Psychiatry Clinic St Albans, Melbourne

Outpatient Psychiatry Clinic

Welcome to the Sunshine Clinic Private Hospital Psychiatry Clinic. We welcome adolescent and adult patients experiencing a wide range of mental health concerns who are seeking an outpatient consultation with one of our experienced psychiatrists.

Our clinic offers modern, comfortable consulting suites and access to psychiatrists with a variety of sub-specialty interests and areas of expertise, allowing us to provide tailored care for each individual patient.

For most patients, an outpatient consultation with one of our psychiatrists is the first step in the assessment and treatment process.

During this appointment, your psychiatrist will take the time to understand your concerns, review your history, and discuss the most appropriate treatment options.

If inpatient care is considered beneficial, this will be assessed during your consultation and, where appropriate, arrangements can be made for admission. Alternatively, your psychiatrist may recommend a personalised multidisciplinary treatment plan, which may include ongoing psychiatric care, psychology, medication management, or other supportive services.

Our Consulting Psychiatry Team Provides

  • Initial and follow-up assessments
  • Pre-admission assessments to assess for a DSM-5 diagnosis
  • Post-discharge reviews
  • Outpatient psychotherapy
  • Family consultations
  • Continuity of care across the recovery journey

Our consulting unit bridges inpatient care and community reintegration, ensuring flexible service delivery and multidisciplinary access.

Types of Clinical Services & Interventions Provided

  • Comprehensive psychiatric assessments
  • Medication management and review
  • Physical health screening and GP liaison
  • Family and carer engagement
  • Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS) for treatment-resistant depression and mood disorders

All interventions are aligned with individualised care plans, collaboratively developed with patients, families (where appropriate), and the treating clinical team.

Our Psychiatrists

Dr Alexandra Waxmann

Adult Psychiatry | Perinatal Mental Health Psychiatry

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Dr Bharath Dabbadi Umapathy

Psychiatrist

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Dr Minju Sajith

Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist

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Dr Avinash Waghmare

Psychiatrist

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A/Prof Mahesh Jayaram

Psychiatrist

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Dr Rajiv Siotia

Psychiatrist

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Dr Sashin Kumar

Psychiatrist

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Dr Naveen Thomas

Psychiatrist

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Our Psychologist

Kooroush Rashidi is a psychologist completing his clinical registration, with experience working across both hospital and community settings. He works with adults presenting with a wide range of mental health conditions, from mild to more complex and enduring conditions.

Kooroush practices from a relational, trauma-informed approach and draws/integrates a range of evidence-based therapies including Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT), Psychodynamic Therapy, Schema Therapy, EMDR, Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Interpersonal Neurobiology. He has a particular interest in trauma and complex trauma, and is committed to creating a safe, compassionate, and collaborative therapeutic space where clients feel understood and empowered to build practical skills for recovery.

Within Sunshine Clinic Private Hospital, Kooroush provides individual therapy and facilitates both inpatient and outpatient group therapy programs. His work extends beyond symptom reduction, focusing on helping individuals develop deeper self-understanding, build emotional resilience, and strengthen the psychological capacities needed for meaningful and sustainable change.

Through therapy and group work, he supports people to cultivate effective coping strategies, enhance emotional regulation, and reconnect with personal values and purpose, fostering growth and confidence for life beyond hospital.

Fluent in both English and Persian (Farsi), Kooroush offers therapy in both languages and brings a culturally informed approach to his work. He is committed to creating a respectful space that honours each client’s unique cultural and personal context.

Areas of Expertise

Our team work collaboratively to provide innovative, evidence-based, multidisciplinary care across the following areas.

ADHD Assessment & Treatment

Mood Disorders

Psychotic Illness Without Acute Risk Issues

Anxiety & Panic Disorders

Trauma-Related Presentations & PTSD

Emerging or Stabilised Personality Disorders

Child & Adolescent Mental Health

Adjustment Disorders

Older Adults with Stable Cognitive Functioning

Veterans & Emergency Service Workers

Telehealth

We happily offer telehealth consultations. If you have booked a telehealth consult via our administration team, we will send you details of how to connect. If you did not receive these, please call us.

Comprehensive Private Mental Health Care in Melbourne’s West

Sunshine Clinic offers psychiatry consulting services, as well as inpatient and outpatient programs tailored to support recovery, resilience, and long-term wellbeing.