How long is the wait for a Brisbane psychiatrist?

Initial appointments with private psychiatrists in Brisbane commonly quote 2–4 month waits. Telepsychiatry generally moves faster — SetMind aims to book initial specialist assessments within 1–3 weeks of receiving a valid GP referral.

Do I need a Queensland-based GP for a referral?

No. Any AHPRA-registered GP in Australia can refer you to a SetMind psychiatrist; the referral is recognised nationally for Medicare purposes.

How does Queensland's no-daylight-saving affect appointments?

Queensland stays on AEST all year. Between October and April, eastern-states appointments will look one hour earlier or later than what you see on Brisbane clocks. Your confirmation email shows the time in Brisbane time to avoid confusion.

When should a Brisbane adult see a psychiatrist instead of a psychologist?

Psychologists provide talking therapy (CBT, ACT) which is first-line for many anxiety and depression presentations. A psychiatrist is helpful when the diagnosis is unclear, when medication review is needed, or when GP-led management hasn't worked. Often both are involved.

How quickly can I be seen in Brisbane?

Private psychiatry wait times in Queensland are commonly quoted in months. SetMind aims to book initial telepsychiatry assessments within 1–3 weeks of receiving a valid GP referral.

Will my Brisbane GP get a written plan?

Yes. We send a written assessment and treatment plan back to your referring GP after the appointment so care stays joined-up — including a shared-care plan where appropriate.

Telepsychiatry · QLD

Online psychiatrist in Brisbane.

Reviewed by the SetMind Team · Last reviewed June 2026

Specialist psychiatric care for adults in Brisbane and across Queensland — by secure video, on Brisbane time. SetMind psychiatrists work from your GP referral and document the plan back to your usual GP.

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Local coverage

Brisbane & surrounds.

We see patients across Greater Brisbane — the CBD, Inner North and South, Bayside, Western Corridor, and out to Ipswich, Logan and Redlands. Queensland doesn't observe daylight saving, so appointments stay on AEST year-round (worth remembering if you're booking from the Tweed or border areas).

We also see patients from across Queensland including the Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, Cairns, Townsville, Toowoomba, Mackay and Rockhampton.

Brisbane CBD
Inner North (Newstead, Fortitude Valley, New Farm)
Inner South (West End, South Brisbane)
Bayside (Wynnum, Manly)
Western Corridor (Toowong, Indooroopilly)
Logan & Redlands
Ipswich
Moreton Bay
Greater Brisbane

What we treat in Brisbane

Specialist services available across QLD.

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 Brisbane 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 AEST (no DST), 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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Brisbane — common questions

Frequently asked.

Initial appointments with private psychiatrists in Brisbane commonly quote 2–4 month waits. Telepsychiatry generally moves faster — SetMind aims to book initial specialist assessments within 1–3 weeks of receiving a valid GP referral.

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 Brisbane

Specialist care for adults across QLD.

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Ready to start in Brisbane?

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

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