What does a psychiatrist treat?

A psychiatrist is a doctor who diagnoses and treats conditions related to mental health conditions and emotional wellbeing. In Hong Kong, psychiatrists are registered with the Medical Council of Hong Kong (MCHK). Common reasons to see one include depression, anxiety and panic attacks, insomnia, bipolar disorder, ADHD in adults, obsessive-compulsive disorder and schizophrenia.

How much does a psychiatrist cost in Hong Kong?

Consultation fees for psychiatrists in Hong Kong typically range from $300 to $4500, with a median fee of $850.

How many psychiatrists are in Hong Kong?

There are 486 registered psychiatrists in Hong Kong across 12 districts.

When should you see a psychiatrist in Hong Kong?

A psychiatrist is a doctor and can prescribe; a clinical psychologist provides talking therapy and cannot. People come to psychiatry when mood, anxiety or sleep has been affecting work, study or family life over weeks rather than days.

Do you need a referral to see a psychiatrist in Hong Kong?

No referral needed, and a private consultation is confidential in the same way as any other specialty. Bring a list of anything you're already taking, including sleeping pills and supplements.

How long is the public-hospital wait to see a psychiatrist in Hong Kong?

In the public system, new referrals are seen through Psychiatry specialist out-patient clinics. Hospital Authority figures for 01 July 2025 – 30 June 2026 show 79% of new bookings were triaged as stable cases, with a median wait of 19 weeks to 69 weeks depending on cluster.

Which psychiatrist is good?

ok.med does not rate or recommend individual doctors — we hold no outcome or satisfaction data, and should not pretend to. What can be checked objectively: whether the doctor is registered with the Medical Council of Hong Kong and holds the relevant specialist qualification; whether their focus matches your condition (the reasons to see one, listed above); whether a GP referral is required; and whether the clinic's location and hours suit you. Browse every registered psychiatrists by district below and compare on those points yourself.

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What Psychiatry covers

Conditions treated: depression
anxiety and panic attacks
insomnia
bipolar disorder
ADHD in adults
obsessive-compulsive disorder and schizophrenia
When to see one instead of a GP: A psychiatrist is a doctor and can prescribe; a clinical psychologist provides talking therapy and cannot. People come to psychiatry when mood, anxiety or sleep has been affecting work, study or family life over weeks rather than days.
Do you need a referral?: No referral needed, and a private consultation is confidential in the same way as any other specialty. Bring a list of anything you're already taking, including sleeping pills and supplements.

Psychiatry in Hong Kong

Mental and behavioural disorders accounted for 39,703 inpatient discharges (and deaths) across all Hong Kong hospitals in 2023｜1.8% of the total across every disease category.
Source: Department of Health, Health Facts of Hong Kong (2025 Edition). Data: 2023.
The Government's main public entry points into mental health support outside hospital care are a 24-hour Mental Health Support Hotline (18111), 24 government-funded Integrated Community Centres for Mental Wellness, and — for older people at risk — the Hospital Authority's Elderly Suicide Prevention Programme, referring at-risk elderly people for prompt psychiatric assessment since 2002.
Source: Legislative Council reply, Government of the HKSAR. Data: 2025.

Public waiting times for psychiatry

In the public system, new psychiatry referrals are seen through Psychiatry specialist out-patient clinics. Of 53,664 new bookings over the year, 79% were triaged as stable cases, with a median wait ranging from 19 weeks to 69 weeks depending on cluster, and a longest recorded case of 104 weeks. Cases triaged as urgent had a median wait of less than 1 week or less.

Median wait for stable cases, by cluster
Cluster	Median	Longest
Hong Kong East	27 weeks	69 weeks
Hong Kong West	46 weeks	84 weeks
Kowloon Central	25 weeks	74 weeks
Kowloon East	41 weeks	85 weeks
Kowloon West	19 weeks	84 weeks
New Territories East	69 weeks	104 weeks
New Territories West	46 weeks	84 weeks

Privately, the median listed first-consultation fee for psychiatry on ok.med is HK$850, from 50 clinics that publish a price.

Source: Hospital Authority — Psychiatry specialist out-patient waiting times, covering 01 July 2025 – 30 June 2026.

FAQ

What does a psychiatrist treat?: A psychiatrist is a doctor who diagnoses and treats conditions related to mental health conditions and emotional wellbeing. In Hong Kong, psychiatrists are registered with the Medical Council of Hong Kong (MCHK). Common reasons to see one include depression, anxiety and panic attacks, insomnia, bipolar disorder, ADHD in adults, obsessive-compulsive disorder and schizophrenia.
How much does a psychiatrist cost in Hong Kong?: Consultation fees for psychiatrists in Hong Kong typically range from $300 to $4500, with a median fee of $850.
How many psychiatrists are in Hong Kong?: There are 486 registered psychiatrists in Hong Kong across 12 districts.
When should you see a psychiatrist in Hong Kong?: A psychiatrist is a doctor and can prescribe; a clinical psychologist provides talking therapy and cannot. People come to psychiatry when mood, anxiety or sleep has been affecting work, study or family life over weeks rather than days.
Do you need a referral to see a psychiatrist in Hong Kong?: No referral needed, and a private consultation is confidential in the same way as any other specialty. Bring a list of anything you're already taking, including sleeping pills and supplements.
How long is the public-hospital wait to see a psychiatrist in Hong Kong?: In the public system, new referrals are seen through Psychiatry specialist out-patient clinics. Hospital Authority figures for 01 July 2025 – 30 June 2026 show 79% of new bookings were triaged as stable cases, with a median wait of 19 weeks to 69 weeks depending on cluster.
Which psychiatrist is good?: ok.med does not rate or recommend individual doctors — we hold no outcome or satisfaction data, and should not pretend to. What can be checked objectively: whether the doctor is registered with the Medical Council of Hong Kong and holds the relevant specialist qualification; whether their focus matches your condition (the reasons to see one, listed above); whether a GP referral is required; and whether the clinic's location and hours suit you. Browse every registered psychiatrists by district below and compare on those points yourself.

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