The Gosforth Clinic

Adult ADHD Care on the Sunshine Coast

Gosforth Clinic is a private adult psychiatry practice in Maroochydore. We provide caring, respectful and professional support for adults with ADHD and related needs, working with your GP to guide your care.

Clear, Supportive Care from Your First Step

Referral-only care

Gosforth Clinic accepts patients by referral. This helps our team review your needs and guide you to the most suitable appointment pathway.

Adult ADHD support

Our clinic provides assessment and treatment support for adults with ADHD, with a focus on clear information, care and education.

Shared care approach

We work with your referring GP and other relevant healthcare providers to support continuity of care.

Why Choose Gosforth Clinic

Our primary commitment is to deliver high-quality healthcare. We aim to ensure all patients fully understand the purpose, benefits, and risks of any proposed investigations, referrals, or treatments, empowering them to make well-informed decisions about their care.

We work with your referring GP and other healthcare providers to support ongoing care. We provide adult ADHD assessment, diagnosis support and treatment planning. We work with your GP and other healthcare providers to support ongoing care and communication.

Adult ADHD care at Gosforth Clinic

ADHD can significantly impact cognitive functioning, including focus, organisation, time management, and emotional regulation, which in turn affects daily routines. For many adults, seeking professional support is a essential step toward understanding these challenges and developing effective management strategies.

Gosforth Clinic provides referral-based assessment and treatment support for adults with ADHD. Our approach is professional, respectful and centred on helping patients feel informed throughout the process.

Meet Our Practitioners

Gosforth Clinic is a private adult psychiatric practice located in Maroochydore.

Led by Dr Philip Bird, our team is dedicated to delivering high-quality outpatient specialist care within a respectful, supportive, and compassionate environment.

Dr Philip Bird

Consultant psychiatrist

Monica Hassal

ADHD Coach BN

Dr Maggie Bailey

Clinical Neuropsychologist

Dr Shirley Oelofse

ADHD Treatment

Dr Stephanie Shaw-Binns

ADHD Support

Your Treatment Journey

How the Referral Process Works

Gosforth Clinic is a referral-only, private adult psychiatric practice. We review your referral and required information before offering an appointment. This helps us book the most suitable appointment for your needs.

Consultation fees are discussed when you book. Gosforth Clinic is a private billing practice. Your GP referral is required to claim a Medicare rebate.

Speak with your GP

Speak with your GP and ensure that you carefully follow the referral checklist

Referral is reviewed

Either yourself or the GP can forward all information from the checklist to the Clinic. Once received this will be reviewed at our clinic meeting

We contact you

We will contact you and book your appointment if your referral is able to be accepted.

Referrals are accepted on a case by case basis based on information provided in the referral.  Please note that we are not an acute mental health service; patients needing urgent treatment should discuss their requirements with their GP.

Visit Our Psychiatrist

Sunshine Coast Clinic

Gosforth Clinic is conveniently located at Level 4, 2 Ocean Street, Maroochydore QLD 4558. We support adults across the Sunshine Coast who are seeking private psychiatric care. This includes ADHD assessment and treatment through a GP referral.

Parking

Disabled car parking is available in Ocean Street and Duporth Avenue.

General car parking is available at The Big Top Shopping Centre, the Council Car Park in Duporth Avenue and along Ocean Street.

Gosforth Clinic is a referral-only practice. For details on referral requirements or how to schedule an appointment, please contact our team.

Phone: (07) 5451 1800
Email: info@gosforthclinic.com.au

Gosforth Clinic FAQs

Yes. Gosforth Clinic is a referral-only practice. Your GP will need to send the required referral information before the clinic can review your needs and offer an appointment or suggest alternative care.

Yes. Gosforth Clinic provides assessment and treatment support for adults with ADHD. The clinic has a structured referral process to help ensure the team receives the information needed before your appointment.

For ADHD referrals, your GP may need to include a referral letter, Adult ADHD Self Report Scale, urine drug screen, ECG, previous reports if relevant and an essential information form. Your GP can use the clinic referral kit.

Once your referral and required information have been received, they are reviewed and prioritised at the weekly clinic meeting. The clinic will then contact you about an appointment or a possible alternative approach.

Yes. If you need to reschedule an existing appointment, please contact Gosforth Clinic reception as soon as possible so the team can help you with the next available option.

Ready to take the next step?

Whether you are a new patient or need to update an existing appointment, our reception team can help guide your next step.

Need some Help?

Gosforth Clinic is a referral-only, private adult psychiatric practice. Speak with your GP and ensure that you carefully follow the referral checklist.

If you need to contact the clinic, please reach out to us using the below methods:

Phone: (07) 5451 1800
Email: info@gosforthclinic.com.au