Dr Martien Snellen

Dr Martien Snellen is a highly regarded Psychiatrist based in Prahran, Australia, who specialises in perinatal mental health. With a compassionate and evidence-based approach, he supports patients navigating complex mental health challenges, particularly during the critical periods of pregnancy, postpartum, and early parenthood. Dr Snellen is dedicated to providing comprehensive psychiatric care, helping individuals and families manage their mental well-being with confidence and reassurance.

As a dedicated Perinatal Psychiatrist, Dr Snellen focuses on the care of women experiencing mental health conditions such as depression and bipolar disorder. He has a particular clinical interest in parent-infant disorders and the complexities of postpartum intimacy and relationship changes after childbirth. A key aspect of his practice involves conducting risk-benefit analyses regarding the use of psychotropic medication during pregnancy and lactation. He works closely with patients and their referring General Practitioners to facilitate informed consent, ensuring that treatment plans are tailored to safeguard both maternal mental health and infant safety.

Dr Snellen completed his medical training at Monash University, obtaining his Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) in 1987. He went on to pursue further postgraduate study, earning a Master of Psychological Medicine (MPM) from Monash University in 1996. He is a Fellow of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (FRANZCP), having achieved his fellowship in 1997. In addition to his clinical work, Dr Snellen is an accomplished author and contributor to academic literature, having published extensively on topics such as psychopharmacology in pregnancy, postpartum sexuality, and maternal-infant interactions.