Information for referring doctors

Please check my capacity before making a referral

There are times I am unable to accept new referrals. Please check my capacity page before making a referral.

Referrals I can accept

  • Individual adults at all life stages.
  • Referrals made under Medicare Better Access i.e. Mental Health Treatment Plans (a co-payment applies).
  • Referrals made under Medicare for non‑directive pregnancy support counselling (a co-payment applies).
  • Referrals made under DVA.
  • Referrals made under SIRA.

Referrals I don’t take

  • Referrals for relationship or family counselling.
  • The assessments and reports provided are treatment-focused. I do not accept referrals for the sole purpose of providing an assessment report or medico-legal opinion. Psychologists are not obliged to provide reports for court matters.
  • Referrals of children for treatment. The treatment that I provide is designed for adults.
  • Bulk-billing referrals.

Diagnoses for which I can provide treatment and support

  • Anxiety Disorders including Separation Anxiety Disorder, Specific Phobia, Social Anxiety Disorder, Panic Disorder, Generalised Anxiety Disorder
  • Bipolar Disorders including Bipolar I Disorder, Bipolar II Disorder
  • Depressive Disorders including Major Depressive Disorder, Persistent Depressive Disorder (Dysthymia), Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder
  • Neurodevelopmental Disorders including Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders including Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Trichotillomania, Excoriation Disorder
  • Personality Disorders including Narcissistic Personality Disorder, Dependent Personality Disorder, Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder
  • Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorders including Delusional Disorder, Brief Psychotic Disorder, Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective Disorder, Substance/Medication-Induced Psychotic Disorder
  • Sleep Disorders including Insomnia Disorder, Nightmare Disorder
  • Somatic Symptom Disorders including Somatic Symptom Disorder; Illness Anxiety Disorder
  • Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders including Alcohol Use Disorder
  • Trauma and Stressor-Related Disorders including Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Acute Stress Disorder, Adjustment Disorders, Complex Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

Note on treatment

I provide evidence-based treatments. I have particular interests in Generalised Anxiety Disorder, Panic Disorder, Social Anxiety Disorder, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Complex Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (CPTSD), Sleep Disorders; issues related to attachment, sexuality, shame, identity, complex grief. I am accredited to provide Non‑directive pregnancy support counselling, and I am trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-i).

I have experience working with people who are military veterans, police, firefighters; people in LGBTIQA+ communities; First Nations Australians; people living and working in remote locations; people who are older and in, or preparing for, retirement.

Availability

My practice is open Monday to Friday from 10:00 am to 7:00 pm.
The practice is open by appointment.
Please contact me if you would like to make an enquiry.

How to make a referral

Please send referrals via:

Medical-Objects secure messaging
Fax number: 03 9041 7634
Email: enquiries@jeremyshields.com.au

Name on referral: Jeremy Shields (there is no additional practice name)
Street address: 94 Beardy Street, Armidale NSW 2350
Postal address: PO Box 13, Armidale NSW 2350

Get in touch with me

Please leave me a message if you would like to discuss a patient, or if you have any questions at all about my service.

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