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 Western Australia, telehealth means you can do that from Perth, Mandurah, Bunbury and regional WA, without long waits or a drive across town.
Western Australia currently relies on psychiatrists and paediatricians to diagnose ADHD and start medication, and has signalled interest in the kind of GP-led reform underway in NSW. 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 WA's current rules.
Yes. Much of ADHD assessment and support works well by video across Western Australia.
It follows the WA 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 the Mental Health Emergency Response Line on 1300 555 788 in the metro area, or 1800 676 822 for Peel and regional WA. In an emergency, call 000.
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