Dr. Laura-Jayne Hughes

Dr. Laura-Jayne Hughes

Psychiatrist

English
Thursday
Call (03) 9958 6699
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About Dr. Laura-Jayne Hughes

Dr Laura-Jayne Hughes is a psychiatrist who joined Reliance Care Medical Centre in October 2026. She sees children, adolescents, young people and adults across a broad range of mental health concerns.

Dr Hughes takes a thoughtful, individualised approach to assessment and care. She works collaboratively with patients, families and referring practitioners to support appropriate treatment planning and continuity of care.

Her areas of interest include child and adolescent mental health, including complex ADHD and other conditions usually seen by child and adolescent mental health services, youth and adult psychiatry, eating disorders, mood and anxiety disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), trauma, PTSD and complex PTSD, personality vulnerabilities, and women's and perinatal mental health. She also sees patients with WorkCover, TAC and VACCA matters.

Dr Hughes consults on Thursdays. Appointments are private consultations, and a referral from your GP is required.

Fees

Initial Psychiatry Consultation

Fee
$700.00

Follow-up Appointment

Fee
$500.00

Psychiatry appointments are private consultations and are not bulk billed. Please talk to your GP about a referral, and contact reception to confirm fees, any rebate that may apply to your situation, and availability before you book. WorkCover, TAC and VACCA-funded appointments can also be discussed with reception.

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Services Offered

Child & adolescent mental health, including complex ADHD
Youth & adult psychiatric assessment
Eating disorders
Mood & anxiety disorders
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
Trauma, PTSD & complex PTSD
Personality vulnerabilities
Women's & perinatal mental health
WorkCover, TAC & VACCA matters
Private psychiatry consultations

Areas of Interest

Child & Adolescent Mental HealthYouth & Adult PsychiatryEating DisordersMood & Anxiety DisordersOCDTrauma, PTSD & Complex PTSDPersonality VulnerabilitiesWomen's & Perinatal Mental HealthWorkCover, TAC & VACCA

Languages

English

Location

Reliance Care Medical Centre

341C Forsyth Road
Truganina, VIC 3029

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