RANZCP Member Support Program

Receive confidential counselling, support or coaching from qualified professionals, through an independent and external service funded by the RANZCP.

This free service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to all Members including trainees and SIMGs.

Ready to talk?

Make an appointment with a Converge consultant:

Book online or use the live chat at convergeinternational.com.au
Download the Converge International App and connect using the appointment icon.
Call 1300 687 327 (Aus) or 0800 666 367 (NZ), or +613 8620 5300 (International)
In Aotearoa New Zealand, your call will be answered by an experienced counsellor at partner organisation Vitae.
If booking online, you will be prompted for an organisation code. The RANZCP organisation code is THECDLK

Get help with

work related issues
management and leadership challenges
career development and planning
family or workplace conflict
grief and loss
anxiety and depression
legal issues
family counselling
nutrition and lifestyle
finances and money
alcohol and drug problems
trauma counselling
stress and burnout
grief and loss.

About Converge

Converge International is a well established Employee Assistance Program provider. Consultations are available with experienced psychologists, social workers and counsellors who are familiar with healthcare workers' experiences.

This support service is completely separate from the College and provides an additional option to any other employee assistance service you may already have access to through your workplace.

Sessions covered

This service is funded by the RANZCP for up to 4 sessions per year for RANZCP members and their families / whānau.

The Legal Assist service is not available to help with complaints to regulatory bodies.

If you require confidential assistance relating to your psychiatry practice, see the RANZCP Confidential Support Line.

Specialist support

RANZCP members who are Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, Māori, LGBTIQ+, or who are at risk of domestic or family violence can access a specialist support stream offered through Converge.

Data collection

The College receives de-identified statistical data on the use of this service, but no data on individuals.