Mental Health
Our experienced team of mental health professionals deliver positive outcomes to help people struggling with mental health concerns on the road to recovery.
Since opening our dedicated mental health unit in 2016, South Eastern Private Hospital has spent 10 years helping people in Melbourne's south-east on the road to recovery. Our experienced team of psychiatrists, nurses and allied health professionals deliver evidence-based inpatient, day patient and outpatient care for mood disorders, anxiety, depression and older adult mental health conditions.
Our Mental Health Facilities
Our 60-bed mental health unit comprises 52 single rooms and 4 double rooms across two purpose-built wards — Olinda and Emerald. Each ward operates on a consultant-led care model with dedicated mental health nursing and therapy staff, and every space is designed to support recovery in the least restrictive environment possible, so patients feel safe, comfortable and respected throughout their stay.
Mental Health Services We Offer
- Neurostimulation therapy — Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) and repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) for treatment-resistant and severe depression
- Older persons' mental health care — specialised programs for age-related psychiatric conditions
- Acute adult psychiatry — inpatient care for acute mental health episodes
- Mood disorders, anxiety and depression treatment
- Inpatient therapy programs
- Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) — inpatient and day program options
- CBT-based programs
- Day therapy programs — a broad range supporting ongoing recovery and wellness
Our Mental Health Team
Our multidisciplinary team of psychiatrists, medical officers, nurses and allied health professionals brings a decade of specialised experience to every treatment plan. We take a holistic approach, providing care in a safe, supportive environment for inpatients, day patients and outpatients alike.
Why Choose South Eastern Private Hospital?
- 10 years of dedicated mental health care in Melbourne's south-east (since 2016)
- 60-bed purpose-built unit across two specialised wards
- Evidence-based programs including TMS, ECT, DBT and CBT
- Consultant-led, multidisciplinary care team
Care options across inpatient, day patient and outpatient settings
Learn more and contact our team
If you'd like more information on the above conditions, our day programs or submit a mental health enquiry click below or contact our Assessments team on (03) 9271 988
Frequently Asked Questions
How long has South Eastern Private Hospital provided mental health care?
South Eastern Private Hospital has provided dedicated mental health care since 2016 — 10 years of experience treating mood disorders, anxiety, depression and older adult mental health conditions.
What mental health conditions does South Eastern Private Hospital treat?
The hospital treats mood disorders, anxiety, depression, treatment-resistant depression and older adult mental health conditions, across acute adult psychiatry and specialised day programs.
Does South Eastern Private Hospital offer TMS or ECT?
Yes. The hospital offers both Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) and Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) for treatment-resistant and severe depression.
How do I get a referral for mental health care at South Eastern Private Hospital?
Patients or referring GPs/psychiatrists can submit a mental health enquiry directly through the hospital's online referral form on the link above or our Referrals Page.
Does South Eastern Private Hospital offer day programs, or only inpatient care?
Both. The hospital offers inpatient wards, day patient programs, and outpatient therapy including DBT and CBT-based group programs.