Referral to May Medical

May Medical is delivered by General Practitioners whose work is focused on mental health.

At present, care is provided by Dr Emilie Staehr, a GP who has completed further professional development in psychological medicine and is accredited to deliver Focused Psychological Strategies.

May Medical was established in response to the increasing demand for mental health–focused medical care. Consultations are offered in a setting designed specifically for mental health support, allowing time for thoughtful assessment, planning, and discussion.

May Medical accepts referrals for mental health–focused consultations, including formulation, diagnostic clarification, and intervention planning. This may involve creating or reviewing mental health treatment plans, coordinating medical and allied health interventions, and supporting referrers who may be managing significant clinical demand. Care is tailored to the patient’s needs and circumstances.

Dr Staehr also provides talk-based interventions through Focused Psychological Strategies for presentations such as anxiety, depression, and stress. These may include Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), psychoeducation, and other appropriate therapeutic approaches.

Although clinicians at May Health operate as independent practitioners, they work within coordinated service divisions—May Medical, May Psychology, May Assessment, and May Education & Training. This structure enables communication and referral pathways when appropriate, while each clinician continues to work autonomously within their own professional scope.