If focus, restlessness or a sense of working twice as hard for the same result sounds familiar, a psychologist can help you understand whether ADHD is part of it. Across the ACT, telehealth means you can do that from Canberra and the surrounding region, without long waits or a drive across town.
In the ACT, ADHD is generally diagnosed and medication started by a psychiatrist or paediatrician, with GPs continuing treatment under specialist arrangements. A psychologist can assess and diagnose ADHD and build the day-to-day strategies, but they do not prescribe. That part sits with a medical prescriber.
Assessment is one part. The rest is practical. You build systems that hold up on a bad week, ways to manage focus and impulse, and a kinder way of talking to yourself after years of missed deadlines. It works well by video.
Ask your GP about a Mental Health Treatment Plan for rebated sessions, and check the current prescribing rules while you are there. For the full picture, read ADHD and psychology.
Yes. A psychologist can assess and diagnose ADHD. Medication is prescribed separately by a medical prescriber under ACT's current rules.
Yes. Much of ADHD assessment and support works well by video across the ACT.
It follows the ACT position above, usually a psychiatrist or paediatrician, and in some places a trained GP. Confirm with your GP.
Therapy sessions are rebated under a Mental Health Treatment Plan. A full assessment is often a separate fee, so ask for a quote.
Important: This is general information, not a diagnosis or personal medical advice. If you are in crisis, call Lifeline 13 11 14 or Access Mental Health on 1800 629 354. In an emergency, call 000.
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