ADHD GP in Brisbane.
Queensland GPs can now diagnose adult ADHD and prescribe. ADHDme has nine in Graceville, Brisbane, who also work by telehealth.
Who sees Brisbane patients
The GPs are listed first, then the psychiatrists, psychologists and allied health.
What a Queensland GP can now do
Queensland changed its rules on 1 December 2025. A specialist GP (one with FRACGP or FACRRM fellowship) can now diagnose ADHD in an adult and start, adjust and continue stimulant medication without a psychiatrist signing off first. Queensland GPs have been able to prescribe for children since 2017. A GP in another state works under that state’s rules, so ask the practice what applies to you.
For Brisbane patients, this removes the longest wait: months for a psychiatrist to confirm what a GP had already seen. You still need a full assessment, which means a long first appointment, a baseline and a review.
The network’s GPs
Nurtured Thoughts Psychology in Graceville has nine GPs with an interest in adult ADHD. Dr Beth Hansen, Dr Kay Walls and Dr Sally McLeod focus on women and late diagnosis. Dr Richard Hostiadi sees men and working adults. Dr Hannah Gray sees students and early-career adults.
All nine also see people by telehealth. Two psychiatrists, Dr Jae Cho and Dr Rajitha De Silva, work at the same practice. The building is heritage-listed and has no wheelchair access.
What the assessment involves
- A history going back to childhood. ADHD is a developmental condition, so the signs need to have been there early, even if nobody named them.
- Rating scales, filled in by you and, where possible, by someone who knew you as a child or knows you now.
- A check for other causes, including sleep, mood, anxiety, thyroid, substance use and your general health.
- A baseline before any medication: heart rate, blood pressure, weight, and questions about whether a stimulant is safe for you.
- A written plan with a review date. The Australian guideline asks for reviews at set intervals.
What it costs
GP fees depend on the practice: $498 across two consultations with the Sydney GPs, with no Medicare rebate, or $1,950 all-inclusive at Nurtured Thoughts in Brisbane, with about $200 back from Medicare. ADHDme takes no commission.
Each psychologist sets their own fee, shown on their profile. With a Mental Health Treatment Plan from a GP, Medicare pays part of the fee for up to 10 sessions a year. At current rates the rebate is $101.55 a session for a registered psychologist and $149.05 for a clinical psychologist.
Psychologist assessment in Brisbane
If you want a formal assessment but not medication, two Brisbane psychologists in the network do ADHD and autism assessments in person: Lachlan Avent and Meera Lakhani, both at GOALS Psychology in Fortitude Valley. A GP can later use a psychologist’s report when considering medication.
Common questions
Can a GP in Brisbane prescribe ADHD medication for adults?
Yes, since 1 December 2025, if the GP holds FRACGP or FACRRM fellowship. They can diagnose, then start, adjust and continue medication, though each practice decides whether it offers this.
Does ADHDme have a Brisbane GP?
Yes. Nine GPs at Nurtured Thoughts Psychology in Graceville assess and treat adult ADHD, in person or by telehealth.
Do I need a referral to see an ADHD GP?
No referral needed. You only need a referral for a psychiatrist, and Queensland’s reform lets a GP take that role for many adults.
How long does an ADHD assessment take with a GP?
It depends on the practice. The Sydney GPs use a long first consultation and a follow-up. Nurtured Thoughts runs assessment, diagnosis and a treatment plan as one pathway.
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