Meet The Team

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 has over 19 years of experience in delivering high-quality clinical care to his patients. He is passionate about providing mental health treatment in a timely manner and make it accessible to all. Dr Sareen trained in UK and gained expertise in a variety of sub-speciality areas of psychiatry. He trained as adult Psychiatrist and gained advanced training certificate in the field of Aged Psychiatry. Dr Sareen moved to Australia in 2012 and has since dedicated his efforts to improving quality of mental health care services across South-East Melbourne.
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.

He is the Unit Head for Young Persons Mental Health Service and Acute Inpatient Unit for Monash Health and Adjunct Senior Lecturer at Monash University. He has won several academic and clinical excellence awards. Over the last 20 years, Bharat has worked as a consultant Psychiatrist in Australia, Singapore, UK, and India. Bharat works with people of different ethnicities and cultures in diverse settings that include community, In-patient, Teaching hospitals, Rural and Forensic settings. In addition to his clinical and academic role, he is a researcher and has over 50 publications in various peer reviewed journals. Bharat utilizes his acquired knowledge, experience, and skills and works collaboratively with patients and their families to achieve the best outcome. He has devoted his life to serving community, teaching, and mastering the art of people relations. He helps people who are struggling to get a grip on their negative emotions and thoughts and desperately looking for support and guidance as they recover. His areas of special interest include ADHD in Adults , Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Bipolar Affective Disorder and Schizophrenia. He provides cognitive behaviour therapy to his patients with Depressive Disorder, Anxiety Disorders and OCD in addition to pharmacotherapy.

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 Babu’s supportive and collaborative approach to assessment and treatment involves the person, their family & care givers in coming to a shared understanding of the presenting health problem and to arrive at a tailored treatment plan. Apart from managing general adult psychiatry conditions,Dr Babu has particular interest in managing psychiatric conditions associated with organic brain disorders presenting with symptoms of psychosis, depression and anxiety, often resistant to standard treatment. He has extensive experience in assessing and managing neuropsychiatric conditions in youth, adults and the aged. Assessment and management of emotional, behavioural and cognitive disturbances associated with neurological and other medical conditions including traumatic brain injury, stroke, epilepsy, hydrocephalus (NPH), Parkinson’s and Huntington’s Disease. Young onset dementia, non-epileptic seizure disorders and movement disorders. Intellectual disability, autism and other neurodevelopmental conditions commonly observed in childhood, can continue to significantly impact behaviour, disturb emotional and social functioning in adulthood. Adults experiencing this would benefit from the experience he brings from his years as a senior staff on Disability Assessment Services at St George’s Hospital, Sydney where he applied his neuropsychiatric expertise in managing complex neurodevelopmental conditions including autism and intellectual disability. He has special interest in managing adults with ADHD and co-existing anxiety, OCD, Tourette’s syndrome and tic disorders. He was Senior Staff Specialist in Neuropsychiatry Services at Newcastle, NSW for 12 years before moving to Melbourne in 2018. He was founding member of Neuropsychiatry Advanced Training program at this Service. This unique and highly specialized clinical service was awarded the Clinical Team of the Year in the Hunter and New England Health District.

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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

Hugo takes a practical, strengths-based approach, integrating cognitive-behavioural strategies with trauma-informed care. He understands that seeking support can feel overwhelming, so he strives to create a warm and collaborative space where clients feel truly heard.
Fluent in both English and Spanish, Hugo also offers culturally responsive services for Spanish-speaking clients, ensuring that language and cultural background are never barriers to effective care.
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 a warm, empathetic, and honest practitioner who aims to create a safe, judgement-free environment in which clients/patients can speak openly about their experiences. As a psychologist, she works with adolescents and adults from all backgrounds through life’s various challenges. Key focus areas include anxiety and low mood, stress and adjustment, trauma, OCD, and difficulties with attention/organisation and impulse control. She values person-centred, humanistic approaches that empower clients to take an active role in therapy. Drawing from evidence-based modalities such as cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and approaches from dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT) and schema therapy, she collaborates with clients to develop treatment plans that align with their individual values and goals. It is important to her that therapy is trauma informed, culturally sensitive, and strengths based.”
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).

She enjoys working collaboratively with people of all ages and strives to create a safe and non-judgmental therapeutic environment for her clients. She is empathetic and supportive of her clients, and works with them to overcome their difficulties. Nisha is culturally sensitive and identifies as a person of colour.
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.

Belinda is passionate about supporting patients in maximizing their treatment outcomes and cherishes being part of their recovery journeys. She delivers TMS therapy to patients and is dedicated to providing care throughout their path to healing.

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.

Aparana is extremely passionate about providing a high-quality experience for patients at the MPC. She makes sure that the facility is run smoothly and she oversees multiple aspects of practice administration, business development and compliance. Aparana considers herself extremely fortunate to be working in a team that embodies values of respect, care and joy. Her goal is to look after the needs of the patients as well as the team who care for them.

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.

Aparna works closely with MPC team to help patients navigate their journey to mental health care system. Aparna is committed to ensure our clinic services are a simple, comfortable and worry-free experience for patients and their families.

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. .

In her role as a medical receptionist, Chrysella strives to be a compassionate and understanding first point of contact for patients and their families. She is dedicated to creating a welcoming and supportive environment for those seeking mental health care. Chrysella aims to make a meaningful contribution to the well-being of others while continuously expanding her knowledge and skills in psychology.

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.

Raunaq is dedicated to fostering a warm and welcoming atmosphere for all clients, supporting the clinic's goal of delivering exceptional care.

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