For referring clinicians
Collaborative care with general practitioners.
Dr Stevenson provides specialist psychiatric assessment and ongoing management for women aged 18 to 65 years throughout Australia via telehealth.
Initial assessments are intentionally longer, allowing time to understand not only symptoms, but the broader medical, psychological and social factors that shape each woman’s presentation.
With patient consent, referring clinicians receive timely, comprehensive correspondence to support ongoing shared care.
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90-minute
comprehensive
assessments
Australia-wide
telehealth
Comprehensive
GP correspondence
Collaborative
shared care
At a glance
Patients
Women aged 18–65 years
Consultation format
Australia-wide via telehealth
Initial assessment
90-minute comprehensive psychiatric assessment
ADHD assessments
Two-stage assessment pathway
Reports
Comprehensive correspondence following assessment
Referrals accepted from
GPs, specialists and nurse practitioners
Referral required for Medicare
Yes
Medicare item number required
No
Why refer?
Every referral represents a woman who has trusted her GP enough to ask for help.
My role is not simply to provide a diagnosis or prescribe medication. It is to understand the broader context of her presentation, develop an evidence-based formulation and provide recommendations that support both the patient and her referring clinician.
Initial consultations are intentionally longer because understanding a woman’s experiences, relationships, medical history and goals takes time. This allows treatment recommendations to be clinically rigorous, individualised and practical.
Where ongoing care is appropriate, I aim to work collaboratively with GPs, recognising the central role they play in a woman’s long-term health.
What makes this practice different
Comprehensive 90-minute assessments
Time to understand the whole picture rather than simply reviewing symptoms.
Whole-person formulation
Assessment considers biological, psychological and social factors alongside each woman’s individual goals and circumstances.
Evidence-based psychiatry
Treatment recommendations are informed by contemporary psychiatric evidence and tailored to the individual.
Collaborative Shared Care
Treatment recommendations are informed by contemporary psychiatric evidence and tailored to the individual.
Evidence-based psychiatry
Treatment recommendations are informed by contemporary psychiatric evidence and tailored to the individual.
Who I see
The practice provides specialist psychiatric assessment and ongoing management for women aged 18 to 65 years throughout Australia via telehealth.
Patients commonly seek assessment and treatment for:
• ADHD
• Anxiety disorders
• Depression and mood disorders
• Trauma-related disorders
• Personality disorders
• Burnout and chronic stress
• Perimenopausal mental health
• Relationship and emotional difficulties
• Life transitions
• Diagnostic clarification
• Medication optimisation
If you’re unsure whether a referral is appropriate, you’re welcome to contact the practice before referring.
When another model of care is likely to be more appropriate
This practice has been intentionally designed around planned outpatient psychiatric care delivered via telehealth. For many women, this provides accessible, thoughtful, highly personalised care. However, some clinical situations are better supported by services offering face-to-face assessment, multidisciplinary input or more intensive follow-up.
This may include:
• Children and adolescents under 18 years
Perinatal psychiatric care during pregnancy and the first 12 months postpartum, including women requiring in person assessment or monitoring because of an elevated risk of postpartum psychosis
Active eating disorders requiring specialist or multidisciplinary management
Acute suicidal ideation, acute suicidality or immediate risk of self-harm
Patients requiring urgent or crisis psychiatric assessment
Bipolar affective disorder where there is current instability, acute relapse, intensive medication adjustment or a need for frequent clinical monitoring
Severe alcohol or substance use disorders, particularly where specialist addiction treatment is required
Presentations requiring frequent or intensive psychiatric review beyond the scope of planned outpatient telehealth care
Presentations where regular face-to-face assessment, physical examination, multidisciplinary care or hospital-based services are likely to provide a more appropriate model of care
WorkCover and CTP matters
Medico-legal assessments, independent medical examinations and medico-legal reports
The practice welcomes referrals for women with personality disorders where planned outpatient psychiatric care via telehealth is clinically appropriate.
The referral journey
Referral received
Referral is sent securely via Medical Objects, Xestro or secure email.
Referral reviewed
Every referral is personally reviewed to ensure the practice is the right fit.
Appointment offered
If accepted, the patient will be contacted directly to arrange an appointment.
Comprehensive assessment
Thoughtful assessment and formulation tailored to the woman’s needs.
GP report
Comprehensive correspondence provided with patient consent.
Ongoing shared care
Collaborative care with you to support the best outcomes for your patient.
ADHD assessment pathway
Stage One
Comprehensive Psychiatric Assessment (90 mins)
Includes history, clinical assessment, questionnaires and, where indicated, collateral information, pathology. cardiology referrals.
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Stage Two
Diagnostic & Treatment Planning Consultation (60 mins)
Assessment findings are reviewed, a diagnostic formulation is discussed and an individualised treatment plan is developed. Where clinically appropriate, medication may be commenced and a comprehensive report provided.
Referral information
Referrals are welcomed from GPs, medical specialists and nurse practitioners.
To assist with assessment, referrals should include:
• Reason for referral
• Relevant medical history
• Current medications
• Previous psychiatric history where known
• Recent ECG interpretation, in case psychotropic medication is warranted
• Relevant pathology, investigations or specialist correspondence where available
Referring clinicians do not need to specify a Medicare item number. The appropriate item is selected following assessment in accordance with the Medicare Benefits Schedule.
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How to refer
Referrals can be sent securely via:
Medical Objects
(Your practice details)
Xestro Secure Messaging
(Your practice details)
Secure Email
referrals@drpriyomi.com.au
What happens next?
Every referral is personally reviewed. If accepted, the patient will be contacted directly to arrange an appointment. Following assessment, a comprehensive report outlining the diagnostic formulation, recommendations and management plan will be forwarded to the referring clinician with the patient’s consent.
Working together for your patients
The best outcomes are achieved when psychiatrists and general practitioners work together. My goal is to provide thoughtful assessment, clear communication and practical recommendations that support both the patient and the clinician who knows her best.
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