Business Details
Your Trusted Mental Health Partner in Baulkham Hills
At Dolphin Tribe, we are dedicated to providing holistic, family-focused mental health services that empower children, adolescents, new mothers, and their families. Our team of specialists prioritizes compassionate care, offering tailored therapies to address individual needs while fostering supportive environments. We emphasize early intervention and evidence-based practices, ensuring comprehensive assessments and treatments for conditions such as ADHD, autism, anxiety, and perinatal mental health. Our inclusive approach integrates biological, psychological, and environmental factors to promote long-term wellbeing. With expertise in psychiatry, psychology, and speech pathology, we strive to create safe, non-judgmental spaces where families can thrive.Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our use of gold-standard diagnostic tools and personalized treatment plans. We actively involve families in the therapeutic process, recognizing the importance of strong relationships in recovery. Located in Baulkham Hills and Sydney CBD, we serve communities across Sydney with accessible, high-quality care. Our practitioners combine extensive training with empathy to deliver effective interventions, including psychotherapy and medication management when appropriate. Through continuous professional development and collaboration with allied health professionals, we maintain our position as a trusted leader in mental health services.
Services
Psychiatry Services
Child Psychology
Speech Pathology
ADHD Assessment
Psychotherapy
Autism Assessment
Giftedness Testing
Perinatal Psychiatry
Educational Assessments
Play Therapy
Highlights and features
- We offer family-focused treatment involving all members in therapeutic processes
- Our specialists use evidence-based assessments and gold-standard diagnostic tools
- We provide inclusive, non-judgmental therapy sessions for diverse patient backgrounds
- Our team includes psychiatrists with extensive experience in child and adult mental health
- We maintain safe, welcoming environments designed specifically for child psychotherapy
What people say
Compassionate specialists
Thorough assessments
Family-centered approach
Effective treatment plans
Supportive environment
Services
Psychiatry Services
Our psychiatry services provide expert diagnosis and treatment for mental health conditions across all ages. Specializing in child, adolescent, and adult psychiatry, we address anxiety, depression, ADHD, autism, and perinatal mental health. Our evidence-based approach combines psychotherapy with medication management when clinically appropriate, ensuring comprehensive care tailored to individual needs.
Psychological Assessments
We conduct comprehensive psychological assessments using gold-standard tools like ADOS-2 and WISC-V. Our evaluations cover autism, ADHD, giftedness, and learning disorders, providing accurate diagnoses and treatment recommendations. Assessments include cognitive testing, behavioral analysis, and educational evaluations to create personalized intervention plans for children and adults.
Speech Pathology
Our speech pathology services address communication and language disorders in children and adults. We provide assessments and therapy for speech delays, articulation issues, and social communication challenges. Treatment includes individualized programs for language development, stuttering, and swallowing disorders, using evidence-based techniques to improve communication skills and confidence.
Play Therapy
The Play and Grow program offers play-based therapy for children aged 4-12, focusing on emotional literacy and social skills. Using non-directive play and art therapy, we help children express feelings, manage impulses, and develop empathy. Sessions combine creative exploration with structured techniques to build resilience and improve family relationships.
Perinatal Psychiatry
Specialized care for women experiencing mental health challenges during pregnancy and postpartum. We treat perinatal depression, anxiety, and psychosis with a focus on maternal-infant bonding. Our approach includes medication safety assessments, psychotherapy, and family support to ensure both mother and baby receive comprehensive care throughout the perinatal period.
People
Dr Sangeetha Makielan
Perinatal Psychiatrist
Specialist perinatal psychiatrist with expertise in maternal mental health and infant wellbeing. Provides comprehensive care for women during pregnancy and postpartum, focusing on medication safety and family-centered treatment.
Ms Aiping Ong
Child Psychologist
Experienced child psychologist with over 20 years in developmental psychology. Creator of the Play and Grow program, specializing in play therapy for emotional and social development in children aged 4-12.
Mr Peter Bland
Psychiatrist
Child and adolescent psychiatrist with expertise in ADHD, autism, and mood disorders. Uses evidence-based psychotherapy and medication management to support young people's mental health and family wellbeing.
Mr Marty Badway
Psychiatrist
Adult psychiatrist specializing in anxiety, depression, and complex trauma. Provides comprehensive assessments and treatment plans integrating cognitive behavioral therapy and medication management for long-term recovery.
Questions
What mental health services do you offer for children?
We provide child psychiatry, psychology, play therapy, and assessments for ADHD, autism, and developmental disorders using evidence-based techniques tailored to each child's needs.
Do you offer perinatal mental health support?
Yes, our perinatal psychiatry services support women during pregnancy and postpartum with specialized care for depression, anxiety, and bonding issues.
What types of psychological assessments are available?
We conduct autism assessments, ADHD evaluations, giftedness testing, cognitive assessments (WISC-V, WAIS-IV), and educational testing using gold-standard diagnostic tools.
How does play therapy benefit children?
Our Play and Grow program uses play-based therapy to develop emotional literacy, social skills, and self-regulation in children aged 4-12 through non-directive and structured techniques.
Are speech pathology services available?
Yes, we offer speech assessments and therapy for communication disorders, including articulation issues, language delays, and social communication challenges in children and adults.
What are your clinic hours?
Psychiatry appointments available Monday-Wednesday 9am-5pm, Tuesday 10am-5pm. Psychology sessions Tuesday-Thursday with varying times. Please check individual practitioner pages.
Reviews (3)
Ryan Lee
Sep 20, 2021
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The staff at reception is absolutely herendous and holds no standards as to what good service is. Other staff at this facility comes off as petty and unprofessional as they refused a referral with no reason and decline to answer any questions whatsoever when I tried to contact them.
Brittany Pressler
Aug 24, 2021
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Choose somewhere else. The waiting lists are long enough and once you get in to see someone its not much better. Called the practice to speak to my doctor today regarding the side effects of taking my medication and have been informed she is not in today and no one will be able to assist with my concerns until Tuesday. I have been advised to seek help of my GP who referred me straight back because the only person qualified to give such advice is the Psychiatrist. I informed the practice of this and asked if someone would be able to contact the doctor and let me know and both Fran and Carmen were
James Hutton
Jul 05, 2020
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One of a few child psychiatrists in Sydney. Our GP sent a referral as a high priority and it was declined with no feedback. In a system that is already challenging to navigate, it is even worse that children with acute psychiatric needs are turned away without any care or support. We were not even recommended an alternate service to support our child.
