An ADHD assessment in Australia can range from a few hundred to several thousand dollars depending on who you see and how detailed the process is. With Seen ADHD, an initial telehealth assessment starts from $149, the core Seen ADHD Pathway is $995, and ongoing Treatment and Review care starts from $1,495 — all delivered by secure video, from home.
Below we break down what each option includes, why prices vary so much across providers, and how a Medicare rebate may reduce your out-of-pocket cost where you're eligible.
How much does an ADHD assessment cost in Australia?
There isn't a single national price, and that's the honest answer. Cost depends on how comprehensive the assessment is, which clinicians are involved, and whether any reporting or ongoing treatment is included. A brief screening sits at the lower end; a full, multidisciplinary assessment with detailed reporting sits higher.
To make this concrete, here's how Seen ADHD's telehealth options are priced, so you can see exactly what each step involves rather than guessing.
- Initial Telehealth Assessment — from $149: a clear, low-cost starting point to weigh up your options before committing.
- Seen ADHD Pathway — $995: our core, structured assessment with a written summary of the findings.
- Treatment & Review (ongoing care) — from $1,495: for people already diagnosed or with more complex needs, including review and reporting where required.
What the Initial Telehealth Assessment (from $149) includes
If you aren't yet sure whether a full assessment is the right step, this is a low-commitment way to find out. It's a short, structured session by video that helps you understand your options before spending more.
- A short online intake to understand your situation.
- Validated ADHD screening questionnaires.
- A brief telehealth consult to talk through your results.
- A clear recommendation on the most appropriate next step for you.
What the Seen ADHD Pathway ($995) includes
This is the core assessment for adults, teens and children — a structured, psychologist-led process designed to give you genuine clarity and a practical plan, not just a label. It keeps the multidisciplinary balance that careful ADHD care needs: a registered psychologist leads the in-depth assessment, with psychiatrist input to confirm a diagnosis where appropriate.
- Online intake forms you complete in your own time.
- Standardised ADHD questionnaires.
- A 2-hour psychologist-led telehealth assessment.
- Psychiatrist input to confirm a diagnosis where appropriate.
- A written summary of the findings and outcome.
- GP and shared-care pathway support where clinically appropriate.
What Treatment & Review (from $1,495) includes
Ongoing care is for people who are already diagnosed, or whose needs are more complex — and for situations that call for comprehensive, referral-ready documentation for school, university or work. It's where treatment is managed over time in shared care between your psychiatrist and your GP.
Any decision about treatment, including medication, is a clinical one made by your psychiatrist after a proper assessment, where clinically appropriate. Prescribing is regulated in Australia and is usually managed in shared care with your GP — it's never promised in advance, and it's never the reason to book.
- Follow-up telehealth reviews with your psychiatrist.
- Treatment plan management, including medication where clinically appropriate.
- Shared care and ongoing coordination with your GP.
- A detailed written report where comprehensive documentation is needed.
- Practical recommendations for home, study or work.
How Medicare rebates may reduce your out-of-pocket cost
A Medicare rebate works like money back on part of an eligible fee, not a discount that erases the bill. Where a service is eligible and you have a valid GP referral, Medicare rebates a portion, and the difference between the fee and the rebate is your out-of-pocket cost.
Because eligibility and the exact services determine whether a rebate applies and how much, we describe the effect qualitatively rather than quoting a figure. A GP referral is generally needed to claim a rebate when you see a psychiatrist; we'll guide the referral side, and your GP can advise what's likely for you. Private health cover may also play a role depending on your policy.
- Rebates reduce part of an eligible fee — they rarely cover the whole cost.
- A valid GP referral is generally needed for a psychiatrist rebate.
- Amounts are situational and never guaranteed; your GP can confirm what applies to you.
Is an ADHD assessment worth the cost?
Value isn't only about price — it's about getting an accurate, useful answer. A careful assessment is designed to give you clarity, whether that's a diagnosis and a practical plan, or a well-reasoned finding that something else fits better. Paying for an assessment never buys a diagnosis: not everyone who is assessed will meet the criteria for ADHD, and an honest “no” is a valid, useful outcome that points to more helpful support.
This article is general information only and is not financial or personal medical advice. Prices and rebates can change and vary from person to person, so confirm current details and what applies to you before you book. If you're in crisis or unsafe right now, call 000, or Lifeline on 13 11 14.