Private Psychiatry · Tasmania & Telehealth

Thoughtful care
for the whole
mind

Trypta offers specialist psychiatric consultation via telehealth, with a focus on complex conditions, treatment-resistant presentations, and careful, unhurried care.

New patients — start here Continuing patients — book a review

Current availability

Telehealth consultations

Initial assessment

Comprehensive psychiatric evaluation, 60–80 min

Ongoing review

Treatment monitoring & medication management

Complex presentations

Treatment-resistant conditions & second opinions

Face-to-face — coming soon

Southern Tasmania (development phase)

Dr Ben Harwood · Tasmania
Yellow-tailed Black Cockatoo, Tasmania

Dr Ben Harwood

Consultant Psychiatrist · FRANZCP

About

A psychiatrist with depth of experience

With extensive experience across public mental health, community psychiatry, and private practice, I offer careful, evidence-informed assessment and ongoing care for adults navigating complex mental health conditions.

My background includes specialist telehealth support to adult community mental health teams and a role with Headspace — perspectives that inform a nuanced, compassionate approach to private practice.

Fellow of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (FRANZCP)
Adult general psychiatry with complex and treatment-resistant presentations
Psychopharmacology and careful diagnostic assessment
Longitudinal care with clear communication to treating teams
Currently accepting new patients via telehealth

What we offer

Specialist psychiatric services

Delivered thoughtfully, with your whole picture in mind.

01

Psychiatric Assessment

Comprehensive initial evaluation covering history, diagnosis, and collaborative treatment planning. Available Australia-wide via telehealth.

Telehealth · nationwide
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Ongoing Psychiatric Care

Regular review appointments, medication management, and longitudinal support for complex or treatment-resistant presentations.

Telehealth · ongoing
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Second Opinion & Consultation

Specialist second opinions for GPs and treating teams, and consultation for cases where diagnostic clarity or treatment direction is uncertain.

Available now
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GP & Referrer Liaison

Clear, timely communication with referring practitioners. We work collaboratively with your patient's existing treating team to ensure continuity of care.

Submit a referral →
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Face-to-face Consultations

A private consulting space is being established in southern Tasmania — offering an unhurried, natural setting for in-person care.

Coming soon · TAS
06

Medico-legal Reports

Psychiatric assessment and reporting for medico-legal purposes, including independent medical examinations and capacity assessments, by arrangement.

By arrangement

Philosophy

Genuine care requires time, curiosity, and a willingness to look beyond the obvious.

At Trypta, effective psychiatric care is built on thorough assessment, honest communication, and a collaborative relationship — not brief encounters or checkbox medicine.

How we work

01

Referral & intake

A GP referral is required for Medicare rebates. Once we've received and reviewed your referral, we'll send you a secure link to complete a short intake form. Your appointment is offered once the intake has been reviewed — so your first consultation starts with everything already in place.

New to Trypta? Start here →

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Initial assessment

Your first appointment is 60–80 minutes. We take time to understand your full history, current circumstances, and goals — without rushing.

03

Collaborative care plan

Together we develop a clear, honest treatment plan — which may include pharmacological approaches, referral to psychology, lifestyle recommendations, or watchful waiting.

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Ongoing review

Regular appointments ensure your care remains responsive to how you are actually going. We communicate openly with your GP and treating team throughout.

Getting started

How can we help you?

New to Trypta

First appointment

A GP referral is required for Medicare rebates. Submit your referral, complete our short intake form, then choose an appointment time — we guide you through each step.

01Submit your GP referral
02Complete a short intake form
03Choose your appointment time
Get started →

Continuing patients

Book a review

Your referral and records are already on file — we’ll send you a secure booking link, or you can request one now.

Telehealth via Microsoft Teams Your video link is included automatically in your booking confirmation — no account needed.

Get my booking link →

Need help? hello@trypta.health

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Telehealth — Australia-wide

Secure video consultations available nationwide

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Southern Tasmania

Private face-to-face consulting space — in development

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GP referrals welcome

Contact us to discuss referral pathways

Get in touch

Begin your care journey

We welcome inquiries from prospective patients and referring GPs. A GP referral is required for Medicare rebates. Please allow 2–3 business days for a response.

New patients — start here hello@trypta.health
Trypta · Tasmania
hello@trypta.health  ·  referrals@trypta.health  ·  0480 579 368
Phone answered during business hours — if we're in a consultation, please leave a message.

Important information

The information on this website is general in nature and does not constitute medical advice. It is not a substitute for professional psychiatric assessment and treatment. If you are experiencing a mental health emergency, please contact Lifeline on 13 11 14, call 000, or present to your nearest emergency department. Trypta provides specialist psychiatric services and does not provide crisis or emergency care. All services are provided in accordance with applicable Australian law, AHPRA standards, and TGA advertising guidelines.