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7 Best Psychiatrists in Australia [2024]

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Psychiatrist Australia

Best Psychiatrists Australia
Best Psychiatrists Australia

Feeling down? Have your psychiatrist skills been lacking lately? It’s time to find the best psychiatrist in Australia! Psychiatrists are highly skilled professionals that help patients with mental illness. They can provide therapy and medication for patients that need it. The psychiatrist will also work with family members, caregivers, and other health care providers to develop a treatment plan.

We’ve compiled a list of 7 psychiatrists in Australia who are worth checking out!

1. Dr. David Eyears – The Kingfisher Rooms

Key ServicesADHD, Autism, Depression, Anxiety, Phobias, OCD, Addictions, Anger Management, PTSD, Bipolar Disorders, Other Treatments for Children, Adults, Couples & Families
Websitehttp://thekingfisherrooms.com.au/
AddressSuite 23/58 Riverwalk Ave, Robina QLD 4226
Phone(07) 5689 1305
Operating Hours9am-5pm Monday to Thursday

Dr. Eyears obtained his medical degree at the University of Queensland and has extensive postgraduate training in psychiatry in England and in his home state of Queensland. The Kingfisher Rooms provide intimate therapy and counseling for children, teenagers, adults, couples, and families. The Kingfisher Rooms aim to give you the skills you need to face life’s challenges whether they are short or long term.

2. Dr. Peter Hoffman – Abbotsford Psychiatry

Key ServicesAddictive Disorders, Anxiety, Depression, Trauma and Dissociation, PTSD
Websitehttps://abbotsfordprivate.com.au/
Address1/22 Southport St, West Leederville WA 6007
Phone(08) 9381 5755
Operating Hours8am-4:30pm Monday to Thursday, 8am-4pm Friday

Dr. Peter Hoffman is a General Adult Psychiatrist in Abbotsford Psychiatry who specializes in nutritional medicine, psychotherapy, anxiety, depression, post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), bipolar disorder, emotional overeating, and transcultural psychiatry. He’s interested in spiritual healing as a type of therapy.

3. Dr. Melanie Turner – My Child Psychiatry and Psychology

Key ServicesChild Psychology, Mental Health Social Work, Play Therapy, Family Therapy, Psychology, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Websitehttps://mychildpsychiatry.com.au/
Address72 Fullarton Road Norwood SA 5067
Phone(08) 7231 1703
Operating Hours9:15am-5:15pm Monday to Friday

Dr Melanie Turner is an Australian psychiatrist who specialises in perinatal psychiatry, child and adolescent psychiatry, and autism diagnosis and treatment. She is a clinical senior lecturer at the University of Adelaide as an honorary position, and she works clinically in private practice in South Australia.

4. Dr. Catherine Llewellyn – Brisbane Specialist Suites

Key ServicesChild Development, Eating Disorders, Children – General Support, Children – Anxiety, Children – Mood Disorders, Teenagers – General Support, Teenagers – Anxiety, Teenagers – Mood Disorders, Adults
Websitehttps://www.brisbanespecialistsuites.com.au/
Address46 Latrobe Terrace, Paddington QLD 4064
Phone(07) 3369 9999
Operating Hours8:30am-5pm Monday to Thursday

Dr. Catherine Llewellyn is a Board Certified Lifestyle Medicine Physician with a background in Child, Adolescent, Addiction, and Accredited Consultation Liaison Psychiatry. Dr Llewellyn is one of just two board-certified psychiatrists in Australia who is also a registered lifestyle medicine physician.

5. Dr. Laura Cooney – Penrose Consulting Suites

Key ServicesProvide medicolegal assessments and reports as well as Workcover and TAC assessments and treatment
Websitehttp://www.penrosesuites.com/
AddressSuite 414, 4th Floor 370 St Kilda Rd, Melbourne 3004
Phone(03) 9699 9690
Operating HoursBy Appointment

Dr. Laura Cooney is a board-certified child and adolescent psychiatrist with more than ten years of expertise in the field and an active practice in general adult and older adolescent psychiatry. She has received additional specialized training in anxiety disorders, mood disorders, and mother-baby psychiatry.

6. Dr. Andrew Wilson – GP2U Telehealth

Key ServicesPsychosis, Mood and Anxiety Disorders, Chronic Fatigue, Chronic Pain, Remote Telepsychiatry
Websitehttps://gp2u.com.au/
Address38 Montpelier Retreat, Battery Point TAS 7004
Phone1300 472 866
Operating Hours8:30am-4:30pm Monday to Friday

Dr Andrew Wilson is a consultant psychiatrist at St Vincent’s Hospital in Sydney, Australia. He is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Psychiatry at UNSW with concentrations in mental health, mood disorders, and anxiety issues. He has previously built a telemedicine firm and is an advocate of remote telepsychiatry.

7. Dr. Richard Wu – Archway Practice

Key ServicesCognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Sleep Disorders & Attention Deficit Disorder, Depression, ADHD, Manic Depressive, Schizophrenia, Mood and Bipolar Disorder, Insomnia
Websitehttps://www.archwaypractice.com.au/
Address203/105 Pitt St, Sydney NSW 2000
Phone(02) 9283 8848
Operating Hours8:30am-5:30pm Tuesday to Thursday

Dr. Wu has over 20 years of expertise working with patients to help them recover from a variety of mental illnesses. He tries to figure out what your feelings are about and creates a treatment strategy that not just addresses your emotions, but also uncovers the reason you’re having them in the first place.

Psychiatrist Australia

Australian psychiatrists can help you recover from a variety of mental illnesses. If this sounds like something that might interest you, we recommend reading through our brief overview and finding the psychiatrist who best suits your needs. We’ve provided some key points to look for when deciding on which psychiatrist is right for you as well as how they can be contacted directly or via phone call if needed.

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