Re-centre is a premium private mental health service in Southern Sydney that provides proven pathways to healthier minds in the heart of Hurstville at Waratah Private Hospital.
The service delivers assessment and treatment of mental health experiences. Through the use of innovative tools and a range of services and therapies, our team deliver compassionate and expert interventions across mental health hospital stays and day programs.
Depending on your unique needs, Re-centre offers our community two people-focused mental health hospital solutions; overnight accommodation in our 31-bed unit and a dedicated day facility that runs a number of day programs aimed at supporting mind health without the need to stay overnight.
Expert psychiatric and psychological care and multidisciplinary services, one-on-one therapy and group courses are delivered by our expert team.
Our specialists are highly qualified professionals who can help with a range of issues including depression, anxiety, sleep problems, adjustment to difficult life changes, alcohol and drug use, bipolar disorder, behavioural issues, eating disorders, PTSD, geriatric psychiatry and more.
February 06, 2024
Qualification BMedSc, MD, MMed(Psychiatry), FRANZCP About Dr Patrick Chung Dr Patrick Chung graduated from his Doctor of Medicine at Griffith University in 2016. As a medical student, he trained rurally under the university’s Longlook program. He attained fellowship with RANZCP in 2023 and predominantly trained in Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry. Dr Chung adopts a holistic recovery approach…
October 25, 2023
Qualification BSc, MBBS, FRANZCP About Dr Matthew Davies Dr Davies has in-patient admission rights at Re-centre at Waratah and day-programs admission at Re-centre outpatients department for adult patients only. He consults at Southside Health and Well-being in Hurstville. Dr Davies is not taking on new referrals at this time. Dr Matthew Davies completed his medical training…
January 15, 2024
Qualifications MBBS, FRANZCP, MHA, MHL About Dr Adrian Keller Dr Adrian Keller is a consultant psychiatrist with over 30 years’ experience in this field. He has specialist expertise in adult, forensic and developmental disability psychiatry. He is currently the consultant adult psychiatrist for the Specialist Intellectual Disability Health Team, South East Sydney Local Health District….
November 23, 2023
Qualifications MBBS (Hons), FRANZCP About Dr David Hughes Dr David Hughes was trained at Monash University graduating with MBBS (first class honours) in 1992. David subsequently moved to Sydney in 1995 and commenced training in psychiatry obtaining his FRANZCP in 2002. David has worked predominantly within South Eastern Sydney in both public and private sectors,…
January 13, 2023
Qualification B. Med, M. Med (Psychiatry), FRANZCP, Cert. Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry About Dr Ty Drake Dr. Drake is a fellow of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (FRANZCP) and holds a certificate in Consultation – Liaison Psychiatry. Using a recovery-oriented and strengths-based approach, Dr. Drake provides holistic and collaborative evidence-based treatment plans through…
May 07, 2024
Qualification MBBS, FRANZCP, MPH About Dr Pamela Gao Dr. Gao is a consultant psychiatrist trained locally in general adult psychiatry. However, her experience and expertise extend beyond adult mental health. She has extensive experience in geriatric psychiatry of adults over 65 years of age, as well as general psychiatry of adolescents from ages 14 and…
September 19, 2023
Qualification MBBS, FRANZCP, Pro. Cert Youth Psych About Dr Sim Gulati Dr Sim Gulati is a general adult psychiatrist who is a fellow of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (FRANZCP). Dr Gulati completed his training at various hospitals in Sydney including Royal North Shore hospital, Hornsby Hospital, St George Hospital and…
March 16, 2026
Qualifications: MD, BBiomed, FRANZCP About Dr Dao Guo Dr Guo is a Consultant Psychiatrist and Fellow of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (FRANZCP). He completed the majority of his specialist psychiatric training at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, where he gained extensive experience across acute inpatient, community, and emergency psychiatric services, managing…
Please contact our Intake Coordinator at 02 9598 0263 to check your eligibility for your admission to Re-centre.
The Australian Government mandates that people with limited cover for mental health treatment can upgrade their hospital cover to access higher benefits without serving a waiting period.
You may be referred to Re-centre by your GP, therapist or psychiatrist. Referrals can be faxed to +61 2 8088 6579 or emailed to [email protected].
For self-referral, call 02 9598 0263.
Once a referral has been received, you will be triaged by a mental health nurse. From here, we walk you through the next steps of admission.
For enquiries about your private health fund eligibility or for getting your referral sent to Re-Centre.
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Phone02 9598 0263
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