Information for GPs & Other Referrers
Supporting collaborative care
We begin with a comprehensive Pre-Therapy Psychometric Assessment, included as part of our service, which each client can complete before their initial appointment with one of our psychologists.
This helps build a detailed understanding of your patient’s psychological wellbeing. Rather than focusing on just one concern, it screens for a broad range of emotional, behavioural and cognitive symptoms to identify patterns that may be contributing to your patient’s current difficulties.
Our pre-therapy assessment includes a comprehensive, DSM-5–aligned screening assessment covering a broad range of common mental health disorders, supporting more focused assessment, informed diagnosis, personalised treatment planning, and more efficient, targeted care.
The assessment is included as part of our standard therapy service included as part of our standard therapy service, with a summary of the findings provided to the referring doctor. For our fees, please refer to our Fees and Medicare page.
Our approach
Working Collaboratively with Referring Practitioners
We believe effective communication with GPs, psychiatrists and other healthcare professionals is an important part of delivering high-quality psychological care.
Our service includes:
Straightforward referral process
Australia-wide secure telehealth appointments
Evidence-based assessment and treatment
Medicare and privately funded appointments
Prompt communication with referring practitioners
How to refer
Referrals can be addressed to:
The Psychologist
Big Changes Psychology
Suite 97, 3 Albert Coates Lane
Melbourne VIC 3000
Referral letters and Mental Health Plans can be:
Faxed to: 03 9962 8648
Emailed to: admin@bigchangespsychology.com.au
or click on Add a File below and Submit