Meet our team of highly trained professionals
Connecting Minds Clinic specialise in meeting the mental health needs of clients of all age group as well as their families through medical management as well as individual and family therapy. We work with the client and their family as a unit to ensure not only effective recovery but also a recovery that is sustainable.
Dr Ridley is a Psychiatrist and Senior Lecturer at Griffith University on the Gold Coast. Her psychiatric training spans some of Australia’s most geographically and culturally diverse regions, including Darwin’s Top End Mental Health Service, Sydney’s Royal North Shore Hospital and Coral Tree Family Service, and West Moreton Health Service in Queensland. She treats both adults and children and her clinical approach is rooted in holistic care, guided by the principles of Interpersonal Neurobiology (IPNB).
Dr Ridley has a particular interest in neurodivergence, especially ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorder, as well as complex trauma, mood disorders, and psychotic conditions in young people. Originally trained in Poland, Dr Ridley brings a rich multidisciplinary background from her earlier medical and surgical work in the UK and the US.
Her career has consistently blended clinical practice with academic research, including a prestigious research fellowship at Stanford University. She has authored numerous peer-reviewed publications and presented her findings at international conferences. Her current research focus explores the liver metabolism of psychotropic medications, aiming to deepen understanding of pharmacological effects in psychiatric care.
Dr Jimmy Leung is a Fellow of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists having practised in psychiatry for over 20 years. He was trained in Hong Kong and holds membership and fellowship with the Royal College of Psychiatrists (MRCPsych) and the Hong Kong College of Psychiatrists (FHKCPsych). His academic pursuits are further reflected in his associate fellowship with the Hong Kong College of Community Medicine and multiple master’s degrees in public health, social science, and health management from both Hong Kong and Australia.
Jimmy has practised as a consultant psychiatrist since 2012 with substantial experience across various clinical and leadership positions. His dedication to clinical excellence is evident throughout his diverse roles, from leading a substance misuse clinic in Hong Kong—where he served as Clinical Lead for 5 years and as an accredited trainer for the College in substance misuse and rehabilitation psychiatry—to undertaking a 1-year psychotherapy
training with the China American Psychoanalytic Alliance (CAPA) and being appointed as honorary clinical assistant professor in psychiatry with the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK). Jimmy also completed the Hospital Authority Executive Leadership Program before assuming several hospital management positions in clinical governance and redevelopment as deputy service director and senior manager respectively. Building on extensive experience in Hong Kong, he transitioned to Australia and has spent 3 years working in various hospital and service settings in Western and South Eastern Sydney.
Currently, Jimmy serves as a staff specialist psychiatrist with the Eastern Suburbs Community Mental Health Service. He is passionate about fostering collaborative partnerships with medical and allied health professionals, providing holistic assessment and treatment for a broad range of psychiatric conditions, including psychotherapy and medication interventions. His areas of interest span ADHD, substance use and dual diagnosis, mood disorders, psychosis, and anxiety disorders. His unique combination of dual accreditation in Psychiatry and Community Medicine highlights his versatility and depth of knowledge, enabling him to deliver holistic care to individual’s needs.
Dr Anupam Punj is Consultant Psychiatrist with extensive experience in adult, adolescent, and child Psychiatry. She is a Fellow of the Australian & New Zealand College of Psychiatrists. She has previously worked for over 11 years at private and public settings at Royal North Shore Hospital, NorthSide Private Hospital, Concord Hospital and Campbelltown Hospital, where she treated patients across a broad spectrum of mental health conditions across all age groups.Dr Punj specialises in treatment of mood disorders, anxiety disorders, eating disorders, perinatal mental health issues, ADHD, OCD, PTSD, and psychotic disorders amongst other mental health conditions.
Dr Punj is recognised for her empathic demeanour and quality of care for all her patients. In addition to evidence-based treatment with medications, her model of care emphasises on psychological interventions such as supportive, cognitive behavioral therapy and family therapy. She is a firm believer that treating mental health issues improves overall well-being for both patients and their loved ones.
Following a comprehensive mental health assessment, Dr Punj focuses on developing a customised treatment plan based on a holistic care approach which is recovery oriented and culturally appropriate.
Dr. Lloyd Buan is a Fellow of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (FRANZCP) with over 20 years of medical experience spanning the Philippines and Australia. Since 2017, he has built extensive psychiatric experience across Northern Sydney and Greater Western Sydney mental health services, working in both public and private settings to gain diverse clinical perspectives.
Dr. Buan specializes in ADHD, major depressive disorders, anxiety disorders, trauma-related conditions (including PTSD, acute stress reactions, and adjustment disorders), substance use disorders, and psychotherapy. He maintains a strong interest in neurostimulation modalities including ECT and TMS, alongside a commitment to emerging treatment innovations and clinical research.
His approach centers on culturally sensitive, patient-centered care that prioritizes recovery and meaningful community integration. Drawing from his rich cross-cultural medical background and experience across diverse healthcare models, Dr. Buan tailors evidence-based treatment plans to each individual’s unique needs, supporting sustainable recovery and improved quality of life.
Beyond his clinical work, Dr. Buan values the restorative power of family time and the companionship of his cats, recognizing that balance and connection are essential to both personal well-being and professional excellence. He welcomes the opportunity to support your mental health journey through compassionate and accessible care.
