
25/09/2025
ADHD can be diagnosed by either a psychologist or a psychiatrist (or if you are under 18, by a paediatrician, a doctor who specialises in seeing children).
A psychiatrist is a doctor with medical training who specialises in mental health. A psychiatrist can prescribe medications.
A psychologist is a health professional trained in behavioural and counselling therapies, and in psychological assessment, but a psychologist is not a medical doctor and cannot prescribe medication.
If you are in doubt on who to see, book in a free intake call with our principal psychologist, Shannon, to discuss your options.