What Perth Clinic does

Perth Clinic is a private mental health facility located in West Perth, Western Australia, operating approximately 100 inpatient beds with a workforce of 51-100 employees. The clinic provides acute inpatient treatment, day patient programs, and outpatient services, treating adults and adolescents referred primarily by GPs and psychiatrists, as well as direct consumer access for selected programs. Its clinical offering centres on evidence-based psychotherapeutic modalities including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, Mindfulness, and Interpersonal Therapy, complemented by neurostimulation services such as repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS) and Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT). The clinic reports an average inpatient length of stay of 17 days against a sector benchmark of 20 days and a treatment effect size of 1.6 against a benchmark of 1.5, positioning it as an outcomes-oriented operator in a market where peer-level outcome data is limited.

The clinic's service delivery is supported by a proprietary iPad-based patient progress monitoring system that captures real-time clinical data and is used to identify risk and benchmark outcomes, alongside a research partnership with the University of Western Australia exceeding 20 years that has yielded over 50 published papers and 12 PhD completions. The facility holds ISO 9001:2016 certification, National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards accreditation, and Mental Health Services Standards accreditation, which collectively support insurer credentialing and clinical governance.

Revenue is generated predominantly through private health insurance, supplemented by Medicare subsidies, self-funded patients, and public program funding. The go-to-market is primarily referral-driven through GPs and psychiatrists, with direct-to-consumer channels used for selected outpatient programs. Recent service extensions include an Adult ADHD Assessment Service (2025) and an outpatient rTMS program (2026), indicating a deliberate broadening of the diagnostic and ambulatory treatment offering beyond the historical inpatient core.

Name

Perth Clinic

Legal name

Perth Clinic

Website

https://perthclinic.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Perth Clinic is a private mental health facility in West Perth, Western Australia, operating ~100 inpatient beds and providing acute inpatient, day patient, and outpatient psychiatric care to adults and adolescents, primarily funded by private health insurers and accessed via GP and specialist referrals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Psychiatric Hospital Services

NAICS

Psychiatric and Substance Abuse Hospitals (62221), Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers (621420), Offices of Mental Health Practitioners (except Physicians) (621330)

SIC

Services-Hospitals (8060), Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093)

akta.pro primary industry

Inpatient Psychiatric Hospitals & Units (HLAFACAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Outpatient Mental Health Clinics & Counseling Centers (HLAFACAA)

Keywords

• Mental health services
• Psychiatric inpatient care
• Cognitive behavioral therapy
• Day patient programs
• Neurostimulation treatment

Headquarters

HQ city

Perth

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Private Health Insurance: The primary revenue stream comes from private health fund payments. Patients with private health insurance are admitted for inpatient or day patient care, with costs varying according to policy type (Gold, Silver, Bronze, Basic) and excess chosen. The clinic confirms cover with health funds prior to admission.
2. Medicare Subsidised Services: Some services such as rTMS are Medicare-subsidised for eligible patients under the Medicare Benefits Schedule, requiring only a GP referral.
3. Self-Funded Patients: The Adult ADHD Assessment Service is an outpatient service for self-funded patients only, not claimable through private health funds or included in acute inpatient admissions.
4. Public Programs: The Supporters Group Program ($500 for 4 weeks) and Relationships Enhancement group ($750 per couple) are available to the public without health fund claims.
5. Psychiatrist Consulting Fees: Accredited psychiatrists operate independent private practices from the medical suites and bill their own consulting fees separately from hospital charges.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Perth Clinic is a private psychiatric hospital operating a 100-bed facility in West Perth, Western Australia, providing acute inpatient mental health treatment and day patient programs for adults and adolescents. The clinic delivers evidence-based therapies including cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT), mindfulness, interpersonal therapy, and art therapy, alongside specialized neurostimulation treatments such as repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) and electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). Additional offerings include an Adult ADHD Assessment Service, a drug and alcohol program, and family/supporter programs.

