A Mental Health Treatment Plan (MHTP) is prepared by a GP and may allow eligible clients to access 10 Medicare-rebated psychology sessions per calendar year. If you don’t have a regular GP or prefer telehealth, there are several online GP services in Australia that offer bulk-billed or low-cost appointments.

Please note:

• A Mental Health Treatment Plan can only be provided following a clinical assessment by a GP

• Not all services are bulk-billed for all clients

• Medicare eligibility and telehealth requirements apply

• The decision to provide a MHTP is at the GP’s clinical discretion

Online GP Services (Australia)

The following services offer telehealth GP appointments where you can discuss your mental health and ask whether a Mental Health Treatment Plan is appropriate for you.

• Qoctor Offers online GP appointments, with bulk-billed mental health care plan consultations available for Medicare card holders who meet eligibility criteria.
  🔗 https://www.qoctor.com.au

• TeleDoc Australia Provides telehealth GP appointments, including mental health consultations and referrals where clinically appropriate. Medicare rebates may apply.
  🔗 https://teldoc.com.au

• Access Telehealth Telehealth GP service offering general medical and mental health consultations. Availability of Mental Health Treatment Plans varies by practitioner.
  🔗 https://www.accesstelehealth.com.au

• Private Medical Online GP appointments covering a range of health concerns, including mental health. Fees and Medicare rebates may apply.
  🔗 https://www.privatemedical.com.au

• Simple Online Doctor Telehealth GP consultations for general health concerns. Clients can enquire about mental health referrals during their appointment.
  🔗 https://www.simpleonlinedoctor.com.au

• Uniwell Health Telehealth GP appointments with no out-of-pocket cost for eligible Medicare card holders.
  🔗 https://uniwell.health

• Abby Health Online GP service offering bulk-billed appointments for eligible clients.
  🔗 https://abbyhealth.com.au

• Hola Health Telehealth GP consultations. $63 refundable deposit at booking. $0 out-of-pocket after Medicare rebate (if eligible)
  🔗 https://hola.health

• Doctors on Demand Telehealth GP appointments. $120 upfront fee. Medicare rebate of $100.20. Approx. $19.80 out-of-pocket
  🔗 https://www.doctorsondemand.com.au

• InstantScripts Telehealth GP service offering extended consultations. $148.70 upfront fee. Medicare rebate of $99.70. Approx. $49 out-of-pocket
  🔗 https://www.instantscripts.com.au

Important Information

• Some online GP services may require an established clinical relationship or MyMedicare registration to provide a Mental Health Treatment Plan via telehealth.

• If you are unable to obtain a plan online, you may need to attend a face-to-face GP appointment.

• Availability of bulk-billing may depend on your Medicare status, location, and concession eligibility.

Additional Free Mental Health Support (No GP Referral Required)

If you need immediate or short-term support:

Medicare Mental Health Centres
Free, walk-in mental health support services available across Australia. No referral required.
🔗 https://www.medicarementalhealth.gov.au