Dr Carlin Saldanha
Psychiatrist
1.
Adult Psychiatry
Dr Carlin Saldanha offers general adult psychiatry for adults age 18-65yo, with a particular interest in mood and anxiety disorders. Carlin is also available for ADHD and ASD assessments. Please note Dr Saldanha's capacity to offer new patient appointments can change quickly, depending on current capacity. Space may be limited at times or longer waits may be involved. Please send a referral or speak to administration for further information.
Dr Saldanha is unable to see patients with a primary concern of substance use disorder or an eating disorder.
2.
Perinatal Psychiatry and Women's Health
Dr Carlin Saldanha is passionate about supporting individuals on their parenthood journey. She provides support to people of all genders in pregnancy planning, undergoing fertility treatment, during pregnancy, and during the transition to parenthood and throughout the parenthood years.
Dr Carlin Saldanha is also passionate about working with women during all phases of their life, including perimenopause.
3.
Psychotherapy
Dr Carlin Saldanha offers individual psychotherapy services for adults either weekly or fortnightly. Her approach is tailored to the unique needs of each patient, and she creates a safe and supportive environment to explore and address your mental health concerns. Please contact the admin team regarding sending a referral for regular psychotherapy,
About Dr Carlin Saldanha
Dr Carlin Saldanha(she/her) MD MPH FRANZCP is a psychiatrist in Melbourne Australia with a special interest in general adult psychiatry, perinatal psychiatry, women’s health, sexual wellbeing, and psychotherapy.
Carlin has been working in the field of maternal and child health for over 25 years. Carlin has a background in International public health, nutrition and lifestyle medicine, and pursued medicine and psychiatry to combine all of her professional interests.
Carlin is passionate about providing professional, compassionate and holistic care to her patients and working collaboratively to optimise your health and wellbeing.
Originally from North America, Carlin has worked in healthcare in North America, Asia, and the Pacific Islands. Carlin underwent her medical and public health education and psychiatry training in Australia and has completed additional training in lifestyle medicine, nutrition, perinatal psychiatry, sex therapy, and psychotherapy.
My Approach
Dr Carlin Saldanha's approach to mental health treatment is rooted in evidence-based practices and a patient-centred approach. She believes in creating a safe and supportive environment where patients feel heard, validated, and understood. She utilizes a variety of modalities, including psychotherapy, medication management and consideration of lifestyle factors to help patients achieve their treatment goals.
Individuals of all genders, neurotypes, and cultural backgrounds, as well as members of the LGBTIQA+ community, are warmly welcomed. Please discuss with the team if you have particular sensory needs prior to your appointment, and telehealth is available.