Dr. Zara Zia

• Medical Degree gained from Monash University
• Master of Psychiatry completed through the University of Melbourne
• Completed specialised perinatal and infant rotations across a range of clinical settings, both in the community and within a Mother Baby Unit.
• Clinical Lead Psychiatrist at Raphael Services, a specialist perinatal and infant mental health clinic within St John of God Health Care. Years of experience working as a perinatal psychiatrist within the service 
• Development and research of a novel caregiver-infant group therapy program incorporating aspects of Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), psychodynamic, attachment based therapy, mindfulness and infant-led approaches.
• Presentation of perinatal and infant mental health research at conferences
• Further training experiences in perinatal and infant mental health through Circle of Security, Watch, Wait and Wonder, Infant Mental Health Online training at the University of Warwick and Newborn Behavioural Observations at Royal Women’s Hospital
• Completed comprehensive training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy, as well as training in Schema Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

• Individual psychotherapy (‘talking therapy’) with the modality tailored to the individual's needs
• Medication review and treatment 
• Assessment, treatment and ongoing support for women with ADHD

Outside of work, Zara enjoys spending time with her young family. She also enjoys trying new recipes and gardening outdoors on sunny days.