Dr Manisha Fernando
We offer expert GP mental health counselling and psychological therapy. Sessions are grounded in a strengths based, whole person approach.
We work in partnership with you to improve your health and wellbeing.
Welcome to our dedicated mental health and wellbeing service
Welcome to our dedicated mental health and wellbeing service
Our Services
Initial free chat (phone call)
Schedule a brief phone call to see if our services match your needs and book your first appointment
Initial appointment
Dedicated GP mental health counselling sessions which aim to improve health and wellbeing.
For individuals experiencing mental health challenges including anxiety, depression and stress.
Sessions are tailored to best suit each individual and offer a strengths based, person centred, whole person (holistic) approach.
Mental health assessments
Evidence-based psychological therapy
Mental health education
Counselling/ psychological therapy appointment - 50 min
In person in Kyneton or via telehealth
Session fee $275
medicare rebates available for eligible patients (both with and without mental health care plan)
Ongoing appointments
Dedicated GP mental health counselling sessions which aim to improve health and wellbeing.
For individuals experiencing mental health challenges including anxiety, depression and stress.
Sessions are tailored to best suit each individual and offer a strengths based, person centred, whole person (holistic) approach.
Mental health assessments
Evidence-based psychological therapy
Mental health education
Counselling/ psychological therapy appointment - 50 min
In person in Kyneton or via telehealth
Session fee $275
medicare rebates available for eligible patients (both with and without mental health care plan)
About Dr Manisha
Mental Health General Practitioner
MBBS, MPH, FRACGP, FARGP, Grad Dip Rural, GCCE, FACRRM, GAICD
Dr Manisha Fernando is a medical doctor (Monash University Graduate) and General Practitioner (GP) with over twenty years experience.
She provides dedicated GP mental health counselling sessions for people experiencing mental health challenges including anxiety, depression and stress.
Manisha is a member of the Australian Society of Psychological Medicine (ASPM). She has undertaken additional training in mental health care and psychological strategies and participates in ongoing training and peer reflection in psychological medicine.
She is Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) registered and a member of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP).
Call Manisha today
on 0484 029 657 to schedule your pre appointment chat
Sessions available in person (Kyneton, Victoria )
And, via video conferencing.
Medicare rebates available for eligible patients
Dr Manisha’s approach
Manisha tailors her approach to best suit each individual.
She enjoys working in partnership with her patients and their families to improve health and wellbeing.
Manisha welcomes people of all backgrounds and strives to provide strengths based, person centred, whole person (holistic) care.
Manisha’s approach is gender affirming and neurodiversity affirming.
Focused psychological therapies (FPT)
Cognitive behavioural therapies (CBT)
Acceptance and commitment Therapy (ACT)
Mindfulness practices
Meditation
Relaxation strategies
Psychological education / Mental health education