Top five questions

What is included in my Clea membership?

Clea is a fortnightly mental health membership built for life with chronic illness.

You’ll work with a counsellor trained in chronic illness, meet every two weeks by phone or video, and receive ongoing support from the same person over time. As your needs change, you can move between support levels and add clinical therapy whenever deeper care is needed.

Clea offers two membership options: Clea Care and Clea Care+.

How does fortnightly counselling work?

You’ll meet with the same counsellor every two weeks by phone or video. This steady rhythm is designed for chronic illness - sustainable, supportive, and low-energy friendly.

Both Care and Care+ include fortnightly counselling. Care suits steadier periods, while Care+ offers more access during flare-ups. You can switch between plans anytime.

Can I add therapy if I need deeper support?

Therapy is an optional add-on, separate from your membership.
Sessions are with psychologists experienced in chronic illness, booked individually, and often eligible for Medicare rebates. Therapy can be added anytime with Care or Care+.

Can I reschedule or change my session time?

Yes, you can reschedule with 48 hours’ notice. Sessions missed or cancelled within 48 hours may be forfeited for that fortnight.

Can I pause or cancel my membership anytime?

Clea is designed to be flexible. You can move between Care and Care+ anytime, add or pause therapy as needed, and cancel your membership at any time via email or your counsellor (effective from the next billing cycle). Your support should adapt to your life - not the other way around.

Before your first session

What happens after I sign up?

Once you sign up, we’ll contact you within 24 hours to arrange your free first session. You’ll be matched with a counsellor trained in chronic illness and receive everything you need to get started.

Do I choose phone or video?

Yes. You can pick whichever feels most comfortable before each session. You’ll receive a secure link with instructions through the Clea platform.

How do I know if Clea is right for me?

Clea is designed for people living with chronic, long-term, or invisible illness who want consistent, ongoing mental health support - not one-off appointments.

Your first session is free, so you can see if it feels right before continuing.

What if I need support sooner?

If something comes up between sessions, you’re not on your own. You can message your counsellor for support, move to Care+ for more responsive access, or add therapy if you need deeper clinical care. Your support can step up when your needs do.

During your session

Are sessions private and confidential?

Yes. All sessions follow strict privacy and confidentiality standards used in clinical practice.

How does messaging work between sessions?

Clea Care+ members receive short check-ins between sessions for flare-ups, updates, or emotional support. Messaging is not for crisis care or full therapy sessions. Replies occur during working hours.

Will my counsellor understand chronic illness?

Yes - it’s the core of our model. Every counsellor and psychologist at Clea understands chronic illness: pain cycles, pacing, fatigue, grief, uncertainty, flare-ups, triggers, and the emotional toll of long-term conditions.

Can I request a different counsellor?

Yes. If something isn’t the right fit, you can request a rematch anytime and we’ll support you through the change.

After your session

Can I switch between memberships?

Absolutely. You can upgrade or downgrade between Clea Care and Clea Care+ anytime, and changes take effect from your next billing cycle.

What if I miss a session?

If you miss a session without 48 hours’ notice, that session may be forfeited for the fortnight.You’ll return to your usual support rhythm at your next scheduled session.

How do billing and payments work?

Billing is every fortnight. Membership fees cover counselling; therapy sessions (if added) are billed individually. Refunds can’t be provided for unused or missed sessions if outside your cancellation window.

Can I add therapy later?

Yes - anytime. Therapy offers deeper clinical support from psychologists trained in chronic illness, and works alongside your existing membership.

What if my symptoms flare before a session?

Care+ members can message their counsellor for short support during a flare-up.If you need more in-depth time, you can bring your next session forward depending on availability.

Still have questions?

We’re here to help. Book a free consult and find out if Clea is right for you.
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