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Adult Psychiatry

Adult Psychiatrists in Sydney

Comprehensive Mental Health Care for Adults

Amidst life's intricacies, emotional and mental health challenges can arise. Our adult psychiatry services stand ready to offer support and restore equilibrium, regardless of whether you face anxiety, depression, or more complex mental health conditions.

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Expert psychiatrists at Blue Fig Clinic excel in evaluating, diagnosing, and treating a broad spectrum of mental health conditions in adults. We embrace a compassionate and evidence-based approach, ensuring that each patient receives individualized and efficacious treatment.

Approach

Understanding that each person is unique, and so are their mental health needs, our treatment approach is tailored to your individual circumstances. Your psychiatrists would consider your personal background, medical history, and recovery goals. In collaboration with you, they will develop a comprehensive treatment plan that addresses not only the symptoms but also the root causes of your mental health concerns.

Services We Offer

Comprehensive Psychiatric Assessments

Our detailed evaluations help us understand your mental health condition thoroughly, forming the foundation for an accurate diagnosis and personalized treatment plan.

 

Individualised Treatment Plans

We design treatment plans tailored to your unique needs, which may include a combination of psychotherapy, medication management, and lifestyle interventions.
 

Psychotherapy (Talk Therapy)

Our psychiatrists provide various forms of psychotherapy, including cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT), supportive psychotherapy, interpersonal therapy, and psychodynamic therapy, to help you develop coping strategies and improve emotional well-being.

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Medication Management

When appropriate, we offer medication to help manage symptoms effectively. Our team carefully monitors medication to ensure optimal outcomes with minimal side effects.

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Collaborative Care

We work closely with other healthcare providers, including psychologists, general practitioners, and allied health professionals, to provide coordinated and comprehensive care.

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Support for Families and Caregivers

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We recognise the importance of family and caregiver support. Our services include guidance and education to help loved ones better understand and support their family member’s mental health journey.

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Psychiatrists at Blue Fig Clinic specialise in the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of:

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  • Adjustment Disorders

  • Anxiety Disorders (Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Social Anxiety, Panic Disorder)

  • Bipolar Disorder

  • Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)

  • Depression and Mood Disorders

  • ​Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID)

  • Intellectual Disability Psychiatry - See more

  • Men’s mental health

  • Mood Disorders

  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

  • Perinatal Psychiatry - See more

  • Personality Disorders

  • Psychotic disorders. 

  • Psychosis

  • Schizophrenia

  • Sleep-wake disorders

  • ​Stress and Burnout

  • Trauma and stress-related disorders

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Psychiatrists specialising in this area

Dr Sangeetha Makielan

Adult and Child Psychiatrist & Psychotherapist

  • Open for referrals for short-, medium- and long-term Psychotherapy

  • Open for referrals for ongoing psychiatric treatment and management.

  • Dr Makielan does not accept Item 291 or one-off medication review referrals.

Dr Arjun Khaira

Adult/Adolescent and Intellectual Disability Psychiatrist 

  • Referrals for one-off (under Item 291) assessments 

  • Referrals for Medication reviews

  • Referrals for psychiatric treatment and ​ongoing management

  • Offers home-visits (subject to referral)

  • Sees Adults and Adolescents over the age of 15

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