We have the pleasure in announcing Dr Suresh Goriparti, Consultant Psychiatrist, who joins our team of Psychiatrists at Berkeley Vale Clinic.

Dr Goriparti trained in Psychiatry in the UK and obtained membership with the Royal College of Psychiatrists (UK). Upon arrival in Australia, he became a Fellow of The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists.

Since moving to Australia, Dr Goriparti has concentrated all of his work on the Central Coast and Hornsby. He initially started at the Lyndsey Madew Unit at Hornsby Hospital and has worked in a broad range of areas within Mental Health in Northern Sydney and on the Central Coast.

He is currently working as a Staff Specialist in Community Psychiatry at Hornsby Hospital and as a Visiting Medical Officer in Wyong Hospital. In addition to his clinical role, he has a special interest in teaching medical students (University of Sydney) and Psychiatry trainees (Northern Sydney and Central Coast).

Dr Goriparti uses both Psychotherapy and Pharmacotherapeutic
interventions when treating his patients across a broad range of Psychiatric conditions in adults and the elderly. His special interests are psychotic mood disorders and Electroconvulsive Therapy.

Dr Benjamin Gornall is a psychiatrist with interest and experience in assessment and treatment of affective disorders, psychosis, anxiety and memory disorders. He has training and experience in psychopharmacology, psychotherapy and helping to co-ordinate social and lifestyle interventions that form the building blocks of good mental health. He enjoys working together with patients and the families and carers around them to provide high quality, collaborative care.

When not at work, Dr Gornall enjoys spending time with his young family, and walking Dasher the greyhound.

Following the completion of her medical degree at the University of New South Wales in 2011, Dr Greenland undertook Psychiatry Training in South Eastern Sydney and Hunter New England Local Health Districts. During her training she was President of the Registrar Cohort and was awarded Registrar of the Year in 2017. She has a Masters of Medicine (Psychiatry) from the University of Sydney, and achieved her Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP) in 2020. She has completed her Advanced Training in Consultation Liaison Psychiatry and also has an interest in Older Person’s Mental Health.

Dr Greenland has an interest in teaching and is a Conjoint Fellow with the University of Newcastle with ongoing roles as a lecturer and tutor for medical students and junior doctors. She is an accredited Supervisor with the RANZCP, and examiner for both the University of Newcastle and RANZCP.

Dr Greenland has been working as a Staff Specialist Psychiatrist in Hunter New England Health, with roles in the Psychiatric Rehabilitation Service, and the Specialist Older Person’s Mental Health Team. Her skills and experience include:

• Acute and rehabilitation psychiatry

• Psychotic, mood and anxiety disorders across the lifespan

• Perinatal psychiatry

• Functional neurological symptoms

• Medical comorbidities, in particular: oncology; cardiology, pain and post stroke syndrome

• Diagnosis and management of behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia

Dr Greenland has recently commenced private practice to pursue her interest in providing holistic mental health care to the local community.

Dr Rashmi Gururajan is a consultant psychiatrist with an interest in consultation-liaison psychiatry and young adults.

She attained Fellowship through the RANZCP in 2023 and works in consultation-liaison psychiatry at Caboolture Hospital. Dr Gururajan currently holds the position of Clinical Lead for CL Psychiatry across Redcliffe and Caboolture Hospitals.

Dr Gururajan completed her undergraduate medical training at Monash University and completed her Psychiatry training at the Royal Brisbane & Women’s Hospital. She has experience in  pain medicine, rehabilitation medicine, gender dysphoria, neuropsychiatry, ADHD, autism, and eating disorders. She also has an interest in education and leadership, and has undertaken postgraduate studies in these areas.

Dr Gururajan practices in a holistic and trauma-informed manner, and has an interest in early intervention for mental illnesses. She has an interest in young adult mental health, mood disorders, PTSD, and neuropsychiatric disorders. She is currently accepting referrals for inpatients and short-term outpatient care.

Dr Hannon is a consultant psychiatrist within specialist qualifications General Adult and Forensic Psychiatry. He consults to the Young Adult Service and General Mental Health Program at Ramsay Clinic Northside.  He treats patients aged 16+. 

Treatment Services

Dr Hannon provides assessment and treatment services for Anxiety disorders, Mood disorders, Drug and Alcohol issues, Psychotic disorders and personality issues. 

About Dr Hannon

Dr Hannon is a medical doctor, and completed his medical training at the University of Queensland. He is Fellow of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists.  In addition to private psychiatric practice, Dr Hannon holds a Staff Specialist position at NSW Health. 

Clinical Practice:

A/Prof Davinder Hans is a WA trained doctor and psychiatrist who is committed to individualised care and formulating collaborative treatment plans that incorporate patient values and goals. Davinder also works collaboratively with GPs and other health professionals to inform evidence-based treatment options for patients. He has had  broad training in a range of disciplines including psychopharmacology and the psychotherapies.

Davinder utilises these skills in assessment and treatment of his patients. He ensures that medications prescribed are appropriate and necessary.

With a background in youth mental health, Davinder is an enthusiastic advocate for early intervention and teaches patients practical and user-friendly emotional regulation and anxiety management skills.

Davinder also has experience in adult mental health, particularly treatment resistant mood and anxiety disorders with associated complex comorbidities.

He is skilled in both complex psychopharmacology and long term psychotherapy, and works effectively with patients to achieve collaborative treatment goals.

