Referrals

GP / Psychiatrist Referrals for Telehealth Psychology

Referrals may be forwarded to Andrea Schwede via:

  • Medical-Objects.
  • HealthLink (aschwede).
  • ReferralNet.
  • fax +61 7 4572 1908.

Criteria for client referral:

The referred client must be:

  • 18 Years of age or older.
  • Have the resources and be able to engage in a Telehealth session.
  • Physically located within an Australian State or Territory.

The referred client must NOT be:

  • experiencing an urgent crisis or emergency situation
  • experiencing current suicidal thoughts or thoughts of harming self or others
  • acutely unwell or advised to seek a mental health admission to hospital
  • required to undergo therapy or counselling either by a court or any other authority

Suitable Presentations:

  • Depression & Adjustment Disorders
  • Anxiety
    • GAD
    • OCD
    • Social Anxiety
    • Panic Attacks
    • Specific Phobias
  • Interpersonal Difficulties / Individual Relationship Concerns
  • Trauma
    • PTSD
    • Complex PTSD
  • Perinatal Mental Health
    • Pregnancy concerns
    • Worries about starting, or expanding a family
    • Infertility
    • Perinatal Loss (Miscarriage, Stillbirth, Post-Birth Loss)
    • Anxiety - Pre or Post-Birth
    • Depression - Pre or Post-Birth
    • Psychosis - Pre or Post-Birth
    • Birth Trauma
  • Bipolar Affective Disorder
  • Early Psychosis
  • Schizoaffective Disorder
  • Schizophrenia
  • Psychoeducation (Full Fee Paying clients only)