Positive Wellbeing Psychology is pleased to offer comprehensive psychiatry services in Armadale, Melbourne and via telehealth across Australia. Our Melbourne psychiatrists provide expert assessments, diagnosis, and medication management for adults seeking specialised care for a wide range of mental health concerns. Our goal is to provide accessible, compassionate, and evidence-based psychiatric care, with shorter wait times, so you receive support when it matters most.
Our Psychiatry Services in Melbourne
Our psychiatrist works collaboratively with clients to understand their symptoms, history, and goals before tailoring an evidence-based treatment plan.
Our Psychiatry Services Include: Assessment, Diagnosis and Medication Management
- Comprehensive psychiatric assessment and diagnosis (Medicare item code 291) in Melbourne
- Medication review and management
- Second opinions and diagnostic clarification
- Shared care with GPs and psychologists
- Telehealth psychiatry appointments Australia-wide
- Ongoing mental health monitoring and support
Our psychiatrist provides care for a broad range of mental health conditions, including:
- General Adult Psychiatry
- Depression and mood disorders
- Anxiety disorder, social anxiety and panic disorders
- ADHD (Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder)
- Trauma-related conditions (including PTSD and complex trauma)
- Obsessive compulsive disorder
- Eating disorders
- Personality disorders
- Bipolar disorder
- Adjustment difficulties and stress-related disorders
- Insomnia and sleep-related concerns
- Co-occurring mental health conditions or psychiatric disorders
Collaborative Psychiatry & Psychology Care in Melbourne
Our psychiatry service operates alongside our team of Melbourne psychologists, ensuring a cohesive and integrated model of care. This integrated approach allows clients to benefit from shared insights between psychologists and psychiatrists, supporting both therapeutic and pharmacological progress. Therapy and medication management work hand-in-hand, improving outcomes, stability, and wellbeing.
Clients already working with one of our psychologists may benefit from adding psychiatry support, and those referred directly to our psychiatrist can easily access psychological therapy within the same trusted team.
Referrals & Booking Psychiatry Services in Melbourne
You can access our psychiatrist in two ways:
GP Referral:
For Medicare-rebated psychiatry sessions (GP referral required).
Private Referral:
Self-referral for private psychiatric care without a GP.
We welcome GPs, psychologists, and allied health professionals to refer clients requiring psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, or medication support.
Why Choose Positive Wellbeing Psychology for Psychiatry in Melbourne
- Shorter wait times for psychiatry appointments in Melbourne and via telehealth Australia-wide
- Collaborative model integrating psychology and psychiatry
- AHPRA-registered psychiatrists and evidence-based care
- Accessible, confidential, and compassionate service delivery
- Convenient online booking and Australia-wide telehealth
Our psychiatrist provides timely, high-quality care that complements existing psychological services, giving access to both therapy and medical support in one trusted setting. Located in Armadale, Melbourne, our psychiatry practice is easily accessible to clients from surrounding suburbs including Malvern, Toorak, Prahran, and Hawthorn. We also offer Australia-wide telehealth psychiatry appointments.
Short wait times are available for new psychiatry appointments, both in-person at our Armadale practice and via telehealth across Australia.
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FAQ
What does a psychiatrist in Melbourne do?
A psychiatrist in Melbourne is a medical doctor specialising in diagnosing, treating, and managing mental health conditions. They prescribe medication, provide ongoing monitoring, and collaborate with psychologists and GPs to support holistic recovery.
Do I need a referral to see a psychiatrist?
You can see our psychiatrist either with or without a GP referral. Medicare rebates available with referral (Item 291). Private self-referrals are also welcome.
How long are the wait times to see a psychiatrist in Melbourne?
Many psychiatry clinics in Melbourne have long waits. At Positive Wellbeing Psychology, we know how important timing can be, and therefore aim to provide shorter wait times for new psychiatry appointments, both in-person and via telehealth, so you can access help when it matters most.
Can I See a Psychiatrist Online in Australia?
Yes. Our psychiatrist offers Australia-wide telehealth psychiatry appointments, providing accessible and confidential care from the comfort of your home. This option is ideal for clients living outside Melbourne or in rural and regional areas.
What is the difference between a psychiatrist and a psychologist?
Psychiatrists are medical doctors who can diagnose mental health conditions and prescribe medication. Psychologists provide therapy to help clients understand thoughts, behaviours, and emotions. At Positive Wellbeing Psychology, both professionals work collaboratively to deliver integrated care.
Can my GP or psychologist refer me to your psychiatrist?
Yes. We welcome referrals from GPs, psychologists, and allied health professionals for clients needing psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, or medication management. Our team also supports shared-care arrangements to ensure continuity and coordinated treatment.
Do you offer combined therapy and medication support?
Yes. Our collaborative model allows clients to access both psychological therapy and psychiatry services within the same trusted team. This ensures a consistent approach to care, where therapy and medication management complement one another for better outcomes.
Are psychiatry sessions covered by Medicare?
If you have a valid GP referral and the session meets Medicare criteria (e.g., Item 291), you may be eligible for a Medicare rebate. Our admin team can guide you through the referral and claiming process.
Where are psychiatry sessions held?
Our psychiatrist sees clients in person at our Armadale, Melbourne clinic and offers telehealth psychiatry across Australia. This provides flexible access to professional mental health support no matter where you are located.
How can Positive Wellbeing Psychology help?
Our Melbourne psychiatrists provide expert care for adults seeking support for a wide range of mental health conditions.
Psychiatry services include assessment, diagnosis, medication management, and ongoing review. We collaborate with psychologists to deliver integrated therapy and medical support. Appointments are available in-person or via telehealth Australia-wide.
Make an Appointment
At Positive Wellbeing Psychology, we provide flexible appointments with our psychiatrists and psychologists, available during the day, evenings, or weekends. Consultations can be in-person at our Melbourne practice or online via secure telehealth.
Our team of psychiatrists in Melbourne are accredited with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP). We provide expert, evidence-based psychiatry services for a wide range of mental health and medical conditions, including comprehensive assessments, diagnosis, medication management, and ongoing review. Consultations are available in-person at our Melbourne clinic or via psychiatry telehealth Australia-wide, and we are currently accepting new patients, including private psychiatry care in Melbourne.