What are wait times for a Gold Coast psychiatrist?

Private psychiatry on the Gold Coast commonly quotes 2–4 month waits for an initial appointment. Telepsychiatry typically moves faster — SetMind aims to book initial assessments within 1–3 weeks of receiving a valid GP referral.

I live in Tweed Heads but the Gold Coast is closer — which page applies?

Either works. Telepsychiatry is location-flexible: we see patients on both sides of the border. The only practical difference is timezone — between October and April the Gold Coast (QLD, AEST) is one hour behind Tweed Heads (NSW, AEDT).

Can SetMind work with my Gold Coast GP?

Yes. We send the written assessment and treatment plan back to your referring GP, including a structured shared-care plan where appropriate.

When should a Gold Coast 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 Gold Coast?

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 Gold Coast 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 on the Gold Coast.

Reviewed by the SetMind Team · Last reviewed June 2026

Specialist psychiatric care for adults on the Gold Coast and across South-East Queensland — by secure video, on Brisbane time. SetMind handles assessment and the written plan back to your GP from a single GP referral.

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Local coverage

Gold Coast & surrounds.

We see patients across the Gold Coast — Southport, Surfers Paradise, Broadbeach, Burleigh, Robina, Coolangatta — and across the SEQ region including Logan, Ipswich and the Tweed (just remember Tweed Heads sits in NSW and follows AEDT in summer, while the Gold Coast stays on AEST).

We also see patients from across South-East Queensland and northern NSW including Brisbane, Sunshine Coast, Toowoomba, Tweed Heads and Byron Bay.

Southport & Main Beach
Surfers Paradise & Broadbeach
Burleigh Heads & Palm Beach
Robina
Coolangatta
Nerang & Hinterland
Tweed Heads (NSW)
Logan
Greater SEQ

What we treat in Gold Coast

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 Gold Coast 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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Gold Coast — common questions

Frequently asked.

Private psychiatry on the Gold Coast commonly quotes 2–4 month waits for an initial appointment. Telepsychiatry typically moves faster — SetMind aims to book initial 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 Gold Coast

Specialist care for adults across QLD.

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Ready to start in Gold Coast?

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

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