Dr Essam Sarhan
Consultant Psychiatrist
MBChB, PhD, ACBT, FRANZCP
Dr Essam Sarhan strives to make a positive difference in people’s lives. As a psychiatrist, he is trusted for his expertise, compassion, and commitment to his patients. As a highly experienced psychiatrist with 24 years of experience, Dr Essam Sarhan’s expertise is sought by patients seeking mental health care and support; he empathises with and understands the needs of patients from diverse cultural and spiritual backgrounds.
Dr Sarhan has a comprehensive understanding of various mental health conditions, specialising particularly in Anxiety, Mood, Post-traumatic stress disorder and ADHD. He has a particular interest in working with patients who experience Personality Disorders, Acute stress disorder, Grief, Adjustment disorder, Obsessive-Compulsive disorder (OCD), Depression spectrum, Bipolar affective disorder, and Schizophrenia spectrum.
By combining clinical expertise with a compassionate and patient-centred approach, he ensures that each individual feels heard, understood, and supported throughout their journey to better mental health. With his dedication to ongoing professional development, he is able to provide the most effective and comprehensive mental health treatment options possible.
Working experience
Dr Sarhan has over 24 years of experience working in psychiatry. He has previously worked as a consultant psychiatrist in the public sector in QLD and WA. He also works as a consultant Psychiatrist in the private field in NSW, Victoria and WA.
Membership and Affiliations
Dr Sarhan is a fellow of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP).He is a member of The Academy of Cognitive and Behavioral Therapies (A-CBT)-USA.
Special Interests
- Adult ADHD
- Mood disorders
- Anxiety disorders
- Post Post-traumatic Stress Disorder
- Bipolar Affective disorder
- Schizophrenia Spectrum
- OCD
Languages
- English
- Arabic