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Women's Mental Health Matters
Women's Mental Health
The Primrose Clinic provides tailored psychiatric care for women at all stages of life, including the perinatal, reproductive, and midlife years. Each psychiatrists takes a holistic view of each person’s mental health, considering how life experiences, hormonal changes, physical health, relationships, trauma, and social context may be shaping their current experience. Together with each patient, we explore their priorities, values, and responsibilities, and work collaboratively to develop a treatment plan that feels realistic and supportive of their goals, whether that involves medication, psychological therapies, lifestyle changes, or coordination with other clinicians.
Women's Wellbeing Focus
Comprehensive Assessments & Management for Women's Mental Health
Primrose can provide expertise on issues such as:
- ADHD for women (special consideration for emotional load, identity, masking, postpartum, cycles)ADHD for women (special consideration for emotional load, identity, masking, postpartum, cycles)
- Fertility stress
- Pregnancy loss / Miscarriage
- Eating Disorder Care Plan Review
- Perinatal mental health
- Perimenopausal mental health
- Premenstrual dysphoric disorder / Premenstrual syndrome
- Emotional burden of PCOS / Endometriosis / Chronic pelvic pain
- Emotional load of family life
- Parenting burnout
- Body image concerns
- Identity shifts & Life-stage transitions
- Puberty (as relevant in girls/teens)
Neurodevelopmental Assessment and Management
ADHD & ASD
Getting the right diagnosis can be life-changing. At Primrose, we take time to truly understand your presentation — providing thorough, evidence-based assessments for ADHD and ASD across all ages, available via telehealth Australia-wide.
Our assessments follow established clinical diagnostic guidelines. Where diagnostic criteria are met, we provide individualised, evidence-based management. Where concerns reflect other clinical needs, we support those presentations too — helping each person thrive professionally, personally, and educationally.
Child, Adolescent & Adult ADHD Thorough evaluation of inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity across the lifespan. Balanced pharmacological and non-pharmacological options, executive function coaching, and support for co-existing conditions such as anxiety and sleep difficulties.
Child & Adult ASDComprehensive autism spectrum disorder assessment with tailored support for sensory, social, and developmental needs across all ages.
Comorbid & Complex PresentationsIntegrated assessment and management of ADHD and ASD overlap, emotional dysregulation, perinatal presentations, sleep disorders, and challenges across work, school, and relationships.
Ongoing SupportMedication optimisation where clinically indicated, evidence-based lifestyle strategies, and coordinated GP shared care.
A GP referral is required to access Medicare rebates. All assessments are clinically individualised — an assessment does not guarantee a specific diagnosis or treatment outcome.
Resources that may be helpful:
Lived Experience - AADPA - Australasian ADHD Professionals Association
ADHD: essential parenting information | Raising Children Network
Overview | Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder: diagnosis and management | Guidance | NICE
Autism in women and girls | Autism Awareness Australia
Book your telehealth consultation today for short wait times and flexible hours, for a detailed and holistic assessment.
ADHD ASSESSMENTS
THE ADHD JOURNEY
How We May Assess ADHD
ADHD assessments at Primrose typically follow evidence-based clinical guidelines and include a structured diagnostic interview, thorough medical workup, and collateral history — building a comprehensive picture before any diagnosis or treatment decision is made. Each assessment is tailored to the individual and their clinical presentation. Your treating psychiatrist will discuss the process with you at your initial consultation.
Clinical Interview & Developmental History A detailed psychiatric evaluation typically covering symptom onset, developmental history, family history, physical health, and functional impact from childhood to present.
Screening Tools Validated tools such as the DIVA-5, ASRS, and Conners rating scales may be used to assess inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity across different settings and life stages.
Collateral Information Input from parents, partners, or teachers is often an important part of the assessment process, helping to corroborate the clinical picture in line with diagnostic guidelines.
Medical Workup Baseline blood tests, ECG, and cardiac risk assessment are typically completed prior to any pharmacological consideration — helping to rule out thyroid conditions, sleep disorders, and other contributing factors.
