- contact@TBSmelbourne.com.au
- 03 9968 6999
226 Warrigal Road Camberwell 3124
226 Warrigal Road Camberwell 3124
Therapeutic Brain Stimulation-Melbourne is a clinical and educational group that provides outpatient rTMS treatments, provides outpatient Esketamine Treatments, and also provides training & education in brain stimulation therapies. Brain Stimulation Therapies are an important component of the evidence-based treatment modalities for various mental health disorders.
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Psychiatrist
No, TMS treatment is offered as an outpatient treatment. TMS treatment does not require sedation or anaesthesia, and usually there is no recovery time after a session of treatment.
We can also offer Medicare-funded TMS treatment based on Medicare criteria. There is a small out-of-pocket fee for each treatment.
On some occasions, based on clinical presentations, severity of symptoms, and specific relevant circumstances, the recommendation for inpatient TMS may be made. If this is the case, the Psychiatrist will discuss this with you.
You would need your treating Psychiatrist or GP to provide a referral, including a summary of the clinical condition and treatments received, and a request for TMS. Your treating doctor can make a referral directly through the referral form on the website or email or fax it to the clinic.
Once the referral has been triaged and accepted, the clinic staff will get in touch with you to organise an initial assessment consultation with a TMS Psychiatrist. The initial assessment consultation will involve a mental health assessment, suitability for TMS treatment and safety screening to rule out any specific contraindications or precautions for the TMS treatment. If found suitable for TMS treatment, a mapping appointment will be booked, after which the treatment sessions will be organised.
TMS is generally well tolerated. Some people feel a tapping sensation on the scalp during treatment, or mild discomfort at the stimulation site, especially in the first few sessions. These sensations usually reduce as treatment continues.
Yes, in most cases, you can continue taking your prescribed medications. Your psychiatrist will review your current treatment plan to ensure safety and coordinate your medication management during TMS therapy.
Response times vary. Some people notice improvement after the first 1–2 weeks, while others may see benefits later in the treatment course. Consistency with sessions and following your psychiatrist’s recommendations are key to the positive outcomes.
Yes. If symptoms reappear after a successful course of TMS, booster or maintenance sessions can be arranged to help sustain the benefits. Your psychiatrist will discuss the best approach based on your clinical response.
Research shows that TMS is effective for treatment-resistant depression and other approved indications. Many patients experience significant symptom improvement or full remission, particularly when combined with ongoing psychiatric care and therapy.