Fellow of the RANZCP · Telehealth
Online Psychiatrist in Melbourne
Considered, individualised psychiatric care by video consultation. Combining medical and psychological approaches for children, adults and families. Medicare rebates apply with a GP referral.
FRANZCP
Fellowship-trained consultant
Medicare
Rebates with valid referral
Statewide
Anywhere in
Victoria
● NEW REFRERRALS OPEN
Before you book
Please fax or email your GP referral through before booking an appointment. Referrals are reviewed and you will be contacted to confirm a time.
Fax: 03 9923 6802
Forms:
The practitioner
Dr Schuyler Tan, Consultant Psychiatrist
Dr Tan is a psychiatrist and psychotherapist with a holistic approach to mental health, using pharmacological and psychological treatment together where appropriate. He consults with children, adults and families.
It matters to him that patients feel genuinely understood, and that treatment decisions are made collaboratively. He regards the doctor–patient relationship as an ongoing professional relationship that deepens over time, grounded in mutual trust and respect within clear clinical boundaries.
Alongside his medical training, Dr Tan holds a Master of Psychiatric Medicine and an MBA, and is certified in independent medical examination. Experience that informs a structured, thorough approach to assessment and formulation.
It matters to him that patients feel genuinely understood, and that treatment decisions are made collaboratively. He regards the doctor–patient relationship as an ongoing professional relationship that deepens over time, grounded in mutual trust and respect within clear clinical boundaries.
Alongside his medical training, Dr Tan holds a Master of Psychiatric Medicine and an MBA, and is certified in independent medical examination. Experience that informs a structured, thorough approach to assessment and formulation.
Children, adults & familiesAcross the lifespan |
Medication & psychotherapyWhere clinically appropriate |
Ongoing careNot once-off assessments |
Video consultationsAudio and video required |
Areas of practice
Psychiatric Conditions We Treat
Assessment, diagnosis and long-term management for the presentations most commonly seen in adult and adolescent psychiatry. If you are unsure whether your situation fits, ask your GP to discuss it in the referral.
Anxiety Disorders
Generalised anxiety, panic, social anxiety, health anxiety and obsessive. Compulsive presentations. Treatment may combine psychological strategies with medication review where indicated.
ADHD Assessment and Management
Structured assessment for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder in adolescents and adults, with ongoing management of treatment, monitoring and prescribing within Victorian requirements.
Depression and Mood Disorders
Major depression, persistent low mood and bipolar spectrum conditions. Including diagnostic clarification, treatment-resistant depression and longer-term relapse prevention.
Stress, Burnout and Sleep Disorders
Occupational burnout, adjustment difficulties, chronic stress and disrupted sleep. Addressing the contributing factors as well as the symptoms.
Online Psychiatry Consultations Across Melbourne
This is an online-only practice. Consultations take place by secure video from wherever you are. Home, a private room at work, or anywhere in regional Victoria. Which removes travel and makes appointments easier to keep.
Every consultation must include both audio and video streams, and you need to be physically in Australia at the time of the appointment to be eligible for a Medicare rebate.
A current referral from your GP or another specialist is required before your first appointment. Rebates are claimed through Medicare; the gap is payable on the day.
ReferralGP or specialist referral, faxed or emailed before booking. |
Rebates
Medicare rebates apply to telehealth psychiatry with a valid referral. |
Prescriptions
Scripts and paperwork are handled within a consultation. Mention them at the start. |
Not offered
Once-off (item 291) and forensic assessments. |
Three steps
How Online Consultations Work
STEP 01
Get a Referral from Your GP
Ask your GP for a psychiatry referral and have it faxed to 03 9923 6802 or emailed through. Include relevant history, current medications and what you would like addressed.
STEP 02
Book Your Appointment
Once the referral has been received, book online or by email. You will be sent the new patient form to complete before your first session, plus fee and rebate details in writing.
STEP 03
Attend Your Telehealth Session
Join by video from a quiet, private space with a stable connection. First appointments are longer; a management plan and letter back to your GP follow the assessment.
Why Dr Tan
Why Choose Dr Schuyler Tan
Fellowship-trained with the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists, and practising privately. Which means you see the same psychiatrist at every appointment, with continuity of care rather than a rotating roster.
Consulting hours are scheduled with working life in mind, and because the practice is entirely online, appointments fit around work, study and caring responsibilities without travel across Melbourne.
Fellowship-trained specialist
FRANZCP, with a Master of Psychiatric Medicine from the University of Melbourne.
One consistent psychiatrist
Private practice continuity. Your history does not have to be retold each visit.
Flexible scheduling
Appointment times that work around employment, study and family commitments.
Holistic and collaborative
Medication and psychotherapy considered together, with decisions made alongside you.
Book Your Online Psychiatry Appointment
Send your GP referral through first, then choose a time that suits you. If you are unsure whether this practice is the right fit, email and ask before booking.
Send referrals to
Fax 03 9923 6802minddoctorpsychiatry@gmail.com
In a crisis, contact your GP, call Lifeline on 13 11 14, or attend your nearest emergency department. This website is not a crisis service.
Answers
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a referral to see a psychiatrist?
Yes. A current referral from your GP or another specialist is required before your first appointment, and it is what makes you eligible for a Medicare rebate. Please have it faxed or emailed through before you book so it can be reviewed.
Are online psychiatry sessions covered by Medicare?
Telehealth psychiatry consultations attract a Medicare rebate when you have a valid referral and are physically in Australia at the time of the appointment. The consultation must include both audio and video. You pay the fee on the day and the rebate is claimed back; current fees and expected out-of-pocket amounts are confirmed in writing before your first session.
What conditions can be treated online?
Anxiety disorders, depression and other mood disorders, ADHD, and stress, burnout and sleep difficulties are all well suited to video consultation. Some presentations including acute risk, or situations needing in-person examination or a forensic or once-off assessment, are not appropriate for this practice, and your GP will be advised of a more suitable pathway.