Mental Health Services

The Darwin Clinic is a modern, well-designed purpose built clinic, adjoined to Darwin Private Hospital, located in Tiwi. Being part of an acute hospital provides the extra anonymity that some private patients are seeking and also provides access to medical support services if required.

We are the only private Mental Health and Alcohol & Drug Withdrawal Clinic in the Northern Territory and our spacious 18 single rooms with private ensuite bathrooms, lounge area, dining room, TV-room, group rooms and designer furnished outdoor space creates an atmosphere of tranquility and calm.

What we treat

Our specialist mental health team deliver evidence-based treatments and programs for a broad range of mental health conditions including:

• Anxiety
• Depression
• Bipolar disorder
• Personality disorders
• Postnatal depression and early parenting concerns
• Older person’s mental health
• Trauma
• Other general mental health concerns

Working closely with our mental health experts, our on-site team of general healthcare physicians offers a holistic approach to care, supporting a person’s psychological needs while also caring for their overall general health.

Inpatient Stay

Our inpatient programs provide a range of therapeutic groups and activities which includes:

• Mindfulness
• Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
• Stress and Anger Management
• Emotional Regulation
• Creative Therapies
• Occupational Therapy

The program is run by a multidisciplinary team which includes Psychiatrists, Psychologists, Occupational Therapists, Allied Health Professionals, Nursing staff and a Medical Officer.

Our team will design a treatment and recovery program personalised to individual requirements.

Day Programs

Day programs are structured, group therapy programs that provide ongoing support to people living in the community.

Weekly group sessions incorporate the latest evidence-based educational and therapeutic practices in a welcoming and supportive environment with a focus on individual recovery goals.

Our day programs have been developed to assist those living with mental health issues better understand their condition, building on their strengths and capabilities to help prevent relapse.

As well as being used as an entry point for many people, day programs can also be used as a step-down from the more intensive inpatient treatment options.

For more information, go to our Day Programs page or contact our Day Programs Coordinator on telephone 08 8920 6011.

Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS)

TMS is a procedure that involves the focused application of a magnetic field to superficial regions of the brain, changing the activity level of cells in the stimulated areas. It is available for patients with depression and who have a history of poor response to, or an inability to tolerate the side effects of antidepressant medications.

the Darwin Clinic now offers TMS to outpatients as well as those having an inpatient hospital admission.

Psychiatrist Appointments in our Consulting Suites

Private appointments are available with our psychiatrists and do not require a hospital stay. Depending on your individual needs, this may include an appointment with a psychiatrist for an assessment, medication management or short or long-term care.

Please see your GP for a referral.

Private health insurance
Depending on your level of cover we can estimate hospital charges, outline how much cover your fund offers, and inform you about any out-of-pocket costs you may need to pay. We’ll need to do a private health fund check before you can be admitted or start the program.

We’re recognised by all major private health funds that reimburse treatment costs.

No private health insurance
If you don’t have private health insurance, you can call our Front Office Manager to discuss self-funding your stay. Please call before admission for an estimate of the cost of your stay. You’ll need to pay for your stay in full upon admission.

Workcover, MAB, TAC or DVA
If you’re admitted under Workcover, MAB, TAC or DVA you’ll need prior approval. Please call us first to discuss. We’re a Tier 1 Department of Veterans' Affairs (DVA) contracted hospital which means all DVA patients with a Gold Card are fully covered for shared accommodation.

Accessing our mental health services

A GP referral to a Darwin Private Hospital accredited psychiatrist is required for admission to our inpatient and outpatient programs and services.

GPs can address their referral generally to ‘Dear Doctor’ or directly by name to one of our accredited psychiatrists. 

For a list of our accredited psychiatrists please click here.

GPs can submit referrals directly via email here. 

Contact us

• For all enquiries: 08 8982 6700