Telehealth Psychiatry — VIC
Telehealth Psychiatrist for Geelong
Residents of Geelong and the wider Barwon South West region can access specialist psychiatric care through secure telehealth, delivered by a FRANZCP-qualified consultant psychiatrist. Whether you live in central Geelong, the Bellarine Peninsula, the Surf Coast, or a regional centre like Colac, Winchelsea or Camperdown, our video consultation model means you can see a psychiatrist without travelling to a physical clinic. All appointments are conducted by secure video, bringing expert mental health care directly into your home.
Psychiatry access in Geelong and regional Victoria
Geelong is Victoria's second-largest city, but despite its size, access to private psychiatry can still be challenging. The number of psychiatrists practising in the Geelong region is limited relative to demand, and patients have often faced wait times of several months for a private appointment. For residents of surrounding regional areas — the Bellarine, the Surf Coast, the Colac Otway shire and the western district — the shortage of local psychiatrists is even more acute, and many patients have historically needed to travel to Melbourne for specialist care. Telehealth psychiatry removes this barrier entirely.
Serving Geelong, the Bellarine and the Surf Coast
Our telehealth service covers the entire Geelong region and surrounding communities. For a patient in Torquay, Ocean Grove or Queenscliff, telehealth means you can see a specialist psychiatrist without the drive into Geelong or Melbourne. For residents of smaller towns across the western district — Colac, Camperdown, Warrnambool and beyond — the benefit is even more significant: you access the same FRANZCP-qualified psychiatrist as a patient in central Melbourne, without the cost, time and disruption of travel. All consultations take place on an encrypted video platform that meets Australian health data privacy standards.
How referrals work for Geelong patients
To access Medicare rebates for telehealth psychiatry, you will need a referral from your GP or another medical specialist. Your Geelong or regional GP can provide a standard referral and, where clinically appropriate, a Mental Health Treatment Plan. Referrals can be sent to us directly or submitted through our online form. After each consultation, your psychiatrist will provide a written summary to your GP, ensuring continuity of care within the Victorian health system and keeping your broader care team fully informed.
Conditions we treat
Our psychiatrist provides telehealth assessment and treatment for a wide range of mental health conditions, including depression and mood disorders, anxiety and OCD, adult ADHD, bipolar disorder, PTSD and trauma, psychosis and schizophrenia, eating disorders, and the psychiatric impact of chronic pain. Comprehensive adult ADHD assessment is also available. Treatment is individualised, and medication is prescribed and monitored where clinically appropriate, with shared-care arrangements involving your GP.
Telehealth psychiatry in Geelong — FAQs
Can I see a psychiatrist by telehealth if I live in Geelong?
Yes. All our psychiatric consultations are conducted by secure video, so you can attend from anywhere in Geelong or the surrounding region. You do not need to visit a physical clinic — just a private space, a device with a camera, and a stable internet connection.
I live on the Bellarine Peninsula — is telehealth available to me?
Absolutely. Our service covers the Bellarine Peninsula, the Surf Coast and communities across the Barwon South West region. Whether you're in Ocean Grove, Torquay, Lorne or Colac, you can access specialist psychiatric care by secure video without travelling to Melbourne.
Will my Geelong GP referral work for telehealth?
Yes. A referral from any GP in the Geelong region or broader Victoria is accepted and is required to access Medicare rebates. Your GP can also prepare a Mental Health Treatment Plan if clinically appropriate. We will communicate with your GP after each consultation to keep your care coordinated.
Ready to take the first step?
Book an appointment or send a referral today. Our team will be in touch within one business day.