Psychologist referrals
Self-Referral
Individuals are welcome to call Think Mental Health and make an appointment directly. Our reception staff will assist in selecting a psychologist appropriate to your needs. If you have private health insurance, you may receive some reimbursement for our fees through your fund – please check directly with your Health Fund.
GP or Specialist Referral
Individuals are often referred directly to a clinician or to the clinic by their general practitioner or specialist (i.e. psychiatrist, paediatrician, etc.). A referral usually entitles an individual to up to 10 sessions (with appropriate review by the doctor) with a psychologist per calendar year. Medicare will then rebate a portion of the client fees (see our FAQ for details). The most common referral is a ‘Mental Health Treatment Plan’ under the Medicare Better Access to Mental Health Scheme. Information about this Scheme and other Medicare services provided by psychologists can be found on the Australian Psychological Society website
If your doctor has referred you to Think, please contact the practice to ensure that a copy of the referral has been received by reception. Referrals that have been followed up by direct communication from individuals are prioritised for triaging.
Third-Party Referral
Treatment and therapy are regularly provided at Think Mental Health to those referred by a third-party provider such as a workplace rehabilitation provider, an insurance company or as part of a legal recompense. People referred under such circumstances have often experienced a traumatic event/incident or workplace-related issues such as bullying or harassment. Payment of fees and claim of these fees is very much on a case-by-case basis however these referrals will regularly result in Think Mental Health billing the Third Party (Insurance Company, Comcare etc.) directly.
Psychiatrist Referrals
GP or Specialist referrals
Individuals must have a GP (or another specialist) referral to access psychiatrist services at Think Mental Health. All referrals are then triaged by the clinician, the referral is addressed to, at which a decision is made as to whether an appointment is required.
If your doctor has referred you to Think, please contact the practice to ensure that a copy of the referral has been received by reception. Referrals that have been followed up by direct communication from individuals are prioritised for triaging.
Third-Party Referral
Individuals can be referred for psychiatry services at Think Mental Health by a third-party provider such as a workplace rehabilitation provider, an insurance company or as part of a legal recompense. People referred under such circumstances have often experienced a traumatic event/incident or workplace-related issues such as bullying or harassment. Payment of fees and claim of these fees is very much on a case-by-case basis however these referrals will regularly result in Think Mental Health billing the Third Party (Insurance Company, Comcare etc.) directly.
General Practice Referrals
Individuals are welcome to contact Think Mental Health to enquire about an appointment with our general practitioner, Dr Louise Stone. Please note that Dr Stone is currently not taking on new clients due to high caseload. If you are a doctor looking to be booked into Dr Stone’s Doctor’s Clinic, please contact reception.