Telehealth Psychiatrist, Australia-Wide

For most adults, psychiatric assessment and ongoing care can be done very effectively by secure video. Your psychiatrist can take a thorough history, make a diagnosis, prescribe and monitor medication where appropriate, and review you over time. If an in-person assessment is ever needed, this is discussed with you.

You need a referral from your GP to claim a Medicare rebate. You can book without one, but the full fee applies. A Mental Health Treatment Plan is not required to see a psychiatrist.

All consultations are with Dr Andrew Westergaard Nielsen (MBBS, FRANZCP), a consultant psychiatrist registered with AHPRA (MED0001389075).

Yes. Where clinically appropriate, Dr Nielsen can start and monitor medication by telehealth. Some medicines, such as those used for ADHD, have additional state-based rules, and ongoing prescriptions are coordinated with your GP.

You need a private, quiet space, a device with a camera and microphone (computer, tablet, or smartphone), and a stable internet connection. You should plan to attend from a secure location where you can speak confidentially. Our team will send you a secure video link before your appointment.

Yes. Telehealth works the same wherever you are in Australia. You can see a FRANZCP psychiatrist by video from home instead of travelling hours, or flying, to a city clinic.

Fees depend on the type and length of the appointment. With a valid GP referral, Medicare rebates reduce the out-of-pocket cost, and any gap is explained before your appointment. See our Fees & Medicare page for details.

Yes. All consultations use an encrypted video platform that meets Australian health data privacy standards. Your privacy is protected in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 and Australian health legislation. The conversation remains confidential, just as it would in a physical office.