Dr Christopher Sulaksono is an experienced consultant psychiatrist. He completed his medical training at University of Melbourne in 2010. He is involved with the teaching and supervision of undergraduate and postgraduate medical students as he is also an honorary lecturer at Macquarie University. He is also an accredited supervisor for RANZCP trainees.
Dr Sulaksono is a Fellow of the Australian & New Zealand College of Psychiatrists and a member of the Faculty of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. He has previously worked for Royal North Shore Hospital, Hornsby Hospital, Macquarie Hospital, John Hunter Hospital, Calvary Mater Hospital where he gained experience working in both metropolitan and rural settings.
He has over 10 years of experience in the public and private sectors treating a range of mental health conditions including ADHD, anxiety and depression of patients across all age ranges. He has a special interest in individual psychotherapy, family therapy and has an advanced certificate of training in child and adolescent mental health. He also has a graduate diploma in family therapy.
He provides patients with a comprehensive mental health assessment and individualized treatment plan for each patient, ensuring that they achieve best outcomes.
He is currently working at Headspace Ashfield, Brookevale and Chatswood as well.
Dr Junjie Ling is a consultant psychiatrist who has a special interest in the intersection of medical illnesses and psychiatry, ADHD, eating disorders, brain and spinal injuries, perinatal psychiatry, and mood disorders. He is completing a certificate of advanced training in consultation liaison psychiatry.
Dr Ling completed his undergraduate medical degree at the University of Cambridge, United Kingdom. He is highly skilled in applying the best evidence-based practices for the benefit of his patients and discussing issues such as diagnosis and treatments with his patients in an accessible way. He has been keenly involved in medical education since he was a junior doctor.
Dr Ling’s practice emphasises a holistic bio-psycho-social-cultural assessment and individualised formulation. He actively uses shared decision-making processes to implement a collaborative management plan that focuses on a person’s recovery goals. He is experienced in liaising with other medical and allied health professionals to achieve the best outcomes for his patients.
Dr Iman Eftekharzadeh Mashhadi is a Child and Adolescent Consultant Psychiatrist currently working as staff specialist at the Royal North Shore Hospital and Hornsby Hospital with the child and youth mental health service.
He completed his basic medical training in 2006 and obtained post graduate qualifications in General Practice from Royal Australian College of General Practice (RACGP) in 2016. He finished his Masters of Psychiatry from the University of Sydney in 2018. He is Fellow of the Australian & New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP), and he completed his psychiatry training at the Northern Sydney Hospital network. He has obtained his certificate of advanced training in child and adolescent psychiatry (Cert. Child Adol. Psych.) He is currently working in the early intervention service and outreach services in the community mental health team.
He has special interest in the assessment and treatment of anxiety, mood disorders, obsessive compulsive disorders and neurodevelopmental disorders including ADHD. He practices psychiatry with a holistic, trauma-informed, culturally-inclusive, recovery-oriented approach.
Dr Antony Moonjelly has a special interest in working with young people and families with cultural and linguistically diverse background. He has completed advanced training in child and adolescent psychiatry. He is an experienced doctor who completed his basic medical training in 2009 from the prestigious All-India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), which is a tertiary level centre of excellence in India.
After the completion of his medical degree, he gained research experience in the US by working at the behavioural neurosciences research centre at Purdue university. After migrating to Australia, he has done research at the Brain and Mind Research Institute (BMRI-University of Sydney) and have completed Master of Medicine (Psychiatry).
Dr Moonjelly is a Fellow of the Australian & New Zealand College of Psychiatrists, and he completed his psychiatry training at the Northern Sydney Hospital network. He has previously worked for Royal North Shore Hospital, Hornsby Hospital, Northern Beaches hospital, Cumberland hospital, Blacktown Hospital and Broken Hill Hospital and has experience working in both metropolitan and rural settings.
He has experience in the public and private sectors treating a range of mental health conditions including anxiety, depression and ADHD, across all age groups. He has a special interest in attachment disorders, cultural psychiatry, ADHD and anxiety disorders. Dr Moonjelly believes that human connections are essential for our well-being, and values listening to the whole story of the person in front of him before starting to use the tools of modern medicine (medications). He provides patients with a comprehensive mental health assessment and individualized treatment plan ensuring best outcomes. He is currently working at the Royal North Shore Hospital with the child and youth mental health team.
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Dr Anupama (Anu) Sequeira is an experienced Consultant Psychiatrist currently working at The Children’s Hospital at Westmead.
She completed her basic medical training in 2008 and obtained post graduate qualifications in Psychiatry from prestigious Universities in India where she achieved first rank in MD Psychiatry prior to pursuing equivalent qualifications and training in Australia. She has obtained her FRANZCP and certificate of advanced training in child and adolescent psychiatry.
She specializes in the assessment and treatment of anxiety, mood disorders, obsessive compulsive disorders and neurodevelopmental disorders including ADHD.
Her approach to clients is holistic, culturally inclusive and collaborative.
Dr Jina Jose is a psychiatrist who has an advanced certificate of training in child and adolescent mental health. She has a special interest in working with young people and families with cultural and linguistically diverse background.
She is passionate about patient centered, collaborative and individualized care and believes in the healing value of empathic therapeutic relationships.
She currently works as the Consultant Psychiatrist in the Central Coast and Hunter New England regions.