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.
Dr Laurene Goh is a psychiatrist with expertise in the mental health of older people, including mood, anxiety, psychotic and cognitive disorders.
Laurene received her medical degree from Monash University Malaysia before moving to Melbourne, Australia for her internship. She completed psychiatry training in Melbourne and earned a subspeciality certification in Psychiatry of Old Age, alongside a Master of Psychiatry from The University of Melbourne. She is a Fellow of The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists and currently holds a public appointment with the Aged Persons Mental Health Service at Kingston Centre.
Laurene is passionate about improving the wellbeing of older people through high quality, collaborative and patient-centred care. She has published in several peer-reviewed medical journals and has an interest in medical education and teaching.
Professional qualifications and affiliations: MBBS (Hons), MP (Melb), FRANZCP, Cert. Psychiatry of Old Age.
Hugo is a warm and approachable counsellor with more than ten yearsof experience providing a safe and supportive therapeuticspace for his clients. Hugo completed his training in psychology at Universidad Austral de Chile in 2009 and arrived in Australia in 2016 through the skilled migration program, as a psychotherapist.
Katherine is working as a Mental Health Clinican/ Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) clinician at the MPC. She is registered as a Provisional Psychologist and recently completed her postgraduate studies, she now supports patients through their mental health journeys at the MPC.
Emma is a Mental Health Clinician at the MPC. Emma is a qualified Counsellor and a Member of the Australian Counselling Association. Emma previously worked as a Patient Coordinator at the MPC where she supported patients to navigate their journey through the mental healthcare system.
Emma also holds a Bachelor of Law (First Class Honours) and Arts (Psychology) from Monash University and is undertaking postgraduate study to become a qualified Clinical Psychologist.
Emma’s therapeutic style is warm, compassionate and person-centered. She has a particular interest in working with adolescents and helping them with issues such as anxiety, social skills, relationships, academic stress, body image and self esteem issues.
Emma adopts a holistic approach to counselling and 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.
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.
