Dr Shama Kanodia

Dr Kanodia's primary specialty is psychiatry, with a special interest in perinatal psychiatry. She is experienced in providing care for mothers and babies, as well as individuals in the age groups of 18-60 and 60+. Dr Kanodia has worked with diverse populations, including Maori, military and veterans, non-English speaking individuals, those with physical disabilities, and families.

Her areas of expertise encompass a wide range of mental health conditions, such as anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder, psychosis, and schizophrenia. She is skilled in various therapeutic techniques, including cognitive behavioural therapy and supportive psychotherapy. Dr Kanodia also has experience in motivational interviewing.

In addition to her clinical practice, Dr Kanodia offers opinion and report services, covered under the Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS) item 291. She is capable of providing urgent assessments and has experience working with interpreters to facilitate effective communication with patients from diverse linguistic backgrounds.

With her extensive training and experience in both private and public psychiatric settings in Queensland, Dr Shama Kanodia is well-equipped to provide high-quality psychiatric care to her patients. Her dedication to the field and special interest in perinatal psychiatry make her an invaluable resource in the treatment of mental health issues.