Allied Health

WACPPS has specialised in parenting, perinatal and infant mental health for over 30 years, originating within Gosnell’s Womans Health Services.

We believe in the value of working closely with other health professionals to provide the best possible care for our clients. Perinatal mental health impacts over 5000 women per year in Western Australia.

Services available: 

At WACPPS we can offer counselling appointments Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 9am – 4.30pm and Thursday 9am – 8.30pm in person, by telephone or video counselling.

Unfortunately, we are unable to offer after hours or emergency counselling services. 

Client eligibility 

WACPPS is a gendered family service supporting individuals, couples and families with non-acute, non-chronic, common mental disorders of mild to moderate severity. Clients must be able to maintain their own safety between appointments. 

Exclusion criteria 

Please note the following clients are not eligible for WACPPS services –

  • Clients who are at acute or immediate risk of suicide
  • Clients with acute mental health needs and or in crisis
  • Clients who have been hospitalised due to self-harm in the past 3 months
  • Clients with long term chronic, complex mental health issues, e.g. Acute Psychotic conditions  

**Clients who present in the exclusion criteria are best treated by either Emergency department, MEAD or psychiatrist. 

How to refer a client

To refer your client please go to the Referral page and complete an online referral & consent to release information form. We will contact the client to book a telephone assessment with our Therapeutic Administration Officer. This allows your client to be added to our waitlist and ensures they are allocated to the correct therapist and services to suit their needs.​

Questions ?? Call us on 94940 2258 and we would be happy to help you.

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