Practice Area

Adult psychiatry, grounded in the therapeutic relationship.

Diagnosis, medication review and therapeutic care for adults aged 18 to 60+ — across anxiety, mood, trauma, ADHD, autism, personality difficulties and complex presentations.

Adult psychiatry consultation in a calm therapeutic setting.

My practice is centred on psychotherapy, but mental health challenges sometimes also need medication. Working with a psychiatrist means you have a specialist medical clinician who can hold both: the formulation, the diagnosis, the prescribing if it's needed, and the therapeutic work alongside it.

I treat people aged 18 to 60+ with a wide range of presentations — psychotic illness, depressive illness, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, complex trauma, personality difficulties, adult ADHD, autism, and the overlap between them. I'm a sounding board in a safe space as you work towards understanding the issues and triggers that are shaping your life.

If new prescriptions, dose changes or coming off medication are part of your journey, you'll be carefully looked after, and the rationale, side effects and alternatives will be explained properly rather than rushed.

Looking specifically for perinatal psychiatry? See the perinatal page.

What I treat

Conditions I see most often.

Anxiety disorders (generalised, panic, social, OCD)
Depressive illness, including treatment-resistant depression
Bipolar disorder and mood instability
Post-traumatic stress disorder and complex trauma
Adult ADHD — including late-diagnosed presentations in women
Adult autism and neurodivergent presentations
Personality difficulties and personality disorders
Psychotic illness and early psychosis
Perimenopausal and hormonal mood disorders — see women's mental health
Grief, loss and adjustment
Relationship and attachment difficulties
Co-occurring mental health and life-stage transitions

First Appointment

What to expect at your first consultation.

Initial psychiatric consultations are 45 to 50 minutes. I'll ask about what brought you in, your background, your family and developmental history, your physical health, and what's worked and what hasn't in previous treatment — focused enough to use the time well, unhurried enough to listen properly.

A comprehensive psychiatric assessment for adults generally takes 2 appointments. By the end of those sessions, we'll usually have a working formulation and a starting point for treatment. I'd rather take the time than rush a diagnosis that shapes the next decade.

After the assessment, I write back to your GP and any other treating clinicians so there's continuity. If we agree on a treatment plan, you'll have a clear understanding of what comes next — therapy, medication, further investigations, or a combination.

Psychiatry vs Psychology

What's the difference?

A psychiatrist is a medical doctor (MD) who has completed five-plus years of specialist training after medical school. We can diagnose, prescribe medication, order investigations, and provide psychotherapy. A psychologist holds a degree in psychology and provides psychological therapy — typically without the medical or prescribing scope.

Many people benefit from seeing both: a psychiatrist for diagnostic and medication review, and a psychologist for ongoing weekly therapy. As a psychiatrist who also practises psychotherapy, I can hold both ends of that work in one place — which can simplify care when presentations are complex or change over time.

Referrals & Rebates

Medicare, referrals, telehealth.

Adult psychiatry consultations need a current GP or specialist referral — both to access Medicare rebates and to keep continuity of care with your treating team. Referrals from psychiatrists, paediatricians and other medical specialists are also welcome.

Reception at each clinic will explain the gap and out-of-pocket amount when you book. Telehealth is available for follow-up consultations and ongoing psychotherapy work; new patient assessments are usually conducted in person where practical.

Where to find me