ADHD Psychiatrist Melbourne

At Positive Wellbeing Psychology and Psychiatry, we offer access to experienced psychiatrists with a special interest in adult ADHD. You can book an in-person consultation in Melbourne or a telehealth ADHD psychiatrist appointment, depending on your preference. Our psychiatrists work alongside our ADHD psychologists as part of one integrated team.

Our ADHD assessments involve a structured clinical interview, review of your prior psychometric testing and diagnostic report, prior psychiatry treatment plans/letters, GP referral, and medical screening results when available. When beneficial, gathering collateral information from people who know you well can also be discussed. Your psychiatrist will take a thorough developmental and background history, exploring childhood and adolescent experiences, academic and occupational functioning, family and social history, and any relevant medical or mental health factors. Evaluation for potential co-occurring conditions is also included.

Using a multi-disciplinary approach, collaboration between your psychiatrist and treating psychologist ensures a comprehensive, gold-standard ADHD assessment and personalised treatment planning. Where appropriate, the ADHD pathway with a psychiatrist includes prescription of medication and ongoing medication reviews to provide thorough and continuous support.

Yes, if appropriate, our ADHD assessment psychiatrist can discuss treatment options, including pharmacological support. Positive Wellbeing Psychology and Psychiatry provides professional psychiatry ADHD services, connecting individuals with an ADHD psychiatrist to deliver personalised ADHD treatment, which may include evidence-based pharmacological options where clinically appropriate.

Our ADHD psychiatry assessment pathway integrates both psychologist and psychiatrist expertise. This coordinated approach provides a thorough, evidence-based evaluation — learn more about our integrated ADHD care model.

Yes, we provide flexible telehealth ADHD psychiatrist consultations for adults across Australia, making it convenient to access expert ADHD assessment and care from home. Currently we have in-person and online telehealth psychiatric services available.

es, adults can begin the process independently by researching online to find the best psychiatrist for their individual needs. Many people start by searching for psychiatrists near me and comparing qualifications, areas of expertise, and professional profiles to identify the clinician who is the best fit. This is a common approach, and we encourage you to read the professional bios of our psychiatrists to make an informed choice.

While you can self-refer to our clinic, you will still need a GP referral before your appointment. A GP referral provides important information about your medical and psychiatric history, helping your psychiatrist deliver more informed and coordinated care.

Our psychiatrist ADHD in Melbourne team will guide you through the intake process, including requesting any previous assessments, reports, or letters that document your diagnostic history and previous treatment. Our clinic director will also be very pleased to help match you with the most suitable psychologist and psychiatrist based on your individual needs and treatment goals. Send your enquiry  to get your psychiatry intake started today.

We work with adults across all Australian states and territories via secure telehealth, as well as in person at our Armadale clinic in Melbourne. If you live outside Victoria, we recommend speaking with your GP before booking your appointment. Depending on your state’s prescribing requirements, your GP may need to manage your ADHD medication after receiving a delegation or shared-care letter from our psychiatrist. This arrangement is commonly associated with MBS Item 291 referrals.

Before your assessment, we recommend confirming that your GP is comfortable prescribing stimulant medication under a shared-care arrangement if this becomes part of your treatment plan. Doing so can help avoid unnecessary delays and ensure continuity of care following your assessment.

We aim to offer appointments within 1–2 weeks of receiving your GP referral and any required diagnostic reports or medical screening. This is significantly faster than typical public psychiatry wait times, which can range from 6–18 months. If you would like to be seen sooner, you can also request to be added to our cancellation waitlist when making your enquiry.

Yes. With a valid GP referral, consultations with our psychiatrist ADHD in Melbourne are eligible for a Medicare rebate, with the rebate amount varying depending on the type of assessment and applicable Medicare item number. Usually this will be MBS item 291 or 296. If you have reached the Medicare Safety Net threshold for the calendar year, your rebate may also be higher.

