Free psychological support for adults with everyday stress, worry and low mood.
When stress, worry, or low mood build up, everything gets harder, like sleeping, focusing, and feeling close to the people you love.
And when support costs too much, only comes in English, or doesn’t understand your family, your faith, or your culture, it’s easy to keep putting it off.
So the thoughts that make the heart heavy stay heavy. You carry them by yourself, for months, sometimes years.
You can get help that fits, in your language, at no cost.
Side-by-Side is for the worries that build up before they become bigger.
It’s early, everyday support. A first step toward feeling calmer and staying well.
Feeling low, anxious, overwhelmed, or not yourself. That’s what this program is for.
If you need more than that, you won’t be turned away without a next step. Your psychologist will help you find the right service. Either way, you’ll leave with somewhere to go.
You shouldn’t have to explain yourself twice, or hide part of who you are to get help. We understand how tiring it is to look for support that fits: the language, the cost, the worry about being judged. We know reaching out can feel like a big step.
Side-by-Side is a free, short mental health program for people from multicultural communities across South Western Sydney. It gives you:
Since 2012, ProActive Psychology has supported multicultural communities across South Western Sydney. Side-by-Side is delivered by our qualified, registered mental health professionals, people who speak your language and understand your culture, because they share it.
We won’t try to change who you are. We’ll help you find a balanced perspective and keep your mind and body calm, in a way that respects your life.
Our psychologists speak Vietnamese, Arabic, Spanish and more. If we don't speak yours, we book a free phone interpreter.
No Medicare card. No referral. No diagnosis. No gap to pay at the end. You won't be asked for money at any point across the six sessions.
Each session teaches one practical skill and the next one builds on it. By session six you have a written plan for staying well, in the words you actually use.
Call us or enquire online. Tell us a little about what's going on, and what language you're most comfortable in. No pressure, no cost.
We'll match you with a caring psychologist and book your first session (in person or by telehealth). If you need an interpreter, we'll arrange it for free.
You and your psychologist work through simple, proven skills at a pace that feels right. You'll feel calmer and more like yourself again.
Side-by-Side is for you if:
It’s for early, everyday support. Feeling worried, flat, or overwhelmed before things get heavier. It’s a first step toward staying well.
If you need more than that, you won’t be turned away without help. Your psychologist will point you to the right service. Either way, you’ll leave with somewhere to go.
Call us on (02) 9727 7752 for a friendly, no-pressure chat about whether Side-by-Side is right for you. It's free, and there's no commitment.
If they’re from a multicultural community, 16 or older, and living in South Western Sydney, Side-by-Side may be a good first step.
It’s free, with no referral or Medicare card needed. GPs, community organisations, and multicultural services are welcome to refer, and people can also reach us themselves.
