ADHD Assessment & Diagnosis Townsville
Fast, affordable ADHD assessments and treatment in Townsville, QLD. Complete your assessment online and get ongoing support from our specialised clinicians. Book now.
As North Queensland’s unofficial capital and Australia’s largest tropical city, Townsville combines multiple distinctive sectors—defense, education, healthcare, and port operations—creating unique pressures for adults with attention difficulties. Despite being a major regional center, Townsville has traditionally faced significant limitations in specialized mental health services, with residents encountering extensive waiting periods for ADHD assessment. Our innovative telehealth platform transforms this experience, bringing expert ADHD assessment directly to adults throughout Townsville without the typical barriers. With appointments available within 5-6 weeks, our Queensland-registered specialists understand the nuanced challenges of managing ADHD in North Queensland’s distinctive environment, where the defense presence at Lavarack Barracks, academic demands at JCU, tropical climate extremes, and the region’s isolation create a particular context for adults with ADHD symptoms.
Townsville’s unique demographic profile—including significant defense personnel, university students, healthcare workers, and port employees—creates specific demands for adults with undiagnosed ADHD. Our specialized assessment service connects local residents with clinicians thoroughly familiar with Queensland’s medication regulations and referral networks specific to the Townsville Hospital and Health Service. Our flexible telehealth consultations accommodate the region’s diverse lifestyle demands—whether you’re managing deployments with the Australian Defence Force, balancing studies at James Cook University, working shifts at Townsville University Hospital, or navigating responsibilities in the city’s port operations—while delivering metropolitan-quality clinical expertise tailored to tropical North Queensland.
Many Townsville professionals, defense personnel, students, and healthcare workers find their ADHD symptoms intensified by the region’s distinctive challenges—from coping with extreme tropical weather patterns to managing the isolation from major population centers or maintaining consistent performance during the region’s intense seasonal variations. If attentional difficulties, organizational challenges, or emotional regulation issues are limiting your potential in Townsville’s unique professional landscape, our specialists provide evidence-based assessment leading to practical solutions. Our comprehensive approach combines thorough evaluation with personalized treatment strategies specifically adapted to life in Australia’s largest garrison city. Begin your ADHD assessment journey in Townsville today and discover how professional guidance can enhance your capacity to thrive in North Queensland’s vibrant tropical capital.
Our Clinicians Serving Townsville
Meet our team of specialists dedicated to providing exceptional ADHD care in Townsville and across Queensland
Dr. Dwain Burridge
Psychiatrist
BSc (Psych) Hons, MBBS, FRANZCP
Dr James Heaney
Psychiatrist
MBBS, FRANZCP
Dr Katarina Akram
Mental Health GP
BSc (Hons), MBChB, MRCGP, FRACGP
Dr. Paul Henderson
Psychiatrist
MBChB, FRANZCP
Transparent Process
We've designed our process to be efficient, thorough, and supportive from start to finish
Complete Your Information
Fill out our comprehensive assessment forms online at your own pace
Clinical Assessment
Meet with one of our experienced ADHD clinicians for your assessment (may take 2-4 sessions to complete)
Follow-Up Appointment
Two weeks after your assessment, we'll check in on your progress
Ongoing Support
We provide continuous support until your medication is properly stabilised
Pricing in Townsville
$200 for the first month, then $100/month
Takes just a few minutes to begin the process.
- Supportive onboarding
- Video consultation and online communications
- Personalised treatment plan
- Easy follow-up appointments
- Worry-free ongoing care
- Ongoing dedicated support
If prescribed, Medication costs aren't included in the subscription cost. Last-minute cancellations will incur a fee. For more details on costs, see our Terms.
Frequently Asked Questions
Traditional psychiatry can cost over $500/hour, with ADHD assessments costing over $1000 (plus the ongoing cost of follow-ups).
At Kantoko, we offer a more affordable and accessible telehealth ADHD assessment and ongoing support. Our doctors review your information ahead of time so your appointment can focus on what matters: listening, assessing and supporting you.
Our focus is on your long-term health and wellbeing so our membership is designed to support you well beyond your initial assessment.
After your first month ($200), you'll move to a $100/month Kantoko Membership, which includes:
- Follow-up appointments
- Ongoing access to your care team
- Prescription renewals and reminders
- Easy online health tracking
It's common for assessments to take 2-4 sessions to complete. There are no out of pocket costs if your assessment takes longer than expected.
Our process includes a comprehensive pre-assessment review of your information so it's important to provide detailed answers where possible. This helps your doctor understand your situation prior to the telehealth appointment.
Your first telehealth appointment takes 45 minutes. Follow-ups are dependent on your needs and can be scheduled as required.
Step 1 – Sign Up & Complete Your Assessments
Start by completing our ADHD assessments at your own pace. This helps your specialist get a clear, complete picture before your first appointment.
Step 2 – See Your GP for a Referral and Routine Tests
Before booking, you'll need to visit your GP to get:
- A referral letter
- A few routine health checks, including an ECG and standard blood tests
We'll guide you through exactly what to ask for—most GPs can handle everything in one visit.
Step 3 – Book Your Appointment
Once your referral and test results are uploaded, you'll be able to schedule your initial consultation—typically available within a few weeks.
Your mental health doctor will review your history, assess your symptoms, and, if ADHD is diagnosed, work with you to create a tailored treatment plan.
Step 4 – Stay Supported with Ongoing Care
Your journey doesn't end at diagnosis. With Kantoko, you'll have access to your care team and the platform for follow-ups, prescription renewals, and symptom tracking—all designed to support you long-term.
If you're not diagnosed with ADHD, your membership will be cancelled and no further payments will be required.
Your $100/month membership gives you everything you need for ongoing ADHD support:
- Follow-up appointments with your mental health doctor and specialist team.
- Ongoing access to your care team for questions, updates, and support.
- Prescription renewals and medication reminders
- A personalised health dashboard to track your symptoms, treatment progress, and communicate with your team
We require a valid Medicare card to access the platform. However, Medicare does not currently cover Kantoko's platform fees.
Our focus is ADHD, but we understand that many people experience co-occurring conditions like anxiety or depression. Your clinician will take a holistic approach and can support these needs as part of your care plan.
Kantoko is designed for individuals seeking assessment and long-term support for ADHD. However, we may not be the right fit for everyone.
You may not be suitable for Kantoko if you:
- Require a high level of psychiatric care or crisis intervention
- Have severe or unmanaged co-occurring conditions such as psychosis, schizophrenia, or bipolar disorder
- Are currently experiencing suicidal thoughts or acute mental health episodes
- Need in-person psychiatric care or hospital-based support
If any of the above apply, we recommend seeking support from your GP or local mental health service, who can connect you with the right level of care.
We currently support adult ADHD diagnosis and care in the following states:
- Available: NSW, QLD, VIC, TAS
- Limited Access: SA (clinician availability may vary)
If you're not in one of these states — complete our online assessment and we'll add you to our waitlist. We'll contact you as soon as Kantoko becomes available in your area.
Yes. Kantoko is a fully online platform, so you can access ADHD assessment and care from anywhere in your state, including rural and remote areas—as long as we support your region.
All appointments, follow-ups, and prescriptions are handled digitally, so you get high-quality care, no matter where you live.