We are medical associates who work together to provide world-class care to Australians.
Focus on Recovery: We believe in putting every possible effort into maximising functioning and helping you to discover the best version of yourself. Our primary objective is to focus on recovery in all possible domains, such as work, relationships, family life, social engagement and recreational aspects of your life.
Holistic and Comprehensive Care: We believe in the comprehensiveness of assessments and treatments. We also provide holistic care by engaging both in-house and external health professionals.
Community-Focused Care: We know that care in the hospital can impact your family and work. We provide various interventions to keep your care in the community where possible.
Patient-Focused Care: Everyone has a unique mental makeup, strengths and areas for improvement. Through robust assessments, we identify these factors and develop a tailored treatment.
Modern Care and Innovation: Dr Garg and colleagues have affiliations with local universities. We actively take part in the appraisal of recent advances and believe in the early adoption of new and emerging treatments. We also contribute to scientific literature and research.
CONSULTANT PSYCHIATRIST
MBBS, MD, MRCPSYCH (UK), FRANZCP (Australia)
Dr Garg is a consultant psychiatrist with over 20 years of experience in psychiatry. He completed advanced training in adult and consultation liaison psychiatry in the UK and worked as a consultant psychiatrist for 4 years in the National Health Service (NHS) prior to moving to Australia in 2015.
He is a committee member of Private Psychiatry committee and section of ECT and Neurstimulation of the Royal Australia and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists. He is also a member of the International Clinical TMS Society. He has been actively involved in various national and international research projects and publications in the area of Neurostimulation and Mood Disorders. He worked as the Clinical Lead for Mood Disorder Service for the Gold Coast Health.
He has expertise in treating complex and refractory mood disorders, repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation(rTMS).
CONSULTANT PSYCHIATRIST
FRANZCP (AU), FRCPsych (UK), CCT (Gen./IDD Psych), MBBS
Dr Ashok Sadanandam is an experienced UK-trained psychiatrist, with dual fellowships from the Royal Australian & New Zealand College and the Royal College of Psychiatrists, UK.
Dr Sadanandam completed his post-graduate psychiatry training in the UK, obtaining his Membership with the RCPsych, London in 2010 and further specialization in developmental psychiatry through Cardiff University, Wales in 2013. As a recognition of his service, he was elected as a Fellow of the Royal College of Psychiatrists in 2021. He has held pivotal roles as a consultant psychiatrist within the National Health Service and private sector in the UK, with over two decades of work practice and dual accreditation in general adult and developmental psychiatry.
After relocating to Australia, he was recognised as Fellow of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists in 2024. Dr Sadanandam has expertise in IDD/ASD, ADHD, mood and anxiety disorders, PTSD, OCD, addictions and various common psychiatric conditions. Dr Sadanandam is proficient in medicolegal report writing and offers his services at Synergy Specialist clinic through in-person, home visits or telehealth platforms.
Dr Sadanandam strives to deliver comprehensive and compassionate care to all his patients and their families, utilising a suite of treatment modalities whilst maintaining confidentiality and high standards.
Here are some of the conditions that Dr Sadanandam specializes in:
Please note: Available on Fridays only.
Consultant Psychiatrist & Psychotherapist
MBBS BmedSci MRCPsych FRANZCP
Dr Anish Unadkat is a Consultant Psychiatrist and Psychotherapist. He is able to treat patients aged 16 and above. Trained in London, UK, Dr Unadkat has twenty years of experience in Psychiatry. Dr Unadkat has worked previously in public and private sectors. Dr Unadkat has a broad expertise in General Adult Psychiatry. He additionally developed proficiency in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy whilst working at St Vincent’s hospital, Melbourne and through training courses with the Victorian Association of Psychoanalytic Psychotherapists.
Registered Psychologist
Pam Samra-Chauhan is a registered psychologist who has over 20 years of clinical experience in mental health in the public and private sector. I provide a holistic approach to individuals seeking support and guidance for their psychological well-being. I work collaboratively with my clients to develop treatment goals using tailored evidence based therapies such as CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy), DBT (Dialectical Behaviour Therapy), Mindfulness based therapy and EFT (emotional freedom technique) for a variety of mental health conditions:
I am committed to providing a broad range of coping skills and life strategies to assist you to better manage life’s challenges.
Registered Psychologist
Katelyn is a compassionate psychologist with over twelve years of experience in mental health. She provides support to adolescents, adults, and workplace organizations, tailoring her approach to meet the unique needs of each individual. Katelyn is dedicated to creating a therapeutic environment where clients feel safe, heard, and respected. As a registered psychologist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and a Board-approved supervisor, Katelyn is committed to providing high-quality psychological care.Katelyn employs a client-centered approach, utilizing a range of evidence-based therapeutic modalities such as Schema Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).Specialties include:
Please follow this link to learn more about Katelyn at Katelyn Dawson Psychology
Clinical Psychologist
BBS (Psy.); PG Dip (Psy.); M.Psy. (Clinical)
Chloé is a Clinical Psychologist and board approved supervisor registered with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA). She has 15+ years of psychology related employment and voluntary experience and has been practicing as a registered psychologist since 2015. She seeks to offer an authentic, mindfully attuned and compassionate approach, integrating psychological interventions dependent on individual needs. She is trained and experienced in evidence-based therapies including: Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), and Mindfulness.
As Chloé has specific interest in psychodynamic and somatic modalities, she has and continues to undertake training in Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy (ISTDP), and Somatic Movement & Dance Therapy (SMT).
Chloé has worked in private practice in rural remote and urban areas. She has worked with a range of people from varying cultural and language backgrounds. Some of these include: asylum seekers living in government detention, adolescents and adults from aboriginal communities, adult and adolescent survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault, people from LGBTIQAP+ communities, frontline workers, veteran families. Chloé has also worked in the private mental health hospital Currumbin Clinic, where she facilitated inpatient and outpatient group and individual therapy for adults presenting with anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma, personality disorder, and eating disorder.
Please follow this link to learn more about Chloe at Kaleidoscopic Minds
Managing Director
MBBS, MRCPSYCH (UK) – PART QUALIFIED
Dr. Monika Goyal has experience in mental health for the past 8 years. She has worked in the United Kingdom and Australia and has completed training in Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation at the Black Dog Institute, Sydney.
Dr Goyal recognises the benefits of TMS and is dedicated to improving the quality of life of individuals who suffer from depression through TMS therapy. She has an excellent approach to patient centred care and ensures patients have the best possible experience while undergoing treatment.
Our team is ready to help you access specialist psychiatric care with compassion and expertise.
Synergy Specialist Clinic is an outpatient clinic and does not have an on-call service. In an emergency call 000 or go to your local hospital emergency department.Alternatively, help can be accessed by following resources:
