Dr David Leonard

Dr David Leonard is a highly respected Consultant Psychiatrist based in Melbourne, Victoria. He provides dedicated consultation services and short-term psychiatric care, including inpatient treatment, for individuals experiencing complex mental health conditions. With a career focused on clinical excellence, leadership, and education, Dr Leonard is committed to delivering compassionate, evidence-based care to support his patients on their path to recovery.

Throughout his distinguished career, Dr Leonard has developed a deep clinical focus on complex post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and dissociative disorders, including dissociative identity disorder. He is widely recognised for his work in these areas, having conducted extensive research, lectured, and published numerous academic papers to improve clinical understanding and treatment outcomes. Currently, he offers specialised consultation services, providing expert assessments and tailored short-term treatment plans for patients navigating these intricate conditions.

Dr Leonard completed his medical degree at the University of Sydney before travelling to the United Kingdom to undergo specialist training in Psychiatry in London and Edinburgh. He holds a Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) and a Diploma in Psychological Medicine (DPM). Upon returning to Australia, he held various leadership, clinical, and academic roles, including teaching positions at the University of Melbourne and Monash University. Dr Leonard is a Fellow of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (FRANZCP), reflecting his adherence to the highest standards of psychiatric practice.