Dr Sareen is a Consultant Psychiatrist and fellow of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists and member of the Royal College of Psychiatrists UK.
Dr Sareen previously worked as the Head of Community Psychiatry for Alfred Addiction and Mental Health. He was the Unit Head of Adult Mental Health Services at Casey Hospital from 2017-2020. He considers himself as an expert who walks alongside his patients in their journey to recovery. Dr Sareen works with the patient and their family network to deliver on outcomes that his patients value. His passion for clinical leadership, caring and holistic approach extends to not only the patients he treats directly but also to the clinical services that he is responsible for.
In working with Dr Sareen you can expect an open and comprehensive dialogue about your challenges and concerns. You can expect to have an engaging and inclusive conversation about care, support and treatment options.
Dr Saluja is an experienced senior consultant psychiatrist with a passion for providing excellent care to his patients. He is an empathetic doctor who takes pride in providing recovery and evidence-based practice both in public and private practice.
Dr Umesh Babu is trained in Psychiatry with sub-specialty experience in Developmental Psychiatry and Neuropsychiatry. His initial training was at the National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS), a centre of excellence in mind & brain sciences in India. He is a Fellow of the Royal Australian & New Zealand College of Psychiatrists since 2002 and has worked in senior consultant position in teaching hospitals for the past two decades.
Hugo is a registered psychologist working at The Melbourne Psychiatry Centre. He has over 15 years of experience in mental health, having worked across both public and private settings in Australia and internationally. He provides compassionate, evidence-based care tailored to each individual’s needs, with a particular focus on:
• Anxiety Disorders – Generalised Anxiety, Social Anxiety, and stress management
• ADHD – Psychoeducation, organisation strategies, and attention management
• Perinatal Mental Health – Supporting new and expectant parents with postnatal anxiety, depression, and adjustment challenges
• Adjustment & Life Transitions – Helping individuals navigate change and build resilience
Beyond his clinical work, Hugo has extensive experience in crisis support, including providing mental health assistance during natural disasters in Chile and working on Australia-wide suicide prevention support during the COVID-19 pandemic. These experiences have deepened his ability to support clients through distress and uncertainty with empathy and expertise.
Hugo is currently accepting new referrals and welcomes the opportunity to support individuals on their mental health journey.
Katherine is a registered psychologist and member of the Australian Psychological Society. She works as part of The Melbourne Psychiatry Centre interdisciplinary team to assess patients at intake and monitor their response to treatment. She also provides services in individual counselling and psychological assessment.
Katherine is currently accepting new patients at The MPC.
Emma is a Mental Health Clinician at the Melbourne Psychiatry Centre, where she is responsible for intake interviews and assisting with mental health assessments. Emma is registered as a Provisional Psychologist and member of the Australian Psychological Society. She is studying a Doctor of Psychology (Clinical) to become a qualified Clinical Psychologist.
Emma holds a Bachelor of Law/Arts (First Class Honours) from Monash University, Bachelor of Psychological Sciences (First Class Honours) from Swinburne University and a Diploma of Counselling from AIPC.
Emma’s therapeutic style is warm, compassionate and person-centered. She has a growing interest in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Mindfulness-based Therapies.
Nisha is a Psychologist at The Melbourne Psychiatry Centre. She is a registered psychologist and member of the Australian Psychological Society (MAPS). Nisha holds a Masters of Professional Psychology, Masters of Science (Psychology) and Bachelors of Arts (Psychology).
Nisha has experience working as counselling psychologist at a psychiatric hospital in India with presenting issues of depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, alcohol use disorder, oppositional defiant disorder, bipolar, personality disorders and everyday stress. In Australia, she has worked as an ABA therapist and worked to provide behaviour support to NDIS participants. She has experience working with children, adolescents, adults, older adults and families; with varied presentations including Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, self esteem, trauma, and intellectual disabilities. Nisha is fluent in many languages including English, Hindi, Kannada, Rajasthani and can understand Punjabi, Gujarati and Telugu.
Nisha has growing interest in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Exposure Therapy and Mindfulness Techniques along with developed skills and training necessary to conduct Cognitive assessments, Vocational assessments and Personality assessments.
Jasmine is a Registered Psychologist at The Melbourne Psychiatry Centre with a Masters in Psychology (Clinical). She has experience working in clinical and educational settings across various age groups and a wide range of presentations.
With a background in education and research at Monash University, Jasmine values using evidence-based interventions to support the unique needs of her patients.
At the MPC, Jasmine is passionate about using an individualized, person-centered approach to highlight her patient's unique strengths and identities throughout the therapeutic process. Her work is collaborative and built on a foundation of trust and understanding with her patient. She priorities creating a warm and supportive space, recognizing that meaningful and long-lasting change requires immense respect and understanding throughout the healing process.
From her training within the clinical program and experience as a clinician, she incorporates tools from evidence-based practices such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), elements of Schema Therapy, Somatic based psychotherapy, and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT). She has experience working with anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, grief, relationship dynamics, social anxiety, and life transitions. Jasmine is also interested in navigating attachment styles in relationship contexts and working through trauma from a trauma-informed perspective.
Arpita is a registered provisional psychologist and supports clients through their mental health journey at The Melbourne Psychiatry Centre. She has 18 years of experience as a psychotherapist, and is a qualified Clinical Hypnotherapist and a Master Neuro Linguistic Program Practitioner, UK.
As a therapist, Arpita has extensive experience in working in various mental health areas across the life span such as, anxiety, phobia, PTSD, quit smoking, IBS, and pain. She provides counselling, psychological assessments, evidence-based treatments and has special interest in neurodivergent disorders and movement disorders.
Caroline is an AHPRA registered Enrolled Nurse with a special interest in Mental Health and Female Health. She has experience working at the Epworth in an acute setting and is passionate about helping patients on their journey to health and wellbeing.
Caroline also holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Hons) Degree and had a successful first career in fashion in London before emigrating to Australia and fulfilling her passion to become a nurse. Outside of work, Caroline enjoys spending time with her husband and 3 children, reading, cooking, skiing, walking her Border Collie and travelling.
Belinda is a TMS clinician and Mental Health Nurse at the Melbourne Psychiatry Centre. She is an AHPRA registered Enrolled Nurse with 13 years of experience in acute care and mental health.
Aparana is the Co-founder and practice manager of the MPC. She is a member of the AAPM. Having completed her Masters in Business Administration from Heriot Watt University, UK she has worked in the marketing, banking and finance sectors.
Aparna Lal is a Patient Journey Coordinator for The Melbourne Psychiatry Centre. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Physics and a Master's degree in Electronic Science from Pune University, India. She is currently pursuing a Master's degree in IT from Monash University Melbourne.
Chrysella is working as a receptionist at The Melbourne Psychiatry Centre. She holds a Bachelor of Psychology with First Class Honours from Monash University. She is deeply committed to contributing to the healthcare sector and fostering a positive impact on individuals' lives, especially in the areas of mental health awareness and help-seeking. .
Raunaq works as an Admin/Receptionist at the Melbourne Psychiatry Centre, where he blends his practical skills with his academic background in engineering and data science. Drawing from his previous experience in operations management, he is committed to improving processes and enhancing the patient experience.
