Telehealth Psychiatry — QLD
Telehealth Psychiatrist for Brisbane
Patients in Brisbane and across Queensland can access specialist psychiatric care through secure telehealth, delivered by a psychiatrist based right here in the Sunshine State. Dr Andrew Westergaard Nielsen, a FRANZCP-qualified consultant psychiatrist, provides video consultations to Queenslanders from Brisbane to the Far North, eliminating the need to travel to a physical clinic. Whether you are in inner-city Brisbane, the Gold or Sunshine Coast, or a regional centre like Townsville or Cairns, our telehealth model ensures geography never stands between you and quality mental health care.
A Queensland-based psychiatrist
Dr Nielsen is based in Queensland and holds a Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) from the University of Queensland (1993), along with Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (FRANZCP, 2003). He is registered with AHPRA (registration number MED0001389075). While his consultations are conducted exclusively by telehealth — meaning there is no physical clinic for you to attend — being Queensland-based gives local patients confidence that their psychiatrist understands the state's health landscape and referral pathways.
Psychiatry access across Queensland
Queensland is a vast state, and access to specialist psychiatry has historically been uneven. In the greater Brisbane area, waitlists for private psychiatric appointments can extend for months. In regional and remote Queensland — from Rockhampton and Mackay to Cairns and the Torres Strait — the shortage of local psychiatrists is even more acute, and patients have often had to travel significant distances for an appointment. Telehealth psychiatry removes this barrier entirely. With a secure video link, a patient in Cairns or Mount Isa can access the same specialist care as a patient in Brisbane, without leaving their community.
Medicare referrals for Queensland patients
Queensland patients need a referral from their GP (or another medical specialist) to access Medicare rebates for telehealth psychiatry. Your GP can also develop a Mental Health Treatment Plan where appropriate. Once we receive your referral, our team will arrange your video appointment at a time that suits you. Following each consultation, your psychiatrist will write back to your GP with a summary and any recommendations, keeping your broader care team informed and your treatment coordinated.
Conditions we treat
Dr Nielsen assesses and treats a broad spectrum of mental health conditions via telehealth, including depression and mood disorders, anxiety and OCD, adult ADHD, bipolar disorder, PTSD and trauma, psychosis and schizophrenia, eating disorders, and the psychiatric impact of chronic pain. Comprehensive adult ADHD assessment is also available. Treatment plans are individualised, and medication is prescribed and monitored where clinically indicated, with shared-care arrangements involving your GP.
Telehealth psychiatry in Brisbane — FAQs
Is the psychiatrist actually based in Queensland?
Yes. Dr Andrew Westergaard Nielsen is based in Queensland. He completed his medical degree at the University of Queensland and is AHPRA-registered (MED0001389075). All consultations are delivered by telehealth — there is no physical clinic to attend — but Queensland patients can be confident their psychiatrist is locally based.
I live in Far North Queensland — can telehealth work for me?
Yes. Our telehealth service is available throughout Queensland, including Cairns, Townsville, Mackay, the Whitsundays and remote communities. As long as you have a private space and a stable internet connection, you can access specialist psychiatric care without travelling.
How do I get a referral in Brisbane?
Visit your GP and ask for a referral to a psychiatrist. Your GP can send the referral directly to us, or you can submit it through our online form. A Mental Health Treatment Plan from your GP may also support your access to Medicare rebates.
Ready to take the first step?
Book an appointment or send a referral today. Our team will be in touch within one business day.