Dr Christine Kotsios

Dr Christine Kotsios is a highly regarded Psychiatrist based in Melbourne, Australia, who is dedicated to providing compassionate and comprehensive mental healthcare. With a broad clinical focus, she specialises in aged psychiatry, mood disorders, and cognitive decline. Dr Kotsios is particularly passionate about supporting patients and their families through complex health journeys, such as navigating dementia and memory concerns, ensuring they receive empathetic and non-judgemental care. Her reassuring approach immediately puts patients at ease, fostering a warm and friendly environment for therapeutic support.

Beyond her clinical practice, Dr Kotsios has a deep interest in youth mental health, particularly the intersection of early career path exploration, employment, and psychological wellbeing. She has co-founded youth employment initiatives aimed at bridging the gap between education and the workforce, helping young people, including those on the autism spectrum, understand their unique strengths and transition into meaningful opportunities. Her commitment to mentoring early-career Doctors and advocating for mental health awareness highlights her holistic view of wellbeing, which extends from individual patient care to broader community support.

Dr Kotsios completed her medical training at the University of Melbourne, graduating with a Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) in 2000. Committed to continuous learning, she later commenced a Doctor of Education at the same institution to research the impact of employment outcomes on youth mental health. She is a Fellow of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP) and a Fellow of the Australasian Society of Lifestyle Medicine (ASLM). Additionally, she serves as a Deputy Convenor for the Medical Panels in Victoria, contributing her extensive expertise to independent medical dispute resolutions.