When should a Geelong adult see a psychiatrist instead of a psychologist?

Psychologists provide talking therapy (CBT, ACT) which is first-line for many anxiety and depression presentations. A psychiatrist is helpful when the diagnosis is unclear, when medication review is needed, or when GP-led management hasn't worked. Often both are involved.

How quickly can I be seen in Geelong?

Private psychiatry wait times in Victoria are commonly quoted in months. SetMind aims to book initial telepsychiatry assessments within 1–3 weeks of receiving a valid GP referral.

Will my Geelong GP get a written plan?

Yes. We send a written assessment and treatment plan back to your referring GP after the appointment so care stays joined-up — including a shared-care plan where appropriate.

Depression & anxiety review · Geelong

Depression & Anxiety Review in Geelong.

Reviewed by the SetMind Team · Last reviewed June 2026

Specialist psychiatric review for adults in Geelong living with depression or anxiety that hasn't fully responded to GP-led care — by secure video, on AEST / AEDT. SetMind helps clarify the diagnosis, review current treatment and build a plan you and your Victoria GP can follow.

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About this service

Specialist depression & anxiety review.

Appointments run on AEST / AEDT and are scheduled to suit working Geelong adults. You'll be seen by an AHPRA-registered psychiatrist; the written assessment goes back to your referring GP so care stays joined-up across Victoria.

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What's included

What you get with a Geelong depression & anxiety review.

Pre-assessment screening (GAD-7, PHQ-9) and brief history form
45–60 minute specialist psychiatric interview
Diagnostic clarification across mood and anxiety subtypes
Review of current treatment — including switching or rationalisation where appropriate
Coordinated psychology referral where indicated
Written treatment plan to you and your referring GP, with structured follow-up

Who it's for

Is this the right service for you?

Suited for

Adults 18+ in Geelong with depression, anxiety or both
People whose first-line GP treatment hasn't fully worked
Anyone needing a fresh specialist perspective on a current plan

Not suited for

Acute crisis or current thoughts of self-harm — see the safety section
Under-18s
People without a current GP referral

How it works

From GP referral to written plan.

Step 01
Get a GP referral
Any AHPRA-registered Australian GP can refer you. Your Geelong GP referral is nationally valid.
Step 02
Pre-assessment screening
We send validated screeners and a brief history form before the appointment, so the session is focused.
Step 03
Specialist video assessment
Specialist video appointment on AEST / AEDT, with an AHPRA-registered psychiatrist.
Step 04
Plan sent to you and your GP
Written assessment and treatment plan, with shared-care handover so prescribing can stay local.

Eligibility

Who this service is for.

Adults 18 and over living in Australia
You have, or can obtain, a current GP referral
You can attend a video appointment from a private space
You are not in acute crisis or experiencing current thoughts of self-harm

Not suitable for under-18s, acute mental-health crisis, or emergency care. Outcomes vary — assessment may or may not result in a diagnosis or prescription.

Medicare & fees

Medicare-rebated specialist care.

With a valid GP referral and an MBS-eligible item, standard Medicare rebates apply to specialist psychiatric appointments. Out-of-pocket costs, item numbers and rebate amounts are listed in full on our fees page.

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Depression & Anxiety Review in Geelong — common questions

Frequently asked.

Psychologists provide talking therapy (CBT, ACT) which is first-line for many anxiety and depression presentations. A psychiatrist is helpful when the diagnosis is unclear, when medication review is needed, or when GP-led management hasn't worked. Often both are involved.

If you need help right now

SetMind is not an emergency service. If you are in crisis or thinking about harming yourself:

Emergency
000
Lifeline
13 11 14
Suicide Call Back Service
1300 659 467
Beyond Blue
1300 22 4636

This page is general information, not medical advice. It is not a substitute for an individual clinical assessment. Outcomes vary between people.

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Ready to start in Geelong?

Bring your current GP referral. We handle the rest — screening, specialist assessment, written plan back to your GP.

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