GP Tele-Mental Health Service:
In response to our community's rising mental health burden, we are launching a telehealth GP mental health service including psychological treatment in the form of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy.
What is Cognitive Behavioural Therapy?
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is an evidence based therapeutic approach that can effectively treat a variety of mental health conditions including depression and anxiety.
It focuses on the relationship between thoughts and feelings, and behaviors. It aims to empower individuals to identify and change unhelpful patterns of thinking and behaviors, leading to improved mental and emotional wellbeing.
Mental Health Care Plans:
To optimise the effectiveness of psychological therapy and minimise the financial burden of treatment via Medicare, therapy should be provided as part of a comprehensive Mental Health Care Plan (MHCP). This would ideally be developed by a person's regular GP or a psychiatrist.
To assess if you are eligible for a MHCP, please book a mental health consult with your regular GP. If you do not have a regular GP, Plaza Medical can help you to book in with a GP to get this MHCP done.
Please Note: The development of a MHCP requires a minimum of two consultations, depending on the complexity of your needs.
Appointments can be done by video call (Our preferred method) or via Telephone. First appointments should be done via video.
Please bring a copy of your MHCP and any medications to your appointment. Alternatively, if being referred by your regular GP, please ensure they are included with your referral.
Costs:
As we are a private billing service, please see below for the associated service fees:
- Mental Health Consultation - 30 minutes - $155 (Medicare rebate: $78.95)
- Mental Health Care Plan - 30 minutes - $180 (Medicare rebate: $100.20)
- Focused Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) Session - 45 minutes - $300 (Medicare rebate: $146.10)
Referrals:
All referrals are to be directed to Plaza Medical via fax, email or HealthLink:
Email: [email protected]
Fax: 08 9091 5761
Healthlink: plazamc
Referrals will be triaged and one of our team will reach out to you to arrange a booking.
Unfortunately, bookings cannot be made on our website for the time being.
For a downloadable brochure on this new service, please check out the link below!
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Phone (08) 9021 3988 Fax (08) 9091 5761 Email [email protected]