What is the Cardiac Counselling Clinic?

The Cardiac Counselling Clinic provides specialist psychological and behavioural support to people who have had an acute cardiac event, and their families. The support provided through the clinic is particularly relevant for those experiencing anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress, or the cardiac blues, as well as those struggling with lifestyle change. The Clinic provides support through a team of cardiac psychologists and mental health social workers. Counselling is provided either face-to-face or by telehealth. The Clinic is one of three programs in the Centre’s Cardiac Wellbeing Program.

Everything we do in the Cardiac Wellbeing Program is evidence-based, drawing on the Centre’s own world-leading research and that of other experts in cardiac-related psychological and behavioural support.

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From 1 July 2023 the following pricing model will apply:

Health & General Psychologist 50 mins

• $175.00 per session, with a Medicare rebate of $93.35 (out of pocket $81.65)

• Clients eligible for concession (on healthcare card or DVA card) will be bulk billed.

Provisional Psychologist 50 mins

• $50.00 per session, no Medicare rebate.

• These can be accessed without a Mental Health Treatment Plan.

How do I contact the Clinic?

To make an appointment with the clinic, you can phone the Australian Centre for Heart Health on 03 9326 8544; email us at wellbeing@australianhearthealth.org.au or click the link below:

For GPs - how do I refer a patient?

You can fax mental health treatment plans to 03 9445 9296, register your client’s details via our website referral. For any queries please phone 03 9326 8544 or email us at wellbeing@australianhearthealth.org.au for more information.