Telepsychiatry · NSW
Online psychiatrist in Sydney.
Reviewed by the SetMind Team · Last reviewed June 2026
Specialist psychiatric care for adults in Sydney and across New South Wales — by secure video, on Sydney time. SetMind psychiatrists are AHPRA-registered, work from your GP referral, and coordinate care directly with your GP so you don't lose continuity.
Local coverage
Sydney & surrounds.
We see Sydneysiders across the CBD, Eastern Suburbs, Inner West, Lower and Upper North Shore, Northern Beaches, Sutherland and the Greater West. Appointments run on Sydney time (AEST / AEDT) including extended evening slots — useful if you're working in the CBD, Macquarie Park or North Sydney and need to attend around work.
We also see patients from across NSW including Newcastle, Wollongong, Wagga Wagga, Coffs Harbour, Port Macquarie, Dubbo and Tamworth.
- Sydney CBD
- Bondi & Eastern Suburbs
- Inner West
- North Shore
- Northern Beaches
- Parramatta & Greater West
- Sutherland Shire
- Penrith & Blue Mountains
- Central Coast
What we treat in Sydney
Specialist services available across NSW.
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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 Sydney 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 / AEDT, 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.
See fees & rebatesSydney — common questions
Frequently asked.
- Public hospital psychiatry waitlists in NSW can run many months. Private telepsychiatry typically offers appointments within days to a few weeks. With a current GP referral, SetMind can usually book you in within 1–3 weeks for an initial specialist assessment.
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 Sydney
Specialist care for adults across NSW.
Telepsychiatry across Australia
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Ready to start in Sydney?
Bring your current GP referral. We handle the rest — screening, specialist assessment, written plan back to your GP.