Psychiatry
Our compassionate psychiatry team provides expert mental health care for a range of needs, from children to adults.
Our team
Our psychiatry team are caring, compassionate people with their own stories and understanding from both real-world, lived experience and evidence based scientific research
Experience & dedication
Our psychiatrists are highly trained doctors. They study for at least five years after medical school. They have special knowledge in areas like helping new mums, people with intellectual disabilities, and children and teenagers.
How we help
Our psychiatrists help people with their mental health. They learn about many different areas of mental health. Please note our team does not manage drug or alcohol addiction. If you need help with this, you will need to see a specialist in addiction medicine.
Alike Psychiatry Services
You can see our psychiatry doctors in person, in your community, or through video calls, depending on your unique needs.
Some key things to know about our psychiatry services:
Comprehensive Reviews:
- You will have a detailed review with a consultant psychiatrist (a specialist doctor).
- Your doctor will refer you to us for a plan to help with complex conditions like depression or anxiety.
- You will need a new referral from your doctor once a year.
- These reviews will take at least 45 minutes.
- We will send your treatment plan to you, your referring doctor (like your GP), and any other health professionals you want us to.
Referrals:
- You can still see our doctors without a referral, but it will cost more. Please check our fees list.
Insurance Claims:
- If you have an insurance claim (like from a workplace accident), we might need to write reports for your insurance company.
- We will send these costs directly to your insurance company.
- Any costs that you will be required to pay will be explained to you in writing before you are charged.