PsychiatryConsultant psychiatry, by Telehealth or in person
Thorough assessment, diagnosis and treatment from a consultant psychiatrist. A referral from your GP is required, and Medicare rebates may apply.
Four ways a psychiatrist can help
Initial assessment
A comprehensive consultation of 60 to 90 minutes. Your psychiatrist reviews your referral and history, completes a mental state examination, explains the diagnosis and discusses treatment options with you. A report goes back to your GP.
Medication management
Regular review of any medication, including dose changes, side effects and how it fits with your other treatment. Prescriptions are sent electronically, and state rules apply to some medicines.
Follow-up reviews
Appointments of 30 to 50 minutes, usually every 4 to 12 weeks depending on how you are going, with updates to your GP.
Second opinion
A fresh, independent look at a diagnosis or treatment plan when things are complex or not improving. Your psychiatrist reviews your records, reassesses and writes to your GP with recommendations.
At a glance
Veteran or current or former ADF member?
Our Veteran Mental Health service has its own pathway and DVA funding: clinical care, independent DVA reports and private veteran reports. Go to Veteran Mental Health.
Care for the full range of adult mental health conditions
Depression and bipolar disorder
Assessment and treatment of depression and bipolar disorder, including a stepped plan when first treatments have not helped.
Anxiety and OCD
Generalised anxiety, panic, social anxiety, OCD and body dysmorphic disorder, with medication where it helps and coordinated psychological therapy.
ADHD
Diagnostic assessment and ongoing management for adults, including late-identified ADHD. See our ADHD program.
Trauma and PTSD
PTSD, complex PTSD and work-related trauma, including first responders, coordinated with trauma-focused therapy such as EMDR and CPT.
Eating disorders
Psychiatric assessment and treatment alongside psychological and dietetic care. Medicare eating disorder plans are available through your GP for eligible people.
Alcohol and other drugs
Assessment and treatment when mental health and substance use occur together, coordinated with addiction services where needed.
Personality disorders
Treatment of mood, anxiety and impulsivity symptoms alongside structured therapy such as DBT.
Perinatal mental health
Care during pregnancy and after birth, with careful attention to medication safety, coordinated with your GP, obstetrician and midwife.
Focused care for complex presentations
Chronic pain and mental health
Pain, mood and sleep treated together.
Learn moreHPPD
Assessment and management of Hallucinogen Persisting Perception Disorder.
Learn moreAdvanced treatment options
TMS and other options when depression has not responded to standard care.
Learn moreEmployers and EAP providers
When an Employee Assistance Program needs specialist input, we provide employer-funded psychiatric assessment and management for complex workplace presentations. Contact our team.
Psychiatry questions
Can't find what you need? Call +61 7 3435 1513 or email intake@marchahead.com.au.
What does a psychiatrist treat?
Do I need a GP referral to see a psychiatrist?
What happens at the first appointment?
Can a psychiatrist prescribe medication by Telehealth?
Is there a Medicare rebate for Telehealth psychiatry?
Need to see a psychiatrist?
Ask your GP for a referral to March Ahead, then call or send an enquiry. We confirm fees and any Medicare rebate before you book.