Wollongong Clinic

About Wollongong Clinic

What we do

Wollongong Clinic is a private psychiatry clinic located on the first floor of South Coast Private Hospital. At Wollongong Clinic, our team of experienced psychiatrists offer evidence-based treatment and support for a range of mental health conditions, in an out-patient setting. 

Consultations with our psychiatrists are by appointment only. To see one of our psychiatrists, you will require a referral from your GP prior to making an appointment.  

* Please note that due to high appointment demand, our current wait times are between 5-8 months*

*Our psychiatrists currently have their books closed for outpatient ADHD referrals

About Us

Our clinic offers comprehensive mental health services and treatments for General Psychiatry, PTSD, Veteran Services, Anxiety Management, Depression Management programs.

You can contact us directly on (02) 4286 6812 to speak to one of our friendly staff members.

Appointments and Billing

Appointments

Please forward your GP referral prior to making an appointment. GP referrals can be emailed to: wcreferrals@aurorahealth.com.au or fax 02 4286 6894. 

Initial Appointment Referral Process 

1. Wollongong Clinic will receive your GP Referral

  • You will receive a text message from our Practice Management System within 1 week to confirm we have received your referral. The message will provide an approximate wait time to see a psychiatrist.
  • Once reviewed and approved by our psychiatrist, you will receive a text message from our practice management software. This text message will advise you of your appointment details.

Follow Up Appointments 

You can contact us directly on (02) 4286 6812 to speak to one of our friendly staff members.

Billing

At the time of arranging your appointment, your approximate out of pocket consultation fees will be discussed with you. There will be a Medicare rebate applicable for your consultation.

Please note that our psychiatrists are private billing consultants. Each psychiatrist will have their own private billing schedule of fees. These will be discussed with you directly when arranging your appointment.

Deposits

At the time of arranging your appointment, you will be advised that you will need to pay a deposit two (2) weeks prior to your appointment. You will receive a courtesy text message prior to this advising you to call the Wollongong Clinic to pay over the phone.

This deposit amount will be taken off your appointment consultation fee.

Cancellations

Deposits are non-refundable, if you cancel your appointment within 2 working days. Please cancel before this time as we have a high demand for outpatient services.

Sub-Specialties

  • Addictive Disorders
  • Adjustment Disorders
  • Adolescents
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Borderline Personality Disorder
  • Complex Trauma
  • Depression
  • Mood Disorders
  • Personality Disorders
  • Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Psychosis
  • Trauma
  • Veteran, Defence & Emergency Services Mental Health

Address

Physical Address

Wollongong Clinic
Level 1, 112 Burelli Street, Wollongong, NSW 2500

Contact

Specialists

Dr Kelsey Denny

Psychiatrist

Dr Harsha Ediriweera

Psychiatrist

A/Prof Sunera Fernando

Psychiatrist

Dr Al Griskaitis

Psychiatrist

Dr Victoria Kim

Psychiatrist

Dr Sharat Lal

Psychiatrist

Dr Bryn Nicholas

Psychiatrist

Dr James Oldham

Psychiatrist

Professor Nagesh Pai

Psychiatrist

A/Prof Irwin Pakula

Psychiatrist

Dr Tony Ratajkoski

Psychiatrist

Dr Gillian Sanzone

Psychiatrist

Dr Rajiv Singh

Psychiatrist

Dr Paul Stewart

Psychiatrist

Dr Sriram Thazhathaveetil

Psychiatrist