https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/treatments-health-professionals/advice-for-finding-a-psychiatrist/m-p/84426#M2709 <P>Hi Lauren,</P><P>The <A href="http://The beyondblue Practitioner Directory does list a range of mental health professionals but as you noted does not list psychiatrists. This is because all the practitioners listed on the Directory can be accessed without a referral. However, in order to see a psychiatrist a referral from a GP is needed. The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatry (RANZCP) provides GPs with access to the Psychiatrist Referral Directory (although it is not available publicly). The Psychiatrist Referral Directory supports access and referral to psychiatrists within the GP consultation.">beyondblue Practitioner Directory lists a range</A> of mental health professionals (including GPs and psychologists) but does not list psychiatrists. This is because all the practitioners listed on the Directory can be accessed without a referral. However, in order to see a psychiatrist a referral from a GP is needed.</P><P>The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatry (RANZCP) provides GPs with access to the Psychiatrist Referral Directory (this is not available publicly). The best course of action would be to go back to your GP and explain your situation to see if there is another alternative.&nbsp; You can also call our support service on 1300 22 4636.</P> Tue, 06 May 2014 23:29:35 GMT Chris_B 2014-05-06T23:29:35Z https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/treatments-health-professionals/advice-for-finding-a-psychiatrist/m-p/84425#M2708 <P>Hi,</P> <P>I have just moved to Sydney and I need a psychiatrist. I have been referred to a clinic but there is a $200 gap after medicare. We can't really afford that. Does anyone know of a psychiatrist that won't cost me the earth? Also if possible,someone that has a background in abuse and ptsd.</P> <P>Thanks.</P> <P>&nbsp;</P> Tue, 06 May 2014 04:23:05 GMT https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/treatments-health-professionals/advice-for-finding-a-psychiatrist/m-p/84425#M2708 lauren_d 2014-05-06T04:23:05Z https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/treatments-health-professionals/advice-for-finding-a-psychiatrist/m-p/84426#M2709 <P>Hi Lauren,</P><P>The <A href="http://The beyondblue Practitioner Directory does list a range of mental health professionals but as you noted does not list psychiatrists. This is because all the practitioners listed on the Directory can be accessed without a referral. However, in order to see a psychiatrist a referral from a GP is needed. The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatry (RANZCP) provides GPs with access to the Psychiatrist Referral Directory (although it is not available publicly). The Psychiatrist Referral Directory supports access and referral to psychiatrists within the GP consultation.">beyondblue Practitioner Directory lists a range</A> of mental health professionals (including GPs and psychologists) but does not list psychiatrists. This is because all the practitioners listed on the Directory can be accessed without a referral. However, in order to see a psychiatrist a referral from a GP is needed.</P><P>The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatry (RANZCP) provides GPs with access to the Psychiatrist Referral Directory (this is not available publicly). The best course of action would be to go back to your GP and explain your situation to see if there is another alternative.&nbsp; You can also call our support service on 1300 22 4636.</P> Tue, 06 May 2014 23:29:35 GMT https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/treatments-health-professionals/advice-for-finding-a-psychiatrist/m-p/84426#M2709 Chris_B 2014-05-06T23:29:35Z