A rural psychologist says a new smart phone application should not be used as a replacement for mental health therapy but it could make help more accessible.
Dr Lisa Patterson-Kane has developed an app to help people improve their happiness and wellbeing.
She has worked with residents across western Queensland and consults from New South Wales using technology.
Dr Patterson-Kane says the new wave of psychological help known as 'e-therapy', can overcome some barriers people face when accessing help.
"I was also using an increasing amount of technology in my practice, Skype sessions and practising in the form of e-therapy," she said.
"People are constantly utilising technology to find solutions to problems.
"Currently there is an 'e-psychology' group, which is forging the way for Australia in terms of e-psychology."
She says technology can be used in the privacy of homes to help people improve their mental wellbeing.
"The US is sort of leading the way in terms of e-psychology and the application of technology in psychology, but Australia is really picking it up," she said.
"It is not a substitute for psychological therapies for people who have chronic and acute mental illness but it can definitely be a complementary adjunct."