M.D., FRANZCP
Fellow, Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists
Dr Vahid Farnia is a senior Consultant Psychiatrist with over 17 years of clinical experience in general adult psychiatry. He delivers comprehensive, evidence-informed care and adopts a collaborative approach that supports recovery and enhances overall mental wellbeing. He is a Fellow of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (FRANZCP) and provides psychiatric services to adults aged 18 to 65 years. Fluent in both English and Farsi, he is well positioned to offer culturally responsive and accessible care to individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Vahid’s specialisation is in the assessment and management of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), mood disorders, psychotic disorders, anxiety disorders, and trauma and stress-related or neurotic presentations.
Detailed Description:
Vahid practices with compassion, clinical precision, and a strong person-centred focus. He is committed to understanding everyone within the broader context of their personal history, cultural background, and lived experience. His clinical approach integrates empathy, collaboration, and evidence-based psychiatric practice, enabling him to effectively treat both common and complex mental health presentations.
He has extensive experience in managing mood and anxiety disorders, psychotic disorders, and neurodevelopmental conditions such as ADHD and intellectual disabilities. He conducts thorough psychiatric evaluations, provides diagnostic clarification, and offers ongoing treatment and management tailored to the individual needs of adults experiencing mental health difficulties.
Vahid works in partnership with his patients to develop comprehensive and individualised treatment plans, which may include psychotherapy, psychoeducation, and pharmacological management. His overarching goal is to empower individuals to achieve meaningful and sustainable recovery, improved emotional functioning, and an enhanced sense of identity and wellbeing.
Specialisations:
- Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Anxiety Disorders
- Autism Spectrum Disorders
- Bipolar Disorder
- Depression
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders (OCD)
- Psychosis