{EMAILED QUESTION} My friend (a Brisbane mum) has been suffering from bouts of low moods for many years this has recently escalated due to triggering events in her life....
Sam M. replied:
I can honestly say Emotional Balance at Waterford West PH: 38056993 Good Luck I certainly understand as I am a suffer of Depression and have found EB to be my saviour xxx
Pauline S. replied:
an excellent psycho-therapist at Red Hill is Greg Hampson
Kathi H. replied:
see your Dr for a "mental Health Plan" and you can get FREE sessions with a therapist, I think it's 12 sessions in one calendar year. Talk to your Dr.
Colleen B. replied:
Griffith University at Nathan has affordable psychology consultants, they are all trained, and offer a huge range of services. Children who have behaviour problems, can be seen by a therapist also.
Sarah G. replied:
I would highly recommend Anna Clarkson, she consults at Platinum Medical Centre and runs her own clinic. She is amazing and helped me a lot with my PND just over a year ago. My doctor put me on a "mental health plan" and the out of pocket expense was...See More
Tora C. replied:
I see a bulk billing psychologist in stones corner. The business is called Jumpstart Psychology. I'm not sure about the other doctors there but Vanessa is my doctor and will bulk bill anyone with a healthcare card. She has a bit of a waiting list but not too long - maybe 6 weeks.
Megan C. replied:
There used to be a place at indooroopilly that catered just for women, I think it was called The Lily Room
Carrie G. replied:
Foundation Councelling Centre at Clock Tower Carseldine. If they are a certified doctor they can usually bulk bill.
Robyn I. replied:
Get a mental health care plan and see David Walters and Walters Green Psychology at Toowoong. This man has changed my life. Also Di Hamilton is a fantastic psychiatrist at Oasis Medical Centre at Sunnybank.
Kim W. replied:
Dr Guha at Belmont private hospital is great he does have a fee but if you ask him he may wave it
Tonia C. replied:
They are all fantastic comments. 1. Sleep. 2. Sunshine. 3. Exercise.4. Faith or going to church. 5. Beyond blue. All you can do without cost to yourself. 6. Mental health care plan- ask for one. Book a long app. Dont take No for an answer. They are med...See More
Fran F. replied:
If she has private health - it may cover her for Brisbane Centre for PostNatal Depression - they specialize in Mums and Bubs
Fiona P. replied:
There is a councillor at Auchenflower Family Practice who is a GP who has continued on and done councilling training. Her name is Dr Wendy Francis and she is fantastic. The cost is great as she bills under the medicare formula on a level D consultati...See More
Michelle C. replied:
A relative of mine recently spent time in a specialist PND ward within Belmont Hospital. With private health cover it didn't cost her anything (she had a referral from her GP) and the staff I had interaction with were lovely.