Telehealth Psychiatry — NSW
Telehealth Psychiatrist for Sydney
Sydney residents and people across New South Wales can now access specialist psychiatric care through secure telehealth, delivered by a FRANZCP-qualified consultant psychiatrist. Whether you live in the Sydney CBD, the Inner West, the Northern Beaches, Western Sydney, or a regional NSW centre like Newcastle, Wollongong or Dubbo, our video consultation model means you can see a psychiatrist without the barriers of travel, waitlists or clinic availability. All appointments are conducted by secure video — there is no physical clinic to visit.
Psychiatry access in Greater Sydney and NSW
New South Wales is home to a large and diverse population spread across metropolitan Sydney, coastal regional centres and rural communities. In Greater Sydney, demand for private psychiatric services is high, and wait times for an in-person appointment can stretch for weeks or months. In regional NSW — across the Hunter, the Mid North Coast, the Riverina and the Far West — access to a local psychiatrist can be even more limited. Telehealth psychiatry directly addresses these challenges by making specialist care available to anyone in NSW with a private space and an internet connection, regardless of where they live.
Serving all of NSW by secure video
Our telehealth service covers the entire state. For patients in Sydney's sprawling metropolitan area, telehealth means you are not limited to psychiatrists with a clinic within commuting distance — you can access specialist care from home, during hours that suit your schedule. For patients in regional and rural NSW, the benefit is even greater: a person in Broken Hill, Tamworth or Coffs Harbour can access the same FRANZCP-qualified psychiatrist as someone in Surry Hills, without the cost and time of travel. All consultations take place on an encrypted video platform that meets Australian health data privacy standards.
How referrals work for NSW patients
To access Medicare rebates for telehealth psychiatry in NSW, you will need a referral from your GP or another specialist. Your GP may also prepare a Mental Health Treatment Plan if it is clinically appropriate for your circumstances. Once we receive your referral — either sent directly by your GP or submitted through our online form — our team will contact you to arrange your telehealth appointment. Your psychiatrist will write to your GP after each consultation with a summary and recommendations, ensuring your care is coordinated within the NSW health system.
Conditions we treat
Our psychiatrist provides telehealth assessment and treatment for a broad range of conditions, including depression and mood disorders, anxiety and OCD, adult ADHD, bipolar disorder, PTSD and trauma, psychosis and schizophrenia, eating disorders, and the psychiatric aspects of chronic pain. Comprehensive adult ADHD assessment is also available. Treatment is tailored to each individual, and medication is prescribed and monitored where clinically indicated, with shared-care arrangements with your GP.
Telehealth psychiatry in Sydney — FAQs
Can I access this service if I live in Western Sydney or the Northern Beaches?
Yes. Our telehealth psychiatry service is available to all residents of Greater Sydney and NSW. Because consultations take place by secure video, your location within Sydney does not affect your access — you simply need a private space and a reliable internet connection.
I live in regional NSW — do I need to travel to Sydney for my appointment?
No. Telehealth means you do not need to travel to Sydney or any regional centre. Whether you are in Newcastle, Wollongong, Dubbo, Tamworth or a more remote community, you can attend your psychiatric consultation by secure video from home.
How do I get a referral in NSW?
Visit your GP and request a referral to a psychiatrist. Your GP can send it directly to us or you can submit it through our online form. A Mental Health Treatment Plan from your GP may also support access to Medicare rebates for eligible appointments.
Ready to take the first step?
Book an appointment or send a referral today. Our team will be in touch within one business day.