Is there a shortage of psychiatrists in Perth?

Yes — WA has historically had one of the lowest psychiatrist-to-population ratios in Australia, which contributes to long private wait times. Telepsychiatry expands your effective access to AHPRA-registered specialists located anywhere in Australia.

Do appointments run on Perth or Eastern time?

We schedule on Perth time (AWST) for WA patients. Your confirmation email shows the appointment in Perth time. There's a 2–3 hour offset to the eastern states depending on daylight saving over east.

Can a Perth GP refer me to a SetMind psychiatrist?

Yes — any AHPRA-registered GP in WA can refer you. The referral is nationally valid for Medicare, and we send the written plan back to your referring GP after assessment.

When should a Perth 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 Perth?

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

Will my Perth 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 · WA

Online psychiatrist in Perth.

Reviewed by the SetMind Team · Last reviewed June 2026

Specialist psychiatric care for adults in Perth and across WA — by secure video, on Perth time. WA has historically had long waits for specialist psychiatry; telehealth opens up clinicians from across Australia who can see you within weeks, not months.

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Local coverage

Perth & surrounds.

We see patients across Perth metro — the CBD, Inner North, Western Suburbs, Hills, South of the River and Mandurah corridor — and regional WA where reliable internet is available. Appointments run on Perth time (AWST) and we hold dedicated AWST slots so eastern-states scheduling doesn't push WA patients to inconvenient hours.

We also see patients from across Western Australia including Bunbury, Geraldton, Kalgoorlie, Albany, Broome and Port Hedland.

Perth CBD
Western Suburbs (Subiaco, Cottesloe)
Inner North (Mt Lawley, North Perth)
Hills (Kalamunda, Mundaring)
South of the River (South Perth, Como, Applecross)
Fremantle
Joondalup & Northern Suburbs
Rockingham & Mandurah
Regional WA (telehealth where coverage allows)

What we treat in Perth

Specialist services available across WA.

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 Perth 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 AWST, 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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Perth — common questions

Frequently asked.

Yes — WA has historically had one of the lowest psychiatrist-to-population ratios in Australia, which contributes to long private wait times. Telepsychiatry expands your effective access to AHPRA-registered specialists located anywhere in Australia.

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 Perth

Specialist care for adults across WA.

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Ready to start in Perth?

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

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