Frequently asked questions

No. We’re not a clinic or a medical practice, and we don’t provide the medical care ourselves. My Specialist GP does two things: it helps you prepare for an ADHD assessment (the intake, questionnaires and paperwork, done from your phone before you go in), and it connects you with a GP who can actually assess and treat you. The assessment, the diagnosis and any prescription are entirely the doctor’s, done at their own practice under their own registration. We handle everything up to the appointment. The medicine is between you and your doctor.

My Specialist GP was built by Fabienne Wintle, the founder. She’s not a doctor, but someone who saw how the admin of getting help was the very thing stopping people with ADHD from getting it. Difficulty starting tasks is a core ADHD symptom, so the paperwork, the waitlists and the not-knowing-where-to-begin filter out the people who most need help. We built the opposite: technology that does the admin, collects your history before the appointment, and hands your GP a prepared patient, so the appointment itself is about medicine, not logistics. We don’t replace your doctor. We get you to their door in good shape.

No. You book directly with the GP. No psychiatrist referral, no letter from a previous doctor. You just need to be an adult (18+). Requirements vary by state. Check your state for details.

From request to first appointment, typically days to two weeks, depending on the GP’s availability. The intake (which you complete at home on your phone) takes 30–45 minutes. Your initial assessment appointment is 45 minutes. A follow-up appointment of 30 minutes is usually scheduled within 1–2 weeks after that. See how the full assessment works.

Yes. In states where GP prescribing is active (currently Queensland and South Australia), GPs can diagnose ADHD in adults and initiate medication. Other states are progressively rolling out similar reforms. A GP diagnosis carries exactly the same clinical and legal weight as a psychiatrist diagnosis. Check what your state allows.

A thorough assessment is valuable regardless of the outcome. If ADHD is not the diagnosis, the process often surfaces other explanations, such as anxiety, depression, sleep disorders, or other conditions that are equally treatable. Your GP will discuss what was found and what your options are.

Yes, this is exactly what we do. Book through Find My GP and the doctor can confirm your current ADHD status and review your medication so your regular GP can keep prescribing. One thing up front: a review is charged at the same rate as a first assessment, not a cheaper quick check. Each doctor sets their own fee, and it varies by doctor and state. Even with an existing diagnosis, the doctor is seeing you for the first time and, by law, has to satisfy themselves of your ADHD status before confirming it. They can’t take a previous diagnosis at face value and sign off. Same clinical work, same fee.

No. Even continuing treatment that someone else started, the doctor has to review you, confirm it’s right and stable for you now, check your prescription history, and satisfy themselves before continuing it under their own authority. That’s a proper consultation, not a form. Faster than a fresh diagnosis, but still their decision to make.

Because they’re meeting you for the first time and have to review your history before they can safely diagnose or prescribe. The first appointment is the assessment: your history, how symptoms show up across your life, and anything else that could be going on. The second is where they confirm the picture and, if appropriate, start or continue treatment. If your case is very straightforward, they’ll tell you whether the second appointment can be shorter.

No, and it would be a warning sign if anyone promised that before seeing you. The doctor may confirm ADHD, or find something else that better explains what you’re experiencing. Even where ADHD is diagnosed, stimulant medication isn’t automatic: it’s prescribed only where it’s clinically appropriate and safe for you. If the doctor can’t make a diagnosis or take on your ongoing management, they’ll offer a referral to a psychiatrist of your choosing, and can write to your regular GP. You’re never left with nothing.

Because ADHD is diagnosed and treated in the context of your whole health, not from a single questionnaire. Those records let the doctor check for other things that can look like ADHD or sit alongside it, understand your history, and make sure a stimulant is both suitable and safe for you. The more you gather before you start, the smoother your appointments will be.

No, and you should be cautious of any service that says you can. ADHD medications are Schedule 8 controlled medicines. The doctor who prescribes them holds that authority in their own name and has to be satisfied there’s a genuine clinical need first. A questionnaire cannot carry that, and the law is explicit that prescribing off an online form with no real-time consultation is not good practice.

It depends on your state. ADHD prescribing law is changing state by state, so what’s possible varies: in some states a GP can now diagnose and start medication, in others they can only continue treatment a specialist began, and some states aren’t there yet. When you use Find My GP, we check your state and only match you with a doctor who can legally help where you are. If no one can yet, we’ll tell you straight rather than send you to a dead end.

Yes. That’s the one part that never goes away. We can take almost all of the admin and the waiting off your plate, but the assessment itself is the doctor’s to make, by law, and it’s the step that protects you.

Yes, but you will only be eligible for a medicare rebate if you are already a registered patient at the practice. If you are new to the practice, you will need one initial in-person or first-contact consult to establish care. After that, you may be eligible for medicare rebates. Read how a telehealth assessment works.

An MHTP is a formal document your GP prepares that outlines your mental health needs and treatment plan. For new patients, completing an MHTP in the first consultation is what makes all subsequent telehealth ADHD appointments claimable under Medicare. If you are already a patient at the practice, you may already have one. Ask when you request your appointment.

A phone, tablet, or computer with a camera and microphone. A quiet, private space. A stable internet connection. The doctor’s practice will send you a secure video link before your appointment. No app to download.

It depends on the doctor. Each doctor sets their own fees, and they vary by doctor and state, so there’s no single price. Two things worth knowing: it’s usually a two-appointment pathway (an initial assessment, then a follow-up), so plan for both. The fee shown when you book is for that appointment, not the whole assessment. Medicare rebates may apply to eligible appointments, which lowers what you actually pay out of pocket. The fee for the doctor you choose is confirmed when you book through Find My GP.

The doctor’s practice bills you privately. You pay the full fee at the time of your appointment. You then claim your Medicare rebate directly through the Medicare app or myGov, the same way you would at any other GP. The rebate is typically deposited into your nominated bank account within a few days.

Bulk billing for ADHD assessments is not currently available through GPs listed here. ADHD assessments require significant preparation time and a structured clinical process. The fee reflects the thoroughness of the assessment. View what is included in the assessment fee.

Yes, in states where reforms are active. In Queensland (since December 2025) and South Australia (since February 2026), GPs can initiate ADHD medication without a psychiatrist referral. This is a significant change. Previously, GPs could only continue prescriptions that a psychiatrist had started. Your GP will discuss whether medication is appropriate for you and which options to consider. Read about GP prescribing rights across Australia.

Your medical records are confidential. Your GP cannot share your diagnosis with your employer, insurer, or anyone else without your written consent. An ADHD diagnosis does not automatically appear on any government register or insurance database.

Your GP will outline a treatment plan. This may include medication, lifestyle recommendations, and referrals to psychologists or other support services. Ongoing medication reviews are usually every 1–3 months and can be done via telehealth. You are not handed a prescription and left to manage alone. Your GP stays involved in your ongoing care. Read about getting the best results from ADHD medication.