Meet Our Team
Psychiatrists
MD (Hons), FRANZCP, Adv.Cert.Child Adol.Psych
Child, Family & Perinatal Consultant Psychiatrist
Psychotherapist
Dr Sangeetha Makielen is an experienced and highly trained psychiatrist who is passionate about working collaboratively with her patients.
She promotes an open-minded and safe space, and tailors her psychotherapy to your individual needs. Her personable nature lets her get to know you at a deeper level and become truly invested in your future.
She generally sees young children and their families at this clinic. She also sees a limited number of adults.
MBBS, FRANZCP, Adv.Cert.Adult.Psych
Adult and Intellectual Disability Consultant Psychiatrist
Dr Arjun Khaira is an Adult and Adolescent Consultant Psychiatrist with subspecialty training and interest in Adult Psychiatry and Intellectual Disability.
He has extensive clinical experience in subspecialty community clinics and private practice. Worked with indigenous communities and is bilingual in English and Punjabi.
In addition to his clinical work, Dr Khaira is also a passionate educator and enjoys teaching, supervising registrars, and guest lecturing and examining at multiple universities.
Psychologists
B.Sc. (Psych) Hons. (UNSW), M.Ed.Psych.
Child and Educational Psychologist/
Registered Psychologist
Aiping Ong is a Registered Child Psychologist and Educational Psychologist.
She works with children under 12-years-old for therapy. She sees both adults and children for psychological and cognitive assessments.
Approachable, warm and friendly, Aiping has a special way with children. Her calm and empathetic nature puts people instantly at ease, and her non-judgmental practice lets her effortlessly create a strong bond and rapport with her client
Peter Bland is a Registered Child and Educational Psychologist with extensive expertise in the assessment and diagnosis of Specific Learning Disorders (SLD) and Intellectual Disability.
Using cognitive, educational, and adaptive assessments, Peter gains a deep understanding of his clients’ cognitive and learning abilities, including strengths, weaknesses, and general functioning compared to peers of the same age or grade.
Peter brings a holistic, evidence-based, and culturally sensitive approach to every child's educational assessment.
M.Clin.Psych, B.Soc.Sci MAPS, AMACPA
Adult/Adolescent Psychologist and
Clinical Psychology Registrar
Zoe is a registered psychologist and a Clinical Psychology Registrar. She received psychology training in both Australia and Hong Kong.
Known for a relaxed and curious therapy style, she offers proficiency in Cantonese, Mandarin, and English. Culturally aware, adventurous, and passionate about mental health, She aims to contribute dynamic skills and multicultural understanding to therapy.
Zoe sees adolescents and adults for therapy.
Medical Students
Our psychiatrists are committed to educating the next generation of mental health experts. As such, from time-to-time, we have medical students at our practice.
Support and Operations Team
Mark Sinniah
B.E (Hons), MSc. Finance (LBS, London)
Operations Manager/Generalist Ninja