A local practice – Psychiatrist Melbourne

Because we are local, we at Psychiatrist Melbourne feel that we are particularly well placed to help local people in the area. We always feel that we aren’t strangers to our patients, and, allowing for professional conduct, treat our patients more like close acquaintances than anonymous names.

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Our clinic here has a great atmosphere – crucial in helping people to get well. We have comfortable and relaxing consulting rooms, and kind, caring staff, who will always make every effort to put you at your ease.

Psychiatrist Melbourne – a good choice

Your first port of call if you feel you have a problem would normally be your doctor, who may decide to refer you to Psychiatrist Melbourne. If however you find that you can’t talk easily to them, you can ask to be referred to us. You may want to come directly to us. You have no need to worry – Psychiatrist Melbourne will do all we can to help you.

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What qualifications must a psychiatrist have?

A psychiatrist must study general medicine for six years, (they are qualified medical doctors), and then at least five years of training in psychiatric practice. They must work under supervision in community clinics, hospitals and mental health services. Their supervision is carried out by experienced, qualified psychiatrists, and they have to have their competence examined in a series of tests, which when completed, means that trainee psychiatrists can become Fellows of the Royal Australian College of Psychiatrists.

What do psychiatrists do?

Because psychiatrists are qualified medical doctors they can prescribe medication. They usually treat the more severe kinds of mental illness, such as schizophrenia, now commonly known as bipolar disorder. They may use a mixture of physical and psychological treatments, and may include hospitalisation. Some psychiatrists specialise in particular areas, examples of which are forensic psychiatry and psychoanalysis.

Finding a good psychiatrist

If you want to go directly to a psychiatrist without a referral from your doctor, it can be difficult to know where to start, so here are a few tips.

• Word of mouth is very reliable. If you know someone who has had a similar problem, ask them about their mental health professional, and whether they were satisfied with them.
• If you have medical insurance, your insurance company may have a list of psychiatrists.
• The phone book may have a list of psychiatrists and their specialisations.
• Feel free to ask the psychiatrist at your first meeting about their qualifications and experience with your condition. You need to feel confident with them.
• They should be able to give you an idea of timescale for treatment, and costs (if any).

If you are satisfied with the answers you get, you should still take some time to decide. If you’re sure, then go ahead.

All the help you need from Psychiatrist Melbourne

Your Psychiatrist Melbourne will be happy to answer any questions you may have.

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