Assistance for Referring to Lamplight Psychology
Information for General Practitioners & Referrers
Streamlined Collaborative Care in Gladesville
At Lamplight Psychology, we value the role of the GP as the central coordinator of patient care.
We are committed to providing evidence-based psychological interventions with transparent, timely communication back to the referring doctor.
Current Availability (Last Updated: February 2026)
Immediate Capacity: With new clinicians starting on 25th Feb 2026, we have immediate availability for new clients.
Urgent Eating Disorder Referrals: Priority triage is available for acute presentations.
March 2026 Expansion: We will also have a new clinician joining us in March with extensive experience in Child/Adolescent Assessments (Joanna).
What Makes a Valid Referral?
A valid referral needs to include:
the date
the patient’s name, date of birth and address
the diagnosis / problem
the request for services and number of sessions
the referring practitioner’s Medicare Provider Number
the practitioner’s signature
a statement about whether the patient has a GPMHTP, shared care plan or a psychiatrist assessment and management plan.
The referral may be in the form of a letter, or note to an eligible allied health professional signed and dated by the referring practitioner.
A referral is valid for the number of sessions identified on the referral and does not expire. It no longer needs to have the specific psychologist's name on it & can simply be addressed to "Psychologist".
A GP can make a referral for clients to attend either individual or group therapy.
Lamplight’s Areas of Interest
Neurodiversity: Neuro-affirming ADHD and Autism assessments (Children, Adolescents, and Adults).
Eating Disorders: Evidence-based treatment including CBT-E and FBT.
Child & Adolescent: IQ, educational assessments, and developmental support.
Adult Mental Health: OCD, Addictions, Trauma (EMDR), Anxiety, and Depression.
Our Communication Standards
At Lamplight, we "close the loop" by providing formal clinical reports to the referring GP after the:
Initial Consultation (Assessment & Treatment Plan)
6th Session (Progress Report)
10th Session (Final Review/Recommendation)
Discharge (Summary of Care)
How to Refer to Lamplight Psychology
We accept referrals via Mental Health Treatment Plans (Better Access), NDIS (Self/Plan Managed), WorkCover, and private referrals.
Electronic Referrals (Preferred)
To reduce administrative burden for your clinic, we utilise secure messaging for all correspondence:
HealthLink EDI: LAMPLPSY
Fax: (02) 9475 1095
Email: admin@lamplightpsychology.com.au
Medicare Referral Information
GP Mental Health Treatment Plans (GP MHTPs) provide a structured framework for GPs to undertake assessment, early intervention and management of patients with a mental illness.
Here are some information and templates to you make a referral if you have patients that would benefit from Mental Health Treatment.
Sourced from the General Practice Mental Health Standards Collaboration Website https://gpmhsc.org.au/