Management & Ongoing Support Management plans are individualised and may include medication where clinically indicated, psychoeducation, CBT, executive function strategies, lifestyle guidance, and GP shared care. Regular follow-up is typically recommended.
Telehealth ADHD assessments for children and adults, available across Australia.
High Performers & ADHD
Experience Compassionate Care at The Primrose Clinic
We understand ADHD in the context of high achievement
Primrose Clinic offers warm telehealth psychiatry for professionals and high performers navigating ADHD alongside career demands, focus challenges, and success pressures.
Common Concerns:
Assessments for concerns including:
- Executive function challenges in demanding roles
- Time management and sustained attention difficulties
- Imposter feelings despite high performance
- Hyperfocus and burnout cycles
- Work-life balance with neurodiversity
How We Help
Secure video consultations provide psychiatric care tailored to professional lifestyles, with practical strategies and GP coordination. Medicare-eligible Australia-wide.
Next Steps
GP referral to admin@primroseclinic.com.au for prompt scheduling.
Specialist support for high-achieving professionals.
Joint Autism & ADHD Assessment (AuDHD)
Combined assessments & care
If you have searched for "AuDHD" or "AuADHD," you are likely trying to understand the relationship between autism and ADHD. It is worth knowing that "AuDHD" is not a formal diagnosis — it is a community term used to describe someone who is both autistic and has ADHD. Autism and ADHD are recognised as distinct neurodevelopmental conditions. They can co-occur, and for some people they do, but this is not always the case — each can also occur on its own.
For many years the two could not be formally diagnosed at the same time, despite each requiring a complex neurodevelopmental assessment. That has changed, and it is now understood that autism and ADHD can exist alongside one another, each influencing how the other presents. Where this overlap does exist, it can be missed — particularly in adults and in women, who are sometimes identified later in life.
The Primrose Clinic provides comprehensive assessment for autism and ADHD in children, adolescents, and adults. Our approach considers the whole neurodevelopmental picture rather and is informed by an understanding of how these presentations can differ across age, gender, and context.
Understanding the Assessment
An assessment is a careful, individualised diagnostic process. Its purpose is to understand what is going on for you or your child — which may or may not result in a diagnosis of autism, ADHD, another condition, or more than one. A thorough assessment does not set out to confirm a particular outcome; it sets out to reach an accurate one. Whatever the findings, you will leave with a clearer understanding and practical recommendations.
The Assessment Package
A minimum of three sessions, tailored to the individual. Complimentary screeners will be sent in advance.
Session 1 — Comprehensive Assessment A detailed developmental and clinical history, exploration of relevant traits and experiences, the impact across different areas of life, and consideration of other conditions that may be contributing. We take the time to understand the full picture and your mental and physical health.
Session 2 — Formulation & Discussion A discussion of the initial findings, an explanation of what they mean in your or your child's individual context, and collaborative planning of next steps.
Session 3+ — Review & Ongoing Support Review of progress and diagnostic clarification, and collaboration on an agreed plan, with ongoing support as needed. Some presentations are more complex and may require additional sessions or additional collateral information, which we will always discuss with you.
Who This Is For
Children, adolescents, and adults seeking assessment for autism, ADHD, or both, as well as those wanting a specialist review of an existing diagnosis. We also welcome adults exploring a possible neurodevelopmental explanation for long-standing difficulties, including those identified later in life.
Pricing
Prices are available on request. Please contact us for a confidential discussion about costs and what an assessment may involve in your individual circumstances.
General Adult Psychiatry
Mood disorders, Anxiety, OCD, Trauma
Our expertise includes:
Anxiety Disorders Generalised anxiety, social anxiety, panic disorder and health anxiety. Medication support, lifestyle guidance and psychology referral.
Depression & Dysthymia Assessment and treatment for depression and persistent low mood. Medication where indicated, psychoeducation and wellbeing strategies.
