Business Details
4 Years
experience
Your Trusted Sports Psychiatry Partner in Melbourne
Athlete Psychiatry, founded by Dr. Steven Chau, is a specialist practice dedicated to addressing the unique mental health needs of athletes. With over two decades of experience in psychiatry, our team combines clinical expertise with a deep understanding of athletic performance pressures. We specialise in treating mood and anxiety disorders, adult ADHD, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and addiction, including problem gambling. Our collaborative approach ensures patients actively participate in developing tailored treatment plans that integrate seamlessly with their athletic careers. We utilise evidence-based practices grounded in the biopsychosocial model while maintaining strict confidentiality in accordance with the Health Records Act 2001. Our services extend beyond individual consultations to include public education initiatives aimed at destigmatising mental health issues in sports.Through telehealth capabilities, we provide international consultations and second opinions, ensuring accessibility for athletes worldwide. Our commitment to excellence is demonstrated through affiliations with leading institutions like The Melbourne Clinic and The University of Melbourne. We work closely with general practitioners and other healthcare professionals to deliver comprehensive care, recognising the interconnected nature of mental health and athletic performance. Our practice environment prioritises comfort and professionalism, with convenient access via public transport and ample parking options. Through continuous professional development and participation in research initiatives, we maintain our position at the forefront of sports psychiatry.
Services
Sports Psychiatry
Mood Disorders
Adult ADHD
OCD Treatment
Addiction Services
Details
- Year established: 2022
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of specialist psychiatry experience with athletes
- Our holistic biopsychosocial approach integrates mental health with athletic performance
- We provide telehealth consultations for international patients
- Our team collaborates with leading sports medicine professionals
- We maintain strict confidentiality compliant with Victorian health regulations
Associations and certifications
- Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists
- International Society for Sports Psychiatry
Services
Sports Psychiatry
Specialist psychiatric care tailored for athletes' unique pressures and performance demands. Our service addresses mental health challenges that impact sporting performance and personal relationships. We combine clinical expertise with sports-specific understanding to deliver effective, athlete-centred treatment.
Mood Disorders
Comprehensive treatment for depression and anxiety disorders affecting athletes' performance and wellbeing. We address both clinical symptoms and performance-related stress factors through evidence-based interventions tailored to individual needs and sporting contexts.
Adult ADHD
Specialised assessment and management of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder in adult athletes. Our approach considers both performance implications and long-term mental health outcomes through comprehensive treatment planning.
OCD Treatment
Targeted interventions for obsessive-compulsive disorder affecting athletic performance and daily functioning. We employ evidence-based therapies adapted to address sports-specific manifestations and performance pressures.
Addiction Services
Integrated treatment for substance misuse and gambling disorders in athletes. Our service addresses both addiction management and underlying mental health factors through multidisciplinary approaches involving specialist rehabilitation programs.
People
Dr Steven Chau
Founder & Sports Psychiatrist
Dr. Steven Chau is a Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists fellow with specialist expertise in sports psychiatry. He combines academic excellence from The University of Melbourne with practical experience across major hospitals and private practice.
Questions
What mental health services do you offer for athletes?
We specialise in treating mood disorders, ADHD, OCD, and addiction specifically in athletes, using sports-informed psychiatric approaches tailored to individual performance needs.
How do I book an appointment?
Contact us via phone at (03) 9426 2111 during our consultation hours Monday to Friday 9:30am-5:30pm for appointment scheduling.
Do you offer telehealth consultations?
Yes, we provide teleconference assessments and international consultations through our affiliation with Micurae for remote access to specialist care.
What makes sports psychiatry different from general psychiatry?
Our practice specifically addresses athletic performance pressures, understanding how sports-related stressors uniquely impact mental health and treatment approaches.
Are your services confidential?
All consultations maintain strict confidentiality compliant with the Health Records Act 2001, ensuring patient information privacy at all times.
Reviews (5)
Georg Tamm
Jan 12, 2022
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I have been seeing Dr Steven Chau as a person identifying as LGBTQIA+ and have rarely felt so comfortable and supported by a Practitioner. When I saw Dr. Chau I was treated with compassion, kindness, and respect. After getting my ADHD diagonosis he could have easily thrown some scripts my way and sent me off - instead he continues to assit me and help me with my studies in his capacity as a psychiatrist and consults me on how I would like to proceed with various treatment options. I feel completely comfortable with this practitioner and would recommend him to any people looking for a supportive
Bryce Chee
Jan 04, 2021
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Not sure what's up with the previous rating but it does Dr Chau no justice. He's been a really straight up doctor, really experienced with the way he explains things and makes difficult concepts easy to understand. I feel really fortunate to have been referred to Dr Chau, and he's been aiding me in my journey for the past 6 months now. Thanks for everything so far doc, wouldn't be this much better without you.
Justin Gunn
Jan 01, 2021
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I had not met with any mental health professional in any serious terms until this year; being already well into my adulthood I was a bit bewildered, especially after having one Psychiatrist turn me down and refer me to Dr Chau's clinic, as Dr Chau happens to be an expert in the field of my GP's original concerns. Moving ahead, I can say that I am more than relieved and very grateful to have been referred to Dr Chau by luck (more or less). I believe I can sum up my opinion quickly by saying, he's the kind of Physician that reminds you as to why people take up the career to begin with, simply to
Nicky Pullen
Aug 17, 2020
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Highly recommend Dr Steven Chau. Dr Chau is exceptionally caring, empathetic and understanding towards his patients. Very knowledgeable on every aspect of mental health and has helped me significantly in understanding more about myself and my mental health. 10/10!
Madeline Harold
Jul 28, 2020
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If anyone is searching for a psychiatrist in Melbourne who treats adult ADHD I'd highly recommend Dr. Steven Chau. I saw him for the first time today and was very impressed. I was a bit nervous to see a new dr about ADHD since education on this condition is so variable (a GP I'd known for 5 minutes once told me that 'we all have a bit of an imagination' when I said I had been diagnosed with ADHD, & was doubtful and condescending from the moment I told him).
Anyway, Dr. Steven Chau was so open and friendly & made it very clear that I didn't have to share anything that I wasn't comfortable sharing
Anyway, Dr. Steven Chau was so open and friendly & made it very clear that I didn't have to share anything that I wasn't comfortable sharing
