What are my options for psychological therapy?

If you are requesting clinical psychology support your options are as follows:
1. If you were referred by your treating doctor, please see them again and request an alternate recommendation. 
2. The Australian Psychological Society (APS) has a Find a Psychologist database that allows you to search for a psychologist in your area, and based on your needs. www.psychology.org.au/findapsychologist/
3. The Australian Government has compiled information and resources for supporting mental health on the Head to Health and Head to Help websites: www.headtohealth.gov.au and www.headtohelp.org.au
4. If you require urgent assistance please contact the appropriate helpline (phone numbers below).

New Clients

Are you currently accepting new clients?

Speech Pathology

Please phone (03) 51736812 or email Catherine@healthwisegippsland.com.au to enquire about the current wait list. 

Clinical Psychology

Unfortunately due to the very high demand for our services we have had to make the difficult decision to close our clinical psychology therapy waiting list. We have been doing our utmost to keep up with demand for our services over the last 12 months, however we are now unable to do so. It is anticipated that our waiting list may re-open in Term 2, 2021. 

Are you accepting new referrals for assessment?

Diagnostic assessments will continue, subject to appointment availability. If you require diagnostic assessment please phone the clinic on (03) 51736811.

What are my options for psychological therapy?

If you are requesting clinical psychology support your options are as follows:
1. If you were referred by your treating doctor, please see them again and request an alternate recommendation. 
2. The Australian Psychological Society (APS) has a Find a Psychologist database that allows you to search for a psychologist in your area, and based on your needs. www.psychology.org.au/findapsychologist/
3. The Australian Government has compiled information and resources for supporting mental health on the Head to Health and Head to Help websites: www.headtohealth.gov.au and www.headtohelp.org.au
4. If you require urgent assistance please contact the appropriate helpline (phone numbers below).

What if I require urgent mental health support?

As a private practice we are unable to provide crisis care.
​If you or your child requires urgent mental health assistance please contact one of the following services:
- Lifeline, phone: 131 114;
- Kids Helpline, phone: 1800 55 1800; 
- Suicide Call Back Service: 1300 659 467; 
- Latrobe Regional Hospital Mental Health Triage, phone: 1300 363 322;
- or attend your nearest after hours GP clinic or hospital emergency department.