OCD Assessment and treatment for obsessive compulsive disorder. Medication review and referral to specialist OCD psychology.
Bipolar Disorder Specialist assessment and management of Bipolar II through medication, psychological support and lifestyle intervention.
Eating Disorders — Medically Stable Psychiatric oversight for medically stable eating disorders. Medication management and multidisciplinary team coordination.
Emotional Dysregulation Support for mood instability, emotional sensitivity and difficulties managing emotions day to day.
Trauma & PTSD Sensitive, evidence-based care for trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder. Medication support and psychology coordination.
Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
Specialist Child & Adolescent Psychiatry — Thoughtful Care for the Whole Family
Mood Concerns Psychiatric evaluation of mood difficulties in children and adolescents, with careful treatment consideration and family psychoeducation.
ADHD & Neurodiversity Comprehensive ADHD and ASD assessment, treatment where indicated, executive function strategies, and school support recommendations.
Anxiety Disorders Thorough assessment targeting underlying contributors, therapeutic management, lifestyle guidance, and psychology referral pathways.
Emotional Regulation Psychiatric support for children and adolescents experiencing big emotions, mood instability, and emotional dysregulation.
Behavioural Concerns Psychiatric formulation of triggers and behaviours, carer guidance, and multidisciplinary care liaison
Identity & Peer Difficulties Support for social connection, identity development, and family guidance during challenging adolescent transitions.
School Avoidance Multi-factor psychiatric assessment with school re-engagement planning and anxiety management strategies.
Family Dynamics Family systems assessment and therapy referral to support the whole family unit.
Parenting Support Evidence-based psychoeducation on child development, behaviour, and caregiver wellbeing.
Study & Performance Pressure Executive function assessment, performance anxiety management, and school liaison support.
A Place for Men to be Understood
Fathers, Partners & Sons: Men’s Mental Wellbeing
Men may experience mental health concerns at various stages throughout adulthood. Factors such as work demands, relationship changes, parenting challenges, health issues, or periods of transition can increase strain on emotional wellbeing. Some men may be less likely to seek support early, which can lead to persistent mental health concerns that become more difficult to manage alone over time. Mental health care can provide a space to reflect, gain a better understanding of these challenges, and explore strategies for supporting men effectively.
We can support:
- Stress or burnout
- Low mood, anxiety, depression
- Relationship or family difficulties
- Parenting challenges or life transitions
- Neurodevelopmental differences, including ADHD or ASD
- Athletes & High Performers
Athlete Mental Health Support
We understand physical & mental health are intertwined
Athlete mental health support at Primrose Clinic recognizes the intense pressures of sport and emphasizes the importance of athlete well-being alongside emotional wellbeing. Our telehealth psychiatry services offer warm, structured care for athletes dealing with performance anxiety, injury recovery, body image concerns, and life transitions.
Common Athlete Concerns:
Athletes often balance physical demands with unique mental health challenges. Primrose Clinic provides evidence-informed telehealth assessments and collaborative care plans tailored to these challenges, including:
- Performance pressure and pre-competition anxiety
- Body image concerns linked to training demands and performance expectations
- Coping with injuries, setbacks, and transitions out of sport
- Overtraining syndrome, sleep disruption, and mood changes
- Building resilience through life balance and stress management
How Primrose Can Support Athletes:
Secure video consultations deliver psychiatric care that is attuned to athletic lifestyles. Our focus areas include understanding personal circumstances, treating mental health concerns like performance anxiety, supporting practical management strategies, and coordinating with GPs or allied health teams.
Discuss your concerns with your GP, who can provide a referral for telehealth psychiatric assessment. Email referrals to attention Dr Loxham admin@primroseclinic.com.au
The Primrose Extended Consultation
More time. More depth. A letter to keep.
Your dedicated 90-minute psychiatric assessment provides essential mental health care — a time to talk, a time to be heard, and a thoughtful and detailed action plan to guide you on a new path, including telehealth burnout support options.