As part of our ADHD Integrated Care Approach, one of our experienced psychologists will be able to complete a comprehensive psychometric assessment and prepare a detailed ADHD report. Your psychiatrist uses this valuable information alongside your medical history and clinical assessment to inform treatment recommendations, discuss whether medication may be appropriate, and develop an individualised management plan.

Yes, in some cases this will be possible. It depends on your individual level of cover, but you can check directly with your private health insurer about if an ADHD assessment with a psychiatrist incurs a rebate. Usually this will fall under outpatient psychiatric care.

MBS Item 291 is a one-off comprehensive psychiatric assessment. Following your assessment, our psychiatrist prepares a detailed report and management plan for your GP. If ADHD medication is recommended, our psychiatrist will also provide the appropriate clinical documentation to support your GP in applying for any required Schedule 8 prescribing approvals or permits, where applicable. Your GP then manages your ongoing ADHD care, including prescribing medication under this shared-care arrangement.

MBS Item 296 is designed for ongoing psychiatric management. Under this pathway, our psychiatrist continues to manage your care directly, including regular follow-up appointments, medication reviews, and treatment adjustments as required.

A valid GP referral is required to access Medicare rebates under both MBS Item 291 and MBS Item 296. When arranging your referral, we recommend discussing these pathways with your GP to determine which option best suits your needs. If you are considering the MBS Item 291 shared-care pathway, it is important to confirm that your GP is willing and able to prescribe ADHD medication under the psychiatrist’s management plan. For more information, please refer to our Fees and Medicare Rebates page.

Fees depend on the assessment pathway and appointment length, and Medicare rebates apply with a valid GP referral — significantly reducing your out-of-pocket cost. If you have reached the Medicare Safety Net threshold for the year, your rebate may be higher again. Private health insurance may also contribute under outpatient psychiatric cover depending on your policy. You will receive a clear, itemised fee summary before you begin — visit our fees and rebates page or submit an enquiry for current pricing.

If ADHD medication is clinically appropriate, your psychiatrist will first review your assessment findings together with your medical screening results to ensure that prescribing is safe. Before stimulant medication can be prescribed, your GP should arrange standard blood tests (including thyroid function tests), a urine drug screen, and an ECG to assess cardiac health. These results should be provided to your psychiatrist before your medication plan is finalised.

The ongoing prescribing pathway depends on your referral and Medicare item:

MBS Item 291 (Shared Care): Following your comprehensive assessment, our psychiatrist prepares a detailed management plan for your GP. If medication is recommended, your psychiatrist will prescribe the initial medication where appropriate and provide the necessary delegation or management letter to enable your GP to continue prescribing Schedule 8 stimulant medication in accordance with your state’s prescribing requirements. Your GP then manages your ongoing ADHD treatment, with a psychiatry review typically required every two years.

MBS Item 296 (Ongoing Psychiatric Management): Your psychiatrist continues to manage your ADHD treatment directly, including prescribing medication where clinically appropriate, monitoring your response, reviewing side effects, and making dose adjustments through regular follow-up appointments.

Regardless of whether you are treated under MBS Item 291 or MBS Item 296, ADHD medication is only prescribed when it is clinically appropriate and after your psychiatrist has reviewed the required medical screening. Throughout treatment, your psychiatrist and GP work collaboratively to ensure your ADHD care remains safe, effective, and tailored to your individual needs.

Yes. If you have an existing ADHD diagnosis from a psychiatrist or paediatrician, please send your prior diagnostic report and any previous psychometric testing to info@positivewellbeingpsychology.com.au.

In many cases, one consultation with our psychiatrist is sufficient to review your history and continue your medication management — though occasionally a second appointment may be needed to ensure continuity of care and consider any relevant medical or psychiatric factors. You will also need to submit an enquiry to initiate the psychiatry intake pathway, and by doing this you will be able to upload all relevant documents. We’ll prompt you as you fill in the form what documents to provide.