Deciding to see a psychiatrist or psychologist is a significant step, and we want the practical side to be as easy as possible.

This section walks you through everything you need to know before your first appointment at Mind Connections: how referrals work, what your first visit will look like, what to bring, and answers to the questions new patients ask most.

The short version: ask your GP for a referral, call or book online, and bring your referral, Medicare card and medication list to your first appointment. Everything else is covered in the pages below.