Seeking good GP and psychologist in ACT to help with partner's BP

Hi there,

I have just moved with my partner back to the ACT after living in England for a year. He is British and was diagnosed with bipolar at 20 (he's 26 now). I personally have experienced depression and anxiety and have found a great psychologist for that, but I also have a steady job while he is on a working holiday visa and is not earning very much (I am mostly supporting him). This is his first time living in another country and he is having difficulties adjusting. The jetlag also seems to have thrown him quite a lot and has triggered a prolonged depressive episode.

Does anyone have recommendations for good understanding GPs and psychologists in Canberra that are not too expensive? My idea would be for him to get a mental health plan and go from there.

I am also interested in carer support group meet-ups because at the moment it is quite draining to be around him. The depressive phase has caused him to be silent most of the time with a blank look on his face and I hardly recognise him as the great man I met a year ago. I knew this would be hard when I got into it but it would be nice to feel less isolated. We are both very committed to this relationship.

Thanks for your advice/support,

Seeking Help in ACT.