St John of God Burwood Hospital is a private mental health hospital in Sydney’s Inner West. For nearly 70 years our expert team has provided personalised inpatient and outpatient care for conditions such as depression, anxiety, mood disorders, psychosis, perinatal mental health issues, and general psychiatry services.
Key services
Mental health day programs
Burwood Counselling and Therapy Centre (CTC) offers a range of mental health day programs.
The CTC is located at 420 Parramatta Road, Burwood NSW 2134, and may be contacted by calling 02 8746 4400 or faxing 02 9715 3643.
Mother and Baby Unit
Our Mother and Baby Unit provides perinatal mental health services for new parents to help you develop a secure bond with your baby. We offer treatment for the whole spectrum of perinatal mental health issues including postnatal depression and anxiety, and postnatal psychosis.
Treatments and therapies
Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)
Electroconvulsive therapy is a safe and effective treatment used for several mental health conditions including depression, bipolar disorder and some psychotic disorders, particularly when medications haven’t helped enough or cause difficult side effects.
During ECT, a carefully controlled electrical current briefly stimulates the brain, creating a short seizure that can improve mood and reduce symptoms. Many people notice relief quite quickly. Treatments are usually given about three times a week, with the total course depending on how you respond. In some cases, ongoing sessions may be spaced out over time to help maintain the benefits.
Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS)
Transcranial magnetic stimulation is a safe, non-invasive treatment for people with mild to moderate depression, particularly when other treatments haven’t worked well. It uses gentle magnetic pulses to stimulate areas of the brain that help regulate mood, which can become underactive during depression.
TMS is usually provided alongside other supports such as medication, group or individual therapy to help improve overall wellbeing. A typical course involves about 20–25 sessions. During treatment, one of our trained caregivers monitors you, and you can relax by listening to music, watching a movie, or talking with loved ones. A referral from your GP is required.
Burwood Medical Centre
Our psychiatrists provide ongoing care and treatment from their consulting suites in our Medical Centre. Care includes initial assessments, treatment plan development, specialist individual care and referrals for overnight admission and outpatient services.
Referrals can be emailed to [email protected] or telephone 02 9334 3888.
We are located at 3 Grantham Street, Burwood NSW 2134.