Comprehensive overview
Sometimes you need a little longer for effective mental health care. You want time — to talk, to reflect, and to be heard properly. You also seek something to take away that reconciles and makes sense of it all. The Primrose Extended Consultation offers a 90-minute psychiatric assessment that is thorough, unhurried, and focused entirely on exploring your mental health needs. This session provides a holistic and comprehensive plan, including options for telehealth burnout support.
You may benefit from an extended consultation if:
You seek a thorough psychiatric assessment to obtain a specialist opinion and a detailed management plan for your mental health care. While you prefer your GP to oversee your ongoing care, you would like specialist input and direction. You desire a comprehensive perspective on conditions such as anxiety, depression, burnout, ADHD, or another mental health issue. If you are navigating significant life transitions like perimenopause, postpartum recovery, or a career change, understanding your mental health becomes even more crucial. If you have received a diagnosis that you are uncertain about, seeking clarity through expert guidance is essential, especially with the support of telehealth burnout resources.
Your psychiatrist MAY provide expertise on:
Psychiatric and mental health care history includes mood, anxiety, trauma, and emotional regulation. We also consider neurodiversity, such as ADHD and ASD, when relevant. An evaluation of executive functioning can enhance work and athletic performance. Support for body image is an important aspect of mental health care. Additionally, we assess sleep quality, duration, and patterns. Physical health considerations—such as thyroid function, nutritional status, and hormonal and metabolic health—are reviewed, with GP recommendations provided when clinically appropriate. Lifestyle factors like nutrition, movement, stress, work, relationships, and circumstances are also taken into account. A thorough psychiatric assessment includes a medication review and personalized recommendations. Finally, we offer telehealth burnout support and create a psychiatric formulation with biopsychosocial considerations.
What you will receive after the appointment
✦ A Primrose Clinical Report — for your GP.
A detailed clinical summary covering your psychiatric assessment, formulation, diagnosis where applicable, medication recommendations, and management plan. Everything your GP needs to support your ongoing mental health care.
✦ Your Primrose Clinical Letter — for you.
A thoughtful document written specifically for you, summarising your consultation, what your psychiatrist found, and what they recommend. This letter serves as a valuable resource to read, keep, and refer back to for guidance and direction, especially if you are seeking telehealth burnout support.
How It Works
Get a referral — ask your GP for a referral to The Primrose Clinic for comprehensive mental health care or contact us directly to discuss your options at admin@primroseclinic.com.au. Complete your intake — a detailed questionnaire must be filled out before your appointment to ensure your psychiatric assessment is tailored to your needs. Your 90-minute consultation — conducted via telehealth, allows you to receive burnout support from the comfort of your own home. Receive your documents — The Primrose Letter and The Primrose Clinical Report will be delivered by email directly to you and your GP. Fees — start from $1200, with a Medicare rebate of $455.60 applicable with a valid GP referral. Please contact us for further details. Optional review — you may schedule an optional follow-up appointment within the next 12 months.
Mental Health Support for Doctors and HEAlTH Professionals
Caring for Those Who Care for Others
Research consistently shows that doctors and healthcare professionals experience elevated rates of psychological distress compared to the general population. The demands of clinical practice — including high workload, shift work, exposure to trauma, and limited opportunity for help-seeking — can take a significant toll on mental health and wellbeing over time.
At The Primrose Clinic, we offer confidential, telehealth-based psychiatric consultations for doctors and healthcare professionals across Australia. We are familiar with the presentations commonly seen in medical professionals, including occupational burnout, mood and anxiety disorders, ADHD, adjustment difficulties, and the cumulative psychological impact of working in a demanding clinical environment.
We understand the particular concerns that can make seeking help feel complicated for those working in medicine — including questions around confidentiality, professional registration, and the perceived stigma that can exist within the profession. Our consultations are conducted with discretion and without judgement.
Flexible appointment times are available to accommodate demanding rosters and on-call commitments. To make a confidential enquiry, please contact us at admin@primroseclinic.com.au.