AHPRA Registered
Secure & Private
Medicare Supported
Australia Wide
AHPRA Registered
Secure & Private
Medicare Supported
Australia Wide

Dr. Sadaf Rashid
MBBS MRCPsych FRCPsych FRANZCP

Consultant Psychiatrist | Fellow RANZCP & RCPsych UK | ADHD Specialist

About Sadaf

Dr Sadaf Rashid is a distinguished psychiatrist and a Fellow of both the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists and the Royal College of Psychiatrists UK.

With over 20 years of clinical experience shaped across both the United Kingdom and Australia, she brings exceptional depth and breadth to her practice.

Dr Rashid is the leading psychiatrist at Psychiatrists Australia, with a special clinical interest in ADHD, alongside extensive experience across the full spectrum of adult psychiatry.

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Clinical Expertise

Dr Rashid provides specialist assessment and treatment across the full spectrum of adult psychiatry, including:

  • ADHD in adults (primary clinical interest)
  • Depression and mood disorders
  • Anxiety disorders
  • Bipolar disorder
  • Psychotic disorders
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Personality disorders
  • Eating disorders
  • Sleep disorders
  • Medico-legal assessments

Her extensive dual-country experience equips her with a uniquely broad clinical perspective, particularly for patients with complex or previously undiagnosed presentations.

ADHD: A Special Focus

Dr Rashid has a leading clinical interest in Adult ADHD, offering comprehensive assessment and individualised management plans.

She is committed to identifying patients who have been overlooked or misdiagnosed, providing thorough evaluations that consider the full picture of a person’s history, functioning, and wellbeing.

Her ADHD practice integrates:

  • Detailed diagnostic assessments
  • Evidence-based medication management
  • Psychoeducation and lifestyle strategies
  • Co-occurring condition management

Dr Rashid understands the life-changing impact a correct ADHD diagnosis can have and approaches each patient with care and precision.

Clinical Background and Experience

Dr Sadaf Rashid trained and practised in the United Kingdom before relocating to Australia, bringing with her over two decades of experience across diverse clinical environments.

Her career spans:

  • Inpatient and community mental health services
  • Consultation-liaison psychiatry
  • Outpatient adult psychiatric services
  • Private specialist practice

Her international experience across the UK and Australia has exposed her to a wide range of patient populations, healthcare systems, and clinical challenges, making her one of Australia’s most experienced and versatile consultant psychiatrists.

Qualifications and Professional Memberships

Dr Sadaf Rashid holds the following qualifications and memberships:

  • MBBS – Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery
  • MRCPsych – Member of the Royal College of Psychiatrists (UK)
  • FRCPsych – Fellow of the Royal College of Psychiatrists (UK)
  • FRANZCP – Fellow of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists

She is one of a select group of psychiatrists in Australia to hold fellowship of both the Royal College of Psychiatrists (UK) and RANZCP, reflecting her exceptional professional standing in the field.

Professional Philosophy

Dr Rashid believes that great psychiatric care starts with truly listening to the patient.

She brings a careful, thorough, and compassionate approach to every consultation — recognising that accurate diagnosis and personalised treatment can be genuinely life-changing.

Her philosophy centres on treating the whole person, not just the presenting symptoms — understanding their history, circumstances, and goals to deliver care that makes a lasting difference.

Accurate diagnosis. Personalised care. Lasting outcomes.