Dr Margot Phillips

Dr Margot Phillips is a highly dedicated Psychiatrist who provides compassionate, comprehensive mental health care to adults and adolescents. With a clinical approach grounded in empathy and evidence-based practice, she supports individuals navigating a wide range of mental health challenges. Dr Phillips is particularly passionate about general adult psychiatry, helping patients manage complex conditions such as mood disorders, anxiety disorders, and psychotic disorders.

In addition to her general practice, Dr Phillips has a significant clinical interest in perinatal psychiatry, having spent a substantial portion of her career working within specialist perinatal services to support mothers and their babies. She operates within a psychodynamic framework, offering tailored therapeutic interventions including psychodynamic psychotherapy, supportive psychotherapy, and weekly psychotherapy sessions. Her holistic approach aims to foster long-term healing and resilience, helping patients understand and manage conditions like depression, bipolar disorder, and personality disorders.

Dr Phillips completed her medical training at the University of New South Wales, graduating with a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) in 2002, alongside a Bachelor of Arts (BA) and a Bachelor of Science (BSc). She is a Fellow of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (FRANZCP), having completed advanced training in her field. Additionally, she is an Accredited Member of the Faculty of Psychotherapy, reflecting her deep commitment to maintaining the highest standards of psychotherapeutic care.