The Gosforth Clinic
At Gosforth Clinic we provide adult ADHD assessment, treatment and ongoing care through a referral-only process. We understand how ADHD can affect daily life and are committed to providing respectful, professional support.
We provide ADHD assessment and ADHD treatment for adults who have a GP referral. Our assessment process builds a clear understanding of your symptoms, history, and current challenges.
We work closely with your GP throughout the assessment process and ongoing care where appropriate.
Our ADHD assessment process helps us understand your symptoms, history, and support needs. Our team will discuss treatment options if a diagnosis is made and provide ongoing care that is appropriate.
We understand that seeking an ADHD assessment for adults can feel overwhelming. Our team provides professional psychiatric care in a respectful and supportive environment. We take the time to listen to you and work together with your referring GP.
Our clinic focuses on adult outpatient psychiatric assessment and treatment.
We work closely with your GP throughout assessment, diagnosis, and ongoing management.
We take the time to understand your symptoms, history, and individual circumstances.
Our team aims to make the assessment process clear, respectful, and easy to navigate.
Our ADHD assessment service is for adults who are experiencing symptoms that may be affecting their work, studies, relationships, or everyday life.
This service is suitable for:
Adults seeking an ADHD assessment Sunshine Coast service through a GP referral. If you are a new patient please contact our team or get a referral from your GP.
Before an appointment can be booked, a complete ADHD referral must be submitted by your GP for review.
Discuss your concerns with your GP and request an ADHD referral to Gosforth Clinic.
Your GP will complete the required referral forms and supporting documentation.
What Your GP Must Include:
Your GP will need to complete and submit the required forms and investigations included in our GP Referral Kit.
Required documents include the ASRS, ECG, urine drug screen, referral letter, and essential information form.
Referrals are accepted on a case-by-case basis. Once your referral and necessary investigations have been received from your General Practitioner (please refer to the checklist), it will be reviewed and prioritised at the weekly clinic meeting. Following this, we will contact you to offer you an appointment or recommend a possible alternative approach.
Throughout your assessment at the clinic, we would request that you be accompanied by a family member or friend to provide support and/or additional information
We recommend that all patients attending the clinic maintain a close relationship with their referring General Practitioner, as the doctors at the clinic will need to correspond with your General Practitioner.
If accepted, our team will contact you to arrange your ADHD assessment appointment.
Gosforth Clinic is based in Maroochydore and provides ADHD assessment and ADHD treatment for adults across the Sunshine Coast. We accept GP referrals from across the region for specialist psychiatric assessment and ongoing care.
To access an ADHD assessment at Gosforth Clinic, you will first need to speak with your GP. Your GP must complete and submit the required ADHD referral documents and investigations for review before an appointment can be offered.
Assessment fees can vary depending on the type and number of appointments required. Please contact Gosforth Clinic directly for current fee information and appointment details.
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental condition that can affect attention, organisation, impulse control, emotional regulation, and activity levels. Symptoms can continue into adulthood and affect many areas of daily life.
ADD is an older term that was previously used to describe individuals who experienced attention difficulties without significant hyperactivity. Today, ADD is generally included under the broader diagnosis of ADHD.
No. Gosforth Clinic is a referral-only practice. A complete ADHD referral from your GP is required before your referral can be reviewed and considered.
Yes. For the diagnostic assessment appointment, a support person is required to attend in person or be available by phone to provide additional information about your history.
If you have previously been diagnosed, please provide any reports or documentation before your first appointment. This helps our team understand your history and determine the most appropriate next steps.
If you think an ADHD assessment may be helpful, start by speaking with your GP. They will guide you through completing the required ADHD referral kit and send it to our team for review. Once received, we will carefully review your referral and be in touch about the next steps.
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
