Psychiatry.nz

A New Zealand Telepsychiatry Provider

Psychiatry.nz provides online telepsychiatry assessments for clients aged 16 and above. We accept direct referrals from clients and healthcare professionals.

We do not provide emergency or crisis mental health service.

ADHD pathway Make a referral

Doctors

Dr Han Chung Lim

Dr Han Chung Lim worked as a psychiatrist since 2019, after completing his training in New Zealand and obtaining his qualifications from The Royal Australia & New Zealand College of Psychiatrists. He has worked across different mental health services across New Zealand.

Dr Lim specialises in the the treatment of a wide range of mental health conditions including ADHD, depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, OCD, PTSD, and psychosis. He employs a holistic approach in providing individualised treatment plans for clients.

Dr Staverton (Tony) Kautoke

Dr Staverton (Tony) Kautoke is a senior medical officer of psychiatry who currently works under the supervision of Dr Lim. He has extensive experience in psychiatry and is currently working towards gaining his fellowship.

ADHD Pathway

The ADHD pathway aims to streamline the diagnosis and treatment for those suffering from ADHD.

Step 1 - Make a referral/booking

Contact us to make a referral at refer@psychiatry.nz. We then will send you information on how to make a booking and/or being on our waitlist.

Step 2 - Register

Complete our Intake form to register at psychiatry.nz. Remember to tick ADHD (New assessment) when asked for the reason of assessment.

Step 3 - Information gathering

After you have completed the intake form, we will send you the ADHD questionairres to complete. Please also send through school reports, GP referrals and any relevant psychiatric/psychological reports to refer@psychiatry.nz if available.

Step 4 - Psychiatrist assessment

Attend the initial assessment with our psychiatrist. Most people only require one assessment. A follow up assessment may be required in complex cases (additional charges apply).

Step 5 - Outcome

If you fulfill criteria for ADHD, our psychiatrist will then:

Apply for special authority for medications if appropriate
Provide instructions to your GP on how to manage your medications
Provide general advice on how to manage ADHD and other mental illness in your day to day life
Provide a letter to you summarising the assessment and treatment plan, which you may share with your GP

Please note:

An assessment for ADHD does not guarantee a diagnosis of ADHD.
Subsidised medications are only available to those eligible for publicly funded health care. Click here for more details
We do not provide prescriptions for medications unless in special circumstances.

Pricing

Type	Duration	Time	Price
All prices are GST inclusive. Payment can only be made via bank transfer. Full payment is required at least two days prior to your assessment date unless other arrangements have been agreed upon. If you do not show up for a scheduled appointment or notify us at least 48 hours in advance, you will be charged the full amount. If you have already paid for the appointment and the appointment is more than 48 hours away, we will refund you the amount you have paid. If full payment is not made 48 hours before your scheduled appointment, we reserve the right to cancel your appointment slow and offer it to another client.
Initial	60 minutes	8am - 5pm weekdays	600
Initial	60 minutes	Weekdays from 5pm weekends public holidays	850
Follow up	30 minutes	8am - 5pm weekdays	300
Follow up	30 minutes	Weekdays from 5pm weekends public holidays	425

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a GP referral?

We do prefer GP referrals or at least the GP being aware of the referral. This is because the GP will be the one providing ongoing monitoring and prescribing medications. There are some cases that we do prescribe the medications but this will require follow up appointments with us.
Are you affiliated with insurance providers?

We are not affiliated with insurance providers. If you have an insurance provider, what usually what happens is that clients pay us first and submit the claim to their insurance provider. It might be worth getting a pre-approval from your insurance provider for confirmation.
How does the waitlist work?

When you are on our waitlist, we will notify you when we release appointment slots. Those who have been on our waitlist the longest will get notified earlier. Once a group has been notified, we usually give them 1-3 days to respond before we send out notifications to the subsequent group.
What if I am unable to get school reports or others to complete the childhood questionairres for the ADHD assessment?

We understand when people are unable to get school reports or find appropriate people to complete the questionairres. In the absence of collateral information, it is acceptable for you to provide the history around schooling/childhood yourself.