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Specialist psychiatry · Australia-wide

Specialist Psychiatric Care, From wherever You Live

Consult with an experienced, AHPRA-registered Consultant Psychiatrist by secure video. Less travel, flexible scheduling, and Medicare rebates may be available with a valid referral.

Have a referral from your GP? Our reception team can help you with the next steps.

What to expect

  • Secure video consultations from your home, office or clinic
  • Consultations with FRANZCP consultant psychiatrists across a range of specialties
  • Personalised assessment and care planning
  • Ongoing collaboration with your GP for continuity of care
  • Consultations available in several languages besides English
Areas of care

Specialist support across a range of concerns

Our consultant psychiatrists provide assessment and ongoing specialist support for adults in the following areas, among others.

ADHD

Comprehensive assessment and ongoing specialist review for adults navigating attention, focus and organisation challenges.

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Anxiety

Support for persistent worry, racing thoughts and the physical toll anxiety can take on daily life.

AssessmentCare planning

Depression

Support for low mood, fatigue and loss of interest that affects work, relationships and daily functioning.

AssessmentOngoing review

Autism

Assessment that recognises autism as a different way of thinking, communicating and experiencing the world.

Adult assessment

Bipolar disorder

Assessment and ongoing specialist support for changes in mood, energy and functioning over time.

Ongoing care

PTSD

Trauma-informed specialist support for the lasting effects of a traumatic event, including flashbacks and hypervigilance.

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Healthcare workers

A dedicated pathway for clinicians and health professionals experiencing burnout, compassion fatigue or stress.

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How it works

From first enquiry to specialist care

A clear pathway from your first enquiry to ongoing support.

01

Book or refer

Enquire directly, or ask your GP to send a referral so you can claim a Medicare rebate where eligible.

02

Specialist consultation

Meet your consultant psychiatrist in a secure video appointment.

03

Personalised care plan

Receive a comprehensive assessment and care recommendations, shared with you and your GP.

04

Ongoing care

We stay in contact with your GP and care team to support continuity going forward.

Our specialists

Meet some of our consultant psychiatrists

Every consultation is led by an AHPRA-registered consultant psychiatrist. Here are a few of the specialists you may meet.

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Dr Andrew Leggett
Associate Professor, Senior Consultant Psychiatrist
MBBS · FRANZCP
  • PTSD and post-traumatic conditions
  • Veterans mental health care
  • Executives, first responders and health professionals
  • Psychodynamic and psychoanalytic psychotherapy
  • Item 291 assessments
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Book with Dr Andrew
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Dr Sadaf Rashid
Senior Consultant Psychiatrist
MBBS · MRCPsych · FRCPsych · FRANZCP
  • Adult ADHD assessment
  • Anxiety and depression
  • Item 291 assessments
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Book with Dr Sadaf
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Dr Jayaseelan Augosten Manoharan
Senior Consultant Psychiatrist
MBBS · BA · FRCS(Glasg) · FRANZCP
  • Adult ADHD assessment
  • Veterans mental health and PTSD
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
  • Item 291 assessments
EnglishTamil
Book with Dr Jayaseelan
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Dr Sergiu Grama
Fellow Consultant Psychiatrist
MD · FRANZCP · MFMH
  • Adult ADHD assessment
  • General psychiatry
  • Civil and criminal forensic psychiatry
  • Item 291 assessments
EnglishRomanian
Book with Dr Sergiu

Availability varies by psychiatrist and area of practice. When you book or are referred, our team will match you with a consultant psychiatrist suited to your circumstances and language preference.

Why consult by video

Specialist care, without the barriers of distance

Less travel

See a consultant psychiatrist from home, wherever you live in Australia.

Less time away from work or family

Appointments can fit around your day, without travel time.

Private and confidential

Consult from a space you choose, over a secure, encrypted connection.

Continuity with your GP

We work alongside your existing healthcare team, not around them.

Why PsycheTel Australia

What patients and GPs can expect from us

AHPRA registered specialists

Every consultant psychiatrist is registered with AHPRA and held to national professional standards.

FRANZCP consultant fellows

Consultations led by fellows of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists.

Secure, confidential consultations

Encrypted video consultations designed around your privacy.

Medicare rebates may apply

Available with a valid referral when Medicare eligibility requirements are met.

Australia-wide access

Metro, regional and rural patients can consult through the same secure platform.

GP and specialist referrals accepted

We collaborate closely with your existing treating team.

Guideline-informed care

Assessment and care recommendations informed by current clinical guidelines.

Patient-centred approach

Care built around your circumstances, not a one-size-fits-all model.

Mental health care in your language

Because being understood matters

Speaking in your preferred language can make it easier to explain what you are experiencing. Several of our consultant psychiatrists consult in languages beyond English, so let our team know your preference when you get in touch.

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a referral to see a psychiatrist at PsycheTel Australia?▾
A referral from your GP or another treating practitioner is required to claim a Medicare rebate for a psychiatrist consultation. Your GP can send the referral directly to our reception team.
Are video consultations with a psychiatrist covered by Medicare?▾
Medicare rebates may be available for video consultations with a psychiatrist when you have a valid referral and meet Medicare eligibility requirements. Fees and out-of-pocket costs vary, so our team can talk you through them before you book.
What areas of mental health do PsycheTel psychiatrists see?▾
Our consultant psychiatrists see adults with concerns including ADHD, anxiety, depression, autism, bipolar disorder, PTSD, and the particular pressures faced by healthcare workers, among other presentations.
How is my privacy protected during a video consultation?▾
Consultations take place over a secure, encrypted video platform. Your health information is handled in line with the Australian Privacy Principles and is not shared outside your care team without your consent, except where required by law.
Can I consult with a psychiatrist if I live in a rural or regional area?▾
Yes. As long as you have a private space and a stable internet connection, you can consult with a specialist psychiatrist from anywhere in Australia.
What happens after my first consultation?▾
Your psychiatrist will discuss their assessment and care recommendations with you and provide a report to your referring GP, who stays involved in your ongoing care.
Do you offer consultations in languages other than English?▾
Several of our consultant psychiatrists consult in languages including Urdu, Hindi, Tamil, German and Romanian. Let our team know your preference when you get in touch and we will match you where possible.
Is PsycheTel Australia an emergency service?▾
No. PsycheTel Australia provides scheduled specialist consultations and is not a crisis or emergency service. If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, call 000. For 24/7 crisis support, contact Lifeline on 13 11 14.
Take the next step

Specialist psychiatric care is closer than you think

Book directly, or ask your GP to send a referral. Our team will help match you with a consultant psychiatrist suited to your circumstances.

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