The state's Law Society has made the Solicitor Outreach Service available to solicitors across the state - with the service allowing solicitors to access three one-on-one psychological sessions each year for free, along with immediate telephone counselling for solicitors in acute crisis or distress, with the service planned to be delivery by Medicare-registered psychologists to allow for treatment to continue outside of the service.

The implementation of the service has been welcomed by members of the city's legal community, and solicitor at Cater and Blumer William Glowrey said the introduction of the service is recognising a common issue within the industry.

"Because of that duty [where] we have to protect our clients interests - we often forget about what we need," Mr Glowrey said.

"A lot of the self care goes to the way side ... I think it's good the Law Society is recognising and supporting us and [showing] we need to take time for ourselves."

Law Clerk at Cater and Blumer Grace Blumer also welcomed the implementation of the service - despite not being eligible for the program yet as the service applies strictly to Law Society members - and said smaller towns and firms in particular will benefit from being able to access services.

"Especially in a small country town like this, there's probably less psychologists and services that are available," Ms Blumer said.

"Maybe even confidentiality would play a role that would preventing some solicitors from going to see someone.

"I think it's great that it's online and you can just have that access from a mobile phone."

Licensed Conveyancer at Cater and Blumer Melissa Curry said while the new service is "very encouraging and supportive" for solicitors, recognising and helping support mental health across the entirety of the legal profession is important going forward.

"I think that every firm tries to do what they can but not being in the city it's a bit different," Ms Curry said.

"I think it's important for everyone to be recognised ... legal secretaries, as well as law clerks or all conveyancers, everyone plays a very important part of the role of the firm.

"Each role obviously comes with its benefits as well as its stress but it's a manner of being able to balance those things and I think it's great what the Law Society is doing."

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Law Society of NSW president Richard Harvey said the service will help provide mental health support to solicitors in more regional areas.

"The legal profession is far from immune from having its own susceptibility to mental health distress," Mr Harvey said.

"I believe we've made enormous strides in removing the stigma around mental health in recent years and this new service is another way we can support solicitors to seek help when they need it.

"While many large law firms and organisations provide support through their Employee Assistance Programs, there are solicitors in smaller practices, especially in regional areas, who don't have access to this support."

Mr Harvey said any solicitors who require support, are struggling to carry out day to day activities or have had difficulties coping for two or more weeks should seek professional support.

Solicitors can visit the Law Society website to find out more about the full range of mental health and well-being support services, with the SOS hotline available to reach at 1800 592 296.

If you or anyone who know is suffering from depression, anxiety, or suicidal thoughts you can call the Griffith Suicide Prevention and Support Group's hotline on 1300 133 911, Lifeline on 13 11 14, or Griffith headspace on 6962 3277.