Empowering your mind, enhancing your life

More than 20 years caring for our community, with expert psychiatry, psychology and advanced treatments.

In-person in Sydney or Telehealth anywhere in Australia

Our Services

Care for every stage of life

From assessment and diagnosis through to ongoing treatment, our clinicians offer a full range of psychiatric and psychological services.

TMS

Non-invasive brain stimulation therapy delivered in our clinics.

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Esketamine

Advanced clinic-based treatment options when standard approaches haven't helped.

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Psychiatry

Assessment and treatment for adults, including mood, anxiety and psychotic disorders.

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Psychology

Evidence-based therapy for children, adolescents, adults, couples and families.

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ADHD Assessment & Treatment

Comprehensive assessment and ongoing management for children and adults.

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Defence & Veterans Support

Dedicated support for serving ADF members, veterans and their families.

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Telehealth

Secure video and phone appointments, wherever you are in Australia.

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Group Therapy Programs

Clinician-facilitated group therapy programs at Mind Connections cover anxiety, emotional regulation skills and social reintegration.

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Conditions

What we treat

Psychiatrists and psychologists consulting at Mind Connections treat a wide range of mental health conditions across all stages of life.

Anxiety disorders

Generalised anxiety, panic, social anxiety and phobias, treated with therapy and medical support.

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Depression

A treatable medical condition, with specialist options for cases that haven't responded to medication.

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Treatment-resistant depression

When antidepressants haven't worked, TMS and esketamine offer evidence-based pathways forward.

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Bipolar disorder

Episodes of elevated mood and depression, highly manageable with accurate diagnosis and specialist care.

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ADHD

Affecting children and adults, often unrecognised for years despite its daily impact.

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OCD

Intrusive thoughts and compulsive rituals that respond well to specialist therapy and TMS.

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Schizophrenia

Far more manageable than its reputation suggests, particularly with early specialist intervention.

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PTSD

Effective trauma-focused therapies available, even for long-standing or treatment-resistant presentations.

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Chronic pain syndrome

Persistent pain and mental health are connected — treating both together reduces suffering.

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Intellectual disability

Mental health conditions that present differently and deserve specialist assessment and care.

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Drug and alcohol addiction

Substance use treated alongside the underlying depression, anxiety or trauma driving it.

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Dementia and Alzheimer's disease

Specialist management of dementia and behavioural symptoms, with support for carers too.

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Perinatal mental health

Antenatal and postnatal depression and anxiety, treated with care for parent and baby.

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Our Team

The clinicians behind your care

At Mind Connections, experienced psychiatric and medical specialists provide tailored treatment to support your journey to wellness.

Dr Padmini Howpage

Consultant Psychiatrist & Psychogeriatrician

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Dr Raiz Ismail

Consultant Psychiatrist

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Dr Diana Wang

Consultant Psychiatrist and Psychotherapist

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Dr Felicia Ng

Consultant Psychiatrist

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Dr Priyani Ratnayake

Consultant Psychiatrist

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Dr Shama Parveen

Consultant Psychiatrist

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Dr Aaron Fernandez

Consultant Psychiatrist

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Ms Rosemary Hawke

Psychologist

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Mr Robert Craig

Psychologist

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Mr Paul Salviani

Psychologist

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Dr Amit Gupta

Geriatrician

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Locations

Two welcoming clinics across Sydney’s north-west plus Australia wide Telehealth

Mind Connections Carlingford

752B Pennant Hills Rd, Carlingford NSW 2118

02 9871 7777

02 9871 7888

On Pennant Hills Road with parking on site, serving Carlingford, Epping, Eastwood and broader north west Sydney.

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Mind Connections Norwest

Suite 115, 10 Norbrik Dr, Bella Vista NSW 2153

02 8883 1173

02 8883 1107

In the Norwest business district, close to both Norwest and Bella Vista Metro Station and opposite Norwest Private Hospital.

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Mind Connections Telehealth

Nationwide Telehealth available.

See our psychiatrists and psychologists by secure video from anywhere in Australia. Ideal if you are regional, time-poor, or prefer to attend from home.

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Getting Started

Your first appointment, made simple

Visit our 'What to expect' page to learn more about the booking process.

Obtain a referral

For psychiatry, ask your GP for a referral. For psychology, ask your GP for a Mental Health Care Plan and referral. This is what enables your Medicare rebates.

Book online or call us

Choose your clinician, location and time online, 24/7, or call our friendly reception team and we'll find a time that suits.

Attend your appointment

In person or by telehealth. Your first session is about understanding you, your history and what you'd like help with.

For Referrers

Refer with confidence

We've worked alongside GPs across Sydney for more than 20 years. Our referrer hub gives you everything you need in one place.

Current wait times by clinician and location
Referral templates and HealthLink details (EDI: mindcshs)
Item 291 and Item 293 assessment-and-management-plan pathway

How to refer

What patients say

    
 
 
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   S Wheal 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. So friendly and professional
  
 
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   Joe Sant 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I  highly  recommend  Dr Raiz ismail  ,my brother  has  achieved   great results   with  Dr ismail  assistance  which  has  been  much appreciated  by  his family,  Dr Ismail  is  patient  and  always  willing to  assist  my  brother
  
 
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   Sarah Tuyau 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I had an appointment, with one of the Psychiatrists, who was an understanding, providing very compassionate care,  he made me feel comfortable, treating as an individual, rather than just a patient, I felt like he really listened to me what I had to say. The staff had been very caring, and very helpful towards me, via by calling them, having to email them, & even on the day of my appointment.
  
 
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   Tony Meagher 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Great experience over a very long period with Bob Craig and currently Dr Ismail. I have been very well looked after, respected and cared for. I absolutely and unreservably recommend this practice based on the consistent quality of service that I have received for over twelve years duration. All staff are very professional, friendly and knowledgeable in their fields.
  
 
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   Casey Steeden 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Since seeing dr padmini homepage she helped me get my mental health to the best point it's ever been
  
 
  
  
 
 
   Google rating score: 4.0 of 5, based on 64 reviews