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Monday - Friday8.30am - 5.30pm
Saturday8.30am - 12.30pm
SundayClosed
Compassionate Mental Health Support
Sometimes things build up quietly, and before you know it, getting through the day feels heavier than it should. Whether you’ve been dealing with anxiety, low mood, burnout, grief, or stress for a while, or something has just shifted recently, talking to your GP is a practical place to start.
At Smith St Medical Centre Charlestown, our GPs provide compassionate and confidential mental health support for patients across Charlestown, Lake Macquarie, and nearby suburbs. Whether this is your first time reaching out or you need regular support, we’ll set up a mental health care plan so you can access Medicare-rebated sessions with a psychologist, without long waitlists or having to explain your situation to someone completely new.
For many patients, it’s a simple first step toward feeling supported in a safe, welcoming mental health clinic close to home.
What is a Mental Health Care Plan?
A Mental Health Care Plan is a GP-prepared document that gives you access to up to 10 Medicare-rebated psychology sessions per calendar year. It starts with a longer appointment with your GP, a real conversation about what’s been going on, and then a referral to a psychologist or mental health service that suits you.
- One-on-one conversation with your GP
- Access to rebated psychologist sessions
- Ongoing GP reviews and mental health check-ins
Why Choose Us?
Patients come to our Charlestown clinic because it’s familiar, close, confidential, judgment-free, and they already trust their GP.
- GPs experienced in mental health care plans and referrals
- Confidential, compassionate, and unhurried consultations
- Strong local referral network for psychologists and counsellors
- Medicare-rebated care plans
- Follow-up reviews built into your plan
What We Can Help With
Our GPs support a wide range of emotional and psychological concerns, including:
- Anxiety, depression, and stress
- Grief, trauma, and relationship issues
- Burnout and work-related mental health concerns
- Perinatal and postnatal mental health
- Emotional wellbeing check-ups, even when it’s hard to name exactly what’s wrong
Book a Mental Health Appointment in Charlestown
You don’t need to have everything figured out before you book. If things have felt off lately, a conversation with your GP is enough to get started. Smith St Medical Centre Charlestown can help connect you with the right support from a psychologist or a depression clinic close to home, so you can start feeling more like yourself again.
