Telehealth Psychiatry — TAS
Telehealth Psychiatrist for Hobart
Residents of Hobart and communities across Tasmania can access specialist psychiatric care through secure telehealth, delivered by a FRANZCP-qualified consultant psychiatrist. Whether you live in greater Hobart, the Huon Valley, the Tasman Peninsula, or regional centres like Launceston, Devonport and Burnie, our video consultation model means you can see a psychiatrist without attending a physical clinic. All appointments are conducted by secure video, bringing expert mental health care directly into your home.
Psychiatry access in Tasmania
Tasmania has a smaller population than the mainland states, and the number of psychiatrists practising privately is correspondingly limited. In greater Hobart, demand for private psychiatric services often outstrips supply, and wait times can stretch for weeks or months. In the north and northwest of the state — Launceston, Devonport, Burnie and the rural communities of the Midlands and the west coast — access to a local psychiatrist is even more limited, and patients have historically needed to travel significant distances, sometimes to Hobart or even to Melbourne, for specialist care. Telehealth psychiatry removes this barrier entirely.
Serving Hobart and all of Tasmania
Our telehealth service covers the entire state of Tasmania. For a patient in Hobart — from Sandy Bay and Battery Point to Clarence and Kingston — telehealth means you are not constrained by the limited number of private psychiatrists with a clinic in the city. You can access specialist care from home at a time that works for you. For Tasmanians in the north and northwest, the benefit is even greater: a person in Launceston, Devonport, St Helens or Strahan can access the same FRANZCP-qualified psychiatrist as a patient in central Hobart, without the cost and time of travel across the state. All consultations take place on an encrypted video platform that meets Australian health data privacy standards.
How referrals work for Tasmanian patients
To access Medicare rebates for telehealth psychiatry, you will need a referral from your GP or another medical specialist. Your Hobart or regional Tasmanian GP can provide a standard referral and, where clinically appropriate, a Mental Health Treatment Plan. Referrals can be sent to us directly or submitted through our online form. After each consultation, your psychiatrist will provide a written summary to your GP, ensuring continuity of care within the Tasmanian health system and keeping your broader care team informed of your treatment progress.
Conditions we treat
Our psychiatrist provides telehealth assessment and treatment for a wide range of mental health conditions, 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 is individualised, and medication is prescribed and monitored where clinically appropriate, with shared-care arrangements involving your GP.
Telehealth psychiatry in Hobart — FAQs
Can I see a psychiatrist by telehealth if I live in Hobart?
Yes. All our psychiatric consultations are conducted by secure video, so you can attend from anywhere in Hobart or Tasmania. You do not need to visit a physical clinic — just a private space, a device with a camera, and a stable internet connection.
I live in Launceston or the northwest — is telehealth available to me?
Absolutely. Our service covers all of Tasmania, including Launceston, Devonport, Burnie and communities on the west coast. Telehealth is particularly valuable for Tasmanians who would otherwise need to travel to Hobart — or even to Melbourne — for a psychiatrist appointment.
Will my Hobart GP referral work for telehealth?
Yes. A referral from any GP in Tasmania is accepted and is required to access Medicare rebates. Your GP can also prepare a Mental Health Treatment Plan if clinically appropriate. We will communicate with your GP after each consultation to keep your care coordinated.
Ready to take the first step?
Book an appointment or send a referral today. Our team will be in touch within one business day.