Shiva Chouhan

Psychological support through the use of evidence based strategies where each session is tailored to the needs of the client. This includes the treatment of clients with mental health disorders including anxiety, depression, trauma, family/relationship difficulties, substance abuse and adjustment to new circumstances (e.g. COVID-19 related lifestyle changes). Video/phone consults are available for anyone who is in need. However at present, a medicare rebated bulk billed service can only be provided to those who meet one of the following criteria as set out by the Dept of Health: · People isolating themselves at home on the advice of a medical practitioner · People isolating themselves in accordance with home isolation guidance issued by the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) – i.e. All people who arrive in Australia, or think they may have been in close contact with a person diagnosed with coronavirus, (the current requirement being to self-isolate for 14 days) · People who meet the testing guidelines for COVID-19 · People aged over 70 · Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people aged over 50 · People with chronic health conditions or who are immunocompromised · Parents with new babies and people who are pregnant If you do meet the criteria please contact your Treating GP for a referral in order to access the bulk billed service. ALL BOOKINGS TO BE MADE BY CONTACTING SWANSTON STREET MEDICAL CENTRE ON (03) 9205 7500