Are there enough private psychiatrists in Adelaide?

Adelaide has historically faced workforce shortages in private psychiatry, leading to long waits. Telepsychiatry gives you access to AHPRA-registered specialists from any Australian state, typically with shorter wait times for initial appointments.

Does the 30-minute time offset cause scheduling issues?

Not really — we book appointments displayed in Adelaide time (ACST / ACDT). The 30-minute offset only matters if you're comparing times across states; your confirmation always shows the appointment in your local time.

Can my Adelaide GP continue prescribing after the assessment?

Yes. After the specialist assessment we send a structured shared-care plan to your GP so they can continue prescribing locally where appropriate, with periodic specialist review.

Do I need a new GP referral for a medication review in Adelaide?

Yes — a current GP referral is required for Medicare-rebated specialist consultations regardless of where you live in South Australia. Your GP referral covers SetMind nationally.

Will my Adelaide GP keep prescribing after the review?

In most cases, yes. The written plan goes back to your referring GP, with a shared-care handover so day-to-day prescribing can stay local. We schedule periodic specialist review where indicated.

Can SetMind discontinue or switch medication during the consult?

Any decision to start, switch, reduce or stop a medication is made together with you during the consultation, based on the assessment. Some changes are best made gradually with GP support — your plan will explain the rationale and steps clearly.

Telepsychiatry · SA

Online psychiatrist in Adelaide.

Reviewed by the SetMind Team · Last reviewed June 2026

Specialist psychiatric care for adults in Adelaide and across South Australia — by secure video, on Adelaide time. SetMind handles screening, specialist assessment and the written plan back to your GP from a single GP referral.

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Local coverage

Adelaide & surrounds.

We see patients across Adelaide metro — the CBD, Eastern and Western Suburbs, Northern Suburbs (Salisbury / Elizabeth), Southern Suburbs and the Hills — plus regional SA where reliable internet is available. Appointments are on Adelaide time (ACST / ACDT), 30 minutes behind the eastern states.

We also see patients from across South Australia including Mount Gambier, Port Lincoln, Whyalla, Renmark, the Riverland and the Eyre Peninsula.

Adelaide CBD
Eastern Suburbs (Norwood, Burnside)
Western Suburbs (Henley Beach, Glenelg)
Northern Suburbs (Salisbury, Elizabeth)
Southern Suburbs (Marion, Noarlunga)
Adelaide Hills
Barossa Valley
Fleurieu Peninsula
Regional SA

What we treat in Adelaide

Specialist services available across SA.

How it works

From GP referral to written plan.

Step 01
Get a GP referral
Any AHPRA-registered Australian GP can refer you. The referral is nationally valid — your Adelaide GP is fine.
Step 02
Pre-assessment screening
We send validated screeners and a brief history form before the appointment, so the session is focused.
Step 03
Specialist video assessment
A 45–90 minute video appointment on ACST / ACDT, with an AHPRA-registered psychiatrist.
Step 04
Plan sent to you and your GP
Written assessment and treatment plan, with shared-care handover so prescribing can stay local.

Eligibility

Who this service is for.

Adults 18 and over living in Australia
You have, or can obtain, a current GP referral
You can attend a video appointment from a private space
You are not in acute crisis or experiencing current thoughts of self-harm

Not suitable for under-18s, acute mental-health crisis, or emergency care. Outcomes vary — assessment may or may not result in a diagnosis or prescription.

Medicare & fees

Medicare-rebated specialist care.

With a valid GP referral and an MBS-eligible item, standard Medicare rebates apply to specialist psychiatric appointments. Out-of-pocket costs, item numbers and rebate amounts are listed in full on our fees page.

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Adelaide — common questions

Frequently asked.

Adelaide has historically faced workforce shortages in private psychiatry, leading to long waits. Telepsychiatry gives you access to AHPRA-registered specialists from any Australian state, typically with shorter wait times for initial appointments.

If you need help right now

SetMind is not an emergency service. If you are in crisis or thinking about harming yourself:

Emergency
000
Lifeline
13 11 14
Suicide Call Back Service
1300 659 467
Beyond Blue
1300 22 4636

This page is general information, not medical advice. It is not a substitute for an individual clinical assessment. Outcomes vary between people.

Conditions we treat in Adelaide

Specialist care for adults across SA.

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Ready to start in Adelaide?

Bring your current GP referral. We handle the rest — screening, specialist assessment, written plan back to your GP.

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