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The Melbourne Clinic offers Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) therapy with treatment sessions lasting between 30 and 40 minutes. As a private mental health hospital, The Melbourne Clinic provides comprehensive psychiatric and mental health services including TMS as a specialised treatment for depression and other conditions.
From how TMS works to insurance coverage, costs, and what to expect — here's a comprehensive guide to finding TMS therapy in Richmond.
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) is a non-invasive, FDA/NICE/Health Canada/TGA-cleared treatment that uses focused magnetic pulses to stimulate underactive regions of the brain linked to depression and other mental health conditions. Unlike electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), TMS requires no anaesthesia, no surgery, and causes no memory impairment.
In Richmond, Victoria, there is 1 verified TMS clinic offering this treatment. A full course typically consists of 20–40 sessions, delivered 5 days a week over 6–8 weeks. Each session lasts approximately 20–40 minutes, and patients typically resume normal activities immediately afterward.
TMS is primarily used for treatment-resistant depression but has expanding clinical applications. In Richmond, Victoria, clinics offer TMS for:
TGA-approved for major depressive disorder, with Medicare rebates available under specific psychiatric item numbers. Medicare with Psychiatric Specialist items and private health insurance typically cover TMS when pre-authorised and when standard medication and psychotherapy have not provided adequate relief.
The three main TMS devices are FDA/NICE/Health Canada/TGA-cleared and available at clinics in Richmond. Each uses a different coil design and stimulation protocol:
The most widely used TMS system. Targets the left dorsolateral prefrontal cortex (DLPFC) for depression. Standard protocol: 37.5 min sessions, 5x/week for 6 weeks.
Uses an H-shaped coil that penetrates deeper and broader brain regions. Cleared for depression and OCD. May be effective for patients who did not respond to standard rTMS.
Offers both standard and accelerated Theta Burst protocols. TBS can reduce session time to 3–6 minutes with comparable efficacy to standard 37.5-minute sessions.