Thoughtful psychiatric care for children, adolescents, adults and families. We take time to understand each person’s circumstances and work collaboratively towards a care plan that reflects their needs.
Connecting Minds Clinic is a psychiatry practice based in Ultimo, in central Sydney, providing mental health services for children, adolescents, adults and families.
Mental health concerns can affect many parts of life, including relationships, education, work, physical wellbeing and a person’s sense of connection. We recognise that no two people experience these challenges in exactly the same way.
Our psychiatrists aim to understand the individual as well as the environment around them. When appropriate, care may involve communication with parents or carers, general practitioners, psychologists, paediatricians, schools, teachers and other treating professionals.
We welcome people from different cultural and language backgrounds. The clinic’s team has language capabilities that include English, Mandarin, Cantonese and Bahasa Indonesia. Please contact reception to confirm language availability for a particular appointment.
Psychiatric assessment and treatment are guided by clinical needs, personal circumstances and goals. Contact the clinic to discuss the most appropriate appointment type.
Assessment and support for children and teenagers experiencing emotional, behavioural, developmental or psychological difficulties. Family context and the young person’s daily environments are important parts of understanding their needs.
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Psychiatric assessment and management for adults experiencing concerns such as depression, anxiety, mood changes, trauma-related symptoms, sleep difficulties and other mental health conditions.
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Support that considers communication, family relationships, conflict, caregiving pressures and the ways that mental health concerns can affect the people around an individual.
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Video consultations may be available for suitable patients, including people who are unable to attend the Ultimo clinic in person. Ask reception about eligibility and appointment arrangements.
Ask about Telehealth →The clinic’s publicly listed areas of support include a range of emotional, behavioural and psychiatric concerns. A psychiatrist can discuss symptoms, history and appropriate next steps during an assessment.
Explore our doctors ↗ADHD, attention difficulties, hyperactivity and developmental concerns.
Depression, bipolar disorder, emotional dysregulation, grief and low self-esteem.
Anxiety disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), stress and sleep disturbance.
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), bullying, adjustment difficulties and trauma-related concerns.
Eating disorders, personality disorders, psychosis and other mental health conditions.
School refusal, family conflict, relationship concerns and caregiver stress.
For some children and adolescents, structured rating scales can provide additional information about behaviour, attention, learning and emotional functioning across different settings. These tools are considered alongside clinical history and professional assessment; they do not establish a diagnosis on their own.
The Conners 3 is a rating scale used to gather information about areas such as inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity, learning, executive functioning and relationships. Depending on the assessment, information may be collected from parents or carers, teachers and young people.
The CBRS gathers broader information about emotional, behavioural, social and learning-related concerns. Results can help clinicians understand areas that may need further exploration as part of a comprehensive assessment.
The suitability, process, participants and timing of an assessment vary. Contact the clinic for current details and referral requirements.
Knowing what happens next can make arranging an appointment feel more straightforward. Reception can explain current requirements for your circumstances.
Call or email the clinic with a brief description of the reason for consultation. Ask about referral requirements, fees, availability and whether face-to-face or Telehealth appointments are suitable.
Where required, arrange a referral from your GP or treating specialist. Send relevant background information and reports to the clinic ahead of the appointment, following reception’s instructions.
The initial consultation is generally longer than a review appointment. The psychiatrist will seek to understand the concerns, relevant history and goals before discussing possible next steps.
Recommendations depend on the assessment. They may include further review, treatment options, therapy, medication discussion or coordination with other health professionals.
Our consultant psychiatrists work with people across different age groups and mental health needs. Explore the team profiles and contact reception to confirm current availability.
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If your question is not covered here, contact reception for information about your particular circumstances.
The clinic lists support for a range of concerns, including ADHD, anxiety, depression, OCD, PTSD, mood disorders, eating disorders, sleep difficulties, grief, bullying, school refusal and family-related concerns. A clinician can advise whether the clinic is appropriate for your needs.
Yes. The clinic provides psychiatric services for children and adolescents as well as adults. For younger patients, parents or carers may be involved in the appointment process. Please ask reception what is required for your child’s first visit.
The clinic lists video Telehealth appointments as an option, in addition to face-to-face appointments at Ultimo. Availability and suitability depend on the patient and appointment type. Contact reception to confirm.
Referral requirements can depend on the type of appointment and whether you intend to claim a Medicare rebate. Contact the clinic and your GP before booking to confirm the appropriate referral and current rebate arrangements.
The clinic’s published service information describes an initial appointment of approximately 75 minutes. Appointment duration can vary, so confirm the details with reception when booking.
The clinic is located at Suite 122, 330 Wattle Street, Ultimo NSW 2007, Sydney, Australia. Contact reception for directions and current access information.
For appointment enquiries, referrals or general information, contact our reception team. We can help you understand the next steps and the information needed before an appointment.
Suite 122, 330 Wattle Street
Ultimo NSW 2007, Australia
(02) 8078 4165
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