1800 77 PEER (1800 777 337)

πŸ’» Request a callback online: via Roses In the Ocean

Or visit their website for more information