Davinder’s warm and approachable nature, always open to hearing another perspective, helps to put patients at ease and builds their confidence in their treatment.

Background & Training

FRANZCP, Cert Psychotherapy Psych., MSc Affect Neuro (The Netherlands), MSc Youth Mental Health (Melbourne), Euro Cert Mood & Anxiety Disorders (Italy)., Grad Cert Autism Diag (UWA)., MBBS (UWA). 

Davinder graduated in medicine from the University of Western Australia and completed his Postgraduate Training in Psychiatry in Western Australia.

He has done further Masters level training in Mood & Anxiety Disorders (University of Maastricht, The Netherlands), Youth Mental Health (University of Melbourne) and Psychotherapy (RANZCP Cert Psychotherapy Psych). Further, Davinder has completed a Graduate Certificate in Autism assessment. 

Davinder has been credentialed for rTMS treatment by the Black Dog Institute, Sydney. He is also accredited in workers compensation assessments in Western Australia and NSW, and is a Certified Independent Medical Examiner by the American Board of Independent Medical Examiners. 

He has an academic appointment at University of Notre Dame Australia. Davinder has published research articles in psychiatry journals, is the first author of the chapter on Anxiety Disorders (Chapter 8) in the Australian text, Foundations of Clinical Psychiatry 4th Edition 2017, and he has written academic material for undergraduate psychiatry teaching.

Davinder is the chair of the RANZCP (WA) Branch Continuous Professional Development (CPD) committee and is a member of the binational RANZCP CPD committee as well as the Chair of the Binational RANZCP rTMS CPD committee.  He is also an accredited psychotherapy supervisor and is involved in postgraduate Psychiatry education and supervision for Trainee Psychiatrists in Western Australia.

Davinder has a private practice at Hollywood Private Hospital where he is the director of the Trauma Program. In the public sector, he is the Director of Youth Psychiatry in WACHS. 

Dr Ruwan is a specialist psychiatrist with a clinical focus on adults and interests in drug and alcohol, schizophrenia and mood disorders.

After graduting MBBS from the University of Colombo, Sri Lanka, in 2000 and undertaking further professional training a the National Hospital of Sri Lanka he was admitted to the degree of Doctor of Medicine (Psychiatry) in 2004. Since his arrival in Australia, Dr Ruwan was awarded a Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists in October 2011.  With over 12 years of experience in psychiatry spanning both public and private sectors Dr Ruwan is very well positioned to make an invaluable contribution to adult psychiatry on the Mornington Peninsula.

Dr Harte is a medical graduate of Trinity College Dublin and completed his post graduate psychiatry training in the United Kingdom and in Australia. He holds fellowship of both the Royal College of Psychiatrists (UK) and the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists. Dr Harte is also an Accredited Member of the Faculty of Addictions Psychiatry (RANZCP). In addition to addiction psychiatry, Dr Harte has an interest in gender and sexuality. He is the immediate past president of AusPATH (Australian Professional Association for Trans Health) and is a past director of the Monash Gender Clinic. Dr Harte is an Honorary Senior Clinical Fellow in the Department of Psychiatry, University of Melbourne. He is also a member of the Victorian Mental Health Tribunal. Dr Harte has published in the scientific literature and has been a keynote speaker at scientific meetings both nationally and internationally.  

Dr Scott Hedley is a psychiatrist based in Orange, New South Wales. With over 16 years of experience in the field, he is highly regarded for his expertise and compassionate approach to mental health care. Dr Hedley is associated with Dudley Private Hospital and Ramsay Surgical Centre Orange, where he provides comprehensive psychiatric services to his patients.

Dr Hedley obtained his medical registration from the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) in 2004, holding registration number MED0001194677. Throughout his career, he has consistently demonstrated a commitment to providing quality care and support to individuals facing mental health challenges.

As a psychiatrist, Dr Hedley focuses on diagnosing and treating various psychiatric disorders, including mood disorders, anxiety disorders, and psychotic disorders. He adopts a patient-centered approach, tailoring treatment plans to suit each individual's unique needs and circumstances.

Dr Hedley's extensive experience and expertise enable him to utilize a range of treatment modalities, including medication management, psychotherapy, and cognitive-behavioral therapy. He believes in the importance of involving patients in the decision-making process and providing them with the necessary tools and support to achieve optimal mental well-being.

Dr Hedley's dedication to his profession is exemplified by his ongoing commitment to professional development, ensuring he stays updated with the latest advancements in the field of psychiatry. This allows him to provide evidence-based, holistic care to his patients.

Patients who seek Dr Hedley's assistance can expect a safe and non-judgmental environment, where their concerns are heard and respected. His empathetic and understanding nature helps create a therapeutic alliance, fostering trust and open communication between him and his patients.

Dr Scott Hedley is a highly skilled psychiatrist, known for his unwavering dedication to improving the mental health and well-being of his patients in Orange, New South Wales, and surrounding areas.

Dr Nasim Heidari is a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist. She trained at the Princess Alexandra, Logan and the Children's Queensland Hospitals and CYMHS (Child and Youth Mental Health Services) clinics helping young people with mental health problems and supporting their families.
Dr Heidari is a Fellow of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists since 2017.  She enjoys working with children, adolescents and young adults and has  experience in diagnosis and treatment of mental health conditions including: ADHD, ADD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Learning Difficulties, Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Psychosis and Addictions.
She has training in Cognitive Behavourial Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Mentalisation Based Therapy as well as the use of medicines where necessary.