Online Therapy Across Australia
LEXs provides online therapy for adults and couples across Australia by secure video, delivered by Michael Elwan, an Accredited Social Worker based in Perth. Sessions run in English, Arabic, or both, with no GP referral and no Medicare record. A free 15-minute fit call is available for individual therapy. Specific pages cover individual therapy, couples therapy, therapy in Arabic, grief and loss, and anger management.
Whatever brought you here, the first decision is a small one: which kind of support fits.
Online therapy at LEXs is delivered by secure telehealth to adults and couples anywhere in Australia. Sessions run in English, in Arabic, or in both. There is no GP referral, no mental health treatment plan, and no diagnosis on a Medicare record. You book directly.
If you already know what you are looking for, the pages below go into detail. If you are not sure, start with individual therapy; we can work out the rest in the first session.
Online Individual Therapy
Therapy for adults carrying grief, trauma, anxiety, depression, or burnout, with particular depth in multicultural, young adult, men's, and lived experience contexts. Sessions are 60 minutes, or 90 where the work needs more room.
$200 for 60 minutes. Explore individual therapy →
Online Couples Therapy
Structured couples therapy beginning with a four-session assessment phase, drawing on Emotionally Focused Therapy and attachment theory. Particular depth in multicultural, interfaith, and FIFO relationships, and in long-distance work where partners join from separate locations.
$230 per hour; the first session is 90 minutes at $345. Explore couples therapy →
Support for specific concerns
These are areas I work with in particular depth, each with its own page.
Therapy in Arabic. Sessions in Arabic, English, or both, for the things that are hard to say in a second language. Available for individual and couples work. Explore therapy in Arabic →
Grief and Loss. Support after bereavement, including grief that follows suicide, caregiver grief, and loss across cultures and borders. Explore grief and loss counselling →
Anger Management. Therapy for adults whose anger is straining their relationships, work, or sense of themselves. Explore anger management counselling →
Not sure yet?
If you would rather hear a voice before committing to anything, a free 15-minute video call is available for individual therapy. It is a conversation about fit, not a session: no history taking, no assessment, no advice. If it feels right, we book a first session. If it does not, I will point you somewhere better.
Book a free 15-minute fit call →
(Couples therapy does not include a fit call. A call with one partner alone starts the therapy unevenly, and that matters more in couples work than the convenience is worth.)
Ready to book
Booking is online and there is no referral required. If you are not certain which service fits, book individual therapy and we will sort it out together in the first session.
Who you would be working with
I am Michael Elwan, an Accredited Social Worker and PhD candidate in mental health at Charles Sturt University. I work from Perth with clients across Australia by telehealth. My practice and advisory work centre on multicultural mental health and suicide prevention. More on the about page →
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a GP referral?
No. LEXs is a private practice, so you can book directly online without a referral.
Can I claim a Medicare rebate?
No. I am an Accredited Social Worker and not Medicare-registered, so sessions are private fee-for-service with no rebate and no diagnosis on a Medicare record. Some private health funds reimburse social work services under extras cover, so it is worth checking your policy. Sessions can also be funded through NDIS, EAP, WorkCover, DVA, Victims of Crime, or Family Violence Brokerage where those apply.
Can we have sessions in Arabic?
Yes. Sessions run in Arabic, English, or the mix of both that most bilingual people actually think in, for individual and couples work alike.
How much does it cost?
Individual sessions are $200 for 60 minutes or $260 for 90 minutes. Couples sessions are $230 per hour, with a 90-minute first session at $345. A small number of reduced-fee places are available.
What is your cancellation policy?
Please give at least 72 hours' notice to reschedule or cancel. Sessions cancelled with less notice may be charged the full fee.
What this is not
LEXs is not a crisis service. If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, please contact emergency services on 000, or Lifeline on 13 11 14.