Product overview

Perth Clinic is a private mental health facility offering a comprehensive portfolio of inpatient and day patient mental health services. The core offering consists of acute inpatient treatment (100 beds) and day patient programs. Specialized treatments include Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) and Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS) for treatment-resistant depression. The therapy program portfolio includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) programs (2-week intensive, 10-week weekly), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) programs (DBT Primer, 12-week program), Mindfulness (7-week), Art Therapy, Interpersonal Therapy, and Stress Management groups. Community support is provided through the Outreach Program, Supporters Group, and Relationships Enhancement program. Additional services include Adult ADHD Assessment, Relaxation CDs, and extensive research publications through partnerships with University of Western Australia.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Acute Inpatient Mental Health Treatment Round-the-clock inpatient psychiatric care for adults and adolescents experiencing acute mental health conditions, delivered through the clinic's 100-bed facility in West Perth, Western Australia.
• Day Patient Mental Health Programs Structured weekday therapy programs providing intensive evidence-based group treatment for adults and adolescents during daytime hours, with patients returning home each evening.
• Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS) Outpatient neurostimulation treatment program for adults experiencing depression, involving application of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation to targeted brain regions; treats depression without use of anaesthesia.
• Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) Specialist psychiatric procedure provided within the hospital setting for patients with severe mental health conditions requiring rapid symptom relief, including severe depression with psychotic features.
• CBT Intensive 2-Week Program A two-week intensive cognitive behavioural therapy day patient program for adults requiring structured, concentrated CBT treatment.
• 10-Week CBT Program A ten-week cognitive behavioural therapy program for patients who benefit from a longer therapeutic arc, introduced after positive feedback on the shorter 2-Week CBT Intensive.
• 12-Week Dialectical Behaviour Therapy Program A twelve-week (later extended to fourteen-week) comprehensive dialectical behaviour therapy program for patients with borderline personality disorder and emotion regulation difficulties.
• DBT Primer Program A three-week dialectical behaviour therapy primer designed to give prospective patients an experience of DBT before committing to the longer 12-week DBT program.
• Mindfulness Program A two-week mindfulness-based program offered as part of day patient services, designed for patients experiencing stress, anxiety, and depression.
• Art Therapy Program An art therapy program added to day patient services, expanding from a 2-day initial session to a 6-week format tailored toward adolescents.
• Interpersonal Therapy Program An interpersonal therapy program offered as part of day patient services, focusing on relationships and social functioning.
• Outreach Program A community-based outreach program that takes mental health services outside the clinic facility to reach patients who are unable to attend in person.
• Stress Management Program A two-week stress management program added to day patient therapy offerings to help patients manage symptoms of stress and anxiety.
• Creative Expression Program A creative expression program added to day patient services in June 2013, designed to support adolescents with mental health issues through creative modalities.
• Remap Drug and Alcohol Program A drug and alcohol program for patients presenting with co-occurring mental health and substance use issues, added to day patient offerings.
• Supporter Sessions Program to involve the family and support networks of patients in the treatment process, introduced to complement direct patient care.
• Relationships Enhancement Program A relationships enhancement program designed to help patients identify unhealthy relationship patterns and develop skills for healthier interpersonal relationships.
• Supporters Group A supporters group providing social support and education for family members of patients undergoing day patient or inpatient mental health treatment.
• Adult ADHD Assessment Service A structured assessment pathway for adults suspected of having attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, providing psychometric testing and clinical interviews over approximately 6-8 weeks, with results reported back to the managing consultant psychiatrist or general practitioner.
• On-Site Medical Suites (Outpatient Consultations) Medical suites within the Perth Clinic building that host independent outpatient consultations by credentialed medical practitioners, providing a private consultation environment adjacent to the hospital facility.

Quantifiable outcome

• 17 days average length of stay vs 20 days industry benchmark
• +4 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• University of Western Australia (UWA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPerth Clinic has maintained a strong partnership with the University of Western Australia for over 20 years. The collaboration has produced nearly 50 published papers in peer-reviewed journals and graduated 12 PhD students through co-supervision. Research areas include patient progress monitoring, prediction of self-harm and suicidal behaviour, CBT, DBT, ECT, and rTMS. Annual presentations at the Society for Psychotherapy Conference.
• Notre Dame UniversityminorOthersStudent placements offered for medical, nursing, occupational therapy and psychology students.
• Curtin UniversityminorOthersStudent placements offered for medical, nursing, occupational therapy and psychology students.
• Edith Cowan UniversityminorOthersStudent placements offered for medical, nursing, occupational therapy and psychology students.
• TAFEminorOthersStudent placements offered for medical, nursing, occupational therapy and psychology students.
• Australian Private Hospitals AssociationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPerth Clinic participates in the Australian Private Hospitals Association Mental Health Week campaign, promoting conversation about mental health and raising awareness.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• The Melbourne Clinic: Private psychiatric hospital in Victoria offering inpatient, day patient and outpatient mental health programs with specialist neurostimulation. Closest direct analogue to Perth Clinic in terms of acute inpatient psychiatric model, evidence-based program mix and Australian private-fund reimbursement dynamics.
• Northside Clinic: Private psychiatric hospital in Sydney delivering acute inpatient mental health care, day programs and outpatient services. Comparable in its referral-gated inpatient model, multi-program therapy portfolio and private health fund revenue mix.
• The Adelaide Clinic: South Australian private psychiatric hospital offering inpatient and day patient mental health treatment, including ECT. Highly comparable operating model, program structure and dependence on private health fund cover.
• Abbotsford Private Hospital: Private psychiatric hospital in Sydney with inpatient, day patient and outpatient mental health services. Closely comparable in bed-based acute model, multidisciplinary therapy mix and Australian private health fund reimbursement exposure.
• Aurora Healthcare Australia: Australian private mental health operator running inpatient and outpatient psychiatric services. Comparable in focus on acute mental health care, multi-modality therapy programs and private health fund reimbursement model.

Broad incumbents

• Ramsay Health Care: Largest private hospital operator in Australia, owning The Melbourne Clinic and a national network of psychiatric facilities. Overlaps with Perth Clinic in inpatient psychiatry, day programs and private health fund contracting, but operates at vastly greater scale and across many specialties.
• Healthscope: Major Australian private hospital group operating multiple private psychiatric hospitals including Northside Clinic and Abbotsford Private Hospital. Comparable in acute mental health service delivery and private insurer relationships, but embedded in a much broader acute care portfolio.
• St John of God Health Care: Catholic not-for-profit private hospital group operating inpatient and outpatient mental health services across Australia, including in Western Australia. Directly comparable in psychiatric service mix and WA presence, though anchored in a broader acute and sub-acute hospital network.
• Cygnet Health Care: UK-based specialist mental health provider operating inpatient psychiatric hospitals and community services. Comparable in scale, acute psychiatric focus and program-based therapy mix, though operating under the NHS-funded model rather than Australian private health funds.

Regional players

• The Hobart Clinic: Private psychiatric hospital in Tasmania offering acute inpatient and day patient mental health programs. Closely matches Perth Clinic's referral-based, multi-program operating model but operates in a different state market.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

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