Dr Ben Goodfellow

Dr Ben Goodfellow is a qualified psychiatrist based in Melbourne, Victoria, with over 11 years of experience in public and private practice. He holds a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery, which he obtained in 2002. In addition, he has a Master of Psychological Medicine from 2008 and a Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists from 2011. He also holds a Certificate of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and an Infant Mental Health Fellowship from 2011. Dr Goodfellow has a special interest in working with children, families, and adults of all ages, providing comprehensive care for a wide range of problems and presentations. His approach to treatment is typically longer term and grounded in principles of psychotherapy and psychoanalysis rather than the medical model. Fluent in English and German, Dr Goodfellow is dedicated to providing high-quality care to a diverse range of individuals. His expertise includes treating autism spectrum disorders, bipolar disorder, complex trauma, conversion disorder, depression, developmental disability, family therapy, obsessive-compulsive disorders, oppositional defiant disorder, personality disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder, prolonged grief, psychodynamic psychotherapy, psychosis, sexual assault/abuse treatment, and sexual disorders. Dr Goodfellow welcomes patients from various backgrounds and has experience working with asylum seekers and refugees, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, doctors, psychiatrists or medical students, individuals of gender diverse and LGBTQ+ identities, individuals with intellectual and physical disabilities, as well as families and emergency services personnel. Telehealth services are offered, ensuring accessible care for those who are unable to attend in-person consultations. Dr Goodfellow also provides professional supervision and weekly psychotherapy sessions. For more information about Dr Ben Goodfellow's practice and to make an enquiry, please visit his website: drbengoodfellow.com. Kind regards, Dr Ben Goodfellow