Mental Health Care & GP Mental Health Plans in Nerang, Gold Coast
Nerang Medical Centre & Skin Clinic provides confidential, compassionate mental health care for people of all ages across Nerang and the Gold Coast. Our GPs offer a safe space to talk, assess what’s going on, and prepare a GP Mental Health Treatment Plan where eligible opening access to Medicare rebates for psychology sessions. We can refer to our on-site psychologist or another provider of your choice. We’re open 7 days a week, and no concern is too small to raise.
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What we can help with
Our GPs support a wide range of mental health concerns, including anxiety, depression, stress, grief, post-traumatic stress (PTSD), and substance-use concerns. We also provide support and coordinate care for more complex conditions such as bipolar disorder and psychotic illnesses, and can assess and refer for conditions such as ADHD and eating disorders, working alongside psychiatrists, paediatricians and allied health professionals.
Your privacy matters to us – what you share in a consultation is kept confidential, except where there is a risk of harm to yourself or others.
How we support you
Mental health assessment:
A GP will take time to understand your symptoms, history and what you need, in an unhurried, confidential appointment.
GP Mental Health Treatment Plan:
For eligible patients, your GP can prepare a Mental Health Treatment Plan (also called a Mental Health Care Plan) and provide a referral. This gives access to Medicare rebates for up to 10 individual psychology sessions per calendar year. A gap fee may apply depending on the psychologist’s fee. Plans usually start with a referral for the first sessions, then a GP review before further sessions.
A team around you:
We can refer to our on-site psychologist or to a psychologist, psychiatrist or allied health professional of your choice, so your care is coordinated.
Ongoing review:
We follow up to review how you’re going and adjust your plan as needed.
Continuity through MyMedicare:
From 1 November 2025, Medicare rebates for Better Access psychology sessions require your plan and referral to come from a GP at your MyMedicare-registered practice or your usual GP. As a MyMedicare-registered practice, we can support this continuity of care.
What to expect
A Mental Health Treatment Plan takes time, so please book a longer appointment and mention it’s for a mental health plan when booking. Appointments are private and confidential, and you’re welcome to bring a support person. There’s no need to have everything worked out before you come – reaching out is an important first step.
Ready to talk? Book a longer appointment to discuss a Mental Health Treatment Plan
Fees & Medicare
Bulk billing is available for eligible Medicare patients with participating doctors. Mental Health Treatment Plans and many consultations are covered by Medicare for eligible patients; psychology sessions are partly rebated by Medicare and a gap fee may apply depending on the psychologist. Billing can vary by doctor and appointment type – please check the doctor’s profile, see [Bulk Billing & Fees], or call (07) 5620 3633.
Frequently asked questions
It’s a plan your GP prepares (also called a Mental Health Care Plan) that identifies your mental health needs and sets out a treatment approach. With an accompanying referral, it gives eligible patients access to Medicare rebates for psychology sessions. Book a longer appointment to discuss one.
Eligible patients can access Medicare rebates for up to 10 individual psychology sessions per calendar year. Sessions usually start with an initial referral, followed by a GP review before further sessions. A gap fee may apply depending on the psychologist.
Yes. You need both a Mental Health Treatment Plan and a referral from your GP. From 1 November 2025, these need to come from a GP at your MyMedicare-registered practice or your usual GP – which we can support.
Yes – we have an on-site psychologist, and you’re also welcome to be referred to a provider of your choice. Ask our reception team about availability.
Billing varies by doctor and appointment type. Please book a longer appointment for a plan and check billing with the doctor’s profile or our reception team when you book.
Yes. Our GPs support children and teenagers as well as adults. See our Child Health and Adolescent Health pages, or book an appointment.
You don’t have to manage it on your own support is close to home in Nerang Confidential GP mental health care.