Our team
Meet our clinical psychologists, psychiatrists, and the team behind the clinic.
Psychiatry
Dr Debra Chong
Psychiatrist
Dr Debra Chong is a consultant psychiatrist with over 18 years of experience across community and hospital settings. She provides thorough psychiatry assessments, with detailed treatment plans and recommendations for GPs.
Dr Nitin Shukla
Psychiatrist
Dr Nitin Shukla is a consultant psychiatrist with extensive experience across psychotherapy, addiction psychiatry, acute care, and community settings. He provides thorough psychiatry assessments, with detailed treatment plans and recommendations for GPs.
Dr Essam Sarhan
Psychiatrist
Dr Essam Sarhan is a consultant psychiatrist with over 25 years of experience across public and private psychiatric services. He provides thorough psychiatry assessments, with detailed treatment plans and recommendations for GPs.
Dr Ernest Olaye
Psychiatrist
Dr Ernest Olaye is an Australian-trained consultant psychiatrist and Fellow of the RANZCP with over 16 years of experience across community and hospital settings. He provides thorough psychiatry assessments, with detailed treatment plans and recommendations for GPs.
Operations
Tim Collier
Director
Tim is a clinical psychologist, Board-approved supervisor, and the director of Yarra Clinic. His clinical experience includes private practice and public health settings. Tim is focused on supporting the operational capacity of Yarra Clinic.
Elise
Practice Manager
Elise oversees the daily operations of Yarra Clinic and is often the first point of contact for patients. She manages enquiries, bookings, fees, and referrals, helping to make the process of accessing care as straightforward as possible.