Treatments For ADHD In Brisbane

If you believe ADHD could be affecting your focus, motivation, organisation, or emotional regulation, enquire for a clinical assessment and ongoing support. Providing GP led diagnosis and treatment for adults at Kangaroo Point.

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GP-Led Care

Experienced GPs with ADHD training

Evidence-Based

Clinical best-practice assessment

QLD Compliant

ADHD Management safeguards

What Is ADHD?

ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects how the brain regulates attention, impulse control and activity level. It is not a lack of intelligence or effort. Rather, it reflects genuine differences in brain networks involved in focus, motivation and self-management.

ADHD can look different from person to person. Some people mainly experience inattention, including:

  • Distractibility
  • Forgetfulness
  • Difficulty finishing tasks.

Others experience more hyperactivity or impulsivity, which can include:

  • Restlessness
  • Interrupting
  • Acting quickly without thinking

It is common for people to have a combination of the above experience patterns.

More Than A Distraction

Across ages, ADHD can impact school, work, relationships, driving, sleep routines and mental wellbeing, especially if it is unrecognised or untreated.

With the right supports, many people learn practical strategies and experience meaningful improvements in daily functioning.

Common Signs & Symptoms of ADHD

ADHD presents differently at different life stages. These are some of the most common patterns our patients describe.

ADHD presents differently at different life stages. These are some of the most common patterns our patients describe.

Feelings of inner restlessness, impatience, fidgeting, or always needing to be “on the go.”
Starting many projects but struggling to complete them; feeling overwhelmed by multi-step tasks.
Interrupting conversations, making quick decisions without enough consideration, acting before thinking.
Misplacing items, forgetting appointments, or missing details despite genuine effort and good intentions.
Intense emotional responses, difficulty downshifting after stress, sensitivity to criticism or rejection.
Important: Symptoms can overlap with anxiety, depression, trauma, sleep disorders, thyroid disease, or learning differences. That is why careful, thorough clinical assessment matters.

How Our Clinic Helps You

We take a structured, personalised approach that addresses both core symptoms and real-world daily functioning.

Thorough Assessment

A detailed clinical assessment covering developmental history, symptoms across settings, and relevant health factors.

Personalised Treatment

Your plan is tailored to your symptom profile, goals, health history and preferences.

Ongoing Monitoring

Regular follow-ups tracking real-world outcomes such as work function, sleep, mood, and relationships. Adjustments made as needed.

Specialist Coordination

For complex presentations, we coordinate shared care with psychiatrists and other specialists to ensure safe, consistent treatment.

Non-Medication Supports

CBT strategies, psychoeducation, sleep hygiene, exercise guidance, and practical environmental supports are core parts of care.

QLD-Compliant

Our methods follows Queensland's regulated guidelines for ADHD treatment & management where clinically appropriate.

The Facts About ADHD

~1 in 20

Adults in Australia are estimated to have ADHD

70%

Of childhood ADHD cases continue into adulthood

Before 12

Symptoms must be present before age 12 for diagnosis

3 Types

Inattentive, Hyperactive-Impulsive, and Combined presentation

Our Doctors

Meet the Team

Our clinic is led by experienced GPs with training in mental health and ADHD assessment.

Dr. Zara Vickers

Lead GP
BSc, MBBS (Hons), FRACGP
Special interest in ADHD assessment with advanced training in comprehensive evaluation and individualised management plans.

Dr Flora Cheong

GeNeral Practitioner
MBBS FRACGP BBIOMED SC(HONS)
Dr Flora Cheong is an Australian General Practitioner with more than 10 years of clinical experience across hospital and community medicine.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can a GP diagnose ADHD in adults?

Yes. In Queensland, appropriately trained GPs can assess and diagnose ADHD in adults, and manage treatment within state guidelines. If your presentation is complex, we may recommend shared care with a psychiatrist.

Not everyone does. Your GP will advise whether tests are needed based on your history. Cardiovascular checks, sometimes including an ECG, may be recommended before stimulant medication is considered.

No. Medication is one option, not a requirement. Many people benefit from non-medication supports such as psychoeducation, CBT and lifestyle strategies, either on their own or alongside medication.

This is common, and it does not prevent assessment. Symptoms can overlap, so we take a careful history to understand what is driving what, and we sequence treatment so each condition is properly addressed.

Ready to Get the Clarity You Deserve?

Book a consultation with our experienced ADHD clinic team in Kangaroo Point, Brisbane.