Cloud Clinic by Avive provides specialist child andadolescent psychiatry via secure telehealth across Australia. We support children and young people experiencing emotional,behavioural and developmental challenges, working closely with families, GPs,paediatricians and schools to provide safe, structured and evidence-based care. If you are searching for a private child psychiatrist withshorter wait times, our team offers timely assessment and ongoing managementdelivered online.
Our psychiatrists assess and treat children and adolescents (from the age of 6) experiencing:
We provide comprehensive psychiatric assessment, diagnosisand treatment planning tailored to each child’s developmental stage.
We provide comprehensive psychiatric assessment, diagnosisand treatment planning tailored to each child’s developmental stage.
Cloud Clinic offers structured ADHD assessments for childrenand adolescents, including:
Our goal is to provide clear answers and practical next stepsfor families.
Appointments are delivered securely via telehealth using acompliant medical platform. Our model includes:
Care is provided by AHPRA-registered psychiatrists practisingwithin their individual scope of practice and professional obligations.If you have seen a psychiatrist in the last 12 months you will need to confirm with Medicare the rebates available to you.
Referrals are accepted from:
Medicare rebates are unable to be processed for cancelled bookings.
We understand that accessing child mental health support canfeel overwhelming. Our intake team guides families through the process withclarity and care.
Send through a referral and book an initial appointment. It’s a good idea to email through the below prior to the appointment.
Child and adolescent psychiatric care at Cloud Clinic followsa structured, staged approach to ensure a thorough and supportive assessment.
The first appointment is a comprehensive evaluation. It typically includes:
• A detailed developmental and mental health history• Discussion with parents or carers
• Direct conversation with the child or adolescent (where appropriate) but this usually occurs in the second appointment
• Review of symptoms, functioning and current supports
• Psychological assessment tools will be given to complete between the first and second appointment (if required)
• Physical health screening will be requested (if required)
The structure may vary depending on age and clinical presentation.
• A detailed review with the child (either alone or with a parent present)
• Review of assessment tools given at the first appointment
• Detailed discussion with parents/carers and child in regard to the findings of the two assessment appointments
• A tailored plan will be created in collaboration with the child and parents/carers
• A detailed report will be sent back to your GP.
Follow-up sessions focus on:
• Clarifying diagnosis (if required)
• Reviewing symptoms and progress
• Refining treatment plans
• Providing guidance and psychoeducation
Where medication is prescribed, structured reviewappointments monitor:
• Effectiveness
• Side effects
• Dose adjustments
• Ongoing safety and response
