Telehealth Psychiatry — WA
Telehealth Psychiatrist for Perth
For residents of Perth and the broader Western Australian community, accessing specialist psychiatric care has long been complicated by distance. WA is Australia's largest state, and for many patients — particularly those in regional and remote areas — travelling to see a psychiatrist can mean a flight to Perth or a drive of hundreds of kilometres. Psychiatrists Australia removes that barrier entirely. Through secure video consultations, Western Australians can now access a FRANZCP-qualified psychiatrist from home, whether in the Perth metropolitan area, the South West, the Wheatbelt, the Pilbara or the Kimberley.
Why telehealth matters for Western Australia
Western Australia's sheer size means that specialist mental health services have historically been concentrated in Perth, with limited availability in regional areas. Patients in cities like Bunbury, Albany, Geraldton or Kalgoorlie, and in more remote communities across the Pilbara and Kimberley, have often faced the choice of travelling long distances or going without specialist care. Telehealth psychiatry transforms this. A secure video consultation means a patient in Broome or Karratha can see the same psychiatrist as a patient in Perth's western suburbs — no flights, no overnight stays, no time away from work or family.
Psychiatry access in Perth and WA
Even within the Perth metropolitan area, demand for private psychiatry often exceeds supply, and wait times can be lengthy. Telehealth provides an alternative pathway to care that does not depend on local clinic availability. Our psychiatrist conducts all appointments by encrypted video, and because there is no physical clinic, appointment scheduling is more flexible. For Western Australians, this means faster access to specialist assessment, diagnosis and ongoing treatment — all delivered to the same clinical standard as an in-person consultation.
Medicare referrals for WA patients
Western Australian patients require a GP referral to access Medicare rebates for telehealth psychiatry. Your Perth or regional GP can provide a standard referral and, if 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 WA health system.
Conditions we treat
We provide 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-related disorders, psychosis and schizophrenia, eating disorders, and the mental health dimensions of chronic pain. Adult ADHD assessment is also available. All treatment is individualised, and medication management is provided where clinically appropriate, with ongoing review and shared care involving your GP.
Telehealth psychiatry in Perth — FAQs
Can I really see a psychiatrist from remote WA without travelling to Perth?
Yes. Telehealth means you do not need to travel to Perth or any other city. As long as you have a private space and a stable internet connection, you can attend your psychiatric consultation by secure video from anywhere in Western Australia.
Do I need a Perth-based GP for my referral?
No. Your referral can come from any GP in Western Australia — whether in Perth, a regional centre like Bunbury or Geraldton, or a remote community. As long as the referral is current and addressed to a psychiatrist, it will be accepted for your telehealth appointment.
Is telehealth psychiatry as effective as seeing a psychiatrist in person?
For the majority of psychiatric consultations, telehealth is clinically equivalent to an in-person appointment. Your psychiatrist can conduct assessments, formulate diagnoses, prescribe and monitor medication, and provide ongoing review. If an in-person assessment is ever required, your psychiatrist will discuss this with you.
Ready to take the first step?
Book an appointment or send a referral today. Our team will be in touch within one business day.