MD (Hons), FRANZCP
Adv.Cert.Child Adol.Psych, Adv.Cert.Adult.Psych
Consultant Adult and Child Psychiatrist Psychotherapist
Dr Sangeetha Makielan
Adult and Child Psychiatrist Psychotherapist
Experienced adult and child psychiatrist and psychotherapist
Feel heard, understood, and supported in a safe, calm environment
Dr Sangeetha Makielan is an Adult and Child Psychiatrist and Psychotherapist with extensive specialist training and experience in adult and child psychiatry and psychotherapy and works collaboratively with individuals and families to offer a holistic approach to mental health, in the heart of Sydney, Australia
Perinatal, Child & Adult Psychiatrist and Psychotherapist in Sydney
Supporting children, adolescents, adults, and parents through evidence-based psychiatric care and deeply attuned psychotherapy.
When life feels overwhelming, relationships are strained, or your child is struggling, finding the right clinician matters.
I provide a safe, compassionate, and non-judgmental space where you can feel heard, understood, and supported on your path to emotional well-being.
Holistic, Trauma-Informed Psychiatric Care
I am an adult and child psychiatrist and psychotherapist with specialist training across the lifespan, including perinatal mental health, long-term psychotherapy, and child and adolescent mental health.
My approach blends medical expertise with deep therapeutic understanding.
Medication can be helpful — but I believe true healing also involves relationships, attachment, life experiences, and inner resilience.
Areas of Expertise
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Perinatal psychiatry — antenatal & postnatal anxiety, depression, adjustment, birth trauma, attachment support
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Child & adolescent psychiatry — anxiety, mood disorders, behavioural concerns, developmental conditions
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General Adult Psychiatry - Anxiety, mood disorders, personality disorders, etc.
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Psychotherapy with a psychiatrist — relational, attachment-based, trauma-informed therapy
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Clinical Supervision - for psychiatry registrars, psychologists and early-career psychiatrists.
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ADHD & Autism assessments and support
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Trauma and complex relational experiences
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Parent-infant bonding & attachment support
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Mental health in high-achieving / neurodivergent individuals
Locations & Telehealth
Appointments available in:
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Sydney CBD
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Hills District
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Telehealth Australia-wide for psychotherapy
Areas of Practice
Psychotherapy
Whether you’re struggling with stress, feeling anxious, or overwhelmed by life, it can really help to talk it through. I’m not here to judge or offer a quick fix. I’m your even-keel and trusted confidant, here to help you work through the worry.
Whether you are looking for psychodynamic therapy for complex trauma or couples therapy, start here.
Adult Psychiatry
If you’re suffering with mental health, emotional or behavioural conditions or disorders, you’re in the right place. As a specialist clinician, I am qualified and experienced to diagnose and offer medical advice as well as therapeutic solutions.
If you are looking for adult psychiatry support, start here
Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
In this fast-paced modern world, children are searching for belonging. I take a holistic and respectful approach to child and adolescent mental health. I provide comprehensive assessment, diagnosis and treatment with a strong focus on early intervention
If you are looking for child psychiatry support, start here
Perinatal Psychiatry
I provide complete prenatal and postnatal assessment and intervention for women with mental health concerns. Gain advice on preconception, get medication reviewed, infant mental health, and more.t
Learn more about perinatal psychiatric care.
Dr. Sangeetha Makielan is an adult and child psychiatrist based in Sydney, specialising in the care of children, adolescents, young adults, and adults. Her practice is grounded in compassion, evidence-based treatment, and a neurodivergent-informed and trauma-informed approach. She provides comprehensive psychiatric assessments, psychotherapy, and medication management, with expertise in a range of mental health conditions, including anxiety, mood disorders, ADHD, Autism, trauma, and personality difficulties.