SGPT Registrar Counselling Program

A new counselling program for SGPT registrars is now up and running. This means that you can now access a psychologist free of charge and confidentially. We all know that GP registrars face many stresses associated with the job and training program. Many of us are geographically isolated from our usual support networks, but would be reluctant to access counselling via a GP mental health plan. 


You can now contact any one of the pyschologists listed and they will directly bill SGPT for your visit. There is up to 6 visits available. We hope some of you use this service and find it useful. The counsellors chosen are mostly very experienced in treating medical professionals and have a good idea of how registrars have to work.

Participating counsellors:
South Gippsland
Debbie Burkett or Ray Saunders
Leongatha or Warragul
Banksia Health Care 5662 4800

East Gippsland
Cathy Smith
Lakes Entrance 5155 8300

Central/West Gippsland
Helena Phillips
Moe 5127 7136
Andrew Hughes
Warragul 5623 3214