Dr Tessa Cookson
Psychiatrist in Bangalow, NSW
Dr Tessa Cookson is a psychiatrist in Bangalow, NSW. You will need a referral from a GP or another doctor. It is one of 104 psychiatrists listed in New South Wales.
Contact and location
- Location Bangalow NSW 2479
- Phone 02 6687 1384
- Website www.drtessacookson.com/
Who practises here
- Dr Tessa Cookson Psychiatrist
Areas of practice
Services listed
What a psychiatrist does
Psychiatrists are medical doctors specialising in mental health, so they can assess, diagnose and prescribe. Perinatal psychiatrists work with mental health in pregnancy and after birth, including decisions about medication while pregnant or breastfeeding.
Usually on referral, when medication is being considered or reviewed, when symptoms are severe, or where there is an existing diagnosis to manage through pregnancy. Deciding about medication in pregnancy is genuinely complex, and stopping something suddenly can carry more risk than continuing it.
Referrals, fees and Medicare
You will need a referral from a GP or another doctor.
Medicare rebates apply with a GP referral, and gaps vary widely between practitioners. Public perinatal and mother-baby services are free where available, though waiting times differ by state.
Common questions about Dr Tessa Cookson
Does Dr Tessa Cookson offer telehealth?
This listing does not tell us either way. Many practices added telehealth and kept it, so it is worth asking when you call.
Do I need a referral to see a psychiatrist in New South Wales?
You will need a referral from a GP or another doctor.
Is Dr Tessa Cookson taking new patients?
We do not hold appointment availability, and it changes week to week. Ringing 02 6687 1384 is the quickest way to find out.
What if Dr Tessa Cookson is not the right fit?
That is a completely reasonable thing to decide. We list 104 psychiatrists in New South Wales, so there are other options nearby.
Questions worth asking
- Do you work with pregnant and postnatal women regularly?
- What is the fee for the first appointment and for reviews?
- How do you weigh up medication while pregnant or breastfeeding?
- How quickly can I be seen if things get worse?
- Will you write to my GP and my maternity team?
Other psychiatrists nearby
- Dr Leticia Aydos, Gordon
- Dr Danielle Florida, Balmain
- Dr Lucia Porta Cubas, Wollongong
- Dr Sandy Jusuf, ST Leonards
- Dr Julian Kelman, Bondi Junction
- Dr Kam Wong, Pymble