What Is a Mental Health Care Plan?
What an MHCP Does
A Mental Health Care Plan is a document your GP prepares that outlines your mental health concerns, sets treatment goals, and refers you to a psychologist. It entitles you to up to 10 Medicare-rebated psychology sessions per calendar year.
How to Get One
Book a longer GP appointment and let reception know it is for a Mental Health Care Plan. Your GP will assess your needs and prepare the plan at that visit. No referral is needed to see your GP.
We Can Help With
Anxiety and Depression
We assess and manage generalised anxiety, panic disorder, social anxiety, and depression — with medication and psychology referral options available..
Grief, Trauma and PTSD
Support for bereavement, life transitions, traumatic events, and post-traumatic stress — including referral to specialist trauma services.
Stress, Burnout and Sleep
Chronic stress, workplace burnout, and sleep difficulties linked to mental health are all areas your GP can help address and refer onward.
What is Mental Health?
Mental health care at a GP practice means you have a trusted starting point — someone who knows your full health picture and can provide support, treatment, or the right referral. Your GP can diagnose and manage common conditions, prescribe medication where appropriate, and prepare a Mental Health Care Plan (MHCP) that gives you access to Medicare-rebated psychology sessions. You do not need to be in crisis to make an appointment. Early support leads to better outcomes.
Who Is This For?
Anyone experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, or burnout
Patients going through grief, loss, or major life change
People struggling with sleep, mood, or energy for more than a few weeks
Patients with a history of trauma or PTSD
Anyone who wants to access bulk-billed psychology sessions via an MHCP
Patients managing chronic illness who need mental health support alongside physical care
Parents, carers, or anyone feeling overwhelmed
What We Cover
Initial mental health assessment by your GP
Diagnosis and management of anxiety, depression, and related conditions
Mental Health Care Plan (MHCP) — up to 10 Medicare-rebated psychology sessions per year
In-house psychology referral to Simona Tanasse
Medication prescribing and ongoing monitoring where appropriate
Chronic condition mental health support — care plans for patients with complex needs
Crisis referral and safety planning where needed