Specialist psychiatric care via telehealth
Comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, and treatment by a consultant psychiatrist. All consultations via secure video. A GP referral is required.
What we offer
Initial Assessment
Comprehensive psychiatric evaluation. Mental state examination, diagnostic formulation, and management plan.
Learn More →Medication Management
Ongoing medication reviews, titration, side-effect monitoring, and treatment optimisation.
Learn More →Follow-Up Reviews
Regular psychiatric follow-up. Progress review, treatment adjustment, GP correspondence.
Learn More →Second Opinion Clinic
Diagnostic clarification for complex or conflicting presentations. Fresh perspective from a specialist.
Learn More →Initial Assessment
Your initial psychiatric assessment is a comprehensive consultation via secure video telehealth. Dr Perera will review your GP referral, take a detailed history of your current symptoms, previous treatments, medical background, and personal circumstances.
You will receive a thorough mental state examination, a diagnostic formulation, and a discussion of treatment options — which may include medication, therapy referrals, or both. A personalised management plan is developed, and a detailed report is sent back to your referring GP.
Duration: 60–90 minutes | Referral: Valid GP referral required | Medicare: Rebate applies
Book an Initial AssessmentMedication Management
Ongoing psychiatric medication management includes regular reviews of your current medications, dosage titration, monitoring for side effects, and optimisation of your treatment regimen. Dr Perera works collaboratively with your GP to ensure coordinated care.
This service covers antidepressants, mood stabilisers, antipsychotics, anxiolytics, and ADHD medications (both stimulant and non-stimulant). Prescriptions are sent electronically. For controlled medications such as stimulants, state-specific regulations apply and ongoing monitoring is managed through regular follow-up appointments.
Book a Medication ReviewFollow-Up Reviews
Regular psychiatric follow-up consultations to review your progress, adjust treatment as needed, and ensure your management plan remains appropriate. Follow-ups include a clinical review, discussion of any new symptoms or concerns, and correspondence with your GP.
Follow-up frequency is tailored to your needs — typically every 4–12 weeks depending on clinical stability and treatment phase. These consultations are essential for maintaining continuity of care and optimising outcomes.
Duration: 30–50 minutes | Medicare: Rebate applies
Book a Follow-UpSecond Opinion Clinic
If you have received a psychiatric diagnosis and would like an independent review, or if your presentation is complex or treatment has not been progressing as expected, a second opinion consultation provides diagnostic clarification and a fresh clinical perspective.
Dr Perera will review all available records, conduct a comprehensive reassessment, and provide a detailed report with diagnostic impressions and treatment recommendations. This service is suitable for individuals, families seeking clarity, or GPs wanting specialist input on a complex case.
Duration: 60–90 minutes | Referral: Valid GP referral required | Medicare: Rebate applies
Book a Second Opinion“Whether you are seeking a diagnosis, a second opinion, or ongoing medication management — specialist care is available via secure telehealth, from anywhere in Australia.”
Conditions we treat
Depression & Bipolar
Stepped care from medication through to Spravato and TMS referral for treatment-resistant presentations.
Learn More →Anxiety & OCD
Covering generalised anxiety, panic disorder, social anxiety, OCD, and body dysmorphic disorder — using medication alongside coordinated psychological therapy.
Learn More →ADHD
Comprehensive diagnostic assessment, stimulant and non-stimulant medication, ongoing NP-led management. Adults and late-identified presentations.
Learn More →Trauma & PTSD
Complex PTSD, occupational trauma. Ketamine for PTSD emerging as treatment option.
Learn More →Eating Disorders
AN, BN, BED. Medication adjuncts and Medicare-funded eating disorder treatment plans.
Learn More →Substance Use
Co-occurring mental health and alcohol/drug use. Dual diagnosis assessment and treatment.
Learn More →Advanced treatment programs
Advanced and specialist programs for complex presentations.
Chronic Pain & Psychiatry
Dedicated telehealth psychiatric care for chronic pain and comorbid depression, anxiety, and sleep disruption.
Learn More →Perinatal Psychiatry
Psychiatric care during pregnancy and the postnatal period. Medication management with specialist knowledge of prescribing risks in perinatal contexts.
Learn More →Spravato (Esketamine)
PBS-funded nasal spray for treatment-resistant depression. Regional satellite hub model.
Learn More →Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy
Psychological therapy integrated with ketamine treatment, timed to work within the period of heightened brain plasticity that follows each session.
Learn More →ADHD Program
Comprehensive ADHD care: psychiatric diagnosis, medication management, and psychologist-delivered skills coaching — all coordinated under one team.
Learn More →Corporate / EAP Escalation
Employer-funded psychiatric escalation from EAP pathway. Specialist assessment and management for complex workplace presentations.
Common questions
What conditions does a telehealth psychiatrist treat?
A telehealth psychiatrist provides the same specialist care as an in-person psychiatrist. At Halcyon Health, Dr Perera treats depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorders (including generalised anxiety, panic disorder, social anxiety, and OCD), PTSD and complex trauma, ADHD, eating disorders, personality disorders, substance use disorders, perinatal mental health, and the psychiatric aspects of chronic pain. Telehealth consultations are conducted via secure video and are eligible for Medicare rebates with a valid GP referral.
Do I need a GP referral to see a psychiatrist?
Yes. In Australia, a valid GP referral is required to see a psychiatrist and to access Medicare rebates. The referral is typically valid for 12 months and can be sent to us via secure clinical messaging (such as Medical Objects). If you do not yet have a referral, we can guide you through the process. Your GP needs to write a referral letter addressed to Dr Charana Perera at Halcyon Health.
How much does a telehealth psychiatry appointment cost?
Halcyon Health is a private billing practice. You pay the full consultation fee upfront, and we submit a Medicare claim on your behalf electronically. The Medicare scheduled amount is then deposited directly into your nominated bank account, usually within a few business days. The gap is the difference between our fee and the Medicare rebate. Detailed fees are provided at the time of booking.
What happens in a first psychiatry appointment?
Your initial psychiatric assessment is a comprehensive consultation via secure video. Dr Perera will review your referral and history, ask about your current symptoms, previous treatments, medical history, and personal circumstances. You will receive a diagnostic formulation, a discussion of treatment options (which may include medication, therapy referrals, or both), and a personalised care plan. A report is sent back to your referring GP.
Can a psychiatrist prescribe medication via telehealth?
Yes. Psychiatrists are fully qualified medical specialists who can prescribe medication via telehealth, including antidepressants, mood stabilisers, antipsychotics, anxiolytics, and ADHD medications (stimulants and non-stimulants). Prescriptions are sent electronically. For controlled medications such as stimulants, state-specific regulations apply and ongoing monitoring is managed through regular follow-up appointments with the psychiatrist or our nurse practitioner.
Need specialist psychiatric care?
Book a consultation with Dr Perera. A GP referral is required — we can guide you through the process.