Telehealth Psychiatry — NSW
Telehealth Psychiatrist for Wollongong
Residents of Wollongong and the Illawarra region can access specialist psychiatric care through secure telehealth, delivered by a FRANZCP-qualified consultant psychiatrist. Whether you live in Wollongong's northern suburbs, Figtree, Dapto, Shellharbour, Kiama, or further south along the Shoalhaven coast, 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 the Illawarra
The Illawarra region is home to more than 300,000 people, yet the availability of private psychiatrists in the area is limited relative to demand. Many Wollongong residents have historically travelled to Sydney — an hour or more each way by car or train — to see a psychiatrist, which adds significant time, cost and stress to accessing care. In the southern parts of the region, around Kiama and the Shoalhaven, local psychiatrist availability is even thinner. Telehealth psychiatry eliminates the need for that trip to Sydney entirely, connecting Illawarra residents with a FRANZCP-qualified psychiatrist by secure video.
Serving Wollongong, Shellharbour and the Shoalhaven
Our telehealth service covers the entire Illawarra and Shoalhaven region. For a patient in Thirroul, Corrimal or Wollongong CBD, telehealth means you are not limited to the small number of psychiatrists with a clinic in the area — you can access specialist care from home at a time that works for you. For residents of Shellharbour, Kiama, Nowra and the Shoalhaven, the benefit is even more significant: you access the same FRANZCP-qualified psychiatrist as a patient in central Sydney, without the drive up the coast or the cost of parking and fuel. All consultations take place on an encrypted video platform that meets Australian health data privacy standards.
How referrals work for Wollongong patients
To access Medicare rebates for telehealth psychiatry, you will need a referral from your GP or another medical specialist. Your Wollongong or Illawarra 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 NSW health system and keeping your broader care team fully 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 Wollongong — FAQs
Can I see a psychiatrist by telehealth if I live in Wollongong?
Yes. All our psychiatric consultations are conducted by secure video, so you can attend from anywhere in Wollongong or the Illawarra. 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 the Shoalhaven — do I need to travel to Wollongong or Sydney?
No. Whether you are in Kiama, Nowra or a smaller community along the Shoalhaven coast, you can attend your psychiatric consultation by secure video from home. Telehealth means you access the same specialist care as a patient in central Wollongong, without travelling.
Will my Wollongong GP referral work for telehealth?
Yes. A referral from any GP in Wollongong or the Illawarra region 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.