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The decision often comes down to whether you need a diagnosis, medication, ongoing care or a report only.
| Pathway | Assessment and care | Medication | Practical details |
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Kantoko Kantoko telehealth care | Adult ADHD assessment and ongoing care from an ADHD-focused team, in one platform with a health dashboard, records, requests, care-team communication and practical educational content. | Your ADHD Doctor can discuss medication and handle NSW prescribing requirements when clinically appropriate. | $200 for the first month, then $100 per month. The plan includes the assessment process, standard appointments based on clinical need, the Kantoko platform and ongoing care-team support. Care is designed to stay with you after assessment, not end once the diagnosis is complete. New appointments are currently estimated in 1–2 weeks. Medication, GP visits and routine tests are separate. [1] |
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| Private psychiatrist | Medical specialist assessment. Adult ADHD experience and follow-up arrangements vary by psychiatrist and clinic, so ask before booking. | Psychiatrists can prescribe psychostimulant medication under the NSW class authority when its conditions are met. | Initial assessment pathways commonly cost $1,000 or more, with waits of six months or longer. Ask what the fee includes and whether ongoing appointments are available. [7] [1] |
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| Psychologist assessment | Psychological assessment, with therapy or practical strategies where offered. | Psychologists cannot prescribe medication. Medication assessment and prescribing require a separate medical practitioner. | A full assessment often runs across four to six sessions and can cost thousands of dollars. Ask whether the report will meet the needs of any doctor involved in later medical care. [7] [1] |
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| Emerging NSW GP assessment services | Selected trained GPs are expected to begin NSW-funded assessment and treatment services from early 2027. | Endorsed GP prescribers will have a broader role than GPs authorised only to continue medication for someone already diagnosed and stable. | This is not yet a general statewide assessment pathway. NSW says access will be through participating practices and prioritised. [8] |
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Kantoko
Kantoko telehealth care
- Assessment and care
- Adult ADHD assessment and ongoing care from an ADHD-focused team, in one platform with a health dashboard, records, requests, care-team communication and practical educational content.
- Medication
- Your ADHD Doctor can discuss medication and handle NSW prescribing requirements when clinically appropriate.
- Practical details
- $200 for the first month, then $100 per month. The plan includes the assessment process, standard appointments based on clinical need, the Kantoko platform and ongoing care-team support. Care is designed to stay with you after assessment, not end once the diagnosis is complete. New appointments are currently estimated in 1–2 weeks. Medication, GP visits and routine tests are separate. [1]
Private psychiatrist + −
- Assessment and care
- Medical specialist assessment. Adult ADHD experience and follow-up arrangements vary by psychiatrist and clinic, so ask before booking.
- Medication
- Psychiatrists can prescribe psychostimulant medication under the NSW class authority when its conditions are met.
- Practical details
- Initial assessment pathways commonly cost $1,000 or more, with waits of six months or longer. Ask what the fee includes and whether ongoing appointments are available. [7] [1]
Psychologist assessment + −
- Assessment and care
- Psychological assessment, with therapy or practical strategies where offered.
- Medication
- Psychologists cannot prescribe medication. Medication assessment and prescribing require a separate medical practitioner.
- Practical details
- A full assessment often runs across four to six sessions and can cost thousands of dollars. Ask whether the report will meet the needs of any doctor involved in later medical care. [7] [1]
Emerging NSW GP assessment services + −
- Assessment and care
- Selected trained GPs are expected to begin NSW-funded assessment and treatment services from early 2027.
- Medication
- Endorsed GP prescribers will have a broader role than GPs authorised only to continue medication for someone already diagnosed and stable.
- Practical details
- This is not yet a general statewide assessment pathway. NSW says access will be through participating practices and prioritised. [8]
Cost and wait-time ranges are indicative category-level figures from a Kantoko review of publicly listed clinic fees and availability, checked 11 July 2026. They are not claims about a particular clinic. Fees, availability, referral rules and what is included vary by provider, so confirm the details before booking.
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