General Practitioner
Dr Md Asif Anwar
MBBS, FRACGP, MPHSpeaks English, Bengali- Mental health
- Child and adolescent health
Dr Saly Ahmed in a calm, private consultation
Mental health GP in Delacombe, Ballarat.
Feeling stressed, anxious, low or not yourself? Our GPs are a good first step. We’ll listen, help you understand what’s going on and work out a plan with you, including referrals to psychologists when they’d help.
Prefer to talk? Call (03) 9948 9176
Your path to support.
Not sure what happens when you see a GP about your mental health? Tap a step, or let it play through.
Step 1 of 6
Noticing
Something feels different
Changes in sleep, mood, energy, worry or how you cope are worth talking about, even if they seem small.
What to expect
- Feeling low, flat or irritable
- Worry that’s hard to switch off
- Trouble sleeping or concentrating
- Using alcohol or drugs to cope
Step 2 of 6
First appointment
A confidential conversation
Book a longer appointment. Your GP will listen, ask some questions and may use a short questionnaire.
What to expect
- A private, unhurried conversation
- Questions about how you’ve been
- Ruling out physical causes
- Talking about what you’d like help with
Step 3 of 6
Your plan
Mental health treatment plan
If it would help, your GP can prepare a mental health treatment plan with goals and next steps.
What to expect
- Agreed goals and strategies
- Referral to a psychologist or counsellor
- Medicare rebates for eligible sessions
- Medicines where suitable
Step 4 of 6
Getting support
Therapy and services
Start sessions with a psychologist or other support, and use services between appointments.
What to expect
- Psychology or counselling sessions
- Online and phone support services
- Support for family and carers
- Crisis contacts if you need them
Step 5 of 6
Reviewing progress
Check in with your GP
Your GP will review how you’re going and adjust the plan if needed.
What to expect
- Plan review appointment
- Further sessions if eligible
- Medicine review
- Other referrals if needed
Step 6 of 6
Staying well
Looking after yourself
Keep the strategies that work for you, and know where to go if things get harder.
What to expect
- Sleep, activity and connection
- Early warning signs
- Regular check-ins with your GP
- Support lines saved in your phone
Mental health services.
Support we offer for adults, young people and families at Delacombe Medical Centre. Choose a service to see what’s involved, how long to book, any costs and which GPs have an interest in it.
Ready to book?
Book online and choose a longer appointment, or call reception. You don’t need to explain why over the phone.
GPs with an interest in mental health.
Many of our GPs have an interest in mental health. You can choose who you see, including by gender or language.
General Practitioner
Dr Devika Kumari Mabula Arachchige
MBBS, FRACGPSpeaks English, Sinhalese- Mental health
General Practitioner
Dr Mina Ghorbanpour Landy
MDSpeaks English, Persian- Mental health
General Practitioner
Dr Mukhtar Ali
MBBS (Hons), DCH, FRACGPSpeaks English, Urdu, Arabic- Child and adolescent health
- Mental health
GP Registrar
Dr Khushpinder Kaur
MBBSSpeaks English, Hindi, Punjabi- Maternal and child health
- Mental health and wellbeing
GP Registrar
Dr Harindri Pathiraja
MBBS, AMCSpeaks English, Sinhalese- Children’s health and paediatrics
- Mental health
Making that first step easier.
What helps for your appointment:
- 1Book a longer appointment
A longer time means you won’t feel rushed. You don’t have to explain why when you book.
- 2Jot down a few notes
How you’ve been feeling, for how long, and what you’d like help with.
- 3Bring support if you like
You’re welcome to bring someone with you.
- 4Go at your pace
You decide what to share. Your GP will explain your options.
Need support now? Lifeline 13 11 14, Beyond Blue 1300 22 4636 and the Suicide Call Back Service 1300 659 467 are available 24 hours a day. In an emergency, call 000.
Mental health questions.
Common questions from our patients. For anything else, our reception team is happy to help.
Book onlineYou don’t always need one, but a GP mental health treatment plan can provide Medicare rebates for eligible sessions with a psychologist or other mental health professional.
A plan your GP prepares with you, setting out goals and strategies, and referrals to mental health professionals. It can provide Medicare rebates for eligible sessions.
Eligible GP consultations are bulk billed with a valid Medicare card. Psychologists set their own fees, and Medicare rebates may apply with a plan.
Yes. Young people can speak with a GP confidentially. Your GP will explain how confidentiality works and when information may need to be shared for safety.
If you or someone else is in danger, call 000. For support any time, call Lifeline on 13 11 14 or the Suicide Call Back Service on 1300 659 467.
Yes. You’re welcome to bring a family member, friend or support person.
Mental health care plans in Ballarat
A mental health treatment plan, often called a mental health care plan, can provide Medicare rebates for sessions with a psychologist. To get a mental health care plan in Ballarat’s west, book a longer appointment with a GP at Delacombe Medical Centre.
- Delacombe
- Winter Valley
- Bonshaw
- Smythes Creek
- Lucas
- Sebastopol
- Alfredton
- Ballarat
Book a mental health appointment in Delacombe.
Open seven days at Pad 1, Delacombe Town Centre. Bulk billed for eligible patients with a valid Medicare card.
If you or someone else is in danger, call 000. Lifeline 13 11 14 is available 24 hours a day.