Mental Health Care

We understand that seeking help for mental health challenges or addictive behaviours can be difficult. From the moment you walk in the door, our compassionate team of experts is here to help support you every step of the way.

• Specialist psychiatric and addiction care
• Evidence-based treatments
• Hospital inpatient and community-based outpatient services

Our private mental health clinics provide a safe, confidential environment where you can begin or continue on your journey toward lasting recovery.

• Anxiety Disorders
• Depression
• Bipolar Disorder
• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

• Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
• Eating Disorders
• Personality Disorders
• Sleep Disorders
• Grief and Loss

• ADHD and Autism
• Alcohol and other drug misuse
• Addictive behaviours including gambling, sex, social media and gaming
• Other general mental health concerns

Treatment Programs and Services 

Whether you're seeking an initial diagnosis, a supportive environment to recover from life's stresses, or a program to develop practical coping skills, your doctor and treatment team will work with you to create a personalised plan for your care. Your treatment plan may include a combination of individual and group-based therapy.

Inpatient Programs

Involves a stay at one of our clinics or hospitals. Structured programs are generally between 5 – 40 days in length and include daily therapy sessions.

Day Programs

Group therapy provided at our clinics
on a weekly basis.

Day programs are attended for a half
or full day and can be accessed while living at home.

Psychology Services

Individual, private sessions with a qualified psychologist that include talk-based therapy for mental health and wellbeing concerns. (Available at Pine Rivers Private Hospital only)

Neurostimulation

The focused use of small electrical impulses to stimulate specific areas of the brain. Delivered by Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) or Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT). These treatments may delivered both in hospital or as an outpatient at selected sites.

Outpatient Appointments

We work with psychiatrists and addiction specialists that offer private consulting appointments.

This may include assessment, diagnosis or treatment.

Outreach Services

Ongoing mental health support provided by mental health clinicians in the community or at home following an inpatient admission.

Available at The Geelong Clinic and The Melbourne Clinic.

What to expect from an Inpatient Admission

For those needing more intensive treatment, a hospital-based stay at one of our private clinics offers round-the-clock care and provides you with the opportunity to focus on your recovery.

An inpatient stay may include evidence-based therapy and wellness programs, in conjunction with medical treatments such medication therapy or neurostimulation.

Depending on your location, you may have access to onsite gym facilities, exercise and meditation classes, guided walks, as well as art and music therapy.

Private single rooms with own ensuites will be offered where available. All inpatient admissions are on a voluntary basis.

Ongoing support through Day Programs

Day programs are structured, group therapy programs that provide ongoing support to people living in the community.

Weekly group sessions incorporate the latest evidence-based educational and therapeutic practices in a welcoming and supportive environment with a focus on individual recovery goals.

Our day programs have been developed to assist those living with mental health issues better understand their condition, building on their strengths and capabilities to help prevent relapse.

Day programs not only serve as an entry point for many individuals, but they can also function as a step-down, providing continued support for people following a hospital admission.

Your treating doctor will be able to advise on which day programs are suitable for you.

Psychiatrist Appointments in our Consulting Suites

Private appointments are available with our consultant psychiatrists and addiction specialists and do not require a hospital stay. Depending on your individual needs, this may include an appointment with a psychiatrist or addiction specialist for an assessment, medication management or short or long-term care.

Private consulting suites are conveniently located either onsite or adjacent to our clinics. Appointments are booked directly through the consulting suites. A GP referral is required.