Mental Health

At Mind Body Skin Institute, we understand that mental health is just as important as physical health. Life can bring challenges such as stress, anxiety, depression, burnout, grief, relationship difficulties, or major life transitions, and our mental wellbeing can impact our physical health.

As your GP, Dr Nicole Chater provides compassionate, confidential, and evidence-based care in a supportive, non-judgemental environment. Longer appointment times allow the opportunity to explore your concerns, understand the factors affecting your mental health, and work together to develop an individualised management plan.

We can assist with:

• Anxiety and panic disorders

• Depression and low mood

• Stress and burnout

• Workplace stress

• Grief and adjustment disorders

• Relationship and family concerns

• Sleep difficulties

• Women's mental health, including pregnancy, postpartum and perimenopause

• Men’s mental health

• Addiction medicine

• ADHD assessment pathways (where appropriate)

• Mental health concerns associated with chronic medical conditions

Your care may include lifestyle strategies, psychological therapies, medication where appropriate, and referral to trusted psychologists, psychiatrists or other allied health professionals.

A Holistic Approach

Mental health is closely linked with physical health. Factors such as hormonal changes, thyroid disorders, nutritional deficiencies, chronic illness, sleep quality and stress can all contribute to psychological symptoms. Where appropriate, we will investigate and address these underlying factors as part of your overall care.

Our goal is to provide a safe, supportive environment where you feel heard, understood and empowered to achieve better mental wellbeing. If you're struggling, you don't have to manage it alone—we're here to help.